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07-21-2010 10:28 AM #1
Matt, here's my advice.
No matter what you build, your going to sell it someday. So.....your better off to start with something they you will be able to get your money and labor back when it's time to sell. Stay away from building anything that will require emmission inspection, in any state. Think of it this way. The paint, bodywork, parts, upolstery, etc cost the same to restore any model. So it's always a better investment to start with something like a '57 Nomad or Convert, over a four door sedan.
I would only consider 1967 and earlier bugs. At least, stay away from any of the macpherson strut models. You can easily (and cheaply) convert a pre 1967 6V car to 12V and also change it to an alternater at the same time.
Coming from a guy that races a 11 second 1960 bug, I'd suggest to stay away from any high performance parts if you wany a good reliable "driver". A fresh stock dual port motor with late model cooling tin/oil cooler will run forever on a "stock geared" street car.
I saw last night on fb about John. The world sure lost a great one. I'm going to miss his humor, advice, and perspective from another portion of the world. Rest in Peace Johnboy.
John Norton aka johnboy