Thread: Newbie from Los Angeles, CA
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12-29-2016 10:43 AM #16
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01-11-2017 08:49 AM #17
Sorry to bump an old thread but I didn't want to start up a whole new one with a newbie question. I'm still trying to decide what make/model/year to go with and I've been pretty open but last night I came across an article about old muscle cars and the best models to get for restorations. I'm not necessarily sold on a muscle car because, in general, they don't quite have as classic a look as I had in mind. But one of the aspects that has me considering a '60s muscle car is that they seem to have better parts availability than most (or all) classic hot rods. Is this a correct deduction or are their classic hot rod models that have better parts availability than say a Mustang? Maybe a simpler question: which classic hot rods are good buys for easy parts availability?
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01-11-2017 10:14 AM #18
if there is ever a Mecum auction near you go look at what they offer .. i recently saw an episode and wished i could have been there .. they sold dozens of desirable cars very cheap .. i would have loved to have bought that 59 2 door post chevy that went for like 8 grand .. whatever you buy make sure it has decent chrome / glass / trim and is not missing a lot of stuff .. that is the hard stuff to get .. everybody makes sheet metal for just about anything you want to build .. not everybody makes trim ...iv`e used up all my sick days at work .. can i call in dead ?
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01-11-2017 10:34 AM #19
You probably know the Grand National Roadster Show is coming up at the end of the month in Pomona. I think you said you went last year, but it's a good place to help you narrow down your likes and dislikes of various cars.
The Pomona Swap Meet is this Sunday, Jan 15, which also has a cars for sale section, where you can explore options.
There is a decent amount of aftermarket support for both classics and muscle cars, depending on your fabrication skills and the kind of project you end up choosing.
If you find a specific car you're interested in, I'm sure you'd get tons of advice & things to be aware of from the wide knowledge & experience of the guys here. Good luck. Keep us posted..."It is not much good thinking of a thing unless you think it out." - H.G. Wells
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01-11-2017 04:36 PM #20
Yeah, I'm trying to get some buddies of mine on board to go to the Rod Show in Pomona but I'm going either way!
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01-11-2017 05:45 PM #21
welcome to chr from the east coast. good luck with your hunt. when you come across the car of your dreams you will know it.BARB
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