What should I get as a first project car? Any gems out there

>>14714972

Something cheap that you won't be sad about not finishing.

>>14714985
This. And don't get a car that NEEDS an engine swap to be decent, so avoid D-series or F-series Honda's.

>>14714985
Anything more specific than that? If I found, say, an NSX that'd need a rebuild after a flood, with the body being all there for $5k, would that be a worth while project car? Or would I be better served picking something a tad more pedestrian for my first project car?

>>14714999
Really hadn't had it in mind to do a D or F Honda if I'm honest. There's so many cars out there I just don't know what is and isn't worth it to take on.

>>14715005

First project car you shouldn't spend more than a couple grand on it.

A flood rebuild is a big project if you're going to do it right.

>>14715026
That's a good point. Hmmm...I'll have to think more on it then seeing as there's not much here right now that's not just shit looking for a new home, as in a legitimately shitty car.

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Wait. I know the perfect project starter car.

>>14715062
A Miata? 90's era? Could have potential. Unless I'm retarded and that's not what I think it is, which is always possible.

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>>14715069
You got it.
Miata
Is
Always
The
Answer

>>14715073
My granddad owns one, 2010 I think, I've driven it before, in fact it's what I learned manual on and I loved the fuck out of that car.

Then I got to drive my uncle's 3000GT VR-4 and nothing's felt the same since. Hitting 75MPH in 2nd seemed like something right out of NFS....

Regardless, I'll give it some serious thought. I'm a huge guy but if I fit in the 2010, I should fit no problem in the 90's models, right?

>>14715073
>>14715026
Last question while I'm thinking of it, where's the best place to find project cars? Autotrader? Craigslist?

1972 Chevrolet Nova

>straight forward design
>good parts availability
>holds a good value, especially with a 4 speed
>attractive body style
>V8 and RWD

>>14715140
http://autotempest.com/

Searches EVERYTHING.

>>14715073
MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE VICTIMS OF THE FFFFFRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAUUUUUGHGHGHHHGHHHH

>>14715148
Holy shit, thank you for the hookup man. I had no idea something like this existed, this makes things much easier.

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>>14714972
Look for something that will have relatively cheap replacement parts. It really sucks when your held up on a project because you cant afford the ONE part you need.

>>14714972
What do you want?

Do you have a preference?
What do you like?
What do you want your project to be?

Do you want to restore a ricerocket to bone-stock condition (I recommend this, it's a VERY easy way to get acquainted with a vehicle, though some OEM parts are fucking cancerous to find.)
>Stock acura steering wheels from the 90's i'm fucking looking at you

Do you want to get an old beater and make her shine?
Do you want to buy a decent car and make it gofast?
Do you just want to hellaflush your shit up?

for the special snowflake
>Datsun 240Z
for the ricer
>Civic hatch, any year
for the drag queen
>foxbody mustang
for the gentlemanly ricer
>Prelude/Integra
"less is more" - the movie
>Honda CRX
The Working Man
>rat rod
Hoonigan posterboy
>WRX
Hispanic
>Altima SE-R, nismo bits suggested
Idealist
>Sentra SE-R
Realist
>SN95 Mustang
The Classic Muscle
>Corvette


I dunno dude, help me out here.

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Any 3rd gen F-body, theyre dirt cheap and super fun

>>14715084
I'm 6'4" and fit in my dad's '95 Eunos Roadster, so I'd have thought so

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An old Roadmaster sedan with the big boys engine. Try exchanging the slushbox for a Camaro manual. I heard this has nice results.

>>14714972
my '04 cooper jcw needs a clutch, is that enough project?

Datsun 510

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Im thinking of buying an old volvo wagon for this.