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typicalfashion April 1st 2005 16:29

where to start
 
where is the best place to start?

i have a strong 1600 dp already in so i dont wanna mess with it right now unless its carburators.

so should i do suspension, brakes/ wheels, or body parts first?

rustbucket April 1st 2005 18:13

Most likely you'll want to start on the body first. Get it straight, rust free, and painted.

Next, go with what will improve the car's every day drive-ability. Suspension, brakes etc.

Last, go with the engine. Unless you are doing a 5 speed conversion, this should be a good progression.

With that said, start with a good plan you will stick with. The plan is the most important part of it all.

zen April 1st 2005 18:45

what are you doing with the car? is it a daily driver? weekend warrior? somewhere in between? total project or something you need to drive on week days?

what is your budget?

what timeline are you looking at?

justdubbin April 1st 2005 19:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustbucket
With that said, start with a good plan you will stick with. The plan is the most important part of it all.


Haaa you'll be lucky :laugh:

I don't think theres anyone on here who hasn't thought... well maybe I will go for the slightly larger engine or well if I'm going to the trouble of putting discs all around then I may aswell fit the biggest I can within my budget....

I personally think if you try and stick to your original plan 100% then you could loose interest if it's a long term project....

Have the basic concept in your head and work with it as you go along..just my 2c worth anyway.

rustbucket April 1st 2005 22:26

True, but I am trying. Especially since I'm dealing with a tight budget. But I have modified the original plan a bit.

I am running into that exact issue with the engine. I just can't make up my mind!!!

:laugh:

I meant plan as in do you want a "Cal-look" car or a "GL" car, you'll need to look for certain parts and make certain mods. You don't want to get the car painted and then decide you want to shave the trim. :eek:

typicalfashion April 2nd 2005 00:13

its going to be my daily, im sorta on a budget sence i am 18 and pritty much all my money will be going into this. i just need a job that will give me grat hours and a good pay check

im on a pre college and a have a girlfreind budget

i made a priority list at work, tonite, body and paint then brakes and wheels then suspension then engine with will be a type 4 motor
also some where inthere il but a 5 speed tranny in there

now it comes down to what color i should paint it are there any places on the internet that have paint codes form porsche or vw or audi .. ect ect.

i was thingking white or maroon

im also open to suggestions for paint colors.


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