(05-01-2019, 08:43 PM)Jagsfan4life9/28/82 Wrote:

(05-01-2019, 02:12 PM)NYC4jags Wrote: Nice ride.

I don't currently have a drive-able sports car.  My volvo is a six speed manual turbo, so it's kind-of fun when you put your foot into it. But- it's a "sporty" sedan.

Outside of that, I own a 1965 Mustang (289ci  -notchback) that will take about $8K and a lot of man hours to get back to proper sports car status.
It's a half disassembled rusty mess that will probably wait another year at least before I have the time and money to do anything with it.

Thanks. And the Mustang sounds like a fun project car. But indeed, the fun doesn't start until there's adequate funds. Would you be doing a lot of the labor yourself? That in itself saves a ton of money.

Yes. I'd ideally do most of it. 

Been trying to take a welding class but my travel schedule makes it tough. I'll eventually take one anyway - even if I miss a few days of class. 

The mechanical stuff is mostly about having the right tools and some patience. The metal work is something I'll need to learn and probably screw up a few times. Luckily the aftermarket parts for these cars have gotten to be pretty abundant and affordable.

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