Would you build a 4 door muscle era car?

[doc]

I'm rocking a '66 F-85 Crew Cab myself, drives great, satin black w/ steel 'n' dogs.....cheap buy in, room for everyone.

[VTJUNK]

I think it all comes down to what you have, what you need, and what you want it to do, nothing is out of the question for guys like us. Just when you think you've seen it all - someone comes up with a nun - runner, or a cts - spider!

LOL! What we have, what we need? I know that all to well. I have enough stuff to build to last me a lifetime. Combine that with working in a restoration shop and building a new shop for myself, There's not enough time. Won't stop me from hunting though.

[novadriver]

I use to agree with no 4 doors. But when you have kids that fight over the door seat all the time you learn to adjust. Here's a pic of the Nova I put together for under $800.00 less the wheels and it was great. Like a dummy I sold the car when my son started driving and then it got wrecked.The best part of that car was you could drive and park it anywhere and didn't care if someone bumped into it.

[jcharliem]

NO!!!!!, Four Dork..........

Gotta agree with TC on this one. (OMG... did I just agree with TubbedCamaro?!?)

[tiresmoke!]

Ah, the 2-door Dippys...stepfather had an '81, same dark blue as Bryan's(I titled-registered it for him for a while)....had Mirada wheelcovers on cop wheels. Ex-DOT car, 318 Lean-burn...wouldn't spin a tire on wet pavement, handled corners like a fat guy on a greased waterbed.

But damn, would float like a cloud on the interstate, 2-finger power steering...cold air, Dante's Inferno heater...swapped in a nice stereo... was like driving a big, comfy couch...would own another.

[BangShift McT]

Just my opinion only, but if you don't have enough know-how to reverse-engineer a car that isn't '65-'72, then either you need to learn or need to find a new hobby. There's only so many Chevelles.

[milner351]

I think it all comes down to what you have, what you need, and what you want it to do, nothing is out of the question for guys like us. Just when you think you've seen it all - someone comes up with a nun - runner, or a cts - spider!

[OldMachinist]

Ok what is the cutoff date for muscle cars? I say 72 and a bunch of the cars being talked about are later than that.

[BangShift McT]

They did, in two variations:



'77-'79, the "boat tail" coupes (my old '78 LeBaron pictured)



and '80-'81 (A friend's nearly-completed 408ci powered Diplomat)

[Stich496]

It really depends on the model. C-body Mopars, some B-body GM, the Fox LTD...Now, if they never offered a coupe it's alright.

I don't mind them personally. Nobody confused this for a stock 5th Avenue.

DIDN'T THEY MAKE 2 DOORS OF THIS.. remember a few passing though the dealership

[BangShift McT]

It really depends on the model. C-body Mopars, some B-body GM, the Fox LTD...Now, if they never offered a coupe it's alright.

I don't mind them personally. Nobody confused this for a stock 5th Avenue.

[SuperBuickGuy]

4 door wagon? absolutely. 4 door not-a-wagon = parts....

[milkovich]

Something just seems more "international" about 4 doors since overseas the whole "2 door that's as big as a 4 door for no reason" thing didn't catch on... but then neither did 2wd SUVs.

I like the fact that a four door is an "open canvas." Since all the purists aren't going to like the car to begin with, you aren't constrained by anything. Build the engine you want, throw the wheels and suspension you want on it and go. It's like a huge rolling middle finger to the Barret Jackson types.

Plus, more doors are almost as "metal" as vans. \m/\m/

[Turbo Regal]

4 doors = parts car

[Stich496]

IF i HAD A TIME MACHINE. OR HIT THE LOTTO

I'd get a 70 chevelle wagon.. or a 67-68-69 impala wagon 427 please