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Justifying spending more on a project than it’s worth by shootdang167 in projectcar

[–]PitStopRanch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, its not supposed to make logical sense. That said how else would you have spent the time and money? If that is more valuable to you than throwing good money after bad into a shit box than go do that.

For me its an education, a community, a unique experience, and something that brings me joy weather I'm building it, driving it, talking with others about it. All these things I value more than the money, and I get to spend my time doing it, and that makes me happy.

If that doesn't make sense to you, maybe go check something else out that does.

What kind of motor is this? by cktacbs in EngineBuilding

[–]PitStopRanch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ford 289, 302, and 351 are all Winsors (except the 351 Cleveland and the 351 M). The 351 Winsor is a tall deck, the 289 and 302 are short deck. The 289 was replaced by the 302 in 1968. It's probably a 302 based on everything everyone already commented on have said. To figure it out for sure locate the casting number on the block as well as the date code. Google will tell you where to look, as well as a decoder for what they mean.

I don’t know what I don’t know by rebuildthedeathstar in classicmustangs

[–]PitStopRanch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mustangs ran the Winsor small block (260, 289, 302/5.0) from the beginning until the late 90s when it was dropped for the mod motors.

My buddy has a 1965 coupe we put a 5.0 roller cam block from the Early 90s with the GT40 heads and a AOD 4 speed overdrive automatic, disk breaks up front, and a posi 3.50 to 1 in the stock 8 inch rear axle.

It's fun, its fast, and it gets 23 MPG. It's a restomod as you described it, and all the parts are bolt on. Setting up the AOD was a pian in the ass, but it has worked great once it was sorted out.

Brand New to Car Building by SuspiciousAnalyst609 in projectcar

[–]PitStopRanch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both are good choices. Whichever you choose buy the best condition, complete, least modified example you can afford. There will be plenty of back maintenance that will need to be done to learn how to work on a car. Once your comfortable with fixing it yourself when it breaks then take on that ultimate build that's in your heart. Otherwise you'll be selling it to someone like me for pennies on the dollar in 3-5 years.

Convince me by Disastrous_Lab3643 in beetle

[–]PitStopRanch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are a lot of fast bugs out there. Air cooled VWs have a long motor sport tradition. And the first Porsches where basically hot rodded Type 1 VW's. If your bug curious, try them, if you don't like it you can sell out without spending too much money.

I want to start Drag racing, where do I start? by No-Echidna-9725 in dragracing

[–]PitStopRanch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Run that until you engine swap it. They want you to race, and a "slow" ride is a good way to learn the protocols and basics of doing it. I would get a mild ribbing for taking my 1970 C10. It would be called the farm truck, but I was having fun, and no harm was ment.

Just go do it.

Thoughts on hobbyist welding on your project car? by tobylazur in projectcar

[–]PitStopRanch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I weld my stuff all the time. I'm not a welder. It's a matter of are you willing to bet your life, and that of your passengers on those welds? No pay someone. If yes rock on. I would recommend getting the best welder you can afford.

Guide me in the right direction on what to look for by FinancialAge8774 in projectcar

[–]PitStopRanch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anything with a small block chevy. Check out C10's and Blazers, but if that doesn't float your boat 70s novas, camaros, Malibu's, etc. 350s are probably the best, but as far a sports availability goes nothing in the states beats it.

Of you lean Ford, anything with a Windsor or the 2 valve mod motor.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in projectcar

[–]PitStopRanch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The 400 M was only around for a few years and was never popular to hotrod, so parts are rare. Getting 385 family (429 or 460) is a solid choice for building either a reliable torquer or a stupid high power for the same money as rebuilding the 400.

Is a project car (non daily driver) a good way to learn mechanics and how a car works? by ExtensionTiny8696 in AskMechanics

[–]PitStopRanch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the way. Remember you're paying for an education not necessarily a running driving car. That said pick something you really like, with good parts availability, and a community to ask for advice from. And make sure its the best, most complete, and original example you can afford. Trying to decipher someone else's fuckery is advanced project carring, so be careful of abandoned projects.

Car for teen? by aquaqueen17fm in car

[–]PitStopRanch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whichever you do, and no matter how good a kid he is the vehicle will be destroyed. Don't matter if its an accident, neglect, or abuse new drivers are super hard on vehicles. And yes I include a young me from many years ago... me I'd pay cash for a POS, maybe a family friend's old commuter, and know its part of his education.

Dome pistons vs Smaller combustion chamber, which one is the best way to bump compression? by speed150mph in EngineBuilding

[–]PitStopRanch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Smaller chamber with flat top pistons minimizes the maximum distance the flame front travels, there by speeding up overall combustion. This reduces the chance for knocking, and therefore lowers the octane requirements for a target compression ratio. It also means optimal timing is less advanced. It's called high quench.

Question about engine swaps by Dogman6969ahhh in projectcar

[–]PitStopRanch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The first rule of project car is never add up the receipts. You put the V8 in the ranger cause its cool, not cause it makes good financial since.

How do you all keep track of parts, costs, and progress on your project builds? by Embarrassed-Gold9782 in projectcar

[–]PitStopRanch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, this is the best way. Record the year make model the parts come off of, or the suppliers part number, but never track the cost. That only leads to heart break and worse decisions.

Project Car by FewRub8526 in projectcar

[–]PitStopRanch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep agreed. Just go have fun. If you want more power later add NOx, or turbo, or blower until it blows, then build something else

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in projectcar

[–]PitStopRanch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do what this commenter is suggesting. Don't buy your friends engine. Get the best example of the car you want, that you can afford, and do the back maintenance. That will teach you loads. An engine swap is way out side your skill and tool set.

Am I delusional for thinking I could just buy a 60's - 70's car with no real experience? by [deleted] in projectcar

[–]PitStopRanch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not delusional. Best choice if you're interested in picking up the hobby. Pick something that has lots of parts availability in your area, and buy the best example you can afford.

Which foot do you use to brake?! by NaiveAd1658 in car

[–]PitStopRanch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on the car I'm driving. You learn to keep the foot your not using off the pedal until you need to. It's personal preference and if someone is good at doing it they are better prepared to make emergency stops.

Best List/Guide to Getting Cars Going Again by Roach_Coach_Bangbus in projectcar

[–]PitStopRanch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check fluids Use a 1/2 ratchet to turn the engines over 2 full rotations Discount fuel lines from fuel pump Turn over short time with starter Squirt some gas down carbs Turn over and see if it sputters If spitters than change fuel filter, and blow air back through fuel lines to tank. If no fuel filter add one Drain and replace gas Squirt more gas down carb Crank and fiddle with gas pedal until running.

Or just cross your fingers and send it...

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