1K$ to spend on family car project.

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themainphrame

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Hey Motown,

I have been a lurker for a number of years, finally posting. I have a 2.5 year old son and he is loving all things cars. So, I thought it would be fun to start a car project with him. I have tools, skills, and a work space. I am looking for something in the 1K$ range to pick up and start working on. Time line is not super critical, just want to get him learning and I want to have fun as well. I am open to all makes and models, something looking for a good home. What do we have out there folks?
 
There is an SVO Fox Body Mustang on Craigslist, it's been for sale for a while. The body is rough in spots but it could be cool. The guys asking $1700. I think that'd be cool start to restore or do something crazy like transplant an Ecoboost 3.5L 2.7L or easily the 2.3L
 
Maybe start with a gocart??? Not kidding. The budget sounds right and it gets a steering wheel in his hands inside of a decade. Goodluck sounds fun either way!

Edit. you can make a really fast one and detune it for him or you can buy one for yourself and try to keep up with him. The best drivers in the world started in a go-kart.
 
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First, welcome themainphrame, to Motown Muscle!

I'm with Denny on this one. Starting out with a go-cart would be a
great "learning curve" for your son, yet still be fun for you.

This is what I did with my sons. In any event, whatever you choose,
it will be great, because it'll be time well spent with your son!




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C4 gocart gets my thumbs up!! Put some 35's on it for ground clearance. Remove all body parts. Sweeeet!
 
This is great! Thank you for the responses. I found a sweet project, I will post updates tonight and pics. It's not a school bus, but my son is calling it Miss Fritter, so it might have to stay. I love this community, truly.
 
I love this idea as well. I saw one turboing around Birmingham the other day. A little better than the Roadkill cart, much worse than Leroy...
 
OK, the big reveal, lol. 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis. 124K ish. 5.0 4 speed auto 8.8 rear. I will update my profile with pics and start a new thread. Thank you for the suggestions!
 
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