Considering a '67 Dart GT Convertible as my first project. Am I insane?

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Dennis feel free to pm me with questions, my dart is complete and original (aside from replacement parts) I'm happy to get you photos etc.
 
dibbons said:
Just remember, most likely you will lose a dollar for every two dollars spent. Spend thirty grand on a complete restoration, and end up selling the finished vehicle for fifteen grand down the line.
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I can never figure how you guys can get that much in any Mopar unless\ you give $10000 (for example), for a 2nd gen. Charger pos, pay a shop another $10000 for body/paint and $5000 for a built engine!! Wait, next thing you know yo have $40,000-$45,0000 in it!!!!! LOL
 
1970 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 4 speed LM23H0R real swinger 340 - cars... A new variable has entered the equation, somewhat complicating my decision. Found a listing today for what looks like a solid and mainly complete ‘70 Dart Swinger 340 4-speed for only $10k more than the restoration project‘s price. When I factor in what I would likely spend on tools and parts for the project, and that I’d be driving the Swinger this weekend as opposed to the fixer-upper a year or two from now...It’s almost a no-brainer, at least financially and instant gratification-ally speaking. But then I don’t get the joy and pain of building my own, and the cool factor is way less, as compared to a fully restored ‘67 vert, but I feel like I should at least check it out. Gonna see it Friday. I don’t love the color and the interior needs attention, so I would have some work to do on it eventually. Thoughts?
 
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If you're still interested in a convertible, there's a '68 Dart on Chicago craigslist for 17K. It says it's located in Milwaukee, Wi. Pics looked clean. I think it said west coast car.
 
SIX225 said:
If you're still interested in a convertible, there's a '68 Dart on Chicago craigslist for 17K. It says it's located in Milwaukee, Wi. Pics looked clean. I think it said west coast car.
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Thanks for the tip. Looks like a great car.
 
Financially speaking, buying someone else’s build is almost always a better choice. But then you don’t have all the fun, or the bragging rights, and it won’t be all exactly to your taste.
 
Don't "lowball", but try to work out a satisfactory deal for both parties. Find a cohort not emotionally/financially involved to help balance the facts with the delusions of ownership. On the other hand, if you follow that advise, you may never make a purchase. Better yet, don't even listen to me! Ask Santa Claus?

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mvh said:
Financially speaking, buying someone else’s build is almost always a better choice. But then you don’t have all the fun, or the bragging rights, and it won’t be all exactly to your taste.
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About 30 years ago, I bought a 67 B'cuda vert to be a father son project. After it was taken apart, 2 operations on my spine, the sons drug addiction, even a insect called power post beetle, combined to move the goal out of my reach.
In 2004 I bought a 67 notchback at ebay. 3 different planes to reach Samamish Washington. The trip clock to home showed 2854 miles. That was 3 and half days. I consider that alone to be bragging rights before I mention my console mounting brackets, DeMonIVR, custom rally inst' panels, etc.., that stemmed from this purchase. I can claim/brag that a lot of owners are happier with theirs because I bought this one when I did.
Over the years we have got much enjoyment from driving this car, the car shows and cruise-ins, all while shielding our eyes from the the vert project that is still scattered here. Nothing but grief stemmed from that purchase.
 
RedFish said:
About 30 years ago, I bought a 67 B'cuda vert to be a father son project. After it was taken apart, 2 operations on my spine, the sons drug addiction, even a insect called power post beetle, combined to move the goal out of my reach.
In 2004 I bought a 67 notchback at ebay. 3 different planes to reach Samamish Washington. The trip clock to home showed 2854 miles. That was 3 and half days. I consider that alone to be bragging rights before I mention my console mounting brackets, DeMonIVR, custom rally inst' panels, etc.., that stemmed from this purchase. I can claim/brag that a lot of owners are happier with theirs because I bought this one when I did.
Over the years we have got much enjoyment from driving this car, the car shows and cruise-ins, all while shielding our eyes from the the vert project that is still scattered here. Nothing but grief stemmed from that purchase.
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Wow that's quite a story. Thanks for sharing. It is so weird too, because I've been looking at an ad for a '67 Cuda Fastback 383 4 speed for like the last 30 minutes. Blue with a white racing stripe and a white interior. It is a beauty. They are asking way too much for it ($25,500 as a driver, not a show car), but I think I am going to go see if they are willing to deal.
 
Dennis Jackson said:
Wow that's quite a story. Thanks for sharing. It is so weird too, because I've been looking at an ad for a '67 Cuda Fastback 383 4 speed for like the last 30 minutes. Blue with a white racing stripe and a white interior. It is a beauty. They are asking way too much for it ($25,500 as a driver, not a show car), but I think I am going to go see if they are willing to deal.
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The early big block factory builds do cost more. My seller was original owner, knew what he had, guaranteed me I could drive it across country. New hoses and fluids, 5 new tires, ready to go. He was as pleased to see it go to a good home as I was with the purchase. No haggle.
Get this... my neighbor and long time friend, he is 65 yrs old. He's been wanting another 68 Camaro since he gave up his about 40 yrs ago. He has the 50K to put into one too. So for months he has looked at them on the web. When he did drive about 300 miles to look at the one he wanted, he found he can't get in and out of the damn thing today. He is quite tall and his knees are weak.
Now he talks about pulling the 302 from his Silverado for a crate 350, repaint, etc...
My point in all this... try to figure out what will be right for you today and tomorrow. Good luck
 
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