Got a line on a '68 fastback and need some pricing advice pronto!

. . .with the flying thing.

1968FormulaS340, you hit the nail right on the head. As I was saying, option 1 is to build mine into a streetable, economical, safe car. AutoX, I got to look at yours in pics and specs a while back- and making the thing handle is what I have been collecting pieces for. That is a sweet ride you have there.

Safety- shoulder belts, disc brakes, (maybe power steering and power brakes- or not- I never had 'em), handling suspension (I'm part way already with "S" underpinnings, front and rear sways and polygraphite bushings all the way), frame stiffening, weight transfer to the rear (these things love to swing out in the wet!), big bolt pattern so I can get some wide rubber under the thing- these are my goals. Then, not too much power- I like 318's: they are quick enough, economical enough, easy to work on- I got 20+ mpg out of my second motor in mine and it ran like a little sewing machine at idle.

Other things- sound deadening, 3 speed wipers, excellent heater/defroster, more mirrors on it, a/c 137a compatible, electric radiator fans. . .

Its a tough car and will serve her well IF she respects it. If she doesn't, she won't be driving it.

Consider it an heirloom to be passed down.

Now, also part of option 1 is I get me a toy! She eventually gets a sweet ride she helped put together- and I get one I can bring smiling to the car meets and weekend cruises. Like yours AutoX- or perhaps like yours 'S340. That one will be garaged, babied, taken out to drive- but not see the street wars or the parking lots. Me, I fly a jet- if I got a real need for speed all I gotta do is crawl in one.

So, I am basically looking for a turn-key "done" car- but are they ever done? Either one she can have a lot of fun in- while Dad builds his original into a pampered baby (option 2). . .or, a sweet ride for Father- and she gets her hands dirty helping build her own out of what I kept for all this time.

And maybe, just maybe she'll also develop that love of Mopars along the way- as well as a sense of pride in having had direct input into its restoration. . .and thereby a strong desire to take care of the darned thing. Heck, it might last long enough for grandkids to ride in that way.

Again, appreciate the help and advice guys.

Mike