Mark's Monster Garage....3800 sq ft
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vwracer
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Where's the Ebay link?
Bob Heine
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thank you Bob!!!
I could walk faster than the non-turbo 6.2!! They say it gives it 60 more HP.
Ok guys I have looked a quite a few cars for our resto mod project and decided to pull the trigger last week. I had decided to buy as nice of a car as I could get my hands on. Last week a car caught my eye and I decided I was going to buy it. I really liked the owner and I purchased it sight unseen. We went up and grabbed it a few days ago and WOW the car was a lot nicer than I thought. It has had one paint job on it since new. This car unbelievably solid. Yes there might be a little something hiding but it can't be much if there is anything. 53K miles. Original 318 motor, original interior, factory air, automatic.... paperwork, build sheet......just a nice car. I almost feel guilty wanting to put a hemi in this car. I am a car builder but this ugly color is growing on me. What do you guys think.........I almost feel unAmerican doing this but I guess its all about the value when its done. I did get a shot of it with a brand new 2016 Hellcat today..........
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Fastphil
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Nice, it's very Nash Bridges.
taumac
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WOW, I think that's a great car. I like the color ( for some reason) and the fact that it is a convertible is even better. IMO I like the car as it sits and think it would make a nice cruiser with some upgraded suspension and brakes.
It is right out of the 70's for sure!!
I like it to but the customer does not like it. He wants it triple black. Don't know enough about these but I do the the convertible is special. The 318 motor is nothing special and doesn't give the car any great pedigree. No matter what the convertibles are expensive!!
HOTFR8
Banned
Sorry, I have to say this. Restore it. Too good to modify. Not sure about the color either but if it is matching numbers you can not change anything.
That is my just my 20 cents worth on the project.
That is my just my 20 cents worth on the project.
colt zantop
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I say go for it! It's nothing special or rare. It's matching numbers but a plain Jane car...so who cares! It will be bad *** when it's done and will be nice to work with a clean solid car.
Bob Heine
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Mark, the customer is always right and if they are paying for the work, it's their call. From your perspective, the extra cost of a pretty pristine classic should actually save money. If you were starting with a rusted hulk, you could easily spend tens of thousands on parts and hundreds of hours of labor to get a low-priced abandoned project car to this point.
I mean, it's not like you're cutting up a Lamborghini!
Can't wait to see it come together!
I mean, it's not like you're cutting up a Lamborghini!
Can't wait to see it come together!
HOTFR8
Banned
Going on the other posts I take it that it is not your car but a customers so you do what ever the customer asks for.
taumac
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I wouldn't say car is anything special. It's just a really nice, clean car that would make project especially being a convertible. Looking forward to seeing how this turns out.
panthersteve
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If it was the customers car then fair enough, their choice. But this car has been bought on their behalf just to tear apart
Mark, the customer is always right and if they are paying for the work, it's their call. From your perspective, the extra cost of a pretty pristine classic should actually save money. If you were starting with a rusted hulk, you could easily spend tens of thousands on parts and hundreds of hours of labor to get a low-priced abandoned project car to this point.
I mean, it's not like you're cutting up a Lamborghini!
Can't wait to see it come together!
Well said Bob. I am sure whatever Mark does will impress us.
It would not be the first Lamborghini Mark cut up
I like the Hellcat, but just a bit too pricey in my opinion.
Toolfool
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My opinion, it's a shame to molest an unmolested car of that era.
Hey guys. Thanks for all of your support. Yes it is the customer choice and I am very excited to put a Mopar under our belt. I must say there is truth to Toolfool's comment and when looking at the car thought of buying it back and selling it and then buying another project, felt guilty of doing this to a car.....however.............we are going to proceed with our plan to restomod the car. It will be done in a very respectful way and we are not going to seriously alter the car (other than the hottub in the trunk
) I am meeting with the owner tomorrow and will let you guys in on the plan.
Thank you as always for your care and concern
) I am meeting with the owner tomorrow and will let you guys in on the plan. Thank you as always for your care and concern
Streetbu
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Mark is that the one I sent you the link for?
383
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If you are willing to molest (in a good way 
)a '63 Vette, I think you can do whatever you want to anything else. Keep up the good work, and keep us posted.
)a '63 Vette, I think you can do whatever you want to anything else. Keep up the good work, and keep us posted.IPACA9
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Car molester sounds bad...lol
silverstone
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Since you're on the subject ,here is a link to a 73 Barracuda resto mod that one of my friends did a few years ago ...
http://www.auctionsamerica.com/even...rice&feature=&collection=&grouping=&category=
http://www.auctionsamerica.com/even...rice&feature=&collection=&grouping=&category=
Bob Heine
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If the car is over 18 years old, and it's owner says it's OK, it's a consenting adult situation...
383
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I know you are busy, but we are suffering from withdraw....any updates?
Hey guys sorry for my neglect. I don't have an office manager right now so I am really ******* it at the office. I have had a few more projects come in and looks like I need to share them. I promise I will this week. For now I had an interview last week with a local TV station and they did a story on the shop. It was lots of fun and I hope to get copies of it I can show you.
I have the 63 Corvette up for sale. Its not something I want to sell but at some point it needs to go because I have a tremendous amount of money in the car. I have been taking it to many shows and people really love it.
I have the 63 Corvette up for sale. Its not something I want to sell but at some point it needs to go because I have a tremendous amount of money in the car. I have been taking it to many shows and people really love it.
383
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I never get tired of looking at pics of that '63!
Ok guys I will bring you up to date on the shop.
71 Challenger has the interior out and Jessee just finished stitching up the seats. I know the interior is suppose to be last but we are using black leather so there was no harm it getting the seats out of the way. I bought a console out of a 2016 Challenger and we are going to use it. Before you wonder what the heck I am doing please know we will not be using it as is. It is a head start on the real console. We will be adapting it to look like it belongs in the car......dont ask me how because I haven't gotten that far yet.
We had intended on putting a new 6.1 Hemi in it but the owner doesn't want to spend the $20K to make this happen. We do need to at least get rid of the 318 so maybe a 440? Kind of still mulling this around too.
I know we are suppose to be a hot rod shop but we do have a Mercedes project going on right now. It is a 430 Convertible a young lady inherited from her grandfather. She ready loved him a lot so she has decided to refresh the car. We are doing a color change on the paint job, new top, custom interior, crazy audio system, and so on and so forth.........basically spending about $27K on the car. I don't know what it is about us but we love to the apart perfectly good cars.
1965 Buick Riviera In the last 4 months I have seen 3 Riviera's in the shop. For some reason I am seeing more of these cars around. Maybe I haven't paid much attention to them but I am growing to really like them. We are doing a color change, custom interior, tires and wheels, and a killer stereo.
We have a 1940 LaSalle, 1963 Lincoln convertible, 73 Camaro, 57 Cadillac, and a few others in the shop so we are busy.
71 Challenger has the interior out and Jessee just finished stitching up the seats. I know the interior is suppose to be last but we are using black leather so there was no harm it getting the seats out of the way. I bought a console out of a 2016 Challenger and we are going to use it. Before you wonder what the heck I am doing please know we will not be using it as is. It is a head start on the real console. We will be adapting it to look like it belongs in the car......dont ask me how because I haven't gotten that far yet.
We had intended on putting a new 6.1 Hemi in it but the owner doesn't want to spend the $20K to make this happen. We do need to at least get rid of the 318 so maybe a 440? Kind of still mulling this around too.
I know we are suppose to be a hot rod shop but we do have a Mercedes project going on right now.
It is a 430 Convertible a young lady inherited from her grandfather. She ready loved him a lot so she has decided to refresh the car. We are doing a color change on the paint job, new top, custom interior, crazy audio system, and so on and so forth.........basically spending about $27K on the car. I don't know what it is about us but we love to the apart perfectly good cars.
1965 Buick Riviera In the last 4 months I have seen 3 Riviera's in the shop. For some reason I am seeing more of these cars around. Maybe I haven't paid much attention to them but I am growing to really like them. We are doing a color change, custom interior, tires and wheels, and a killer stereo.
We have a 1940 LaSalle, 1963 Lincoln convertible, 73 Camaro, 57 Cadillac, and a few others in the shop so we are busy.
jbmatth
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Those Riviera's are a little different but still look pretty sporty all in all. I'm sure when you are done it'll look amazing. Feel free to share as much and as often as you'd like.
JB
JB
strokinhorns
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Hi Mark,
I just finished reading your whole thread. I found it last night and saved it for today. Great Story and thanks for sharing. I have one question... there was a picture of a F-1 in one of the first vehicle pics, (Post #202). I never saw another mention of that truck. I love those trucks and that one has a great stance. Keep up the great posts.
I just finished reading your whole thread. I found it last night and saved it for today. Great Story and thanks for sharing. I have one question... there was a picture of a F-1 in one of the first vehicle pics, (Post #202). I never saw another mention of that truck. I love those trucks and that one has a great stance. Keep up the great posts.
The Ford F1 was something I built for fun but it didn't last long!!
Here is an interesting project.......new C7 Corvette painted Lambo Orange and obviously the owner wanted the lambo doors installed. We did it today.
I know this modification isn't for everybody but the project was fun. We saved the hinges just in case he got tired of the doors. You have to be a real man to close the doors because of the pressure to hold the doors up. 
breeaad
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Mark, Thank you for your hospitality Friday with my pop-in with my son and father-in-law. I truly appreciate the time you took to show us around and answer all the questions we had.Your quality of work is truly impressive, and I am so happy to see your shop in person!
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Well, if that avatar is a picture of you then you can come down and get the parts personally......for free. If its not your picture PM me your number as I will be parting it out and I will send you whatever you need!!
Well they say the pics on the Internet are a little different than in person
Can you share some information on the mesh hood vents used on this Vette?
What is the material for the vents?
Is it a purchased finished product, or something you made custom?
Kevin54
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I can only read this thread once in a while because of the drool factor produced and dribbling all over the keyboard.
Mark......your cars are just over the top.....each and every one of them. I watch the builds you do, and I keep watching Discovery Channel or Velocity to see if they come out with a new show featuring GodSpeed Rides. It would be an outstanding show for sure.
If you are looking for a 440 for the Challenger, my neighbor has a camper that he is going to part out and it has a 440 in it. I know that he'd sell it, but I don't know what it would be worth. I know that you would rebuild it anyways, but this ran when parked a few years back.
Mark......your cars are just over the top.....each and every one of them. I watch the builds you do, and I keep watching Discovery Channel or Velocity to see if they come out with a new show featuring GodSpeed Rides. It would be an outstanding show for sure.
If you are looking for a 440 for the Challenger, my neighbor has a camper that he is going to part out and it has a 440 in it. I know that he'd sell it, but I don't know what it would be worth. I know that you would rebuild it anyways, but this ran when parked a few years back.
ratdoggy
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I just made the 'Vette my desktop.....I like car ****!!!