1971 Sportsroof

[Chuck Swamphammer]

Hi, New Member here.

I've had this car about a year now. Haven't gotten to do a whole lot to it other than clean out rat crap and some disassembly. I bought it without motor or transmission. Originally had a 302/auto. original paint was medium lime. Not a Mach 1. I'm curious to hear your thoughts!

 

[Sheriff41]

Welcome to the forum and howdy from Texas. Looks like a decent shell. What were your intentions when you bought it?

 

[Chuck Swamphammer]

Welcome to the forum and howdy from Texas. Looks like a decent shell. What were your intentions when you bought it?

This is my current plan...

 

[Kilgon]

Welcome from Ohio. From your pictures it looks like the body is fairly decent shape but can't really tell how the inside and under neath is. As Sheriff mention, what are your plans for it. I don't know what you paid for the car but with enough money anything can be fixed and made to look brand new.

So, the real question is, what do you want to do with the car and how much time and money are you willing to put into it?
We are here to help you if you elect to go down the rabbit hole.

 

[Chuck Swamphammer]

Welcome from Ohio. From your pictures it looks like the body is fairly decent shape but can't really tell how the inside and under neath is. As Sheriff mention, what are your plans for it. I don't know what you paid for the car but with enough money anything can be fixed and made to look brand new.

So, the real question is, what do you want to do with the car and how much time and money are you willing to put into it?
We are here to help you if you elect to go down the rabbit hole.

Appreciate the reply, I'd like to go the restomod route as this is never going to be a rare option car.

 

[Sheriff41]

This is my current plan...

That'd be cool. If you've got the talent, money, and time then it's going to be a good project. Start a build thread when you get going so we can follow along.

 

[Idaho Chris]

Welcome from North Idaho. I look forward to following your progress whatever you decide to do!

 

[tpj71mach]

Welcome from Chicago! That's a really cool rendering, if yours end up looking anything like that it will be one good looking resto-mod!

 

[72MustangSprint]

What drivetrain are you going with ? I’ve got a complete 302 with FMX out of a 72 Sprint I’d let go cheap .

 

[Steve McMahan]

Welcome from So Cal, that rendering looks like a lifetime of work, really fun work! Post more pics so we can see what you’re working with.

 

[Chuck Swamphammer]

What drivetrain are you going with ? I’ve got a complete 302 with FMX out of a 72 Sprint I’d let go cheap .

Wow a sprint coupe, cool! I'll keep you in mind!

 

[nhford]

Welcome from New Hampshire.

 

[Fabrice]

I'd say buy some phosphoric acid, a few rolls of welding wire, few sheets of metal and cancel any weekends you had on planning!
If you stick to your plan and do not cut corners, in the end, you will ride that green monster!

oh and start a build thread so we can follow your progress!

Welcome from the northern Netherlands and good luck!

 

[mjseakan]

Welcome from Central New York.
Mike

 

[rcadd1ct]

Welcome from Texas!

 

[James Bond]

Welcome from Oregon, looks like an interesting project.

 

[mach71351c]

Welcome from San Diego. I say build it!

 

[BUCKWHEAT]

Welcome from St Louis. Consider finding a really rusty, but kinda complete, fastback cheap on marketplace, that has a drive-train. That will be your go-to parts stash. Get the green monster assembled and painted and running. Then assess your goals for resto-mod. This also gives you the option to sell your green monster and buy a complete resto-mod if you prefer.

 

[72MustangSprint]

Wow a sprint coupe, cool! I'll keep you in mind!

I also have a running and driving Sprint sportsroof that can be had a a good price, 351 and a FMX