about the rebuilding thing... you may have a point there
I know what you mean, Dennis. When I started my rebuild project, I was planning on spend, say, $2000 on everything and 15-25 days.
I ended up 70 days and $6000 later with new engine, new pistons and rod, welded and regrinded forged crank, shaved block and head, new alternator, distributor, radiator (custom made and pricey!), all the goodies you need for have a fresh beast in the engine bay, like new steel covered rubber hoses, some chrome plating work, of course all the gaskets, bearing, rings and thingys that you may know, THEN new parts for the front end, new brakes, rebuilt tranny, new wires on all the engine bay and underdash, rebuilted my steering column, and I may be forgettin something else.
But you know the pride and joy of ride these cars... ain't just ANOTHER car i the crowd... and on top of all this feelings: how many miles will the beast last? say 300K? say that you're like me and you like to step on the gas all day long for showing these japcrapmobile drivers some REAL power, maybe it'll last 200K or 150K...