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Stew · 12-06-2010, 01:39 PM

I got to thinking they made 3 pretty bad choices IMHO. For the price I think I would have looked for either a Boxy or whale Caprice 9C1 or a boxy or even aero Crown VIc P71. Big trunks, strong (relatively) V8 motors, upgraded suspensions, tough as nails (preferred would of course be a 94-96 Caprice, though you my not be able to locate a running one at that price point). What do you guys and gals think?

danhr · 12-06-2010, 01:42 PM

caprices/impala ss's are cool

Entaille · 12-06-2010, 01:44 PM

I think you have the luxury of knowing what the challenges entailed. I think tanner's choice of the 300zx was a pretty good one.

the 1000$ budget part kind of sucks. I probably would have looked for a old civic hatch or something before knowing what the challenges were. an old crown vic would be good, maybe a old jeep cherokee.. budget really needs to increase to make it more interesting : P

bigearl · 12-06-2010, 01:50 PM

I was thinking a surplus crown vic police car myself.

2ndgenz28 · 12-06-2010, 02:16 PM

Id go for a downsized cutlass/regal that boxey style car but with an engine,
full frame still and they handled great stock in the sense that after taking a corner to fast, it was real easy to control. Azz end could get all out of whack on a turn and it came right back with little effort and still kinda tankish like the earlier 70s monster version.

But straight shots, running road blocks id go for one of those big LTD coupe/wagon with a BB to smash through and not care about the car.

Russell James · 12-06-2010, 02:19 PM

'77 Plymouth Volare'

Had one in college back in the late 80's. The car would not die.

2ndgenz28 · 12-06-2010, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell James

'77 Plymouth Volare'

Had one in college back in the late 80's. The car would not die.

Slant 6 id assume, and yes they won't die or have enough to kill parts.
Had a 79 Volare Duster, 318, ate 4 rear ends and 2 trannies.

Last hurra coming around a corner hot, it took out both.
{still got the monster orange hoodscoop I had on it, the traction bars and drilled the rim it had for my Buick. It still kinda lives.}

RocketCutlass · 12-06-2010, 02:57 PM

I have a 95 9C1 I picked up at a police auction for $200. Had a miss due to a burnt plug wire. After a new set of plugs and wires the car runs like a champ, fast as hell and just about indestructible. And don't get me started on the handling. It was a detective car so it has little miles and little abuse. It is an awesome car.

Stew · 12-06-2010, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Entaille

I think you have the luxury of knowing what the challenges entailed. I think tanner's choice of the 300zx was a pretty good one.

the 1000$ budget part kind of sucks. I probably would have looked for a old civic hatch or something before knowing what the challenges were. an old crown vic would be good, maybe a old jeep cherokee.. budget really needs to increase to make it more interesting : P

This is true, but I am a nut for the old body on frame cars and have had quite a few so I would have probably looked for those anyways lol.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russell James

'77 Plymouth Volare'

Had one in college back in the late 80's. The car would not die.

My uncle had one of those, loved that car.

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Originally Posted by RocketCutlass

I have a 95 9C1 I picked up at a police auction for $200. Had a miss due to a burnt plug wire. After a new set of plugs and wires the car runs like a champ, fast as hell and just about indestructible. And don't get me started on the handling. It was a detective car so it has little miles and little abuse. It is an awesome car.

I had a 96 Caprice B4U and a 97 Crown Vic PI, miss both of them

Zabo · 12-06-2010, 06:41 PM

1000 bucks? Can anyone say Third Gen? Fold down that back seat and wham.. instant giant trunk.

2ndgenz28 · 12-06-2010, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Zabo

1000 bucks? Can anyone say Third Gen? Fold down that back seat and wham.. instant giant trunk.

uni body

spyderbuddy · 12-06-2010, 07:04 PM

something with a big trunk and air shocks
biggest engine you can get
crown vic
impala
nothing flashy no chrome
black or daerk blue
steelie's no hub caps

Zabo · 12-06-2010, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 2ndgenz28

uni body

Huh? What were the stipulations? No Unibody cars? Or are 3rd gen trunks less versatile than my 4th gen evolution? I swear that my T/A has more cargo space (usable) than my Explorer did.. if not the same.

2ndgenz28 · 12-06-2010, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Zabo

Huh? What were the stipulations? No Unibody cars? Or are 3rd gen trunks less versatile than my 4th gen evolution? I swear that my T/A has more cargo space (usable) than my Explorer did.. if not the same.

Its not gona handle jumps very well, and for $1000 its probably gonna have some rust, making it even weaker. Plus side swipe anything over 45 and they rip in half right behind the driver.

you would want a full frame car

12-06-2010, 01:39 PM	#1
Stew Drives: 92 Luminadead/01 Dakota/97 F150 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern, Ky Posts: 3,789	Top Gear $1000 moonshine car, what would your pick have been? I got to thinking they made 3 pretty bad choices IMHO. For the price I think I would have looked for either a Boxy or whale Caprice 9C1 or a boxy or even aero Crown VIc P71. Big trunks, strong (relatively) V8 motors, upgraded suspensions, tough as nails (preferred would of course be a 94-96 Caprice, though you my not be able to locate a running one at that price point). What do you guys and gals think?

12-06-2010, 01:42 PM	#2
danhr BAMF SS Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS A8 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ford City, PA Posts: 3,023	caprices/impala ss's are cool __________________ 2016 1SS A8: FBO + Circle D + P1X + Meth + Tuned by Pray Performance Stock Longblock 800 SAE rwhp. 9.4 @ 145 mph.

12-06-2010, 01:44 PM	#3
Entaille Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lake Stevens Posts: 1,005	I think you have the luxury of knowing what the challenges entailed. I think tanner's choice of the 300zx was a pretty good one. the 1000$ budget part kind of sucks. I probably would have looked for a old civic hatch or something before knowing what the challenges were. an old crown vic would be good, maybe a old jeep cherokee.. budget really needs to increase to make it more interesting : P __________________

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bigearl Drives: 10 Camaro 2lt Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Napa Posts: 553	I was thinking a surplus crown vic police car myself. __________________ ----------- Sharks have a week dedicated to me.

12-06-2010, 07:04 PM	#12
spyderbuddy Drives: 2010 RS Inferno Orange Metallic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albany, Ga. Posts: 3,399 View My Garage	something with a big trunk and air shocks biggest engine you can get crown vic impala nothing flashy no chrome black or daerk blue steelie's no hub caps __________________ PCP Hideaway Headlight Covers, BBK Headers & High Flow Cats, ZL1 Add-ons Wicker Bill, TL1/ZL1 Hood Insert, Gen5 DIY Frameless Mirror, ABL Dash Lighting an My link Navigation, Blacked out Rear Bowtie, all Sylvania led Turn Signals, Ceramic Window Tint By Nicks, MBRP Exhaust tips, GEN5 DIY Virginia Legal DRL Harness, Painted Brake Calipers, Vittesse Throttle Controller, Heritage Grill, Diode Dynamics Led Lighting, Manual Shifter Boot, Paddle Shifters, CNC Throttle Body, Trifecta Tune, RX Catch Can & Breather, Trunk Black out and Side Grills, Chevorlet door Sills.

12-06-2010, 02:16 PM	#5
2ndgenz28 Thread Killer Drives: All Black Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NWO Toledo Area Posts: 4,720	Id go for a downsized cutlass/regal that boxey style car but with an engine, full frame still and they handled great stock in the sense that after taking a corner to fast, it was real easy to control. Azz end could get all out of whack on a turn and it came right back with little effort and still kinda tankish like the earlier 70s monster version. But straight shots, running road blocks id go for one of those big LTD coupe/wagon with a BB to smash through and not care about the car.

12-06-2010, 02:19 PM	#6
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,483	'77 Plymouth Volare' Had one in college back in the late 80's. The car would not die.

12-06-2010, 02:57 PM	#8
RocketCutlass Property USMC Drives: 95 Caprice 9C1 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Camp Lejeune Posts: 476 View My Garage	I have a 95 9C1 I picked up at a police auction for $200. Had a miss due to a burnt plug wire. After a new set of plugs and wires the car runs like a champ, fast as hell and just about indestructible. And don't get me started on the handling. It was a detective car so it has little miles and little abuse. It is an awesome car.

12-06-2010, 06:41 PM	#10
Zabo Gunning for Sixth Drives: '03 ZR2 Blazer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Woodhaven, Michigan Posts: 9,358 View My Garage	1000 bucks? Can anyone say Third Gen? Fold down that back seat and wham.. instant giant trunk.

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