If you were building a family project....

[94venomV8]

Hey guys, my dad and I have been throwing around the idea of doing a project with him, myself and my son. Getting 3 generations on this build thought it would be fun. By no means is this going to get done even this year, its more of a work on it when we have time type thing. Here is some of the plans but I need your opinion on a key component. So the plan is, get a 03 cobra drive train (except rear will be built solid rear). Car will have coil overs front and back and be mini tubbed. It will most likely be a built motor with a bigger whipple of some sort on it as well and obviously all the supporting mods. Now comes the part I can decide on....THE CAR!

SO what do you think would be an awesome project car old or new with that drive train (excluding fox bodies) I was thinking either a muscle car of some kind. I dont care what it is, could be anything as long as its Ford. Anyway, we have some pretty good ideas but cant decide on a car. He wants to do an older fastback mustang, but I kinda want something "different". ANyway let me know what you think. Thanks.

 

[ibleedblue65]

A 2 door first gen falcon would be cool and different. I love mustangs but they aren't exactly rare, cobra kit cars are everywhere as well. Close second would be a cougar.

 

[zak88lx]

How about a '64 Lincoln Continental?
It's a heavy car, but I've always wanted one since seeing Goldfinger.
Not sure if the Cobra drivetrain could be used in the Lincoln, but it would be an awesome project car.

 

[redrocket16]

Falcon or Ranchero.

2nd option is the played out kit car.

 

[Chris!]

Always wanted to put the 03/04 cobra motor in a factory five kit car...

 

[94venomV8]

We actually discussed the kit car idea. I think it would be fun but then you run into the whole 2 seat thing and I just dont think it would be enjoyed as much not being able to take the family in it ya know. I actually will look into the falcon idea, I do like those, and as far as the Lincoln, definitely different but I think parts availability would make it a pretty hard build (on the body I mean). Im actually digging th falcon idea. One thing I would love to do would be a thunderbolt, but with those being almost extinct thats not happening lol.

 

[Deceptive]

Fairlane 65 Coupe

 

[94venomV8]

^^^^Another good idea! But me likey this!!!

 

[94venomV8]

Just imagine that in Black, or sonic blue. My Dad really likes sonic blue, and so do I, so its actually a good possibility. Man I really like that car, Ive never liked that body style, but I think they make an amazing restomod. too bad I wont be able to find one lol

 

[BOOGIE MAN]

Ford Galaxie (a bunch of different models to choose from)

I've seen some very tasteful renditions and I would love to have one myself.

I don't think I've seen a 3 or 5 window coupe with a Mod motor in it (I've never really looked though) but I think that would be KILLER. With these hot rods there are endless options of what you can do to make it your own.

 

[94venomV8]

Oh wow, you guys are making this harder than I thought! That blue galaxy at the top is tits!!! WOW. And I didnt even think about doing a hot rod of some sort. That silver one would be sweet but the real question is, would DOHC Cobra motor fit in it.

 

[BOOGIE MAN]

Oh wow, you guys are making this harder than I thought! That blue galaxy at the top is tits!!! WOW. And I didnt even think about doing a hot rod of some sort. That silver one would be sweet but the real question is, would DOHC Cobra motor fit in it.

If there's a will, there is a way. If people can fit a 427 big block in to a VW Bug, it can be done.

I do believe the term is "shoe horning"

 

[SLPRCTM]

My vote would be a 67 Mercury Cougar XR7. Actually though about doing this before.

 

[zak88lx]

How about a Ford LTD LX?
It would be one mean sleeper and I like the boxy lines.

 

[Deceptive]

How about a Ford LTD LX?
It would be one mean sleeper and I like the boxy lines.

Didn't MM&FF do a story on a nasty turbo LTD Coupe a few months ago?

Another idea is a Dodge or Plymouth (I cannot remember) Lancer (50's or 60's) with a modern EVO Drivetrain. That would be a hell of a sleeper.

 

[Camaro_94]

Rat rod, bronco, or any old school muscle car for that matter. Chevelle, mustang, camaro, etc.

 

[HEMIHUNTER]

Old e type Jaguar
Or old 4dr Jaguar

 

[upside]

My Dad and I are working on an old '48 english ford anglia, it would be a cool car to have a cobra motor in.

 

[Oceanside78]

GOOD GOD!!! That blue Galaxie!!!!!!

 

[03cobra 87GN]

I vote for early 60s falcon or a late 60s grand torino maybe even a cobra jet lol.

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