Keeping it original or make a beast?

[svo supporter]

Originally Posted by aussie muscle

like anyone would do that anyway (pull the 8 for a six)

This black duck would and has. Personally, I find it more enjoyable frightening a V8 driver with a piddly 6 cyl. Only because the majority of people say you need a V8 for power, when a 6 cyl is more that upto the task.

But hey, it's personal preference, so no offense intended towards you, or anyone for that matter

[Elks]

XC is a pretty cool car, and being that it won't be a matching number car if you put a clevo in it, this is the answer http://fordracingparts.com/parts/par...KeyField=10355

It will make you smile everytime you think about it, let alone drive it.

[Auslandau]

Wouldn't care if it was a grandpa spec 25 km original condition what ever .... bin the 6 (wouldn't even bother selling it) and throw in a 351 ....... and no ...... a 6 will NEVER scare an 8. The sound alone is testament to that!

Of course ...... IMO!!!!

[Ben73]

Make it a beast. I love the look of old cars that have been tastefully modded.

[JC]

Originally Posted by svo supporter

Good suggestion.

One question though. Why go V8??? Every rev head expects a V8 to be lurking underneath the bonnet. Turbos seems to be the weapon of choice these days, so why not turbo that ol' 250 and give a few of these V8 boys a fright. Then when you're asked "is it a V8", you can then say, with a grin from ear to ear, NOPE. Just a 6 that wooped you.

Agreed - XR6T or F6 running gear in an XC would be awesome - especially if you keep exterior "original" with your current mags etc.

[Uncle Niceguy]

agreeing with JC on this one make it modern on the inside keep it classic on the outside although I'm not sure if there is an aftermarket ecu that can run these engines well yet.

[Franco Cozzo]

I reckon if you're to put money into it, do something out of the ordinary, Toyota 1UZFE V8, 5sp W58 manual gearbox.

Still has that V8 sound, smooth 32 valve quad cam engine, the first generation ones I think late 80s to 1994 have 6 bolt mains, very thick conrods, the entire engine is bullet proof and there is a massive amount of aftermarket support for them, they take turbo/supercharger very well without issues.

[jrfttf]

Your car is your canvas, best you get painting on it...........

[Trevor 57]

I have a '66 XP Coupe and I bought it because it was near on original, in most cases older cars in original condition are worth more money.

Someone needs to preserve the history, I see more XP Coupes with a V8 in them than what I see original.

[max_torq]

You could stick to OEM hardware. Upgrade to the 9"/351/single-rail drive-line; it would be relatively cheap easy and could look like it rolled out of the factory that way... plus be a bit more fun to drive.

[Elks]

Originally Posted by max_torq

You could stick to OEM hardware. Upgrade to the 9"/351/single-rail drive-line; it would be relatively cheap easy and could look like it rolled out of the factory that way... plus be a bit more fun to drive.

Very true, and would add to it's value

[Sep 97 EL XR8]

your call, your car, your money.

I like the orginally of a numbers car, as a lot of people are changing cars.

Saying that i am building a XY GT ute, from a falcon 500

[SPArKy_Dave]

If the car is an investment, I'd leave it original, if you bought it to have fun....go nuts.

In my observations, 'original' examples tend to win peoples choice, at displays/ car shows etc.

All depends on what you bought it for.

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by SPArKy_Dave

If the car is an investment

Cars don't make good investments.

Don't give me no XY GTHO either, those people who held onto theirs had no idea what they'd sell for 40 years later and I doubt it was for investment purposes.

[IDT]

[QUOTE=Big Damo]Cars don't make good investments.QUOTE]


Yep, I smell money pit coming on!

[TheZHLANE]

Originally Posted by Big Damo

I reckon if you're to put money into it, do something out of the ordinary, Toyota 1UZFE V8, 5sp W58 manual gearbox.

Still has that V8 sound, smooth 32 valve quad cam engine, the first generation ones I think late 80s to 1994 have 6 bolt mains, very thick conrods, the entire engine is bullet proof and there is a massive amount of aftermarket support for them, they take turbo/supercharger very well without issues.

Only issue is $.

[SPArKy_Dave]

how about this one -

I could sell it tomorrow, for a profit on what I paid.... and I haven't done a thing to it yet.

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11347353

Cars can be investments, but very rarely.


edit - I wonder where all the BA corba's have gone?....

[OzJavelin]

Originally Posted by perox

Hi all,

Im sure this has been bought up in the past, but im wondering; when it comes to old cars should you just have fun with it and build up a car that you love or preserve it how it was made?.

I have an XC (x-pac) auto, with a 4.1 250 and beige interior. And pretty much the 1st thing im usually asked is "does it have a V8?!". sadly my answer is no. My XC doesnt sound tough, looks quite stock apart from being slightly lowered and having dragways on it. And im always jelous when i see a done up XB/C with the bonnet scoops, lock down pins, black interior with the half body colour/black bonnet that sounds and looks awesome.

So i guess i trying to draw the line between respecting and preserving the car as it was made to be or doing what i want and pretending its a GXL.
Then on the other hand how far would it be worth taking before reaching the point where its almost worth just buying a whole different car.
Either way, Id still love the car.

I understand that being my car, its ultimately my decition, but i guess im curious to know what is in the best interest of the car and to hear other opinions.

Thanks for reading

In the 1990's I owned a very nice original 1968 Chevrolet Impala SS coupe .. was ordered new by a Melbourne dealer, shipped to Australia (never rego'd in the USA), converted to RHD and sold to a QANTAS pilot in '69. I had a couple of owners before me but other than a 2pack respray was all original. I was getting an itchy modification finger with it - wanting to lower it, widen the ralley wheels, fit a TH700, etc, etc. In the end I decided it was too nice a car to modify and I decided to sell it and buy something else. The guy I sold it to had a '68 Chevelle SS and wanted it's "big brother" .. I was happy, he was happy, etc. A few months later I heard that he'd pulled the original 300HP 327 and 'glide and installed a big-block, tubbed it, etc, etc.

Moral of the story is that do whatever you want with your car, or eventually someone else will ..