When Project Cars Go Bad: Building an ‘81 DeLorean from Boxes
When it comes to restoring vehicles, there are projects, and then there are odyessys of biblical proportions. We'd have to say "Project Vixen" was something close to the latter. Over the course of five years, $25,000 and, more likely than not, enough choice words to fill the pages of War and Peace, one dedicated soul built a 1981 DeLorean out of a pile of boxes.
After 244 weeks of toil, the project was completed, but thankfully the document process of building something from nothing is still up on the web. At times, it's somewhat captivating to see all the work involved - so much so, it may interrupt your weekend reading and inspire you to go wrench on your wheeled toy. Re-wiring your off-roader or performing an engine swap doesn't seem so bad anymore, does it?
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Ducati Minor
If I had all the resources and enough space (and know-how), I would love to assemble a 1960s 289 Mustang fastback or a 350 Camaro RS from parts. It's kind of the driving spirit that pushes people to build kit cars. I think it would be a fun online or even an educational project.
Kal
Just spent and hour reading through his blog. While it wasn't the most professionally done build ever, he certainly came out with a great looking car none the less. Great link!
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