Turning a Classic Car into a Modern Car! A 'How to' and Cost Breakdown Guide!!!

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[NateRider]

New style of videos coming your way for more content! I am still getting used to these types of videos but I do appreciate your support

[rpric]

The interior is something you have touched on yet. Stereo, leather bolstered seats, gauges, lighting, air conditioning, and sound deadening are common modern features that people have become used to and want to see in these resto mods. That 35k starting price gets you a road ready car. Plus you get to sell off some of the stuff you don't need anymore like the old engine.

[deplorable_dave]

one thing I can say from experience, when you buy and restore a classic car that needs engine, suspension, bodywork, paint, etc, chances are you're going to spend more on it than the car will be worth once it's restored. best advice is to try and find a classic car already restored or mostly restored...otherwise, you better prepare yourself for a moneypit that never seems to end.

[Sergeantgrunt]

This is a great video because a lot of people really want this type of car but really don't know what it takes to do it. One thing I'd add is if you can't do the work yourself, you'll have to find someone to do it and that's where the cost skyrockets! Not to mention the overall time it takes to pull this off. If you're retired, then you've got "plenty" of time on your hands.

[F-mc]

You’re living my dream. This car is one of the few things I want before I die!

[Grizzly.]

You inspired me to make my own channel on my 11 GT, seeing you from 2-3 years ago to where your at now is very motivational. Your doing amazing things I always binge watch your videos, keep up the good work🙏🏽❤️

[mwh]

It's a beauty! I have a few classic cars, and I try to keep them close to original! A friend just bought a 2024 Mustang GT, mostly base, costs $48, 000! It's amazing! Beautiful! Fast! Advanced technologies! Awesome engine and drive train! There are so many routes that you can go to get the car of your dreams!

[CesarGonzalez-wesp]

just finished painting my 67 after 5 yrs coyote is next 🔥🔥🔥

[B_GRUNT]

So let's see yours on the road, we Been waiting, can't wait to see it

[bossespxe]

Good and honest price and components used and why you chose them guide. Keep posting on this build as it happens and your Cobra series. Been following these.

[MTXSHOvVSHO]

FANTASTIC BUILD!!! I don't think Chip Foose has anything to worry about but it wouldn't surprise me if he gave you a job!!! Love that car! 👍😎👍

[_Karma]

OMG that Car! That car could be in BATMAN, FAST & FURIOUS and MAD MAX movies 10/10 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[aarontate]

Bro I’ve learned so much from your channel it’s insane. Can wait to see that thing on the road.

[jackalnerf]

Pro-tip, buy a classic that isn't super popular, but is on the same platform as something famous. I've got a 65 Falcon, which is the car the first gen Mustang was built on. Almost all the same parts, and thus parts availability, both 'stock' repros and performance parts. A Falcon in good condition is worth $4000 according to Hagerty, a mustang with the same drivetrain and roof style is worth $23500. That's nearly 20k extra to put into the project for functionally the same vehicle.

I've been dailying this thing while rebuilding it for 2 years, and I'm 12k into it. That's after a new trans, front end rebuild, new brakes, alignment, steering column, dual exhaust and headers, and countless other small things. Plus, it only cost me that much because I didn't know how to do most of that myself at the time. Still haven't come close to what I would have spent to get a Mustang that is in worse shape.

Not hating on mustangs, they're awesome, but do your research and see if there's something besides the big names that you like, before you purchase a hugely inflated Mustang, Camaro, Challenger, Charger, or something of the like.

[jdgreen]

I was lucky. Bought my grandnational in great condition in 2019. No interior work needed. Kept it stock for about a year. 24k for a 74k mile grandnational with t tops. Engine kept stock. Just hot tanked and new pistons. everything else new from brake lines to fuel lines. New AC components. Power mater brake system conversion to vacuum. Rebuilt transmission with a bigger torque converter. Transmission good to 800hp. Razor alcohol injection. Bigger at 20psi of boost with adjustment to 24. Still have not painted it yet but I estimate 5 grand. I plan on going with 18 inch gnx style wheels. So with the purchase of the car and everything being touched outside of paint I'm about 50k in. I now have a 500hp 600tq monster.

[samirshams]

This is one of my dreams glad there is a video of someone who shares the same passion as me. All in all nice work

[curbyourenthusiasm]

Honestly i think bringing a classic car to the future is a better alternative to newer cars made.

[iankinney]

I have a 98 mitsubishi 3000gt and I thought wouldn't it be awesome if it could be upgraded to have all the latest and greatest features that the new sports cars have now. Which led me to this video. I don't believe I'll ever get to do that, I'm waiting on my next check just to replace the starter. If you want to have fun doing this to my vehicle, that would be life changing for me.

[guido]

Found my 1968 Camaro in amazing condition for only $27k, only cosmetic issues. Got it repainted for the low by a family friends business. New brakes suspension and wheels (by choice, not required) and had some minor touchups. My dad does interiors and we put in a modern head unit, cameras, AC/heat.
All in all, aside from the price of the actual car, I spent 5k on bodywork (paintjob) and 10k on everything else. It’s practically finished, so 15k worth of cosmetic and functional upgrades can make a daily driver. Prices can vary depending on connections you have.

[JG_Outdoor]

Im ready to see that thing on the road