| By The Numbers |
| Engine: | 5.0L roller motor |
| Transmission: | T-5 manual |
| Suspension: | Pontiac Sunbird rack-and-pinion |
| Brakes: | four-wheel ABS brakes |
| Rear: | Ford 8.8-inch |
| Wheels: | '97 Mustang GT |
| Purchase price: | adjusted $0 |
1967 Mustang * Rick Kowalski * Emeryville, Canada
Rick Kowalsi had worked for Ford Motor Company for 13 years, but was recently laid off. With the spare time, Rick decided to un-bury his '67 Mustang project he's had stored at a friend's house for 11 years. When Rick went to pick it up, he found a '95 T-bird right next to it. Rick explained: "My friend, Matt, and I decided to do a little Canadian Redneck engineering, and cut the roof off the T-Bird and stick the '67 Mustang body on top. We had the lovely gravel floor to be our workbench. As a machinist, I know how important a work surface is." So far, this build has cost a lot in labor, but not much in cash. Maybe Rick should look for a new job.
| By The Numbers |
| Engine: | 4.6L Ford OHC |
| Transmission: | electronic AOD |
| Suspension: | ’95 T-Bird (front and rear) |
| Rear: | Ford 8.8-inch IRS |
| Body: | ’67 body on a ’95 T-Bird |
| Comforts: | A/C, cruise control, ABS, tilt wheel |
| Wheels: | Ford Bullitt style polished aluminum |
1973 Duster * Joe and Conner Drab * Rocklin, CA
The name of this game is "budget." Joe Drab has been helping his son, Connor, find a project car to work on during the years he will still live at home. They were looking for a `68-74 Camaro, Chevelle, or El Camino, but had no luck within their budget. Usually, we don't think to turn to Mopars when budget is a concern, but Joe's $5,000 budget brought up many more options for the post-'70 Mopars. This picture was taken the day the team picked up Connor's new ride. Good thing the wipers and defroster worked, because it was a cold and wet ride home. The Drabs haven't developed a solid plan yet, but know the first things that have to go are those wheels.
| By The Numbers |
| Engine: | 340 small-block Chrysler |
| Transmission: | automatic |
| Suspension: | air shocks |
| Body: | vinyl top |
| Special options: | console, power steering, seat belt buzzer |
| Wheels: | powdercoated steel (15-inch) |
| Tires: | “black” |