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Flint78:
Looks nice, although I will have to wait a month or two in order to gather up the funds.  But still visually i tend to go more for open wheel type of car. 

What should I check in a car like that - what features are good, what are bad options ?

cheers
Flint

rooman:
Flint,
      here are a few altereds for you to look at.

http://www.racingjunk.com/Altered/182553801/1923-ford-tee-125-inch-altered.html

http://www.racingjunk.com/Altered/182558083/nostalgia-T-bucket.html

http://www.racingjunk.com/Altered/182555422/PRO-ALTRED-GREAT-PRO-7.0..OR-NE1-NEW-6.0-CERT.html

http://www.racingjunk.com/Altered/182553801/1923-ford-tee-125-inch-altered.html

http://www.racingjunk.com/Altered/182583777/-23-T-Altered-125-Wheelbase.html

The last one is listed as a mild steel car but as it is a Spitzer I suspect that it is really a 4130 (chromoly) car.

 The moly cars are preferable as they are generally stronger and lighter and have better resale value (although that is probably not a concern for you. The one which does not have a price listed is $7,500. ( I called him and checked) Although it last raced with a Ford motor the mid plate is drilled for a Chevy and he has a big block Chevy header kit that would go with it. If you do find something that you are interested in I can probably arrange to have it check out to make sure that there are no issues (read problems) with the car.
  Keep in mind that these are asking prices and in most cases a reasonable offer will buy the car for less that what it is listed for.

Roo

dreracecar:
Weather those cars as Roo posted or anything else you find, one of the first questions asked is if the car carrys a current cert or when was the last time it was certed. The answer of "NO / I dont know" is a clue that one should look elsware

Flint78:
Good hint dreracercar :)  - check cert - got it.

Roo - those are great. Thanks a lot. I will pinpoint  exactly what I want thanks to those links. Unfortunately I will be buying something early spring, not sooner. And for sure will take you up on the help you offered. It is hard to buy blind.  I just can't wait till I finally get the base for it and start to mingle with engine mounting etc.

Flint78:
Guys - can you put Vintage funnycar body on altered frame ? Was just thinking about some options in the future. They look wicked. DO you need a specific wheelbase for that ?

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