Reply to "Body Conversions?"

Thanks for the reply Charlie.

That's good food for thought, but whatever I get will eventually end up with wide wheels, big brakes, etc. anyway (likley as wide as the body can accomodate without me looking like a pimp.) So that isn't neccesarily a problem.

I grew up working on old Mustangs and I've replaced nearly the entire suspension on my current car (a late model Mustang cobra). That sort of stuff is fun for me. I'm just tired of doing it to a depreciating car.

I see Panteras as the last cool old Ford powered car that haven't skyrocketed in price to the ridiculous range. Obviously you can't touch Cobras or GT40s, but the prices of the Shelbys, Mustang fastbacks, and even Shelby "clones" are becoming fairly absurd for what you are getting for the money.

Plus with the Pantera I get a car that is unique to most non-car enthusiasts and the engine is over my shoulder. I don't mind spending the money to make one the way I want it. I keep cars for a long time. There is still a window for me to latch onto a Pantera before it is too late.