Im sure you already decided what to get but 55 56 57 chevs are very easy to get parts for. if you get a 4 dr you can get one that probably doesn't need a lot of work for 5to 6 thousand bucks. model a fords are in the fairly easy group also and a 4 dr can be found for about the same price. lol

Hi: Many years ago, I was told that cars that were in abundance at the time make good projects, due to parts availability, so I would (biasly) side with the tri-five guy (-:. There are many very affordable tri-fives, if you do not need a coupe or convertible. The time you spend with your father will last you and him with memories for the rest of your lives, I lost my father about 8 years ago, and one of the more memorable things I did with him was the visit to the Imperial Palace Auto Collection in Las Vegas. It was the re-blossoming of a relationship that lasted between him and I until he passed away, some years after. Engine-wise, small block chevy parts are very interchangable and very much in abundance, speed shops, o'reilly over-tyhe-counter, etc. Everybody uses them, circle track, sprint car racers, everyday cruisers, so you can have a very affordable project car, minimal expense, easy-to-find parts & accessories. Don't do something like a Studebaker, DeSoto, Edsel, where parts are harder to find than dinosaur bones.... Have fun!