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hi guys kinda new here and need your help/opinion. I'm kinda stuck, I've bought a 68 camaro earlier this year and was gonna get started on it after the holidays. But as luck would have it i came across a deal that i couldn't walk away from(69camaro).So now thats my problem. I need to sell one of the two. I know the smart thing to do would be work on 69, but I'm more into the 68 bodystyle. This is where I'm stuck, what should I do any advice would be great. thanks

Why would the smart thing be to work on the 69?

they are generally more popular, and equivalent builds bring more money than 67/8's. No bash on the earlier ones, but that's been my experience.

With all that said, I'd build the one I liked more.

Jody

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if you are building the car for yourself, build the one you like or you will never finish it...

also i like the 7/8 better than the 9.. there is just somthing pure about the first one...

thanks guys, yeah that is what i meant to say about the 69 "being smart". everyone tells me that the 69 are worth more money and blah, blah. but i'm kinda more into the 67/68. but are there any pros and cons from one or another??

not really other than value. Some people think the mini-tubbed 69 looks lower in the rear due to the fenderwell shape, and prefer the 69 look. I prefer the dash in the earlier cars, and the 67/8's look pretty cool without a front bumper if you wanted; the 69's don't pull that off very well. Otherwise the first gens are very similar with most all suspension, drivetrain, etc. being identical.

Still say build what you like if you're keeping it, and build a 69 if you have any plans of selling it.

Jody

I agree, build the one you favor more. Although, you could do a semi-quick build on the '69 to sell and help fund a killer build of the '68?

wow that does sound like a good idea. thanks awr68

Id do the 68 . But thats me- you decide on which to sell, I can help you sell the other one - just PM me and let me know OK?

Two words...BAD PENNY!

thats funny because the next day after i saw that car (bad penny) on the cover of superchevy, i went out and bought my 68. but then i get an e-mail from my buddy that had the 69. i got the 69 at less than 3/4 of the price of the 68. both are in about the same shape. the difference would be that the 68 had a drive train, but its not like I'm planning on using that drive train

where are all the 69 camaro fans that should be brain washing me to keep that one and sell the 68???? its funny how when i bought the 68 thats all i ever heard "you should have bought a 69".:question:

No brainwashing required. Just open your checkbook and get started. :D

Keep them both if you possibly can, especially if they are good solid bodies. In 5 years you will be glad you did...

well let me see i have those 2, 87 iroc, 99 ls1 ss, and a 66 stang gt. so umm yeah i dont think i have enough room and umm money to go around like that

OK, big 69 fan here!! but... I agree w/the others, if you're planning on keeping it, build your dreamcar. Do the metal work on the 69 and then sell as a rolling chassis. Some quick $$ can be made that way. There are a ton of guys that would rather buy a true 69 with a clear title than start w/a dynacorn body....

just my 2 cents... btw, you sound "car poor"...lol... Ron

haha so I'm at the bodyshop today checking out my 66 stang. A budy of mine that has his car there also told me about his 68 firebird. He knows that I'm into f-bodys, so he told me if I want to buy it. How does $1,500 for a complete 68 sound??

You are kidding right??? :omg: Methinks you already wrote the check!!! I love the front bumper on 68s....

no i havent, i'm still trying to figure out what to do with the 68/69. but i know its a deal that wont come around again soon. i might talk my brother into getting back into the firebirds again.:unibrow: lets hope the "wife" lets him

Let's see pics of these two cars you have, and if you want to sell the '69 you will find many buyers.

I also agree with Jody's comments.