Ok one of the choices is not a first gen Camaro lol....
ok guys I have a choice to build one of 2 cars the rust is about equal on both cars, I have a 65 Skylark and a 67 Skylark to choose from both 2 door coupes trunk pans on both need replacing, and some small patch panels here there (I have attached a few pics). You don't see too many Skylarks but you see alot of Chevelles.
The 67 Has a warmed over 300 motor with a full Flowmaster exhaust that runs, the 65 starts but has massive blowby .......when I look at these two cars it seems as though it's 6 in one hand and half a dozen in the other but it still seems like a tough choice.....I need some other opinions lol.
I look at any car I build as an investment. If I can't get back at least 75 to 80%of my money if I ever decide to sell it then it's not worth my time. That said I personally wouldn't invest my money in either.
I'd look for another option. These cars become money pits really fast.
I look at any car I build as an investment. If I can't get back at least 75 to 80%of my money if I ever decide to sell it then it's not worth my time. That said I personally wouldn't invest my money in either.
I'd look for another option. These cars become money pits really fast.
Don't really have an option besides these two they are sitting in my garage! I am trying to decide which to build, my money isn't long enough for a first gen Cam/FB (not really a big fan anyways), So I have to choose the lesser of 2 evils here, the price of a chevelle, Nova in either of these conditions would be in the 4-5K range these were practically dropped in my lap.
I understand BIB that you wouldn't invest but I am looking at the hand I am dealt with.....I have seen some cars on here that are STRAIGHT RUST BUCKETS and I know that some of these guys that have spent the cash to do it will not see ANY where close to what they have into them....... I guess I will try and make the best of the 67 I like the body style better.
If I had to pick between those two, I'd pick the '65. It's smaller, lighter, and will feel more nimble with performance upgrades. Plus, it looks like it's in a little better shape.
If I had to pick between those two, I'd pick the '65. It's smaller, lighter, and will feel more nimble with performance upgrades. Plus, it looks like it's in a little better shape.
Good luck with your decision and your project.
John
JohnC thanks for your input the 65 actually is in a little better shape , I also look at the 67 and when I see them fixed up they see to catch the eye more. Ughhhh I hate the decision making process lol.
If money is an issue - don't start either one of them.
If rust repair is an issue - don't start either one of them.
If getting your "investment" back is an issue - don't start either one of them.
If I was going to do ONE - it'd be the '65 - and I'd drop a crate LS3 motor in it like Jason Rushforth did in his. Some decent stance - simple almost stock looking interior - a great set of wheels.... and you'd have a nice car. Not sure what the suspension platform is - but I'd keep that simple but upgraded... Tubular A arms - coil overs - triangulated 4 link - beefy reared... nice set of wildwood brakes (6's and 4's)... Single stage urethane paint job... a sleeper color. 60's cream or biege... or bronze color... a "grandmas" color.
When you get all done you should be right around 125 grand in a car worth about 30....
If money is an issue - don't start either one of them.
If rust repair is an issue - don't start either one of them.
If getting your "investment" back is an issue - don't start either one of them.
If I was going to do ONE - it'd be the '65 - and I'd drop a crate LS3 motor in it like Jason Rushforth did in his. Some decent stance - simple almost stock looking interior - a great set of wheels.... and you'd have a nice car. Not sure what the suspension platform is - but I'd keep that simple but upgraded... Tubular A arms - coil overs - triangulated 4 link - beefy reared... nice set of wildwood brakes (6's and 4's)... Single stage urethane paint job... a sleeper color. 60's cream or biege... or bronze color... a "grandmas" color.
When you get all done you should be right around 125 grand in a car worth about 30....
Greg LMAO!!! 125g for 30k! The platform is the same platform as the chevelle they are both A-bodies so suspension is plentiful!!!
Alot of the work I will be doing myself so like 80% of the folk on the board it will take some time being done in my 3 car garage.....
Greg LMAO!!! 125g for 30k! The platform is the same platform as the chevelle they are both A-bodies so suspension is plentiful!!!
Alot of the work I will be doing myself so like 80% of the folk on the board it will take some time being done in my 3 car garage.....
I just ran some quick numbers - including paint and interior... 100K will get it done if you don't have to buy too much sheetmetal. That's doing ALL the work yourself.
I'm with Greg, you might as well take your money for a ride and let it fly out the window. I'd build something that is more in demand. I don't care what anybody says, you will sell it eventually.
Your right I just might sell it eventually......but like I said these were practically dropped into my lap, I don't have a 100k so I might as well just choose one and throw my money at it lol
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