too many projects not enogh time<or money>

[speedfreak]

hey all been awile since i posted anything been way too busy, so here is my dilema, as it sit right now i have 3 different project vehicles that arent getting worked on either due to lack of time or money.or both...so im trying to clean out the stable and get it down to 1..well 2 ..ill explain..here they are, '78 Bonneville 2dr,'79
Monte Carlo, and a '69 ragtop Impala..the Impala im keeping no matter what its an nums matching 427 convert..so even if it sits in my garage for the next 5 yrs before i touch it i dont care. the prob is the other 2..ive been collecting parts for the Bonny for almost 5 yrs now..ive owned it for 10 yr plus or minus and its like family..but it is in need of major work..floorboards,fuel and brakes system needs replacing, no motor /tranny at the moment, and a bunch of other little stuff..the Monte is the same way..needing the same exact things..and also a part of the family..i can remember the day dad bought it back in '91..so he just gave it to me last weekend cause hes got a couple of project of his own and this fell by the side..so im torn..i want to keep both but its just not finacially feasable...the only advantages i can see to keeping the Monte is weight< prolly about 500-700lbs less than the Bonny> and wheel choice..the Bonny has a 5x5 bolt pattern..which is a PITA to try and find wheels for..if this happened 2-3 yrs ago it would be a no brainer..because there were no suspension parts avail for the Bonny..or at least i didnt think there were..ive since learned anyting for 94-96 impala's fit the Bonny so idk...i realize no one can make this decision for me i just figured i throw it out there see what suggestions i get anybody have to deal with a situation like this and what did you do..it really sucks

[ixfn]

I used a lot of parts cataloged for Impala when I did the suspension on my DeVille (http://web.pdx.edu/%7Ebtc/83/), including trick ball joints, poly bushing set, sway bar, shocks, Eibach drop springs, and control arms next (I just boxed mine (http://web.pdx.edu/%7Ebtc/83/images/rca00.jpg) for now). She handles pretty flat for a 2 ton car, but doesn't ride like a Caddy anymore.

Are you sure about the bolt pattern? I have a 1979 Bonneville (http://web.pdx.edu/%7Ebtc/79/) and it uses the Chevy bolt pattern (found this out the hard way when I tried to swap some rims around from a Cad). If you're that worried about it, just use rotor/hub assemblies from a Caprice/Impala to change the front, and either swap axles or whole rear end with a Chevy. I'm thinking about changing my Caddy over because you're right; trick 5x5 rims aren't as available (I'm using older Buick rims (http://web.pdx.edu/%7Ebtc/83/show/s6.jpg) right now).

The Bonny gets my vote!

[George Manont]

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To The Collector, ( Just Above ! )

That was one mighty fine lookin' '85 Camaro .....you got there...." ixfn "

Cheers,

[67BlackBird]

I had to give up a "barn find" 67 GTO- with 60k miles, and stock everything- even shocks, with new tank, fluids and carb rebuild, ran great- if scary on that suspension. Rust free too, but as a military guy, moving TWO 67 Pontiacs every two years was too much (and funds....). So you are not alone. I'd stick with the Pontiac- but I may be biased, alot.
Good luck!!

p.s. Letting that one go still makes me mad/sad, but we sold it to a friend who drives it weekly, and tells mer how great it is. ERRRR!!

[MADMIKE]

Hi Bony.

Check with GMpartdirect.com

Last time I was there they were trying to sell me a set of 17x9 Imp SS rims 5x5" for naught (well for quality 17s that is), maybe they still have em.

[Dragonsnake]

I would have kept the Bonneville.Just a better car in my opinion.Looks better inside,and the rear axle is stronger.Its a heavier car for sure,but remove the inner structure from the bumpers and ditch the original seat,and you have got rid of 300 pounds.

[forcedinductiontech.com]

Looking at thewheels on the Bonne...It seems to have Chevy Rallies on the front...which would denote the smaller bolt pattern.