Need advice asap

[89cobraysi]

I have been lurking on here for a while now, but dont really post much. I have a dilema that I need to make a decision on.

I have a 1989 Mustang GT, that I have roughly 35k into, 46.5k including the car itself...

I want to build a pro touring car out of 67-73 camaro with an LS1 Drivetrain.

I have been trying to get rid of the Mustang for a while now and I have an opportunity to trade for either a 99 Corvette with 70k, basically stock, lowered, intake, 150 shot on it, automatic (not a big fan of autos)

or a 1987 Grand National GNX, with 20k, nice car, original car, some upgrades..

OR, I keep my car, which is a beautiful car, but its past the point of no return almost with the track setup, and I dont know how much interest I still have in it. It has a lot of money into it.

If I sell the Mustang straight up in this economy I will probably only get 15-18k for it. I need some advice here. I do not like having a car that everyone else has either.

What do you guys think.

Keep the Mustang and set it up for the street
Trade for the Corvette, and then trade that for a 67-73 camaro
Trade for the GNX

See my other problem is that I know what I have and I know what I built here also. It is solid and I trust it, I dont want to get into a car that I am gonna have to dump a ton of money into it because it was driven into the ground....

Please give me your advice here, I am tired of thinking about it.

Thanks Guys,

Dan

[joemac]

I would keep the mustang. You will probably never recoup the cost to build it. And there is nothing that makes me more sick to my stomach that not getting what I put in it. I guess that is hot rodding though, it seems you never do.

Parts are plentiful and relatively cheap for mustangs. I think with tasteful mods you could give it a unique look. Another option is to transfer all of the fox body stuff over to another fox body, like a tbird cougar, there are a bunch. Just an idea.

[Andreasu]

What about trading the Mustang for the Corvette, Take out the LS Motor and Trans and sell/trade the Corvette shell for a Camaro? :idea:

Just an idea : D

[89cobraysi]

Thats not a bad idea. I like that. What would a 99 Vette shell go for though? I was thinking if I get the vette, trade it for the right camaro, and then get a hit 98-99 z28 camaro from the auction for like 2k and start from there.

[Jake616]

GNX (if true GNX)...Hell, I would do it for a regular GN or maybe even a T-Type but thats because I love Turbo Buicks! :)

Your best bet is probaly to keep the Mustang, and start fresh with something else, as you can... just my .02!

[blown9746]

If it is a true GNX w/ 20k miles it is worth at least as much if not more than what you have in the mustang

[Forcfed93]

Trade for the GNX. Worth way more than the Mustang or the Vette. Probably $40-50k easy on a sale.

[jy211]

If it is a true GNX w/ 20k miles it is worth at least as much if not more than what you have in the mustang


If it's a true one, make the deal !

[Andreasu]

Thats not a bad idea. I like that. What would a 99 Vette shell go for though? I was thinking if I get the vette, trade it for the right camaro, and then get a hit 98-99 z28 camaro from the auction for like 2k and start from there.


The 'Vette shell without engine still got alot of really nice parts, Like the suspension, interior, etc : )

Well, You could trade it for the GNX and sell it and buy all the parts + Your camaro, I think you will be better off with that : )

[89cobraysi]

I am flying out there on Tuesday to take a look at the GNX, it looks like an amazing car through the pictures, but I have to take a look at it in person. I always saw the cars and never thought of owning one.... See my problem is that I can see myself buying one, and then throwin some money into it and being one of the few GNX touring cars out there. I have been looking on the web and they all look the same, and no one seems to mod them to much.... I love them because they are different, but no one seems to do anything. It is virtually impossible to buy a car and keep it stock for me...

[jackfrost]

if it's a real GNX, that's a hell of a deal. but make sure it IS a real one.

even if it's a regular GN, I'd pick that up in a heartbeat. everybody's got a Camaro or a Mustang. :razz:

[89cobraysi]

Cool Guys thanks a lot. I am flying there Friday morning to take a look at it. I was also noticing a build thread on here with similiar style car.. I took a quick look at the Hotchkis setup for it as well, and it seems like a lot can be done.

[Damn True]

The GNX engine would be a hoot in a Camaro.

[Andreasu]

The GNX engine would be a hoot in a Camaro.

I'll say, PUT A 6.2 Diesel in a camaro, be different!


... Or not : )