Looking at 2 project Camaros and cant make up mind!!!

[Erik Beckett]

So, I have a dilemma. I am looking to purchase 1 of 2 camaros and I cant make up my mind! They are both 67 Camaros and have different pros and cons to each. My initial intent was to buy a camaro that I can drive and not be worried about scratches, dings ect. But I just cant let that nice show quality paint go either. When I pull into a car show or Goodguys event I want people to somewhat notice a nicely painted car.

Camaro 1 is light blue camaro that needs paint in the future, it has a black cowl hood on it currently. It has a mild 454 crate motor with a 200R4 tranny. It has a have decent interior but will need some work. It has DSE UCA and LCA arms and the coilover conversion kit installed. DSE frame connectors. Moser 12 bolt with 33 spline axles. It has C4 or C5 disc brakes but they look very dirty and used. Over the car is good with some great parts, just needs a good deal of cleaning and paint someday (which in Ohio will be $8k plus) Vintage wheel works V45's. Aftermarket wiring harness.



Camaro 2 is $5000 more then camaro one. Its dark blue with beautiful paint and fit and finish. It has an all stock suspension with caltrac bars. A 12 bolt with posi. It has a 540 HP 421 cu in small block. With a muncie 4 speed. Weld wheels and drag radials. Looks like a race car but really is just a street cruiser. Interior looks great! Missing all the DSE equipment and at the top of my budget to purchase.

Both will need rims and tires to my liking. Camaro 2 will need disc brakes and some suspension work. I have a TKO600 5 speed I can through in camaro 2.

Do you buy a car to paint or do you buy a car painted for $5000 more and then add all goodies you want?

This decision is tough and I know its ultimately up to me. I am just used to nice looking rides that are are painted and show real nice. But then I am alos afraid to drive them to work and stuff like that.

Thanks, Erik