new here need help with decision

[rodknocker]

I am having a hard time deciding my next project. i have two cars that are sitting here staring at me that I have acquired for building. One is a 68 chevelle, the other a 72 GTO. I am looking for opinions here and nothing more. I am of a mind to build a pro-touring car as I have been building/ restoring cars for the better part of 15 years. What would be the better choice to start from, I like them both equally they will require the same amount of work. Is there ant difference in aftermarket parts availability? Any other factors that I should be aware of? All input and opinions are appreciated-------Brian

[MrQuick]

A delema of great magnitude....well i assume for short on funds to do both. I'd do the 72 GTO just due to the fact its a bad azz car. The 68, well its cool but they are common. Fix the 68 up abit and sell it to help fund the GTO.As far as parts both are the same, lots of parts availible. just a thought. welcome to the site!

[Nine Ball]

I agree, the GTO would probably attract more attention and be worth more when it is completed.

[socalfandabodys]

As the owner of a 68 chevelle. I am going to have to agree on some things. Yes a 72 gto will be worth more than a 68 chevelle. Think about it though. When was the last time you went to a car show and saw a bad ass 68 chevelle. Not a 69 or 70 but a 68 chevelle. I for one have never seen one and thats why I built mine. By the way if you end up doing the 68 I have many one off custom pieces already made and can have them cut out on my buddys lazer cutter at any time. ex. dash,console,firewall etc. You can check out what I did with my 68 in my vbgarage.

[67bird]

You really have to look at your options. Depending on how complete and its condition you might make a little more coin by selling the GTO to fund the building of the 68'. Also, from a parts standpoint if you do have to do any work (body or restoration stuff) part wise it will be easier to come by for the Chevelle. Just my .02 worth. I agree though a GTO pro-touring car that year would be different.

[Roger Poirier]

I don't see anything in the vbgarage. It looks like you already made up your mind with the chevy. Just a couple of things to remember, there is not many Pontiac of any sort that are pro-touring. I'm also a big fan of the 68 Chevelle after Chip Foose did one on Overhaulin. To each his own. Whatever works for you. R.P.

[Piet]

I would pick the GTO....

[Streetking]

Go Goat!! There are not enough of them done up..

SW

[Bill Howell]

Here is an idea. Put a 04 LS1 GTO with a 6sp in the GTO. That way it is still all Pontiac and Wwwwaaaaayyyy cool when you raise the hood.(I heard someone else here is doing something similar.)

[rodknocker]

but with a little twist, my idea of this project starts with a turbo-455, and a 5spd.........get my drift? whens the last time you saw a turbo 455?

[Steve Chryssos]

Choose whichever car is in better condition. A good foundation goes a long way.

Beyond that, they're both great cars. Flip a coin.

[texas68firebird]

just keep in mind how much more pontiac parts cost than chevy!!!! it sucks!!