should i trade?

[dropit69]

ok i got the chance to trade my 98 mustang gt convert and a basket case 70 barracuda for this 71 z/28 clone car is very clean and soild id have about 11k in it but i figure itll go up in value while the mustang wont ..love to hear your guys opionions ?http://www.solisearch.net/ims/pic.ph...32COQ&i=188208

[primate]

how bad is the cuda? seems like he might be getting a better deal. i personally would keep the cuda, and i OWN a 70 rs, lol.

[Steve1968LS2]

Yea, how bad is the Cuda? 70 Cudas are going for HUGE money these days..

More info needed..

[Bill Howell]

What is the stang worth?
I would guess a 71 clone would top out at 10K, but you have the advantage of seeing it up close.
I am with the others, don't sell the cuda short.

[dropit69]

http://www.solisearch.net/ims/pic.ph...=188254=188255 ok hers are the barracuda and mustang...sorry for the links gotta figure out how to load them to the page the only reason im not wanting to keep the cuda is the no vin problem ..

[dropit69]

http://www.solisearch.net/ims/pic.ph...32COQ&i=188255 ok heres the barracuda..lol

[Bill Howell]

Ouch, that is rough, and you did not mention the vin issues.
Still, what is the book on the stang?

[dropit69]

i think around 8-10 k bill yeah it is rough i had it sold for 2k but guy never came back..i only got 1k in it.it has a motor that does run but is rusted all over..it be good parts car for someone though anyone interested????

[Bill Howell]

Is it a 318/auto car?

[dropit69]

it was a clutch car originally ..pedal still there ..is auto now..has 318 but i believe its from a 72 ..intake date is 72..has a 72 rear bumper..i was thinking car was a 72 but it has 70 front and rear lights..and guy that owned it long time ago said it was a true 70 but the dash was destryed so it was changed..im loading pic of other side now..

[dropit69]

http://www.solisearch.net/ims/pic.ph...32COQ&i=188286 anything i can do about vin issue ..if so ill keep it around..

[Bill Howell]

I am still in the dark somewhat, What exactly is the vin issue? No vin plate, no title, numbers on car don't match title?

[dropit69]

yeah i have a title for a 70 barracuda..title has vin number and the vin on the dash is out of a 1972 barracuda,,so its just that they dont match..i can get title in my name no problem ..so if you dont look at vin no one knows..lol thanks for your help too.im so bad about making desicons like this..

[Bill Howell]

If the car is in fact a 70 and has the wrong dash and vin, I would run from it. Not sell it, but run from it or sell as parts car only. Plainly stated, signed and notarized . Other wise you may have some major issues later down the road when this thing is suddenly a $40,000 restored car and it is traced back to you and a wrong vin. If it is a 72, and the vin does not come back stolen, it is not a huge deal to get a duplicate title, at least not in some states. I am not sure where you are, but fairly simple to get a title for it.

Back to your original post, If you feel both your cars are worth 10K or 11K, then the only thing you have to decide is this. Is the camaro worth 11K? It looks like you have a decent car in the mustang. A good driver. So is the camaro in the same mechanical condition? Will it require much to drive it daily. Do you need another project right now. Will it cause family issues? If it were me, I would probably keep the stang.
But that is just me and I have not seen the camaro up close.

[dropit69]

ok thanks for the thoughts bill im in illinois ..and as of now title is not in my name so i might sell as parts car ..i was gonna sell the mustang anyhow..though this is good way to move it..and im single so no one to answer too..lol..the guy said the car runs and drives great..no problems with it,,and wouldnt be my daily car just something nice to cruise in like the mustang..now for hard part deciding what to do..

[vanzuuk1]

I agree with bill, dont mess with the vin issue, As far as dmv is concerned you dont own the car and its stolen if the vins dont match. Its not worth putting money into the car if you could lose it in a heartbeat.

[Nine Ball]

Cuda is a rust bucket! Thats as bad as I've seen. You are correct, that GT won't ever go up in value, especially with the weak 4.6L they had in those years. That clone Z28 won't go down in value, but it probably won't go up too much either since it is a clone. But, you could drive the clone Z for a couple years and not lose anything on it, while the GT continues downward in value. Might even find another trade down the road and it might be easier to trade the clone for some other classic.

[wantahertzdonut]

With what mopars are going for you might have some luck selling it on ebay, but if you have any ambition to restore the Cuda (properly, and I've seen good jobs done with worse cars) I'd hang on to it and start buying some replacement panels. I'd bet it'll get some cash if you sell it.

[bnickel]

well being that is actually a barracuda and not a true 'cuda it probably won't ever be worth much unless you built a high quality clone out of it which would probably cost as much to build as it would seel for as a clone. i don't know it would be a tough decision for me, but in the end i think the camaro would win out. that coming from a ford guy who's second love is mopars.

[dropit69]

well the guy came over today with the camaro i looked it over with fine toothed comb ..and he was so honest about what he knew of it only the rear bottom part of driver side has ever had any work done on it..and they did ok but unless your a car guy you dont notice it..and we noticed my barracudas frame on one side is shot...so he will do the trade mustang and cuda for camaro..im thinking of jumping on it..i was gonna sell them both anyhow for money for the 69 so i think ill be able to sell the camaro quicker and for a combined total of more money ,,or at least the same..tough desicion plus then id be back to 2 bowties in the garage