No more Mustang? Maybe.

[STROKD]

No offense, but I'd trade straight... Lol I'm a huge split bumper fan and 69/70 stangs are meh unless it says Boss on it...

Not real sure why this is really a hard decision unless that was ur first Stang or somethin...

[streetdemon70]

im a mustang guy no doubt and have a soft spot for 69-70 stangs but that split bumper is tits.

[samuel642000]

Nice looking Camaro + 6.0/T56 + nice suspensioin=money

If the Camaro is something you could drive and not over worry about messing it up that's the way I would go. HOwever that being said I drive the piss out of all my vehicles and have never owned one as nice as either of the two. Good luck man they are both beautiful cars, I don't think you could make a bad decision.

[Baron Von Crowder]

Man, I really honestly like them both (Chevy and Ford) but I just have WAY more experience with GM's when we're talking old iron. It's kind of funny really b/c for old cars I'm most experiences with Chevy and Buick, but for newer cars I'm more experiences with Fords. A plus for this Camaro is that one of the first cars I ever restored was a 70.5 RS that I owned for several years from my late teens into my 20's.....so I've been around the block with one before.

I'm all fucked up!

I'm kinda the same way. I grew up in a family of ford guys, and the old meechanic that tought me most of what I know was the definition of a gm guy. I kinda know both, but tend to lean twards ford.

Oh, and the more I think about it, the more I think you should dump your fastback. It'll put my car up one step higher if yours isn't around

[Rreemo]

That's tough man. I think you generally swing twards the bowtie, right?

Man, I really honestly like them both (Chevy and Ford) but I just have WAY more experience with GM's when we're talking old iron. It's kind of funny really b/c for old cars I'm most experiences with Chevy and Buick, but for newer cars I'm more experiences with Fords. A plus for this Camaro is that one of the first cars I ever restored was a 70.5 RS that I owned for several years from my late teens into my 20's.....so I've been around the block with one before.

I'm all fucked up!

[JNH2010SS]

Oh wow that was your car lol SWEET


Even though I am a GM guy and yes I loved that Camaro I gotta say you have a Sweet looking Stang.

Follow your heart.....I dont think you can go wrong with either one .

[Rreemo]

Your Mustang is one of the sweetest I've seen in a l o n g time, but this is the first time I've seen the stripe on it.
Love the color combo... but "to me" it looks more like it belongs as a rocker stripe!?

As for the trade, I just don't think I could give up the pony - and this Camaro is my second fave of all!


David

Thanks Dave - that stripe is actually just a 69' Mach stripe that I had made without the gold backing. Just like this.....

Sounds like you have your mind made up then, hopefully the new owner will appreciate the "niceness" of the Mustang as well. You could do a similar treatment to the Mustang, but if you really want to beat on the car on a track, then the Camaro is the most cost-effective option.

A little more info...the "new" owner is also the "old" owner. I turned down an all cash offer that was about equal to this one, but I'm trying to be a good friend on this deal...and I do like that Camaro.

I don't get it. Granted I am not looking at them in person but what makes your car worth a 5K motor and 5 figures cash more than the Camaro. If they are as nice a they look in pics I wouldn't think there is more than 5K differenece in both cars. Unless you know something I don't know I would be taking the deal before he changes his mind. Sell the Camaro and add the cash to build the next one even more killer.

More like a $2500 motor (it's a stock 08' 6.0 w/L92's on it), and a lot you don't know about my car....I know you haven't seen it in-person....but you know my buddy McMill, just ask him. It's a fair deal for both sides...not a smoking deal for either of us, but something we both (as friends) think is fair. Put it this way....he paid $20K for the Camaro at the start of the year and I just turned down a $35K cash offer ~2 weeks ago.

[78X]

I have a buddy that will probably have his very clean 70 1/2 up for sale within the next few years. (red/black stripes) He doesnt think hes going to be selling it, but daddy and mommy's health/money is running out, hes looking at getting married to a woman with three children and the car has sat in his garage for almost 7 years now. (this is actually the car that Pat, of Pat's auto sales had for his son back about 10 years ago). Anyway, if that comes up, which I don't see him in the financial situation to keep it..I'll let you know.

Pics?

[Baron Von Crowder]

That's tough man. I think you generally swing twards the bowtie, right?

Your mustang is spectacular, I dig the hell out of it. I am not a fan of the stripe at all, but to each their own.

The only camaro I would be intÉrested in is a true split bumper, like the one above. That's a pretty tough call either way, but I think I might do it. Lots of cash and an ls/6spd would make that car.

[gearhead78]

I don't get it. Granted I am not looking at them in person but what makes your car worth a 5K motor and 5 figures cash more than the Camaro. If they are as nice a they look in pics I wouldn't think there is more than 5K differenece in both cars. Unless you know something I don't know I would be taking the deal before he changes his mind. Sell the Camaro and add the cash to build the next one even more killer.

[Up0n0ne]

I'm a Ford guy, but I love that Camaro.

+1 That Camaro is sick!

[Big A]

For the other questions asked...the Camaro is a very well built car too. A few things I would have done differently myself (especially the hood!), but overall still a nice car that is tastefully done. It has really nice paint on it, currently has an aluminum headed SBC in it (prob ~400hp) with a built Th350, and the bigger 10-bolt out back with a 3.73 posi. Has nice interior with Corbeau seats up front, original AC car with all power...including power windows, which was still a rare option on those cars, and the suspension is very well sorted...quick ratio box, big sway bars, QA1 coilovers, etc.

What I will say is that it drives WAY better on the street than the Mustang. However, to be clear...the difference is that my Mustang is just very raw feeling....manual steering, really stiff clutch (it's a converted pull cable like a fox car), and also manual brakes....even though they are Baers and it stops really well, they still require some foot effort....the Mustang is kind of like driving a road car around on the street....very stiff and manual feeling. However, I'm fairly certain it would stomp the shit out of this Camaro in a straight line run....but then again, this Camaro would out handle the Mustang no-doubt. All the while being a one-handed driver with quick ratio PS, good PB, and a MUCH better ride. With a 6.0 and T56 in it, I know it will be an awesome driver. That is also what is appealing to me....I'm really getting more into road course stuff, and the Mustang is a little too nice to risk, but this car on the other hand....I'd have no problem taking out some cones while sliding backwards off of an apex.

For the guy that mentioned so many of these cars on pro-touring.com....I really couldn't care less about what that bunch of tools thinks, but then again, there is also a reason you see so many second gen Camaros and Firebirds being built into G-machines....the same reason I wouldn't mind owning another one.

Sounds like you have your mind made up then, hopefully the new owner will appreciate the "niceness" of the Mustang as well. You could do a similar treatment to the Mustang, but if you really want to beat on the car on a track, then the Camaro is the most cost-effective option.

[eastsidetorino]

I have a buddy that will probably have his very clean 70 1/2 up for sale within the next few years. (red/black stripes) He doesnt think hes going to be selling it, but daddy and mommy's health/money is running out, hes looking at getting married to a woman with three children and the car has sat in his garage for almost 7 years now. (this is actually the car that Pat, of Pat's auto sales had for his son back about 10 years ago). Anyway, if that comes up, which I don't see him in the financial situation to keep it..I'll let you know.

[Rreemo]

For the other questions asked...the Camaro is a very well built car too. A few things I would have done differently myself (especially the hood!), but overall still a nice car that is tastefully done. It has really nice paint on it, currently has an aluminum headed SBC in it (prob ~400hp) with a built Th350, and the bigger 10-bolt out back with a 3.73 posi. Has nice interior with Corbeau seats up front, original AC car with all power...including power windows, which was still a rare option on those cars, and the suspension is very well sorted...quick ratio box, big sway bars, QA1 coilovers, etc.

What I will say is that it drives WAY better on the street than the Mustang. However, to be clear...the difference is that my Mustang is just very raw feeling....manual steering, really stiff clutch (it's a converted pull cable like a fox car), and also manual brakes....even though they are Baers and it stops really well, they still require some foot effort....the Mustang is kind of like driving a road car around on the street....very stiff and manual feeling. However, I'm fairly certain it would stomp the shit out of this Camaro in a straight line run....but then again, this Camaro would out handle the Mustang no-doubt. All the while being a one-handed driver with quick ratio PS, good PB, and a MUCH better ride. With a 6.0 and T56 in it, I know it will be an awesome driver. That is also what is appealing to me....I'm really getting more into road course stuff, and the Mustang is a little too nice to risk, but this car on the other hand....I'd have no problem taking out some cones while sliding backwards off of an apex.

For the guy that mentioned so many of these cars on pro-touring.com....I really couldn't care less about what that bunch of tools thinks, but then again, there is also a reason you see so many second gen Camaros and Firebirds being built into G-machines....the same reason I wouldn't mind owning another one.

[Big A]

I don't like the red stripe, but I say stick with the Mustang. Don't get me wrong, the camaro is cool, but I'd keep the stang.

It really boils down to personal preference, if you feel nostalgic about the camaro, then it might be a good opportunity to re-live a little, and make some cash.