camaross82

I am facing a personal crisis and was looking for an outside view. i currently have a 69 camaro that needs work. Full paint and body make over with rust repair in the common areas for a first gen. Also gonna replace the tired, leaky non original 350 and muncie 4 sp. with a LS1 and 6 sp.

my problem lies in the fact that ever since the 2010 was released I want one, Bad. Every day i am fending off my own reasons that I NEED one. I can afford it so that is not a valid excuse.

If I do get one I will keep the 69, but put it on hold due to my wallet not being that fat.

What are your opinions on both.

SPLATT

iTrader: (1)

put the same money into the 69. It will be so much more original. Not to mention bad ***. everyone will wakt to see it or take pictures of it. In about a year there will be so many camaros around it will just be another camaro

RPM WS6

iTrader: (3)

I have the same debate with myself on a daily basis. I even went so far as to test drive a new Camaro, and I nearly ordered one that day. But, like you, I have other stuff I *could* spend the money on. I have an old school project as well, my Nova. The car is complete, restored, and totally useable as-is; but I have a serious desire to tear it all apart and do some stuff better and/or different. Both options have a big appeal, so I guess I really can't help you at all because I'm in the same boat.

Is your '69 complete and driveable as-is? If not, then I'd probably focus on that car first, simply because I'd want to at least be able to use it somewhat.

That is my biggest concern with the new Camaro. It's a big deal right now, but 3 years from now our old school muscle cars will still be the same big deal they are today, but a '10 Camaro will just be someone's cool daily driver. Tough call.