wnaplay1647545503 Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 I have the opportunity to pick up a 68 camaro, bone stock no frills in good condition, drivable and what does need done can be while still keeping it on the road. Now I do already have a fun car(41plymouth, pics somewhere on here) and although I do drive it locally I fear taking it on the freeway, it needs decent amount of body work, needs door glass, interior redone blah blah blah. Even in its current condition I get a lot of attention and people are always asking about it when it's out, kinda has a cool factor. It would take a small fortune to get it perfect and I would never put more money into it other than just making it a decent cruiser. I have no idea what it's currently worth or what it will ever be worth while I own it. The camaro however holds its value and they seem to only go up. It would be nice to finally get in something that I can drive whenever/wherever I want, something the Plymouth doesn't allow for. Can't decide if I should keep the kinda cool much older car that needs work or go with a more standard classic that allows me to use it more. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 I'd say go with whichever you'll end up enjoying more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bastard Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 I would say go with the camaro, sounds like its in better shape. Just my two cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 go with the 68... The plymoth is a head turner but you would probably have a better looking car with the 68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted August 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 I am certain I will never be happy with any car I have but again it's been a long time since I had a just turn key and go fun car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Knowing what I do about the Plymouth I'd get the camaro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted August 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 What do you know about the Plymouth? Has a new fuel tank, runs and drives anywhere I have taken it thus far and I do drive it around town regularly. Its solid as a brick now that I replaced the harmonic balancer which was making it ride like a freight train do to the PO beating the shit out of it forcing it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tha Kernal Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Want to sell the Plymouth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted August 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 The Plymouth will more than likely have to go if I decide on the Camaro as I don't have enough room for both. Now if I could ever find a new house with the pole barn I want I would just pile them all inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Camaro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Is the camero in Westerville by chance? and is it a light blue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted August 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 No its not Buck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRD2BDF Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Plymouth. Everyone has a Camaro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Plymouth. Everyone has a Camaro this. then again I don't like 1stgen camaro's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Another for teh Camaro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 what engine is in the camaro? How much? I like 69's a lot better, but if I ever found a solid '67-'68 on the cheap I wouldn't hesitate. The resale on them is ridiculous when restored a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRD2BDF Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Additional thought: it depends on what you really want to use it for, personally I like cruisers and the Plymouth fits that bill. I would spend some money in making necessary upgrades for it to be drivable on the highway, they were able to be driven back then and now isn't any different. A guy that I read about drove his model a everyday for a year in Michigan to prove that it can be done, granted there were more maintenance to be done but that's the enjoyment of owning an old car Tl;dr. Keep the Plymouth and don't be a pussy, drive it more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted August 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 It might do perfectly fine on the freeway I may never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboNova Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Almost bought that car.... It needs too much. If you just drive it ok but aside from that i would pass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berto Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 I'm not trying to be mean, I don't really know you.... but weren't you fairly recently into financial situations that had potential implications on your future and your ability to support your family and/or dissolving you're wife's cake business? Not trying to stir the pot hopefully just a friendly reality check if that is the case. I know you've been faced with very bad long term injuries and an unfortunate situation I hope not to be in ever. If everything is going well for you then I'm GLAD to hear and in that case you very well may have earned the right to splurge a bit! But....everyone has a Camaro.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POS VETT Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Keep both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 What is the price range of the Camaro? What does it need to be complete? Personally if it was a steal of a deal (family friend thing), I'd take the '68 in a heartbeat. I liked that Plymouth...sad to hear you'll not get it to where it's a good driver. A few bucks and some work over the winter would likely net you a good sale come springtime with that '41. Let alone a fun driver for the famiry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted August 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 I'm not trying to be mean, I don't really know you.... but weren't you fairly recently into financial situations that had potential implications on your future and your ability to support your family and/or dissolving you're wife's cake business? Not trying to stir the pot hopefully just a friendly reality check if that is the case. I know you've been faced with very bad long term injuries and an unfortunate situation I hope not to be in ever. If everything is going well for you then I'm GLAD to hear and in that case you very well may have earned the right to splurge a bit! But....everyone has a Camaro.... My situation is very unique. It would take me a few years to actually run out of funds. That thread was a more " what to do right now for my future" if I remember correctly and referring more to my play money than the money we use to live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHIEF Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Is it red and in pataskala? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted August 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 I know the red one in Pataskala but that's not it. That guy wont budge on his price and that's a little rough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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