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Mr 5 0 · 07-23-2002, 08:43 AM

Tough call.

The Olds 350 is a nice engine and very adaptable to performance enhancements but you're looking at a boxy, rust-prone '74 Olds with antique suspension.

Lot of work to make it do more than go fast in a straight line but it would be unique and most parts are readily available.

I restored a '71 Camaro and it was a long hard job. The mechanics are easy, it's the bodywork that gets difficult and expensive.

The temptation of having an old car that's quick, minted out and/or restored is strong and you may need to do this once just to get it out of your system.

I would still opt for a 5.0 Mustang. Not as rare but a lot less potential problems and easy to modify..

07-23-2002, 08:43 AM	#7
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Olds vs Mustang Tough call. The Olds 350 is a nice engine and very adaptable to performance enhancements but you're looking at a boxy, rust-prone '74 Olds with antique suspension. Lot of work to make it do more than go fast in a straight line but it would be unique and most parts are readily available. I restored a '71 Camaro and it was a long hard job. The mechanics are easy, it's the bodywork that gets difficult and expensive. The temptation of having an old car that's quick, minted out and/or restored is strong and you may need to do this once just to get it out of your system. I would still opt for a 5.0 Mustang. Not as rare but a lot less potential problems and easy to modify..