Hmmm!

LayanRubr · 09-07-2003, 02:25 AM

I ran my 1987 5.0 Notchback at the track this night and ran a 9.8 with a reaction time of .640!! I was pretty happy on that after I bet a 01 Mustang GT doing it. Then some guy before offered me to trade my car for his 1966 Mustang Coupe (which I've yet to see). It has a 302 with edlebrock carb, auto, new paint (the blue on the new focus), but a busted tranny. It's the second one hes gone through due to problems but my engine has bad rings (could be head valves too). Anyhow do you guys think I'd get my part of the bargain out of this? Both of our cars have small problems like mine has been wrecked and fixed, so has his, bondo and all. What do you guys think? After my run I've gotten really attached to my 5.0 and I'm not sure how much work I'd wanna do to the classic coupe.

Hethj7 · 09-08-2003, 06:26 PM

I'd pass on that one.

You sound like you are to the point where you know the history and ins and outs of your car. Becoming comfortable with all the little things that are wrong with your car but still loving it really makes it yours.

I wouldn't want to trade for another and go through that process again unless I was certain it was a good deal. Discovering more wrong with the older stang than what was originally told you to you would be frustrating too. I say stick with your current ride!

LayanRubr · 09-08-2003, 07:31 PM

Good advice man, thanks

Yeah I'd have to read up a lot on it before I could trade too, with school and such I'll need this one.

Fox Body · 09-08-2003, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Hethj7
I'd pass on that one.

You sound like you are to the point where you know the history and ins and outs of your car. Becoming comfortable with all the little things that are wrong with your car but still loving it really makes it yours.

I wouldn't want to trade for another and go through that process again unless I was certain it was a good deal. Discovering more wrong with the older stang than what was originally told you to you would be frustrating too. I say stick with your current ride!

EXACTLY.

Plus, your car has all the newer amenities. I don't think you'd be happy going with an older interior and car. Furthermore, I'm sure his has a lot more rust on his than on yours...

LayanRubr · 09-09-2003, 10:24 PM

Thanks for the good advice guys

I already have a 1965 coupe body with the straight 6 engine my garage. I think I'll put that together as a side project car and pass up on the guys 1966. I might check the 66' out for the heck of it.

09-07-2003, 02:25 AM	#1
LayanRubr Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Aggieland, Texas Posts: 297	Hmmm! I ran my 1987 5.0 Notchback at the track this night and ran a 9.8 with a reaction time of .640!! I was pretty happy on that after I bet a 01 Mustang GT doing it. Then some guy before offered me to trade my car for his 1966 Mustang Coupe (which I've yet to see). It has a 302 with edlebrock carb, auto, new paint (the blue on the new focus), but a busted tranny. It's the second one hes gone through due to problems but my engine has bad rings (could be head valves too). Anyhow do you guys think I'd get my part of the bargain out of this? Both of our cars have small problems like mine has been wrecked and fixed, so has his, bondo and all. What do you guys think? After my run I've gotten really attached to my 5.0 and I'm not sure how much work I'd wanna do to the classic coupe. __________________ 87 Mustang 5.0 (308) Notchback - The Blue Baron Rice Hater's Club member #20

09-08-2003, 06:26 PM	#2
Hethj7 Mizzou Tigers Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: weston, MO United States Posts: 1,455	I'd pass on that one. You sound like you are to the point where you know the history and ins and outs of your car. Becoming comfortable with all the little things that are wrong with your car but still loving it really makes it yours. I wouldn't want to trade for another and go through that process again unless I was certain it was a good deal. Discovering more wrong with the older stang than what was originally told you to you would be frustrating too. I say stick with your current ride! __________________ 2006 Mustang GT 1990 LX GT-40 motor 262 horsepower, 307ft-lbs (sold but forever loved) 1998 Contour SVT Rice Haters Club Member #244

09-08-2003, 07:31 PM	#3
LayanRubr Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Aggieland, Texas Posts: 297	Good advice man, thanks Yeah I'd have to read up a lot on it before I could trade too, with school and such I'll need this one. __________________ 87 Mustang 5.0 (308) Notchback - The Blue Baron Rice Hater's Club member #20

09-09-2003, 10:24 PM	#5
LayanRubr Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Aggieland, Texas Posts: 297	Thanks for the good advice guys I already have a 1965 coupe body with the straight 6 engine my garage. I think I'll put that together as a side project car and pass up on the guys 1966. I might check the 66' out for the heck of it. __________________ 87 Mustang 5.0 (308) Notchback - The Blue Baron Rice Hater's Club member #20

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