Major dilema or easy choice?

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You just gotta wiegh your options....
If you do buy a NICE beater, at least you will have something dependable, and you can continue to save and then work on the '79 a little at a time as finances allow....If you dump all that money into your project, if you get into a bind, and have no cash to bail yourself out.....(take it from someone who knows!!!!!)
Just depends on what is important to ya...Even if it would take a couple of years, you dont wanna rush it anyways...you wanna make sure its done JAM UP! I would also keep my eyes open for another driver that you can find in as good condition, maybe a little older, or a little cheaper and leave some of your cash aside to put into your '79..

I dont know what you drive daily, but its good peace of mind to know you do have something that can w/stand a roadtrip...
Im kicking myself in the As$ EVERY DAY for not buying a beater w/ part of my divorce settlement....THAT is one thing I would have DEFINETELY done different!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just MPOV......I hope it helps! good luck in whatever you decide to do!
TNT