I'm torn...

[Mecom Racer]

I've come to realize that no matter what car I end up with, it'll probably never be as cool (to me) as the '63 Grand Sport I built. Many of you know which car that is. That said, I have a couple choices I'm tossing around (haven't had a hot rod for a year now and it's really getting to me) and can't decide what I want. Want being the key word. I want it all but am limited on funds.

Do I wait for the new Camaro SS and have no money left over for any mods... or do I buy a 1984 Hurst/Olds and g-machine it? I'm really torn and may miss out on a pretty sweet low-mile Olds I found. I used to have one and really loved the car but it's kinda '80s and would need to be radicalized a bit.

Does anyone know if I can make the Hurst lightening rod shifters work a 4L60E trans? I'm an M6 guy and don't know anything about the auto trans.

[Mecom Racer]

Wow, no words of ecouragement on the Hurst g-machine. I guess I'll wait for the Camaro. :_paranoid

[Stuart Adams]

New is cheaper than buying something old with mods to match somewhat close to the new equipment in new cars. Old is cooler though, just not cheaper. IMO.

[96z28ss]

Wow, no words of ecouragement on the Hurst g-machine. I guess I'll wait for the Camaro. :_paranoid

I've actually had the same idea of taking a Cutlass Hurst/Olds with the lightning rods and making a PT car.
I think it would be cool I just don't know if its would have a good resale after.

[BC69]

First I think that you are right...it is going to be tough to top the Grand Sport!

But, personally I think that if you buy a new car, you know from day one it is solid and reliable (No GM puns here!). You can build upon the new car over time and not have to just sit by and watch it idle in the garage like with a complete rebuild.

Its your $ and your car...so go for what you think is best!


Tim

[Bill Howell]

I have a 1980 malibu that I have really modded toward Protouring. It is my favorite car because of the T-56 and being able to blast thru the gears, however I can not in good faith tell you to sink a ton of money fixing a 78-87 g-body up. The old adage applies here. How do you build a $15K g-body????? Spend $30K on it.:yes:
While these cars are building momentum, they are still a long way from being in the forefront. Be careful about how much you put in one if you ever plan to sell it. Mine will probably never be for sell so no biggy for me, but it still hurts to think I have double in it what it's worth.

[PASD U]

I say G-Machine the Hurst Olds :thumbsup: and have fun with that while you wait on the bugs to be worked out of the new Camaro. Yeah it'd be great to be the first guy to have one but history dictates the "new product vs. no problems" phenomenon has never been eliminated. Just look at the poor iPhone people.:rofl:

[4mm]

I say buy the new Camaro. Even though I am an old muscle kind of guy (I have four cars), the new cars are more satisfying than ever. They are faster (out of the box), way more comfortable, reliable, and cool looking as well. Some new models turn just as many heads as old metal would.

[G-Body]

You have to do the olds great cars i just sold mine but had a blast building and driving it although it wasnt a g machine way fun and they are getting hugely popular and can swallow any motor you put in them! :thumbsup: Id say theres your ticket to paradise!

[Steve1968LS2]

New is cheaper than buying something old with mods to match somewhat close to the new equipment in new cars. Old is cooler though, just not cheaper. IMO.

Yea, but older cars done depreciate and anything you spend on a newer car is pretty much just pissed away.. lol

[ZZ3ElCamino]

Yea, but older cars done depreciate and anything you spend on a newer car is pretty much just pissed away.. lol

Steve, do you mean appreciate :D

[almcbri]

hurst olds would be an awesome car to build.

The new camaro looks awesome, but I wouldn't want to be the average dude driving a car that everyone else has. "just like the mustang GT".. You will be cruising down the road and look over and see the same car next to you. That is fine for many, but something about these older cars sets you apart from the other dudes.

[Steve Chryssos]

Late model Hurst/Olds cars are cool. They've got big wheelwells, so big wheels and tires will look right. No one expects them to be fast, so you have a sleeper element with the right engine. If the car is truly that clean, then you will not break the bank with body/paint/interior. Limit mods to suspension bolt-ons, wheels & tires, brakes, and drivetrain. Save all of the original goodies and if you seel the car, include both sets of parts.

I think you can make the Lightning Rods work if you don't mind losing the capability to pull down into 1st. Boy, I loved that Grand Sport, though.

[Mecom Racer]

Thanks for the advice and input everyone. The Olds is tempting but I think I'm going to wait and modify the new Camaro over time. The guy with the Olds is holding out for top dollar (probably deservingly - the car has under 20K miles and is mint). Perhaps that particular car should be kept stock for historic reasons.

In the mantime I'll just have to drool over other people's cars. :goofy: