Decisions

[6spd68]

Well guys, I'm thinking I may buy this 1972 Cutlass, and get rid of my 87 T-Bird.  The Cutlass is a stock rocket 350, where as the Thunderbird has about 400HP with a 347 Stroker.

Looking at a crummy picture side by side, what are your opinions?

[6spd68]

AHHH Network errors!

[Homerr]

The Cutlass is way cooler, no question.

[Dino]

No contest, Cutlass all the way.

[DadsCharger00]

Cutlass! 

[Ghoste]

Cutlass.

[twodko]

You already know which one you're keeping.

[Daytona R/T SE]

That Cutlass...

I sideswiped a concrete bridge abutment in one just like that.

Same color.

On purpose.

As part of it's preparation for it' s entrance in the local demo derby.

[6spd68]

You already know which one you're keeping.

Yep, the 68 Charger that's waiting for paint

[tan top]

 what the other guys say !! Olds Cutlass   

[JB400]

what the other guys say !! Olds Cutlass   

Only if you got a 455 located for it

[myk]

The Cutlass, but only conditionally.  If this Cutlass is going to cost you any more money or time that could be going to the Charger then I say no to the Cutlass and keep the 'Bird, as it's already done and doesn't need your resources as much as a new project would...

[tan top]

The Cutlass, but only conditionally.  If this Cutlass is going to cost you any more money or time that could be going to the Charger then I say no to the Cutlass and keep the 'Bird, as it's already done and doesn't need your resources as much as a new project would...

wise words MYK  ,     was sort of thinking along them lines my self  !!   

[crj1968]

Olds all the way.  Nice looking car.

[XH29N0G]

Cutlass

[6spd68]

Myk, I agree with you completely.  The Cutlass is being sold "Certified".  This could mean it's a funny cert, or it could mean the car is legit.  I'll be going to see it on Saturday and check it all up and down.  I'm a little excited to be honest.

Side by side as I see it, the Cutlass is more of a drive everyday / anywhere car.  The T-bird on the other hand, is a speed demon.  It hates traffic, but goes like hell in any other situation.  With ET Streets it's ran 11.6 in the 1/4 (Have the slip somewhere to prove).  The thing is, although I only drive it 8-15 times a year, I hate getting into that situation where I'm sitting in our lovely summer bumper to bumper traffic in Toronto, and the car temp is rising, while mine is even worse   .  I think the Cutlass would be like my old Bonneville where I could cruise, and just not care.  Still getting all the "HEY MAN NICE CAR!" vibes.  Because as much as we don't care about those comments, they sure are nice every now and then .

I've got an appointment with the guy to see it Saturday.  8500$...  Very fair if the condition is there.  Will let you guys know how it goes  .

What I'm thinking will likely end up happening; I'll probably get it, put it on Kijiji for 13500$, then drive and enjoy it until someone offers me over 10 for her   .  Now I just have to figure out howto explain to my parents that the Thunderbird will be back in their driveway for a bit  

Still welcome everyones opinion on it!

[6spd68]

Gave a deposit yesterday, picking it up tomorrow 

[DadsCharger00]

Sweet! Congrats and more pictures

[nvrbdn]

awesome. great buy.

[lukedukem]

what the other guys say !! Olds Cutlass   

Only if you got a 455 located for it

i have three 455's. but texas is long way down from up there to ship to him, unless he really wants one

luke

[6spd68]

what the other guys say !! Olds Cutlass   

Only if you got a 455 located for it

i have three 455's. but texas is long way down from up there to ship to him, unless he really wants one

luke

I'm thinking I'm just gonna keep it exactly the way it is.  At 8500 certified, with a strong running stock rocket 350, it'll be a nice cruiser.  I've got the T-bird for now which is fast enough, plus the Charger will be a beast once it's done as well.

[odcics2]

Go with the "Gutless".  Those were fun beating back in the day!   

[myk]

Ouch?

[F8-4life]

If you bought the olds, resell it & put the extra $$ into getting your mopar done.

[Silver R/T]

I would sell Tbird and spend money on Charger.