what would you do?

[2tankin79]

Ok, some of you have seen pictures of my truck, some of you may not have, anyway, i've got a
79 silverado, 327, th350, chrome engine dress up kit, front roll pan, shaved tails, rear pan w/ vette lights, harwood fiberglass cowl hood, dropped 4/4, flip kit not installed, tube grill, eagle alloy rims, aftermarket seats, fiberglass bed cover, kenwood cd player, flowmaster mufflers dumped before rear end

and i've always wanted a 70-73 camaro, split bumper, or no split bumper..

anyways, i ran across a good looking (from what i seen in pics) 72 Camaro with a 350, runs and drives great..

if i had the money and it were my choice, i'd buy the camaro, and keep the truck too
but, I've decided to trade.. from what you know ...am i gettin totally hosed in this deal?

[2tankin79]

here is my truck

[87 STEPPER]

It's hard to say cuz you've provided no info on the cam except it's a '72 with a 350 and maybe you dont know but................

How many mile's r on it?

Is it the original eng.& trany?

Has it been recked?

Does it have rust on the AFT 1/4's and floor board's?

But form what i see it looks good on one side anyway's.

But if you think it's a good solid car and it's mechanically sound go for it.

And if you think you can live with a car instead of a truck then go for it.

If it means any thing to you i like the '70.5 LT1 full front bumper Cam the best.

[jon_volk]

it looks like the camaro may have had a cheap repaint and could possibly be hinding alot of bondo. i woud have a REAL good look over every nook and cranny in the car and also go over all the 1/4 and rocker areas w/ a magnet to try and find any hidden body filler.

[mutant-jimbo]

i really like those cameros too, but its not worth getting screwed. plus someone would be cruising aroundin your pride and joy

[aussichev]

Here is a good trick I`ve used alot, Get a fridge magnet ( flexable mat ones businesses advertise on) put a sheet of paper on the panel put the cheap magnet ontop of that and drag the paper across the panel if it falls off it`s full of bog ( body filler) but you probably know that. Remember body fillers are like ice berges you only see the small bit the big bit is hiding underneath waiting to rip a hole in your wallet.

[gldevall]

Why don't you suggest swapping for a couple of hours to see how you like it? That way you can check it out.

[Blue Beard]

Final decision is up to you.....

You know your ride inside and out.......although the cam looks good, who knows.........

[soleeagle]

Personally I would keep the truck. If you do decide to trade I would check out the car very good before I did it. A freind of mine bought one of these when I was in school, wow what a long time ago, and found out that the frame was rusting into by the back axel, I guess after talking to people he found that they were good for that in that time era. Good luck with your decision.

[79BIG10]

Keep the truck. You know you will miss it as soon as you swap. Something doesn't sound right on that camaro. Those are more sought after than our trucks. I would pass and keep the truck since you know what's been put in it- your blood sweat and tears.

[mutant-jimbo]

another though, i dont claim to be a cam guru, but i would think that the parts would harder to find. i know ive only seen maybe 3 of those in the last 6 months that were driving. please keep us posted. maybe youll win the lotto and buy the car outright

[N2TRUX]

Hmmm? Is it a truck? No it's not. I would have to pass, but that's because I am N-2-TRUX....:p

[lukecp]

It looks like you have a very nice truck...i agree with these guys, search every inch of that car for shoddy bodywork and bondo with a magnet. Check underneath it too...make sure the floors are nice and sold. Also, remember that it is going to cost more to insure the 'maro.

Good luck!

[aussichev]

We`re all thinking the same thing i think. Keep the truck because you might need it to tow the camaro to the work shop. Some times it`s better to stick with the devil you know.

[Iron-Butt]

I would keep the Truck.