I am still here. As some know, I decided to sell(part out) my car and bought a Saleen Mustang. Well, I started putting the bird back together to sell it: put on the fenders, header panel, lights, started the interior panels, headliner, etc. I forgot how much I liked the looks of these(the car was apart for almost two years). Once again, I am sick over it. I already sold the whole powertrain, turbo system, fuel system, :punchballs: NOS quarter windows :punchballs:, ignition, etc. I really don't expect anyone here to tell me to just sell it, but lets hear some advice.
I have tried to be "done with Cougars". I can't do it. I managed to sell all of my stuff at one point. No cougars, and no cougar parts. It lasted about 6 depressing months.
I couldn't take it anymore. I broke down and bought a cougar, and another... and another, heh. I am back to having 2 cats currently, and a building full of parts.
It's natural to want to be done with it sometimes. But you'll be back. Look! You're already on your way back... These cars are like crack.
with all the work you put into it, I would imagine it's tough to just let go.
I couldn't get rid of mine 2 years ago. and I figured before it was all over, that you would look back and wonder if it was the right thing..
Just remember, that what ever you decide, it'll be the right choice, one way or the other.
I am really torn right now...
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Stick a motor/trans in it, drive it a while, and if you still don't want to keep it, then let it go. You have to make the right choice for you. By the way, that car looks great, even the way it sits now.
drop a stock engine and trans in it a DD it!
It looks way too good to part out anymore. Just drop a stock 5.0 HO in it. Gas milage isnt too bad on a stock 5.0
Yeah, there's a reason for that. Your instincts are trying to tell you something. Listen.
I thought about just dropping something in to drive it. Of course, I just sold my fuel system, so that would have to be taken care of first. I'm just not sure, because I have a vision of what I want it to be and look. My concern is the amount of money, time and lack of new/replacement parts are few and far between.
Sell it.
LOL I didn't see this thread I wish I didn't just send you that pm... We talked before about it and I regret selling my 88 tbird for the last 2 years now. I like my cougar but the motivation just isn't there. I would keep it, if it was me... now knowing what I know, after selling mine
I would be sick if I sold even one of mine.. cars are like family members to me. if they die, give them another chance. keep it and tuck it away till the time is right.
It would be difficult for me to sell a shell that clean. Around here, rust free cars are like gold. If the body is as nice as it looks, don't sell it. You will regret it sooner than later.
P.S. Got any pics of the Saleen?
Jim-looking good. I agree with Demon sell it. I think you should at least put a stock drivetrain in it (5.0). Then sell it.
I have thought about putting a stock drivetrain in to sell it. The only problem with that scenario is that someone who would be buying it, more than likely wouldn't be leaving a stock 5.0 in it. It would be a waste of my time and money, because I doubt I would get any more for it.
I am going to finalize my decision tonight when the body shop owner stops by and they work up a quote on paint and bodywork. I have a feeling it won't be pretty....
Talked with the bodyshop owner at my house. Looked over the car and he was fairly impressed with the condition. The only problem is that I want a show quality paint job with two colors, which means he sees dollar signs. Also, the drivetrain I have in mind is a little bit pricey. I think I may be leaning towards selling.
Keep it and build it.You have forever to get it done.If you look at the big picture all at once,it's overwhelming.You have to break it down and do a little at a time,as time and money allows.believe me,after two and a half years,I'm still working on it.....and happy.
Finally finished everything just in time for the local swap meet next week. I haven't seen this car together in so long, it is making it real hard to put it out for sale.
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What are you asking for it?
Look here:
http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=22683
Here is my advice man. Why not stick a mild 5.0 in it. Drive it. Enjoy it. Make mustang guys jelous of you because you have something different. Who cares if it doesn't have 700 hp or runs 10's. You have a fox body t-bird with a rollcage and bad ass wheels. Thats already more than most of the people on this forum can claim. Save your pennies for this turbo motor or whatever and make it happen someday when time and money allow. It will be worth it.
Yep.Once it's gone,the money you get from it will be gone in no time,then you'll kick yourself over and over.You're not going to get life changing money from it,and if you decide,once it's gone,to build another car,you'll end up spending even more.Keep it,and relax.
I'd keep it and use it as a DD and park the mustang. Insurance is alot cheaper on a 20 year old car.
you guys might have forgot what he just bought... you put the tbird $$ into that stang motor and ut ooo... LOL what tbird? I forgot I was too busy blasting this stang around...
good luck with the sale Jim! I wish I could buy it from you, but it doesn't fit my situation right now... last year would have been perfect but too much has been done to my cougar to pull it all apart which would set me back years considering how much my pace had slowed down lol..
See my sig. I successfully own a '07 Mustang and a T-bird without wanting to sell off the 'bird. If I had to sell one it would be bye bye Mustang! Different strokes for different folks though.
Trust me, I would like to keep both. I just don't see it being the right thing to do. Everyone has different money standards. I don't think having a 600hp, caged 'bird and an 07 Saleen is going to happen. Don't forget...we have the wifes car and my dd truck. I have thought of just storing somewhere it until I decide, but around here that's $100/mo.
I just got an email from someone who seems interested. Going to call and see what he says.
Doesn't sound good for keeping it. I'm already sick!
I'd sell the Mustang,and keep the Bird. Too much time and money has went into the Bird. If it was me Iwould've never got the Stang. Ibet tya the monthly payments would have ya some mods onthe bird. I bet there isnt a car payment on the bird now is there? I wouldve never went and got something that I had to make payments and insurance .
I'd have a hard time selling the Bird myself. But you have to do what's best for yourself. I've struggled at times to keep mine and I'm glad I did, even if something would happen to it that I couldn't afford to fix, (other than it getting totaled), it would have to sit until I could. But that's me, like I said do what's best for you/your situation.
It's not all about the money. Yea, I have a "me too" car now, but they are nice. Very nice. Everything works, comfortable, 330hp(for now!), reliable, etc. I don't know. I have a master plan for the 'bird still and only have to make one phone call to have everything to finish it. We will see what happens.
keep it. this car is one of the reasons i got mine...
Buyer backed out.
throw a stock motor in it with a stick. You can drive it anywhere whenever and then in 5 years you wont have to do it all over again. I wouldn't put it in storage, but if I had a garage I would keep it there.
Well, for right now I am not pursuing a sale. I will let the posts fall to the bottom of the forums wherever it's listed. Someone is going to have to come to me if they want it bad enough. I have a few ideas in my head....scary, huh?
The love will never die.
keep it Jim!!! has your clock arrived?
just have one link to post :)
http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showpost.php?p=202363&postcount=135
:rollin: Bob never forgets that post!
That post is going to haunt me forever.
if you sell it you WILL regret it.
So much easier to sell the mudstain, everyone wants one. Easy money there.
Stangs come and go, birds arent so easy.
Well, I wish it was so easy. Stangs are easy to come by, but having a 1 of 60 car will probably only happen to me once. I am finding it hard to part with either one.
I have so many ideas for the 'bird, all of them a little crazy. I would love to see one of them actually happen.
Want this out of the garage. Taking offers, but be serious about it....
I guess you made up your mind?
Yes, I am done. I was very close to a motor swap, but I decided against it. I will kick myself later, but I'll live with the decision.
Just do what's best for you, and only you know what's best. And down the road if you decide you want another I'm sure they'll still be out there.
I'll never get rid of mine. I promised my daughter it'll be her's if I ever decide to get rid of it. That or it'll be her inheratence, we have alot of good memories in it.
Yea, my boy is mad at me for selling it. You think he would be happy with the Saleen.
Anyway, after all the money and time I put into this 'bird, I doubt I will buy another. It won't be easy to find one this rust free.
I don't think my daughter would forgive me if I sold mine. I even asked her what if someone wanted to trade even up for a bad ass mustang? She's like no way!! The bad thing is she loves mustangs as do I. One day I'll have a stang and the bird will have a stable mate. lol!!
Saleen's are something special to have to, so I don't blame you for keeping it instead of the bird if one had to go.