Got money! what to do?!

[ras50gt]

Well, i finally decided on selling the 67 coupe. I sorta miss it now that its gone but it would have taken a lot of time and money to fix it up how I wanted it. I guess I can be pretty happy though, I more than doubled my money I paid for/spent on it and plus I got the experience of putting an engine together, dropping the motor in and getting her started up(good times). Well, now I got some money to spend after paying some school bills off. I found a few foxes for sale around here and almost want to get another one. But, one reason I thought about selling the 67 was to buy some parts for my 93 gt. I would love to start a 331 but I would still be on a budget and thinking a dart is really the only way to go because I know at some point I will want a power adder, etc. Also, thinking about h/c/i and maybe a tko 500/600. Anyways, any opinions or ideas? Here are some of the things I'm thinking:

1.) buy another fox, that way I have one fox to work on and my 93 will remain my daily driver as it has been for the last 7 years or so

2.) buy a bunch of parts for the 93 gt: bolt ons(intake, tb), hood, head lights, gears, saleen wing, etc

3.) start the 331 short block(economy block), h/c/i , etc to eventually go into the 93 gt. Thoughts on stock 331 block with a vortech v-1 or novi 1000?

4.) I quit my job awhile back in order to be a full time student so no job right now. I graduate from college this december, plan on getting a part time job while in school. Should I just try to save for the dart block? I have that feeling I will end up spending money on random things while saving it even tho im usually pretty good at saving.

5.) Your ideas and opinions!!

 

[Mustang5L5]

You are unemployed. I wouldn't spend a dime on it on your car til you remedy that situation

 

[Gearbanger 101]

Agree....sit on it till you're working again. You never know when it might come in handy.

...otherwise. Skip the project stuff and when you're working again, buy new(er). You've already proven with your '67 that you're the kind of guy who never finishes what he's started, so buy something that doesn't require you turning wrenches and just drive it. Projects require dedication and money. And aside from the little bit you got out of the sale of your last car, you've got neither!

 

[Beasty306GT]

get a job first man!!!

 

[ras50gt]

Agree....sit on it till you're working again. You never know when it might come in handy.

...otherwise. Skip the project stuff and when you're working again, buy new(er). You've already proven with your '67 that you're the kind of guy who never finishes what he's started, so buy something that doesn't require you turning wrenches and just drive it. Projects require dedication and money. And aside from the little bit you got out of the sale of your last car, you've got neither!

Well the 67 I bought from a family friend for a really good price, couldn't pass it up. I spent hours on that car, for months all my free time away from school and work went into it and I enjoyed it. So not sure how you can say I wasn't dedicated. The car could have used a rebuild, tranny work, not to mention a paint job, etc. Speaking of dedication; what about keeping my 93 GT as my daily driver since my junior year of high school, about 7 years? Another reason I sold the 67 was because my parents sold our home and moved about 3 hours away so the car would have had to go with them where I would probably not see it very much, plus no garage there yet. Also, now I have no school bills to worry about. Btw, I like turning wrenches and even when I have a job I rather not buy a new(er) car and have to make payments. I think I just like the way a clean fox looks compared to newer mustangs and even the 67.(Sure a classic would be nice, I know I could find a street ready classic for less than I sold mine for)

Man, my mom's opinions don't even sounds so lame anymore. Anyways, I understand where you guys are coming from and I'm sure I will have a job within the next month or so. I use to work over 40 hours a week while taking 5-6 classes. I did save up money before leaving my old job plus with the sale of the 67-I think I'm doing pretty good for someone my age.

 

[mercurycapri]

buying food gas and paying bills is alittle more important than building a mustang right now. Eventually when you have a job full time and have some extra cash then yea go get another fox.

Ive always liked the windsor with aluminum heads to account for the weight. Here is a websight with some reasonable stroker kits that work well. My dad has bought the 408 stroker kit from these guys and no complaints

http://shop.enginekits.com/osb/showitem.cfm?Category=147

 

[Hizzle]

You are unemployed. I wouldn't spend a dime on it on your car til you remedy that situation

+1

The time will come

 

[ras50gt]

I came across a clean 91 gt near my brother's apartment. Has about 115k miles, no body damage, paint in good condition, clean title, rebuilt 5-speed, all black interior, cloth seats that are in ok condition. The rest is pretty much stock except flows. I was thinking this could be the car I start working on that way I still have my daily driver, basically take the place of the 67 I sold so I have something to play with. As money permits and I get a new job, etc I can save up for a dart and other parts.

 

[Gearbanger 101]

Sounds like you already had your mind made up before making this thread? So why ask anyone's opinion on the subject if that was the case?

 

[ras50gt]

I figured I would get a few opinions and ideas to think about..... my mind is definitely not made up about what to do.

 

[Kevins89notch5.0]

You are unemployed. I wouldn't spend a dime on it on your car til you remedy that situation

yup

 

[Sicarius428]

Save your cash.
Kevin

 

[Mustang78]

save it while looking for a good deal, they're out there...check your local auction/impound yards often.... if it takes 6 months to find a decent fox it's not really a big deal, by then you might have more money saved up and possibly a job, and you can afford a better stang while still going to school...what i'm getting at is that i always try to get a little bit of everything(as in a cheap car) and make it better...thats just my half a cent tho, good luck!

~Mark~

 

[Sicarius428]

Start an ING or etrade savings account. They get pretty good interest as far as a savings account goes while you look for a good deal.
Kevin