Should I?

[j-roc]

A friend of a friend has an 82 GT t-top car for sale. He's had the car for over 12 years and it is in pretty good shape for the year. Almost no rust, just a couple small bubbles on one rear quarter and the bottom of the doors. Black interior in decent shape but the t-tops do leak. Runs very well with a recent rebuilt 302 with a newer edelbrock carb and rpm intake. Sounds good aswell with upgraded true dual exhaust. I could drive it away for a good deal if I bring a new battery. Has the original 4 speed but sits on 16" ponys and has and upgraded 8.8 out back. It's very dirty but looks like a great deal for the price for a driver and with a little elbow grease would be a clean ride. What do you think?

[FastGT]

My cousin has an 1980 Cobra, and i love those cars, i know the 82 GT is similar to the 80 cobra, id pick it up for sure, they are cool cars, and with someone who really wants to make it a nice car it can be done, my cousins car isnt the prettiest but he went street strip car with it and it looks mean

[Pro SC]

If is remember right, Fords slogan for the 82 GT was "The Boss is Back" I would think the 82 GT should be a worthwhile car to restore to original especially with T-Tops. I know it would be a cool car to build into a fox rod but some of these cars will be worth money one day, the 82 marked the beginning of a new era in performance and should be a future collectable. I say go for it...

[Savier]

Hell yes!

Maybe having 2 mustangs you will actaully drive ONE? lol

[Halifax_GT]

Originally Posted by j-roc

What do you think?

It's a Mustang. It's a good deal. I say if you can afford to do so....buy it.

[j-roc]

Originally Posted by Savier

Hell yes!

Maybe having 2 mustangs you will actaully drive ONE? lol

I would have to drive it home! Only one garage means one will have to go though.

[DMW]

So trading to an 82.... you would probably have to sell the 99.... would you be doing a lot of work to the 82 with the money from the 99? Hmmmmm........

[84stanggt-top]

Sounds like time for a double garage...hehe

I'm with DMW on this one....you could mod the crap outta that thing, bring back the boss!

[Savier]

park the 99 outside under one of those canadian tire car storage shelter things, work on that 82 inside!

['00blackGT]

Tough call, you have a passion for your 99, but budget issues keep you from playing/driving it. You miss turning wrenches and playing with your toy, right? In the long run, which would satisfy you, the car guy, the most? Continue modding the 99, a car you know and love, or the 82, which would benefit from your knowledge,talent and the proceeds from the 99? Temporarily being unable to play with your toy sucks, I am there right now (wifes company is closing Dec. 31), but if you love your car, hang on to it, times will get better. In all honesty, the 99 is a more sound piece, and you know the car. You have admitted the 82 leaks,how are the floors/toeboard? A repaired rotted unibody is always a repaired rotted unibody. I say go with what you know.

Al

[j-roc]

I'm really thinking more of cleaning up the 82 and selling it, we'll see.

[GT4MT]

There's another option....flip it and put the profit towards your '99!!

Orrrrrrrr.......buy it, clean it up, drive it for a bit and then make the decision.

I'm with '00BlackGT, in regards to keeping your '99- that's a sweet looking ride, and from what I know just from hanging around here, there's a bit of time and money invested in it . Depends what works best for you I guess.... I'd love to have another Mustang, but a car and a half garage means there's only room for one!!! Good luck man!

[Intmdtr]

i'd say pick it up. would be a very nice deal.

[Sonic Mustang]

Good car shelter at CT for 359.00 this week (garage in a box 12' X 20'). I have one of these for my car and I do not regret it, cheap garage it is. If you wait too long it will be gone and you may regret it (car that is).

[j-roc]

Done deal, bringing it home tomorrow.