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Scorpion1 · 02-09-2011, 09:14 PM

Hey how is everyone doing? I have a bit of a problem at hand. I currently own a 1985 Dodge Shelby Charger (Pics: https://picasaweb.google.com/1026356...eat=directlink) which currently needs the cylinder head reinstalled. Ive been offered in trade a 1980 Z28 with a 383 Stroker and manual valve body automatic trans, in need of new floors. Im going tomorrow to thoroughly look over the car and was wondering what exactly I should be looking for? Is the trade even worth it? I was told the car runs and drives. (Pictures here: https://picasaweb.google.com/1026356...521775/CAMARO#)

I would greatly appreciate any guidance you guys could give me. Ive wanted a Camaro for a long time but I dont want to just jump head first into this and be out of a car with too many issues to deal with with the Camaro. I can get more pictures tomorrow if it would help as well. Basically im trying to figure out if I should use my tax return to finish the Shelby or trade for the Camaro (possibly + cash on his end) and take that project under my wing instead. Thanks in advance for any advice!

SleeperGoat · 02-09-2011, 09:48 PM

You should be able to spot it easily 2nd gen f-body's get crazy floor rot an I've seen it run the entire length of the cab. I love 2nd gens an everything but that body would have to be nearly rust free or easy repairs. They also seem to rust really fast but it's really something you gotta check out well in persons.

Scorpion1 · 02-13-2011, 02:08 AM

Whats your opinion of the Lincoln Mark VII LSC? 86 to be specific, chances are Ill be picking one up soon.

zigroid · 02-13-2011, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Scorpion1

Whats your opinion of the Lincoln Mark VII LSC? 86 to be specific, chances are Ill be picking one up soon.

hope your feet arent wide or youre gonna hit 2 pedals at once

Scorpion1 · 02-13-2011, 09:15 PM

nope not really, my buddy had an 88 but I never got to drive it, found a writeup on the 5spd swap and other tips n tricks.

ThePrimerSuspect · 02-21-2011, 01:37 PM

Its a fox body so almost everything mustang wise will bolt up. I did the 5 speed swap and half the parts in the write up are not necessary. 86 didn't have the HO 5.0 though. Its like having a really comfortable mustang. Just do yourself a favor and ditch the air ride.

Scorpion1 · 02-21-2011, 04:20 PM

The air ride is already gone, and all LSC cars had the H.O. Except 85 and older.

Sent from my D1 on SS5.0@ 1.25Ghz

ThePrimerSuspect · 02-24-2011, 08:51 PM

I could be mistaken but I think its 89. Cause my engine came from a 92 and I had to make sure it was a HO

lownslow95 · 03-09-2015, 07:33 AM

Holy thread bump.

02-09-2011, 09:14 PM	#1
Scorpion1 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Manheim, PA Member #6833 My Ride: 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe LT iTrader: (1)	Looking for some advice Hey how is everyone doing? I have a bit of a problem at hand. I currently own a 1985 Dodge Shelby Charger (Pics: https://picasaweb.google.com/1026356...eat=directlink) which currently needs the cylinder head reinstalled. Ive been offered in trade a 1980 Z28 with a 383 Stroker and manual valve body automatic trans, in need of new floors. Im going tomorrow to thoroughly look over the car and was wondering what exactly I should be looking for? Is the trade even worth it? I was told the car runs and drives. (Pictures here: https://picasaweb.google.com/1026356...521775/CAMARO#) I would greatly appreciate any guidance you guys could give me. Ive wanted a Camaro for a long time but I dont want to just jump head first into this and be out of a car with too many issues to deal with with the Camaro. I can get more pictures tomorrow if it would help as well. Basically im trying to figure out if I should use my tax return to finish the Shelby or trade for the Camaro (possibly + cash on his end) and take that project under my wing instead. Thanks in advance for any advice!

02-09-2011, 09:48 PM	#2
SleeperGoat Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dolyestown-Pa Member #3339 My Ride: 84 Camaro/ 05 GTO iTrader: (0)	You should be able to spot it easily 2nd gen f-body's get crazy floor rot an I've seen it run the entire length of the cab. I love 2nd gens an everything but that body would have to be nearly rust free or easy repairs. They also seem to rust really fast but it's really something you gotta check out well in persons. __________________ formerly BlackZ05 05 Nissan 350z- Sold! 84 Camaro- Project from Hell car now Stripped an being Sanded.....Slowly no weekend life anymore 05 GTO - Push Button Performance w/ spooling action

02-21-2011, 04:20 PM	#7
Scorpion1 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Manheim, PA Member #6833 My Ride: 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe LT iTrader: (1)	The air ride is already gone, and all LSC cars had the H.O. Except 85 and older. Sent from my D1 on SS5.0@ 1.25Ghz __________________ WiCK3D_SiX

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02-13-2011, 02:08 AM	#3
Scorpion1 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Manheim, PA Member #6833 My Ride: 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe LT iTrader: (1)	Whats your opinion of the Lincoln Mark VII LSC? 86 to be specific, chances are Ill be picking one up soon.

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Scorpion1 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Manheim, PA Member #6833 My Ride: 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe LT iTrader: (1)	nope not really, my buddy had an 88 but I never got to drive it, found a writeup on the 5spd swap and other tips n tricks.

02-21-2011, 01:37 PM	#6
ThePrimerSuspect Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: philly Member #1241 iTrader: (0)	Its a fox body so almost everything mustang wise will bolt up. I did the 5 speed swap and half the parts in the write up are not necessary. 86 didn't have the HO 5.0 though. Its like having a really comfortable mustang. Just do yourself a favor and ditch the air ride.

02-24-2011, 08:51 PM	#8
ThePrimerSuspect Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: philly Member #1241 iTrader: (0)	I could be mistaken but I think its 89. Cause my engine came from a 92 and I had to make sure it was a HO