Looking for some advice

[lvngded]

Hello all,

Well, about a year ago I missed picking up a 2+2 by an hour, and after all that time and some misadventures, I need to find a car. We moved out to the sticks of NW Kentucky and my job is going to be giving me a promotion that will keep me busy for at least 50 hours a week, so I need to get a second car. I have looked on Craigslist and E-Bay, and found GPs for all sorts of different prices, and honestly, I have no idea what I should be paying for what I need / want. So I'm hoping that the Gurus here can help me figure it out. I'm looking for a solid running 84 with a floor shifter that isn't rusted to hell. The interior isn't important, nor is any cosmetic issues the car may have. I'd like T-tops and power windows & locks. But these aren't mandatory.
I am looking specifically for a project car that I can drive around. What would you guys expect to pay for something in this condition? Baring that, what should I expect in the $1,500 to $2,500 range ?

Any advice, suggestions or information of any kind would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
mike

 

[jaimlee2]

i recently bought an 87 gp 5.0 that was sitting for nearly 7 years. i paid $900 for it. it has typical rust and dents on the body but the frame was still solid. i gave it a thorough tune up u know plugs, wires, dist cap, rotor, belts, brakes, rebuilt carb, fuel tank and sending unit and now its running well enough to restore as i drive. alltogethr i have roughly 1500 into it so far. if you spend 2500 i would epect it to run very strong with clean interior. if your climate is poor anything from the 80s will have rust. what i am trying to say is at 2500 bucks it should be a turn key car or i would keep looking. for 1000-1500 expect to work on it for a little while b4 driving it daily. hope you find my opinions helpful

 

[Bonnewagon]

I agree with jaimlee2. For $1000 you're lucky to get 4 of the same tires on a car anymore. $2500 should be a pretty nice car, not a project.