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Old 02-24-2008, 06:36 PM
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Default 68stang for 88stang

Should I trade straight up

His Stang

1988 Mustang Conv. GT
Goodies List

MSD, SN2000 Paxton Super Charger, Dyno @ 350horse @ wheel, Racing Seats, B&M Short Shifter, Aftermarket T-5 Tranny, Trick Flow Intake, BBK Headers, Off-Road X Pipe, Salene Bar, New Calinduction Hood, Iron GT40 Heads, Alum. Drive Shaft, 4:11 Gears, more stuff

My Stang

1968 Red Mustang Coupe

Goodies List, Here is what I've done within a year

New Paint, 17" Bullet Black Rims, Shocks, Redone Seats, Edelbrock Intake/ 600 Carb., 3 Core Radiator, Rear Brakes, Front Tires, Electric Fan, Custom Bent 2.5 Exhaust with Flowmaster40s.

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Old 02-24-2008, 06:46 PM
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Default RE: 68stang for 88stang

id trade just cuz i like to go fast
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Old 02-24-2008, 06:48 PM
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Default RE: 68stang for 88stang

If the body on your car is solid and minimal or no rust i would not trade. With the mods he has you dont know how hard he has driven it and when the engine might fail. A nice 68 is more desirable and rare than a 88 fox.
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Old 02-24-2008, 06:52 PM
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Me too,thats why I'm thinking about this. The 68 is my first stang though. Lots of money and crying went into this car.

Ray
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Old 02-24-2008, 06:57 PM
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I'd keep the 68. Even if the fox's paint and headlamps weren't hideous.
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Old 02-24-2008, 07:00 PM
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Default RE: 68stang for 88stang

I like the classics more, so I'd keep the 68.
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Old 02-24-2008, 07:04 PM
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Car will be a different color and will have a calinduction hood.
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Old 02-24-2008, 07:07 PM
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you'd be crazy to go through with that trade
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Old 02-24-2008, 07:20 PM
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Keep the 68
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Old 02-24-2008, 07:33 PM
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Default RE: 68stang for 88stang

Keep the '68!!!

It will be worth more money!

And the headlights on that Fox look Hidious. =(

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