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<blockquote data-quote="Robert M" data-source="post: 1834382" data-attributes="member: 9628"><p>You are at the point of decision. Yes, the car is going to be faster and handle better with aftermarket mods. Many cars have gone this direction and they are plentiful. I think welded frame connectors and strut tower brace are mentioned above. They are great for stiffening the car. That car probably handles well, however we are back to the same question. When someone is looking for a collectible/specialty car and is willing to pay top dollar, what are they looking for in most cases? They are looking for what you were looking for when you bought yours. If the mods are removed, holes drilled can be filled and somewhat hidden by paint, however usually there are signs of a mis-match in color. Welded parts are a different story, once the metal is distorted by heat, its distorted, not going back, the signs will always be there. One other thing to remember, GT's and LX's have been mentioned as an alternative. If you have not noticed recently, there are very few original mid-80's GT's and LX's. Most were beaten and abused. Nice original examples of these cars are also becoming sought after, and the premium dollar guys are looking for clean original examples, not 347's, frame connectors, NOS, a big tach bolted to the original dash pad, etc.</p><p></p><p>This is a hard decision to make, have moderate fun and keep the car as few have, OR modify the car and have some real fun right now, and then possibly kick yourself in the butt 10-15 years from now. It really depends on how long you want to keep the car and will you really be happy with it as it is now, or with easily reversible mods?</p><p></p><p>Robert</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Robert M, post: 1834382, member: 9628"] You are at the point of decision. Yes, the car is going to be faster and handle better with aftermarket mods. Many cars have gone this direction and they are plentiful. I think welded frame connectors and strut tower brace are mentioned above. They are great for stiffening the car. That car probably handles well, however we are back to the same question. When someone is looking for a collectible/specialty car and is willing to pay top dollar, what are they looking for in most cases? They are looking for what you were looking for when you bought yours. If the mods are removed, holes drilled can be filled and somewhat hidden by paint, however usually there are signs of a mis-match in color. Welded parts are a different story, once the metal is distorted by heat, its distorted, not going back, the signs will always be there. One other thing to remember, GT's and LX's have been mentioned as an alternative. If you have not noticed recently, there are very few original mid-80's GT's and LX's. Most were beaten and abused. Nice original examples of these cars are also becoming sought after, and the premium dollar guys are looking for clean original examples, not 347's, frame connectors, NOS, a big tach bolted to the original dash pad, etc. This is a hard decision to make, have moderate fun and keep the car as few have, OR modify the car and have some real fun right now, and then possibly kick yourself in the butt 10-15 years from now. It really depends on how long you want to keep the car and will you really be happy with it as it is now, or with easily reversible mods? Robert [/QUOTE]
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