Thinking Out Loud, Which Way to Go Options

[914Sixer]

At a cross roads of sort. I have a 75 2.0L with the engine and trans done. All the new parts are bought. Metal work is complete. Trying to find a painter at a real world price. Numbers matching car but with bumper back date. Has 5 lug conversion but I have factory 4 lug. In the mean time I bought the " black car", a 73 blank shell. Considering shifting everything to the black car. Both cars will need to be painted either way I go.

[JOEPROPER]

At a cross roads of sort. I have a 75 2.0L with the engine and trans done. All the new parts are bought. Metal work is complete. Trying to find a painter at a real world price. Numbers matching car but with bumper back date. Has 5 lug conversion but I have factory 4 lug. In the mean time I bought the " black car", a 73 blank shell. Considering shifting everything to the black car. Both cars will need to be painted either way I go.

I found myself at a similar place. I put the 5 lug on my '75 and continue to finish "it" while the '73 sits in the on-deck circle. I went back and forth (like many of us do) before I made my decision and ultimately, I'm glad about where I landed. I don't want 2 cars apart at any one time. Space and time are tight and didn't want to get in over my head. My advice, think it thru and stick to your decision. Good luck and post pictures.