Here's the scenario. I have the chance right now to get a 96 GSR theft recovery shell which basically needs just a motor swap, windshield, and front calipers for $2000. Do you guys think this would be a good deal, and finish it off with a swap from the local salvage yard?

Also, there was a 98 GSR I was looking at being sold for 10,000 which is complete w/ leather interior, schumacher (sp?) rims, coilover, I/H/E, etc...

Both of these cars are salvaged (theft recovery) titles.

I'm leaning towards the chassis to build it up myself. It may cost more in the long run but I wouldn't have to dump one lump sum at one time. What do you guys think? and how are insurance rates in CA as compared to a non-salvaged vehicle? Thanks

 

get the shell, get better brakes, new rims, anw what not, and take the extra money, get a cheap motor, and build it, turbo it...and your all set