Hello all, I'm new to this forum and not sure if this is the correct section to post such a question..

I currently own two 69 coupes red and black, neither are #'s matching. Red has better drive train (428) and brakes (disc) but rust in all the popular areas (around all four tires on the fenders/quarters), black is perfect body but would be much better with red's drivetrain and brakes.

I have two options;
1. Switch over good parts from red car to black car and get red in perfect mechanical order then sell with body in poor condition (but everything is there, no missing parts) interior is also in fair condition with no missing parts.

2. Same as option 1 but put money into red car so I can sell for higher price.

I'm currently leaning toward just getting it running and sell it (option 1) since putting time and money into the car will force me to sell at a higher price and then they're will always be buyers knocking me down on the price becuase this or that wasn't done properly.

Any advice?

I'm thinking a non #'s matching running car with rust will fetch $5000 (am I way off?) And the same car with a fresh coat of paint, new body panels will get about $10k (again am I way off?).