Engine swap or front end swap? Options

[CrypticDeity]

I had a pretty nice 95 Celica convertible with 230k miles. I just smashed into a deer with it. I found a 97 Celica ST with 150k miles for $500 with a blown engine. I am going to buy it and swap some stuff around to get a working car. My questions is, would you guys use the convertible or the ST?

The convertible needs

-Front bumper
-Fenders
-Hood
-Airbags
-Windshield

The ST needs the whole drivetrain replaced, since it has a 7afe and will be getting a 5sfe. Both are manual.

So in case I didn't make the question clear, take the parts from the st and put it in the convertible, or take the drivetrain from the convertible and put it in the st?

This post has been edited by CrypticDeity: Apr 20, 2014 - 6:47 PM

[1994Celica]

If the cars structure is fine, then I'd much rather swap the front end then do an engine swap. If you want a coupe/hatchback you could always try to find a GT with a bad motor to swap. It would be much easier than swapping in a 5s into a ST.

[CrypticDeity]

If the cars structure is fine, then I'd much rather swap the front end then do an engine swap. If you want a coupe/hatchback you could always try to find a GT with a bad motor to swap. It would be much easier than swapping in a 5s into a ST.

It seems okay stucturally. It looks like the headlight area is pushed back a bit though.




This post has been edited by CrypticDeity: Apr 21, 2014 - 9:06 PM