Thinking that I might trade all my cars/parts for one thats ready for action.

I tried that with my Dart, I know how it feels to be worn out on the resto and just want to drive something. I will say in my case it didnt work out and I got pretty screwed when bondo started falling of the frame of the car I got in trade.

Thats also the same reason I didnt want another huge project. Krusty will be on the road soon and I can upgrade as i beat the crap out of her.