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Money limit on a project vette (1/18)
 4/19/07 9:51am
frstvette
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Fresno, TX - USA

Vette(s):
1980 corvette


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My dad gave me a 80 vette it needs work. How much money would you spend fixing it up? 30% of the car is not original. I know so far I am ahead because it is a gift. So far work needed..........Windshield frame, windshield, carpet, seats, door motors, door panels, weather-stripping, light wont let up, no horn cap and spring, small odds and ends, leak in left rear brakes. trash or not?
frstvette2007-04-19 08:13:35

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Money limit on a project vette (2/18)
 4/19/07 10:23am
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Spotsylvania, VA - USA

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1977 Silver Coupe


Joined: 1/20/2007
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Nope!! Never trash, Diamond in the rough
Money limit on a project vette (3/18)
 4/19/07 10:31am
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Kendall Park, NJ - USA

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1981 - 59 Beige over Cinnebar leather. Edlebrock top end, 2200 stall w/shift kit, 3:55s, Mufflex maniback exhaust, nice stereo, 16 in AREs w/BFGs


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Sounds like a great project!  BTW, spell check works wonders...  LOL...
Money limit on a project vette (4/18)
 4/19/07 11:07am
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Fresno, TX - USA

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1980 corvette


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Say Kebo, can I use excuse for spelling due to early in the morn? No, ok

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Money limit on a project vette (5/18)
 4/19/07 6:38pm
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Lanoka Harbor, NJ - USA

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1975 metallic blue coupe with t-tops,L48, t/t steering, black leather interior. 1990 L98, white/red leather interior, auto,a/c


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it could never be trash. with the car as a gift you are way ahead. plus restoring it wont be as much as the car would be worth when you are done...not only monetarily but the satisfaction of you doing it.

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Money limit on a project vette (6/18)
 4/19/07 6:41pm
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North Charleston, SC - USA

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1975 L48 AT AC T-top


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You describe several thousands of dollars worth of work. If you are keeping the car, that's no big deal. I wouldn't buy it with the intent of selling it for profit. You will inevitably run into more problems with the windshield frame. Paint alone wil be $5000.00 or more.


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Money limit on a project vette (7/18)
 4/19/07 8:01pm
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Eastern Oklahoma County, OK - USA

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1980 Black L48 T-Tops


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Ranger3 is right.

Maybe you should sell it to me for around $3k.Rolling%20On%20The%20Floor%20LaughingRolling%20On%20The%20Floor%20LaughingRolling%20On%20The%20Floor%20Laughing
Money limit on a project vette (8/18)
 4/19/07 8:03pm
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Eastern Oklahoma County, OK - USA

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1980 Black L48 T-Tops


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I paid $4600 for what turned out to be a POS due to the PO's.  I don't even want to think what I have in it and wouldn't trade it for the world!
Money limit on a project vette (9/18)
 4/19/07 8:12pm
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Indianapolis, IN - USA

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1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertable; Elkhart Green, black interior, with a 350. (200HP)


Joined: 4/8/2007
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Just make her driveable and enjoy.  Fix the cosmetic items as you go.  Enjoy the gift!
Money limit on a project vette (10/18)
 4/19/07 8:26pm
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Port Orchard, WA - USA

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1978 Indy Pace Car 4851 of 6502, Auto, L-48


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Fix the mechanical stuff then worry about the cosmetics Thumbs%20Up keep it you'll be sorry if you sell it.  I've saved alotta money buying some parts on eBay.  And, don't worry bout the spelling, I make up words all the time online LOL cilrah2007-04-19 17:27:28

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Money limit on a project vette (11/18)
 4/19/07 8:37pm
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Scotch Plains, NJ - USA

Vette(s):
1981 Corvette Coupe, Stock, Black on Black, 4 Spd


Joined: 1/11/2006
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Take small steps you can afford.
I don't have too much extry $$ but
I can't wait to get in it and drive anytime I can.
There isn't one spot on the car that the paint isn't crazed.
The headlights don't go up and down but it runs.
The interior is gutted, but I can't wait to get in and drive.
Repaired the 85MPH speedo, didn't go for the higher speedo.
I'm bald (no hair on head) but I can't wait to take the T-tops off.
I still can feel the wind thru the fuzz on top while driving.
I had it a little over a year spent a little more than 1K and I know I'll never finish.
Hang in there. 
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Money limit on a project vette (12/18)
 4/19/07 8:38pm
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Sebago Lake, ME - USA

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1978 Silver Anniversary L82 4spd (M21) Red Leather. Pace Car is in the hands of a new caretaker.


Joined: 2/15/2007
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[QUOTE=KeBo]Sounds like a great project!  BTW, spell check works wonders...  LOL...[/QUOTE]
I have a spell checker. Most of the time it's too stupid to figure out what Im tring to say.Wits%20End
Money limit on a project vette (13/18)
 4/19/07 8:41pm
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If you don't care anything about Vettes...return it to dad. If you love Vettes, go for it.
 
Your pop may be looking out of the corner of his eye to see what kind of mojo you have.....An 80 is a nice gift.
Money limit on a project vette (14/18)
 4/19/07 10:28pm
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Greensburg, IN - USA

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Previous: 1984 Silver / Charcoal Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe / 1989 Artic White Coupe / 2001 Speedway White Roadster / Present:1976 Stingray Black / Black, Auto, 350 slightly modified (355 hp) Luxor Wires Redline Tires. / 1989 Roadster Bright Red...


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Hmmn... a free vette WOW Let me think I have nothing in it.... Okay First I'd get it road worthy. Then I would buget some spending money on the I wanna fix stuff. (Oh yeah I'd wax it an clean da Piss outta it too.)

Sorry man I forgot I was talkin bout yer car fer a minute there.... (Passion Overload)

Anyway do what "YOU THNXZ RIGHT" everything else will fall into place.. Besides ya got us fer yer support group. What could go wrong?


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Money limit on a project vette (15/18)
 4/19/07 10:38pm
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Irving, TX - USA

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#1 -1969 Corvette Coupe Riverside Gold, black interior,MN,A/C,350/350,PS,PB,window cranks. #2 -2000 C5, black/black, 6 sp, Bose system & lots of buttons.


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If ya' want to unload that Vette, I'll take if off your hands, gladly! Big%20smile

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Money limit on a project vette (16/18)
 4/19/07 10:42pm
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Huntsville, AL - USA

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1971 convertible,375 HP 350ci,Muncie 4-speed,Edelbrock aluminum heads and RPM air-gap manifold,HEI distrubiter - old school mechanical tach drive. LOUD side exhaust!


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You never have enough money. Corvettes are money pits. But after getting it mechanically sound, you can manage the bleeding. Buy stuff as you can and enjoy the car! Wink

Money limit on a project vette (17/18)
 4/20/07 12:01am
Gale Banks 80Lifetime Member
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1980 with a Banks Twin Turbo 1969 Convert Big Block 1996 Grand Sport Convert


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  Sounds like the Windsheild Piller is the Major Repair and its no small Repair. I have Herd that Reproduction Pillers are just around the Corner and this will lower the Cost as used ones bring a Premium. If its Rusted out look real close at the Bottom of the Windsheild or under the Dash and see if its rusted out too. If so the Front Fenders Need to be Removed to Repair it right. Another place for Rust is the Bottom of the Door Pannels, If both PW Motors are gone bad things probably have been going on there to. An 80' will never be a Rare Car they just made to many of them. If by chance its a L-82 it will be worth a Bit More. However they are Rebounding in Value a Premium one might be worth as much as 16k and that will do a lot of Repair Work. Expesialy if You can do as much as You can Yourself. Richard.........

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Money limit on a project vette (18/18)
 4/20/07 11:23am
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Badin Lake, NC - USA

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1979 Red L-48 Corvette with Doeskin interior, 3-speed automatic, 3.55 rear; 1986 L-98 Coupe, 4+3 Manual - Satin Black and Purple (SCCA TT/Hillclimb Car); 1993 White LT-1 Coupe, Black Interior, 6-speed


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Umm, lessseeee....reality check...Free C3 Vette.  Didn't say if you are a guy or gal - and considering how mechanical some ladies are I won't guess which you are.  But - I have a 79 - It was a POS and it is slightly less of one now after about 1500 bucks worth of goodies.  I love the car and wouldn't trade it. C3s are really special - just take it out on the road on a nice day with the tops off and watch folks watch (and envy) you!  It is like being in a parade every day = I have folks of all ages stop and ask me about mine (esp ladies) and it always gets attention wherever I park it!
 
Great cars - Keep it and enjoy it. Put money into as and when you can - you will never be sorry.


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