Topic: Money limit on a project vette
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Gold MemberScotch Plains, NJ - USA
Joined: 1/11/2006
Posts: 242
Vette(s): 1981 Corvette Coupe, Stock, Black on Black,
4 Spd
Take small steps you can afford.
JPD1stVette 2007-04-19 17:41:50
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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[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.
I have a spell checker. Most of the time it's too stupid to figure out what Im tring to say.
Lifetime MemberGreensburg, IN - USA
Joined: 9/24/2003
Posts: 5188
Vette(s): 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...
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?
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?
Lifetime MemberIrving, TX - USA
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Vette(s): #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.
If ya' want to unload that Vette, I'll take if off your hands, gladly!
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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! 
Lifetime MemberJoined: 9/8/2005
Posts: 241
Vette(s): 1980 with a Banks Twin Turbo
1969 Convert Big Block
1996 Grand Sport Convert
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.........
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.
C3: 1979 Corvette Coupe, Auto, L-48, Red/Doeskin (my wife's fave);
C4s: 1986 C4 coupe (SCCA road race car), satin black, 4+3, Z51 package, L-98; & 1993 C4 coupe, white, 6-speed, LT-1.
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