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What to look for when buying

Posted: 4/4/06 2:06pm Message 11 of 14
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Bladenboro, NC - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 conv., sunfire yellow, blk interior, blk vinyl and convertible top. Off frame restoration with American Speed 383 stroker engine producing 500hp plus a 200hp NOS system. MSD ignition. Hooker super competition headers with chambered exhaust.

John, maybe this will help.

#1 Restored to current maximun professional standards of quality in every area or perfect original with components operating and appearing as new. A 95-plus point show car that is not driven.

#2 Well restored, or a combination of superior restoration and excellent original. Also, an extremely well maintained original showing very minimal wear. 85-plus point car.

#3 Completely operable original or older restoration showing wear. Also, a good amateur restoration, presentable and serviceable inside and out. Plus, combinations of well done restoration and good operable components or a partially restored car with all parts necessary to complete. A good driver.

#4 A drivable vehicle needing no or only minor work to be functional. Also, a deteriorated  restoration or a very poor amateur restoration. All components may need restoration to be excellent, but the car is mostly usable, "as is". Good driver.

#5 Restorable. Needs complete restoration of body, chasis and interior. May or may not be running but isn't weathered, wrecked or stripped to the point of being used only for parts.

#6 Parts car. May or may not be running but is weathered, wrecked and/or stripped to the point of being useful primarily for parts and will require extensive/expensive restoration. 




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What to look for when buying

Posted: 4/4/06 2:57pm Message 12 of 14
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henderson, NV - USA
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Vette(s): 1977 Corvette l48 Custom
Well, I'm 18, and I have a T-TOp 77..... so far I'm in over 25K.... after I get done with paint... I'm lookin at 30K. And this is a street, and minor strip car. I would highly suggest contacting a local club. Most ppl in my club are hela tight, and won't rip you off.


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What to look for when buying

Posted: 4/4/06 7:44pm Message 13 of 14
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This car supposedly looked great. Buyer beware, often the seller has no clue what's hiding in there. Our friends at GM made really sure this area would be prone to rustout when they installed foam blocks at both locations (#2 body mount, behind the kick panels) Picture link:

http://www.corvettevalley.com/gallery/data/500/medium/birdca ge009.jpg

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What to look for when buying

Posted: 4/5/06 8:27am Message 14 of 14
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Vette(s): Coupe 74 - 454 Drive it like you stole it!
Unless you buy a show car, you will spend some money on cosmetic and it's about the same price for any C3.
 
I would look at what's expensive to do/replace (assuming the frame is good).  Stuff like the suspension, the steering, the heads, AC (if it has it) are some of the most expensive things to work on.  If they are not working properly; those will be the biggest hit in the wallet.
 
If you find one you like, but the suspension is shut, that could be a negotiating point.  Drop the price by about 1500$, since a new complete suspension will run at over 3000$ (if you don't do it yourself).



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