gcadby1

1972 Chevy Corvette, NEW 350 motor, 4-speed transmission, new clutch, pressure plate , throw out bearing and flywheel, new tires on original rally wheels, all the under carriage work is done, new control arms (all underneath, all suspension work has been done), new starter, new alternator, all new hoses and belts, had air but they cut the lines, has bracket but no compressor, power steering, telescoping steering, needs paint and body work, interior work, complete exhaust system run. I have the bumpers and grill. Let me know if interested. $7,900 firm

gcadby1

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URUSAINA

For a resto or custom I have to say

I'm in J-pan

gcadby1

Thanks. Surprised that I still have the car. I thought it was a pretty good deal.

Alwyn678

I wish I had the time, does seem like a fair price for someone looking for a project.

Lou64

Paint and bodywork: 10k
New exhaust: 1k
New interior: 1k

Which brings your car to a price of about 20k. Add 20% for unseen issues, and its to 24k. Or you could buy one done at that price.

Not trying to say you won't sell it, you just gotta find the right buyer (probably someone willing to do the paint and body themselves). Include more info. How "NEW" is the 350? How many miles on the car? Do the gauges work? Is it the original 4 speed? How does it shift?

Also be more specific on the work that was done to the suspension.

GLWS

gcadby1

hmm.. I tend to think your paint and body numbers are way too high! If you go by that no project car is worth buying. I know I haven't seen very many running driving vettes (pre-1972) go for less money. Especially considering the frame, suspension, tranny work has already been done. As far as body work, I can replace the whole rear body with a new aftermarket one for under $1,000.

The mileage on the car is kinda irrelevant as the engine, suspension, and frame are not original. If you look at the pick you can see it shows like 36,000 but could be 136000 there is just no way to tell. The engine has a tag on it from a company in shreveport, louisiana so I assume they built it. I might try and give them a call and see if they can tell me anything. I appreciate the feedback but i still don't agree with it. I'm kinda starting to lean towards starting this project myself. My only holdup is I don't have a place to work on it.

gcadby1

FYI, Listed on ebay!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...#ht_500wt_1165

If it doesn't sell I'm probably gonna buy the new rear body panel and start the process myself.

GarthVader

Do you have any pictures of the frame, birdcage etc?

Alwyn678

I bet it WILL sell......................best of luck!

Tim H

$1000 exhaust?
$10000 for body work, I guess if you were confined to a bed and couldn't do anything yourself then this car wouldn't be for you.

gcadby1

Not completely rust free but I think for the most part is solid. The drivers side has one rough spot that looks like could use some reinforcement. The frame is all redone and painted. No rust there.

gcadby1

Still no bids although a fair amount of interest! I am hoping everyone is waiting till the last minute!

ChattanoogaJSB

I like a project- Lou is just trying to make the point that it doesn't pencil out to buy and build vs purchase finished, that's all. He's right.

However- what is true for this car is true over on the C1/C2 board as well, you can buy completed cheaper than you can build. The reason this is that the initial project cost is high relative to the finished value (Captain Obvious, I know). A mechanically sound driving car is almost certainly worth about the OP's asking price and the market is what it is.

Everyone but the neophyte knows restoration is going to cost more than it's worth- the pleasure has to be in the process.

gcadby1

Down to the final hours. One last bump!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...#ht_500wt_1182

Satoa

Everyone but the neophyte knows restoration is going to cost more than it's worth- the pleasure has to be in the process.[/QUOTE]

Amen to that!!

gcadby1

still have the car if anyone is interested.

MN-Brent

Interesting. The rear end is aluminum 80-82, which doesn't bolt up to a 63-79 frame without bracket modifications. The frame is a 4 speed frame as the trans crossmember is welded. So could be an 80-81 frame or an earlier or original frame with a rear modded up.

Could be a fun project to the next buyer. GLWS.

gcadby1

Yea I was told the entire frame was replaced and they just welded on the bumper brackets. He said he thought it was an 80 but wasn't sure as he wasn't the one who did it. Thanks

gcadby1

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