Johns_65Vette

<putting flame suit on> I'm going to take the plunge and go for the SRIII motorsports frame, LSx engine, maybe T56 or Auto trans, or keep my TKO600.

How much (I know I know)would my 65 complete Vert rolling chassis be worth? I am talking complete with brakes, all suspension, engine (NOM 350 low performance, but does run), sidepipes less covers, ceramic coated sidepipe headers, maybe trans (TKO600 w/ 600 miles), power steering, 4:11 rear, no rust (California ), maybe even spare tire assy, and gas tank as well. Front suspension is pretty fresh, rear might need new bushings. Basically everything but the body and interior.

Or..would I get more out of it, disassembling it and selling off parts seperately? Maybe keeping the trans, since it is new.

<leaving flame suit on>

vettebuyer6369

(just got SRIII brochure in todays mail... interested in this discussion, re: solid axle though)

Johns_65Vette

Not much action...

achapman

One of our club members put his 66 "rolling" frame up for sale this spring, asking $5,500. It had light surface rust, good kick-ups, and not hit. This included all the suspension, including the 3:70 rear, brake calipers and the steering box which was rebuilt about 2 years ago...... He did not sell the steel wheels, so the "rolling" chassie was on 4 dounut tires.....

Corbrastang

If it is in good shape then i would guess around 6K depending on how bad somebody needs it.
There is a fuelie car here in bham for sale for 35K that needs a new frame-perhaps i should buy the car and your frame,combine and sell.

Johns_65Vette

There you go Then you'll have a car worth close to 75K ?

There is another member here that wants the steel wheels, so I will have to figure out a price for those, as it will cost me to find rollers for it.
I will likely end up keeping the TKO unless I can get closer to 10K leaving it in with the engine. It is a nice combo having those 4:11's with the 5 speed.

Grey Ghost

I wouldn't part it out. I'd sell it as a complete rolling unit.

unreel1967

Hey Johnny, maybe you could be monitoring this one as a price guide;
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-...QQcmdZViewItem

Johns_65Vette

Thanks for the link. I'll be watching it.

Good to see it at 5K with 4 days still left to go. I don't have a BB rear in mine, but it does have 4:11's. I will likely include the NOM 350, and bellhousing with it. My frame has even less rust than that one...a lot less. Plus I will include the power steering, and sidepipes/headers. Just not the heat shields.

66since71

for that kit, can it be a C3 frame? If so, entire late 70s cars are going for less than a C2 frame...

65RDSTR

Thats why people convert C3 frames. Ive seen people buy a C3, pull the body, sell what they can and use the chassis on a C2 for cheeper than what a C2 Chassis cost.

66since71

Misunderstood .. Understand now that you were selling (not buying) a frame.. sorry for using up the bandwidth!

BufaloBill

Hello

I just sent you an email My buddy just spent 32K on a 64 from Minnesota had the Vette checked out the shop said it was fine but needed body bushings FRAME IS TOAST!! So he needs a frame and he would really appreciate a call at 281-723-3366

Or email me at wsysman@windstream.net
Please help
Thank you
BufaloBill
65Vert

Johns_65Vette

OUCH! That must hurt to spend that much to find the frame is bad. Make sure he checks the birdcage also, as he might not want to spend anymore on it. Is his a coupe or convertible? I don't know if there is a difference in the frames or not.
I don't have the body pulled off of mine yet, but I will give him first shot when I do. If all he needs is just the frame though, they make new repro frames. I can't remember the vendor, but the bare frames are about $4500. I will be asking more for mine, since it is a complete roller.

dkleather

The vendor you're thinking of is probably Vetteproducts.net. My brother just bought a frame for his '70 there and is very happy with it. C2 frames are about $4500 complete but you can buy various sections. Frame from cowl back is ONLY $2700 if that would work.