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Old Feb 9, 2017 | 11:18 AM
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another jewel out of bedford...wonder what reserve on this is.

"Original Color Combo is Exterior Daytona Blue With a Dark Blue Interior. Engine is correct #s matching 327Ci/300Hp with a 4 speed Transmission. This was a very original car until it was in a accident. It was then parked in a shed in 1971 and hasn't moved. It is sold with a clear Pa title. It does contain rust scale but this car is worth bringing back due to its originality!"





http://www.ebay.com/itm/1963-Chevrol...m=332119795966

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Old Feb 9, 2017 | 11:22 AM
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"Rust scale".
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Old Feb 9, 2017 | 11:27 AM
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Needs a frame and then some. Look at the angle the engine is sitting at. That's the result I believe from a real hard hit. Dennis
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Old Feb 9, 2017 | 11:28 AM
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I'm guessing 40K.
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Old Feb 9, 2017 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Bluestripe67
Needs a frame and then some. Look at the angle the engine is sitting at. That's the result I believe from a real hard hit. Dennis
That crank pulley is in front of the crossmember. It should be behind it. The driver's side front tire is where the side louvers should be.

I hope he gets $40,000 for it. I know a guy thinking about selling one he has had stored inside for years and he needs the money.
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Old Feb 9, 2017 | 11:40 AM
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It will be at BJ Auction in two years all documents No Hit, 1 owner, Top Flight, Bloomington Gold, low miles. With NO RESERVE all original.
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Old Feb 9, 2017 | 11:50 AM
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Makes me tired just looking at it.

That car needs everything, including a new frame (which will make it non-numbers matching), body, interior, etc.

If it had been built as a fuelie, maybe give $20K for it, all in. As it is, I can't see $10K for it.
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Old Feb 9, 2017 | 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Easy Rhino
Makes me tired just looking at it.

That car needs everything, including a new frame (which will make it non-numbers matching), body, interior, etc.

If it had been built as a fuelie, maybe give $20K for it, all in. As it is, I can't see $10K for it.
I think that with a new frame, body, and interior it'll be fine.
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Is that dried blood on the driver seat where the steering column took someone's head off?
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Are you guys serious ?

Split rear window stainless/glass: $2,500
Split interior rear window metal trim: $1,000-$2,000
Two 63 only doors: $2,000-$2,500
A-pillar 63 only door stainless (both sides): $1,400
63 only instrument cluster with gauges: $800
63 only dash clock: $500 (for rebuildable core)
63 only glovebox door: $250
63 only rocker moldings (if both are good): $400
63 only emergency brake ***'y (if good): $200
63 only wheels (4 originals): $1500-$2000
63 only alternator, pulley & half-moon fan: $400
63 only AFB carb: $350 (for rebuildable core)
63 only windshield molding clips (if usable): $200
63 only heater box air diverter: $150
63 only spare tire tub (if usable): $500-$600
63 only shifter console and extensions: $500

And that's not even counting salvageable 'small bits' that are '63 only...already over $10K without breathing hard...

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Old Feb 9, 2017 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Nowhere Man
Is that dried blood on the driver seat where the steering column took someone's head off?
No, but thanks for the Jayne Mansfield flashback Keith
You're too young to remember
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Old Feb 9, 2017 | 05:19 PM
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When I posted, I never looked at the individual pics. Now, having seen all of them, I see the real junker it is. Dennis
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Old Feb 9, 2017 | 05:25 PM
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already over 20k...
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Money Pit....
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No bird cage rot ?....really ?
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Old Feb 9, 2017 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by midyear
already over 20k...
2 hours later and it's over $25,000.
Didn't that clapped-out half burned one on ebay a few months ago end up going for over $30,000? Where are these buyers when I want to sell something?

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Originally Posted by John BX NY
No bird cage rot ?....really ?
I guarantee it's not only rotted but bent from the looks of the drivers door.
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Anything can be repaired. No question. But... the biggest problem with this one is rust. Frames can be had..and it will need one. But from what I can see... most if not all of the rest of the car is rusted. That means that many of the metal parts you might normally be able to reuse...are toast.
I would not offer more than $5000. You can actually find SWC's projects for under 30k that actually run if you look hard.
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Originally Posted by KENS78SILVERANNIV
Anything can be repaired. No question. But... the biggest problem with this one is rust. Frames can be had..and it will need one. But from what I can see... most if not all of the rest of the car is rusted. That means that many of the metal parts you might normally be able to reuse...are toast.
I would not offer more than $5000. You can actually find SWC's projects for under 30k that actually run if you look hard.
Please - show us!
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Hey, all this car really needs is an Expansion Tank Cap job.


1. Open Hood
2. Remove Expansion Tank Cap
3. Push car away
4. Roll a restored car under Expansion Tank Cap
5. Install cap
6. Close hood
7. Sell for mega bucks


Simple

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