Any thoughts
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Burning Brakes
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Your thoughts - worth restoring
I have a time tomorrow to see it. Maybe the underside is all rot, needs a frame, ??? don't know
Just looking for thoughts if you had a chance to buy, would you ??. Asking $45,000, I think one could come out ok, or be knee deep.
I have a time tomorrow to see it. Maybe the underside is all rot, needs a frame, ??? don't know
Just looking for thoughts if you had a chance to buy, would you ??. Asking $45,000, I think one could come out ok, or be knee deep.
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All that aside IF you do all the restoration work yourself (every nut & bolt), restore to new every component, every interior panel etc. it will cost you $30-50K plus a paint job ($25K). If you pay $45K you will have $100K in it real quick if your intentions are to restore it. If the car is complete and not a rust bucket I would get it running and drive it as-is.
Been out of the C2 game a few years now but am amazed at what people are asking for these cars.
Last edited by Mr D.; Nov 18, 2025 at 04:41 AM.
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I agree with Mr. D, you can drop $100K in this project really quick. If you are going to restore or resto mod the car will make a huge difference in time and money for the project. It has been my experience to buy a completed car and put your touches on it. In the long run you will save a lot of money and still have a great car without the pocketbook pain.
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I'd do it if a family member had willed Corvette it to me for free, and work on it myself... things get expensive fast
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Moving you out of detailing, your questions need more info, pics, etc , Folks here can help, good luck
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Daytona Blue 64 with Dark Blue/White guts is very nice. Low hp, not so nice, and yes, frame is easily replaceable, birdcage is another story all together.. I would run the other direction.. Let someone else do the deep dive that poor car needs..
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if the frame and birdcage are ok, get a CC or Zip catalog, check off everything listed for '64, add a (possible) engine rebuild and a paint job. if this doesn't scare you, go for it. three years ago I started with a $38k driver that pretty much needed everything. I'm in it north of $68k driving it every chance I get and loving every moment of it.
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Run! Coupe birdcage rust is the death knoll. You can find a nice, rust free version for another $10-20k. This one will cost you much more than that in money, time, and aggravation.
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Thanks to all of you. After thinking about it, I have not perused it any farther, even though the price dropped to $42,500
If anyone is interested, on FACEBOOK - Ankeny, Iowa. But now I see it's pending. I can see where one can have $100 K easy
Thank you
If anyone is interested, on FACEBOOK - Ankeny, Iowa. But now I see it's pending. I can see where one can have $100 K easy
Thank you