Where to find a project car??
12-22-2005, 02:37 PM
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Where to find a project car??
I know....I'm probably on the wrong forum, but I just trust you guys...
Anyway, my son and I have been talking about (serious)rebuilding/restoring a C1, basically looking at a '61 convertable if we can find one. Anybody here got any idea where one would look to find such a car? (upstate New York, very north) I don't imagine they're a dime a dozen in junk yards...TIA
Anyway, my son and I have been talking about (serious)rebuilding/restoring a C1, basically looking at a '61 convertable if we can find one. Anybody here got any idea where one would look to find such a car? (upstate New York, very north) I don't imagine they're a dime a dozen in junk yards...TIA
12-22-2005, 02:55 PM
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You can always try the cars for sale section here on the forum. Ebay, www.classiccartraderonline.com might be of some help.
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12-22-2005, 03:02 PM
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Project car...? You want a project car? Check this out for rediculous project Vettes for sale:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-...QQcmdZViewItem
12-22-2005, 03:24 PM
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Kona & stingray -
You guys are being awfully negative... says right in the ad, "sure to be a collector's piece..."
You guys are being awfully negative... says right in the ad, "sure to be a collector's piece..."
12-22-2005, 03:28 PM
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...and you better grab it now if you can while the price is so LOW.... check out the ad for the same car on their web site to get an idea of the price...:
http://www.allcorvettes.net/inventory/47.html
http://www.allcorvettes.net/inventory/47.html
12-22-2005, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by lars
Project car...? You want a project car? Check this out for rediculous project Vettes for sale:
Man, are those cars that valuable in that condition????
They've bid that sucker up to over 10 grand!!!!
Thank you, Lars
....ahem....anybody got any other options?Post Script: I see they're headed for $29,900....whew, no thanks..
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12-22-2005, 03:56 PM
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Ebay, Hemmings, word of mouth, Bloomington or Carlisle if you can wait 7 months.
By project, what do you mean? You want a worn out driver? You balk at that 67, but have you priced finished 67 Verts? It all depends on what you want and how much work you are willing and able to do. If you can't do bodywork you want a relatively nice body to start with. If you can't do heavy mechanical you will need a good driveline or pay to have it done. I would think a drivable 61 would be $30k+. You might do better with a project '57 Kit. Just a thought.
By project, what do you mean? You want a worn out driver? You balk at that 67, but have you priced finished 67 Verts? It all depends on what you want and how much work you are willing and able to do. If you can't do bodywork you want a relatively nice body to start with. If you can't do heavy mechanical you will need a good driveline or pay to have it done. I would think a drivable 61 would be $30k+. You might do better with a project '57 Kit. Just a thought.
12-22-2005, 04:10 PM
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You can also try Cars.com - I've had good luck finding stuff there. Right now there are 2 '61s for sale if you search on "all" for maximum distance:
http://www.cars.com/go/search/advanc...rd=30&config=t
http://www.cars.com/go/search/advanc...rd=30&config=t
12-22-2005, 05:57 PM
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my neighbor has two 76's i think. . they are both running but need to be gone through. this is an opportunity for $talks fast. he just sold his house and dumping them may be a realistic thing. depending upon the response to this post, ill ask him if its ok to give out his phone #
12-23-2005, 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by markdtn
Ebay, Hemmings, word of mouth, Bloomington or Carlisle if you can wait 7 months.
By project, what do you mean? You want a worn out driver? You balk at that 67, but have you priced finished 67 Verts? It all depends on what you want and how much work you are willing and able to do. If you can't do bodywork you want a relatively nice body to start with. If you can't do heavy mechanical you will need a good driveline or pay to have it done. I would think a drivable 61 would be $30k+. You might do better with a project '57 Kit. Just a thought.
By project, what do you mean? You want a worn out driver? You balk at that 67, but have you priced finished 67 Verts? It all depends on what you want and how much work you are willing and able to do. If you can't do bodywork you want a relatively nice body to start with. If you can't do heavy mechanical you will need a good driveline or pay to have it done. I would think a drivable 61 would be $30k+. You might do better with a project '57 Kit. Just a thought.
12-23-2005, 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by kb2fzq
OK..first, I own a 76, so not looking for another that year (thanks, rastadr), Project? Well, actually, that 67 on Ebay is about the condition we're looking for, just not willing to fork over that kind of cash...maybe I am being unrealistic, and that IS the going price in that condition for that price..my son did body work for years before he opted for college and I know my way around engines so we should be all set, and farm out anything we can't handle....and "not a need it tomorrow" thing either...it can wait until we find one that is realatively affordable...maybe a couple grand....then slowly replace and repair, a little at a time, off frame...let me know if I'm pipe dreaming
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12-23-2005, 10:34 AM
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Your best bet is Ebay. Or just dumb luck. Thats not an easy year to fine.
Don't give up!!! All good things come with some hard work. You'll appreciate it even more.
Jim
Don't give up!!! All good things come with some hard work. You'll appreciate it even more.
Jim
12-23-2005, 01:37 PM
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OK, that's all good advise...we are looking at trying to acquire a 1961, although that's not carved in granite...really, right now just have our toes in the water, suckin' around for info as to where the next direction would be to go...and you guyz didn't let me down...Thanks all
12-23-2005, 01:40 PM
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www.craigslist.com
i came across a 74 vert in detroit area that i was gonna pic up as a project but had to pass...
i came across a 74 vert in detroit area that i was gonna pic up as a project but had to pass...
12-23-2005, 01:51 PM
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I'm sure we'll find one eventually...like the 4 headlites on the 61-62 and the ray type rear....that will be the priority, but as I said...not an absolute...OK..anybody else want to chime in, I'm listenin' 
12-23-2005, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by lars
...and you better grab it now if you can while the price is so LOW.... check out the ad for the same car on their web site to get an idea of the price...:
http://www.allcorvettes.net/inventory/47.html
http://www.allcorvettes.net/inventory/47.html
