75 vette
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75 vette
I bought a 75 L-48 I love the car always wanted a vette. it needs some interior work, I got it home drove it a few hundred miles screwed up the motor (real bad knock) ok in you guys opinion should I rebuild the 350 2 bolt that is in the car, numbers match, or rebuild another motor that is in good shape, I guess what Im asking is this car worth keeping the matching #s when it aint the oringinal paint and wont be (white) and I will change the color inside when I do the interior work. thanks fpr your opinions Bill 
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St. Jude Donor '08
In another 10 years or so, having the numbers match could add considerable value. If you go to a 4 bolt, I would keep the original block should you decide to sell it later - the buyer may want the "numbers matching" block.
My 63 Split window is not a "Numbers matching" car, and this takes a lot of value from it. (~$15K if not more).
My 63 Split window is not a "Numbers matching" car, and this takes a lot of value from it. (~$15K if not more).
Racer
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From: Creswell OR
I'm gonna pull my #s matching l-48,and store it away.Plan on building up a 400 sb 2 bolt main.My 75 has already been painted a different color.I think if you save all the original stuff,you can do whatever you want to it.
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IMHO, a '75 L-48 will never be collectible.
I have a '75 L-48 convertible and it is one of 279 with a vinyl covered hardtop. That makes it rare, not collectible.
Since you are changing the interior and exterior colors anyway, build the motor you want and have fun. I know that I have a lot more fun with twice the horsepower (at least) of stock and the 5 speed.
I have a '75 L-48 convertible and it is one of 279 with a vinyl covered hardtop. That makes it rare, not collectible.
Since you are changing the interior and exterior colors anyway, build the motor you want and have fun. I know that I have a lot more fun with twice the horsepower (at least) of stock and the 5 speed.
Racer
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From: Winnipeg Manitoba
Originally Posted by SteveG75
IMHO, a '75 L-48 will never be collectible.
things considered to be worth collecting
(not necessarily valuable or antique)
Its collectable now.
Racer
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From: Winnipeg Manitoba
Originally Posted by SteveG75
IMHO, a '75 L-48 will never be collectible.
things considered to be worth collecting
(not necessarily valuable or antique)
Aren't we all trying to collect them?
Its value will continue to increase.
It will be worth more than some, and less than other cars.
