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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 09:46 PM
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Im selling my 81 vette. it has 86,500 original miles on the body. the engine is not original. The engine is a 71 LT1 block/heads bored .30 over with a 85 fuel infection. the new engine has around 6000 miles on it since the re-build. the interior is in alright condition. the carpet is a little faded/dirty but still looks good, especially with the wood trim kit and steering wheel. the paint also is in good condition, a few small rock chips on the hood. the front nose piece has some spider web in the paint . but the whole car is glossy and has a real nice shine. I am asking 11,000 OBO. Is that about the right price? If not what kind of offers should i expect?

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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 09:59 PM
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Post pictures if you can, how is the frame and bird cage
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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 10:15 PM
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Tough to say without pictures, but by your description I'd say you are in the right ballpark.
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 12:29 PM
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Right from the Gold Book.

1978 CHEVY/CORVETTE CORVETTE Dsp/HP Eng Fair Good Exc Show Loan
COUPE 350/185 V8 5,000 9,500 15,000 19,000 8,500
Add: L82 350/220 $1k, Alloy Wheels $500

Data updated February 2006 .
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 02:22 PM
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N.A.D.A and then Blue Book compare your value to them and then adjust accordingly.
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 08:26 PM
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i cant get the pics to post because the files are too big. here is the link to the e-bay listing and pics are on there! Thanks!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...spagenameZWDVW
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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 08:49 AM
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removed the listing? Have a change of heart?
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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 05:59 PM
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Try this site. this one will work!

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/771676
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