Chrome bumper bubble back?
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From: Southbound
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Originally Posted by Crazy81
I'd like to see some pics of a clean one with the right stance. This conversion would not be cheap. would it kill the value of the car?
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From: columbia city in
Originally Posted by JustForFun
these cars you can build anything you want and make it look factory.
Since ive killed the value of mine guess i shouldnt add the side pipes now.
Since ive killed the value of mine guess i shouldnt add the side pipes now.
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From: Kansas City, MO ...I'd like to go fishing and catch a fishstick. That'd be convenient. - Mitch Hedberg
There is a forum member with a '69 (I think) that a previous owner added the fastback rear windown. It is a black car that looks really good in my opinion.
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From: Baytown Texas
Originally Posted by JustForFun
these cars you can build anything you want and make it look factory.
Since ive killed the value of mine guess i shouldnt add the side pipes now.
Since ive killed the value of mine guess i shouldnt add the side pipes now.
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From: Monterey, CA
Originally Posted by I'm Batman
Thing is, that's not what it's about. If you want to customize it your way, do it. It's your car, do what makes you happy. He asked if it would kill the value, and it would. Hardly a response worth a "
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From: Springfield MO
St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by Me2
It was a specific question with a specific answer. Any modification done to a collectible car that isn't easily reversible will, in general, lower the value. A modification like that will certainly cost a lot more than anybody would be will to pay for should he decide to sell. It's often difficult to find a buyer for a modified car at the same price as a stock one in similar condition without taking the extra into account. Just ask onaqwst. He's got a nice ride, but knows that he would be hard pressed to sell it for anywhere near what he's got into it, even with him doing a lot of the labor.
Thing is, that's not what it's about. If you want to customize it your way, do it. It's your car, do what makes you happy. He asked if it would kill the value, and it would. Hardly a response worth a ""
Thing is, that's not what it's about. If you want to customize it your way, do it. It's your car, do what makes you happy. He asked if it would kill the value, and it would. Hardly a response worth a "
"
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From: one night in Bangkok you are never lonely
Originally Posted by Crazy81
I have to say I really like the idea of a convertable conversion. I think I'll look into that. I guess it really dosnt matter about value anyway when you start with a $3000 car. Its just after you dump another $25,000 in to it, you like to think you can get more than 12,000 back out.
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Originally Posted by Bangkok Dean
Sad but true
