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Old Jun 25, 2006 | 02:00 AM
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I have a chance to grab a 94 Z28 Camaro with the LT-1 engine and auto trans for $1800. The engine needs to be rebuilt but the rest of the car is in great shape. Is it worth grabbing and yanking the engine and trans out for a future muscle car project and parting the rest of the car out? I part Trans Ams and other muscle car stuff out on ebay with my brother all the time but have never parted out any newer cars.

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Old Jun 25, 2006 | 02:07 AM
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only way to actually make money on a car is by parting it out

at least that could cover the rebuild cost on the LT1
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Old Jun 25, 2006 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by LittleJake

Any thoughts?
I'm surprised you are even asking the question! You are only inviting competitioin.

The only barrier to entry is the experience in actually selling parts on ebay, and you have already done that. As long as you don't ship the seats and wheels to Nigeria you would have a hard time losing money!
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Old Jun 25, 2006 | 12:32 PM
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I'm surprised you are even asking the question! You are only inviting competitioin.
lol, the car isnt for sale on ebay. A friend of mine owns it and wants to sell it. If it were on ebay I know better to post anything about it with you sharks hahaha.
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