how much u think its worth
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: milpitas ca
how much u think its worth
Ok so i have a 1974 stingray i had it panit like a year ago but the front bumper is messed up ( some one hit it at a mall gaurage). heres the list of things ive done to it
- new ingition switch
- new dvd/stereo system
- new spark plugs/wires
- hooker comp headers
- new exaust (50 series flows)
- new sumit starter
- new powermanster 140amp alt.
- interior redone
things that need to be fix:
-the trannys going out
-none of the gauges work
- for some reason the car drains the battery
- it might need a new front end ( if u know how to fiberglass just re do it)
- and currently the car wont start up( im not sure of the problem)
the speedo says it h as 85000 miles but that hasnt change in the 4 years i have had this car. other than that the car was fun to drive when it was driving and i really hate to sell it but it has exausted me of money and since im a college student i dont have much time to deal with her needs.....so if any one can give me a quick price check on how much i should sell the car for that be great.....thanks for all your help.
-aaron
- new ingition switch
- new dvd/stereo system
- new spark plugs/wires
- hooker comp headers
- new exaust (50 series flows)
- new sumit starter
- new powermanster 140amp alt.
- interior redone
things that need to be fix:
-the trannys going out
-none of the gauges work
- for some reason the car drains the battery
- it might need a new front end ( if u know how to fiberglass just re do it)
- and currently the car wont start up( im not sure of the problem)
the speedo says it h as 85000 miles but that hasnt change in the 4 years i have had this car. other than that the car was fun to drive when it was driving and i really hate to sell it but it has exausted me of money and since im a college student i dont have much time to deal with her needs.....so if any one can give me a quick price check on how much i should sell the car for that be great.....thanks for all your help.
-aaron
Le Mans Master
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From: I can walk to MA
"Not running" is tough to sell.
Running, it is somewhere in the 5-10k range.
Not running .. less than 5k.
Significantly less if there are visual issues (front end damage, etc).
In it's current state, it is a project or parts car.
I'd say ebay is your best bet ... but not the most money.
To get more $$ ... you will need to wait for the right buyer to come along
or fix her up to "running" status.
Running, it is somewhere in the 5-10k range.
Not running .. less than 5k.
Significantly less if there are visual issues (front end damage, etc).
In it's current state, it is a project or parts car.
I'd say ebay is your best bet ... but not the most money.
To get more $$ ... you will need to wait for the right buyer to come along
or fix her up to "running" status.
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 24,125
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From: Columbia Missouri
It would be worth it to you to fix a few of the things on that list. Get it running good, work on the gauges, and you'll have a lot more people interested in it. It's good that it has fresh paint and interior, but the stereo and video is not going to impress a lot of potential Vette buyers.
Can you post some pics of this car? Post front, rear, interior, engine, and any damaged areas. How's the suspension and brakes? Bearings and bushings wear right under our noses sometimes.
Can you post some pics of this car? Post front, rear, interior, engine, and any damaged areas. How's the suspension and brakes? Bearings and bushings wear right under our noses sometimes.
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: milpitas ca
paints in good shape nuttin a color sand cant fix.....umm one of the t-tops got smashed up by some stupid *** kids so i replaced it with a black one....front is mainley the only body damage
that the front looks messed up( its dirty)
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...Picture051.jpg
this is the interior all black (also lil dirty)
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...2000/vette.jpg
and this is what it looks like cleand up
Oh i just remeber i re did the rotors not o long ago i think all disk breaks too...
that the front looks messed up( its dirty)
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...Picture051.jpg
this is the interior all black (also lil dirty)
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...2000/vette.jpg
and this is what it looks like cleand up
Oh i just remeber i re did the rotors not o long ago i think all disk breaks too...
Racer
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Show me a cold beer and I will show you a happy man Maryland
Originally Posted by NHvette
"Not running" is tough to sell.
Running, it is somewhere in the 5-10k range.
Not running .. less than 5k.
Significantly less if there are visual issues (front end damage, etc).
In it's current state, it is a project or parts car.
I'd say ebay is your best bet ... but not the most money.
To get more $$ ... you will need to wait for the right buyer to come along
or fix her up to "running" status.
Running, it is somewhere in the 5-10k range.
Not running .. less than 5k.
Significantly less if there are visual issues (front end damage, etc).
In it's current state, it is a project or parts car.
I'd say ebay is your best bet ... but not the most money.
To get more $$ ... you will need to wait for the right buyer to come along
or fix her up to "running" status.
the little "issues" like gauges etc can be a potentialy large issue..so fix what you can and get her running and fix the draw off the battery issue. Good luck and hope to see you back on your next vette...c3 of course
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Columbia Missouri
Originally Posted by 74batmobile
yea of course its gonna be another c3 i love them......just right now if i buy another one it will be in near perfect condition
I have always thought the fun was fixign them...I know the college life takes the budget away but you should hang on to it and finish her up when you graduate and have a good job...you'll always regret selling it.
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: milpitas ca
....thats what my friends say....but like i have a crappy payin job, and im at school full time and every time i fix somethin on her somethin else breaks......for instance this week i was gonna get the transmission rebuilt and couple of days ago i started her up and she drove just fine all of a sudden when it came to replace the transmission she didnt want to start up....and it kinda hurts my ego when people ask why i dont drive it i have to make up some weird excuse cause im asamed to say its broken down on my driveway.......
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Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Columbia Missouri
Originally Posted by 74batmobile
....thats what my friends say....but like i have a crappy payin job, and im at school full time and every time i fix somethin on her somethin else breaks......for instance this week i was gonna get the transmission rebuilt and couple of days ago i started her up and she drove just fine all of a sudden when it came to replace the transmission she didnt want to start up....and it kinda hurts my ego when people ask why i dont drive it i have to make up some weird excuse cause im asamed to say its broken down on my driveway.......
You know the average guy spends at LEAST five years restoring a project. Take the wheels off and let it sit, and when someone asks why you don't drive it say you're restoring the suspension and brakes.
