How original does it have to be?

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Nov 17, 2006 | 08:05 PM

skyrat

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From: Ocala Fl

How original does it have to be?

How much can I change my 75 without hurting the value?
I would like to install a cruise control and maybe put the chrome side mirrors on both sides. Right now, it has the sport mirror on the drivers side only and I can't find a matching one for this car for the passenger side. I bought it with a 78 (I believe) rear bumper on it. It is rubber and has a spoiler which was not offered for the 75 as far as I know.

Nov 17, 2006 | 08:13 PM

ccs96

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IMHO it won't hurt the value. Besides, are you planning on making big bucks when you sell it? It ain't gonna happen any time soon, again, IMHO.

Nov 17, 2006 | 08:40 PM

72LS1Vette

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From: North Easton Mass

Unless you have a convertible I wouldn't worry about hurting the value of the car. There were almost 38,500 75's built so it's going to take a long time for them to be valuable in the collector market. Do whatever you want to the car and enjoy it. Life's short.

My son and I have an all-original 72 that is of interest to the collector market. We're putting a LS1 and a 6-speed trans into it and a Vette Brakes suspension with a composite rear spring. The original parts will end up in the shed and the next owner can do whatever he/she wants with it. It's also getting a 73 frame. The future owner can have the pile of rust that's holding the car together now.

Rick B.

Nov 17, 2006 | 09:16 PM

MixxMaster

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From: Jackson MN

if you bought a run of the mill post-chrome bumper C3 for "value", you may be having delusions.
IMO, just go for what YOU want in a 'vette, that way, it's TRULY "ORIGINAL"!