What should I expect?
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What should I expect?
I almost bought that, but decided not to since I have neither enough money to restore it, nor a place to do it. I thought it was a good deal though, so if any of you are interested, I can put you in touch with the seller. It's a 76 and was listed for $2000.
Anyway, I've always wanted to restore a stingray, but I really don't know what I'm going to need to do it. By this time next year I'll have a garage so I think I might start a project. I want to do as much work myself as I can, but stuff like body modification (I want to flare the fenders) and paint I'll have to hire out because I don't have that kind of expertise. Could someone give me an idea of what kind of money I would need to get a vette and restore it? It's not important to me that the numbers match or that it be perfect, but I want it to be in the 68-72 model range, have flared fenders with good paint and a leather interior that looks as original as possible, manual transmission, A motor at least big enough to power the car properly, and if more money is available, more power accordingly. Also, I don't have many tools right now. Would the cost of the necessary tools be an issue?
I really appreciate any advice anyone can give me.
Last edited by Blaster Bob; Nov 3, 2007 at 04:19 AM.
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Drifting
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I can see $1500 worth of pieces parts in the 1 picture. Even if it's not salvageable you could part it out and make your money back at least twice.
I like those wheels. very 70's
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The engine doesn't look too bad.
Little rust on the block here but really
This is the closest thing to a shot of the frame.
Once again a little rust but it doest worry me, I would want to put side pipes on it anyway.
I'm not sure what this is supposed to look like, but I don't think this is it.
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I did not look at the car up close. It's in Fredericksburg, VA. I go to school in Blacksburg, VA, 4 hours away. I don't have any money right now either, I just considered buying it because I thought I could sell my Ford Explorer for $5000, get it running with the leftover $3000, and use it as my daily driver (It only has 55,000 miles on it). I decided there was too big a chance of me ending up without a working car. So, no, I don't know how the interior, frame, or birdcage are, but I can see in this picture that the interior is at least there and this part of it looks fine.
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Anyway, I've steered my own thread off-topic. I'd like to restore a vette preferably an older one than that one. Something from the era when they still had chrome bumpers and the lines were a little smoother. I won't have a garage available till about 6 months from now, how much money will I need to scrape together in that time to get one and get a start on it?
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Anyway, I've steered my own thread off-topic. I'd like to restore a vette preferably an older one than that one. Something from the era when they still had chrome bumpers and the lines were a little smoother. I won't have a garage available till about 6 months from now, how much money will I need to scrape together in that time to get one and get a start on it?
That vette has a lot of potential and a bonua with a 4 speed, but will be a money pit.
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I wonder what year the engine came out of. Did you notice the alternator is on the wrong side for a corvette? Engine might be newer because the dipstick is located on the right side of the engine. Either way not a bad deal for someone
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