Anyone in Ontario
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Racer
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From: ontario
Anyone in Ontario
I am thinking of possibly getting into a project 1971 or 1980-1982 C3. Is there anyone in Ontario Canada that has a project car for sale for $3000 or less. A no hit car is a must. I would like a straight frame, good body, that is workable. Motor does not matter because I want to put in a stroker 383.
Also if anybody has an idea at what type of cost this could run me. Could it be done for $20000-$25000, including original purchase???? I want to go total custom not original.....
Thank You for any constructive input.......
Also if anybody has an idea at what type of cost this could run me. Could it be done for $20000-$25000, including original purchase???? I want to go total custom not original.....
Thank You for any constructive input.......
Last edited by 69rag; Mar 19, 2008 at 08:26 AM.
Safety Car
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From: Brampton Ont.
Last time I saw a C3 that comes close to matching your discription was about 1 1/2 years ago and it was I believe a 76-77 but in pretty rough shape. I'll keep my eye's open.
Last edited by Maymyvetteliveforevr; Mar 18, 2008 at 01:31 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: 406ci SB, AFR 180 Heads - 490 HP @5,600 RPM 529 lb-ft @ 4,100 RPM
I don't know the price, but I seen one in Brampton sitting at the rear of a auto dealer in a fenced in yard since last summer. I believe it's between a 80-82, if your near Brampton.
Racer
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From: London Ontario
I havent seen any around lately, for some reason people dont like to them for sale in the snow, but I remember seeing a couple around home (late 70's I think) but I never looked to see how much. where are you from anyway.
Melting Slicks
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From: Aurora Ontario
I am thinking of possibly getting into a project 1971 or 1980-1982 C3. Is there anyone in Ontario Canada that has a project car for sale for $3000 or less. A no hit car is a must. I would like a straight frame, good body, that is workable. Motor does not matter because I want to put in a stroker 383.
Also if anybody has an idea at what type of cost this could run me. Could it be done for $20000-$25000, including original purchase???? I want to go total custom not original.....
Thank You for any constructive input.......
Also if anybody has an idea at what type of cost this could run me. Could it be done for $20000-$25000, including original purchase???? I want to go total custom not original.....
Thank You for any constructive input.......
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From: Aurora Ontario
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Melting Slicks
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Nothing up here but one...$6500 is cheapest.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Canada
for your price range I would definately be looking to the south as a frame replacement alone is going to be a fortune if you can't do it all yourself. I'll pm you a name and number as he'll give you a no bs answer. He'll be heading down to Carlisle soon so he might find something there for you.
Drifting
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From: Halifax, NS, Canada
Pro
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From: Nice Lake Ontario
I think they had a "soft" rear end diff especially if your planning a 383hp!
I'll keep my eye open but thats pretty cheap when a good frame goes $1,500. I think realistically cars in the 5-6 range would give you a much better platform to start with...JMO
I'll keep my eye open but thats pretty cheap when a good frame goes $1,500. I think realistically cars in the 5-6 range would give you a much better platform to start with...JMO
Melting Slicks
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I paid $2500 for my 73 with a bad frame and siezed engine