View Poll Results: What's the most you would pay for a coupe to vert conversion
2500
17
32.69%
5000
19
36.54%
7500
9
17.31%
10000
7
13.46%
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How much would you pay
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Coupe or convertible? You might have one fine ride when you get it all done. Just look at what happened in the pics above. This car was a coupe and I would have no problem at all driving this one.
Link to the webpage for it.
Steve's 69 Vette
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Columbus Indiana
Ron, I think the price would vary drasticly. A lot would depend on parts used (new or used) and the condition of the paint.
When I started my conversion my '76 was in dire need of a paint job. That alone made the decision to convertible-ize a lot easier.
I would think that the condition of the car mechanicly doesn't really matter. If sh*ts broke, it need fixed, wether you're converting or staying coupe. I don't really think the year matters either. Chrome bumpers aren't my first choice, but I think the one pictured above is a great example how nice a CB conversion can look. According to some, that car's now worth zero. (bullsh*t)
I've got exactly $3085 in my conversion right now. I've got exactly $10,530 in the whole car at this point. I don't regret a single dollar or hour of work I've got in it.
John
When I started my conversion my '76 was in dire need of a paint job. That alone made the decision to convertible-ize a lot easier.
I would think that the condition of the car mechanicly doesn't really matter. If sh*ts broke, it need fixed, wether you're converting or staying coupe. I don't really think the year matters either. Chrome bumpers aren't my first choice, but I think the one pictured above is a great example how nice a CB conversion can look. According to some, that car's now worth zero. (bullsh*t)
I've got exactly $3085 in my conversion right now. I've got exactly $10,530 in the whole car at this point. I don't regret a single dollar or hour of work I've got in it.
John
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: SAN FRANCISCO CA
This car was a coupe and I would have no problem at all driving this one.
Link to the webpage for it.
Steve's 69 Vette
Link to the webpage for it.
Steve's 69 Vette
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Drifting
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,712
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From: Tampa FL
Ron, I think the price would vary drasticly. A lot would depend on parts used (new or used) and the condition of the paint.
When I started my conversion my '76 was in dire need of a paint job. That alone made the decision to convertible-ize a lot easier.
I would think that the condition of the car mechanicly doesn't really matter. If sh*ts broke, it need fixed, wether you're converting or staying coupe. I don't really think the year matters either. Chrome bumpers aren't my first choice, but I think the one pictured above is a great example how nice a CB conversion can look. According to some, that car's now worth zero. (bullsh*t)
I've got exactly $3085 in my conversion right now. I've got exactly $10,530 in the whole car at this point. I don't regret a single dollar or hour of work I've got in it.
John
When I started my conversion my '76 was in dire need of a paint job. That alone made the decision to convertible-ize a lot easier.
I would think that the condition of the car mechanicly doesn't really matter. If sh*ts broke, it need fixed, wether you're converting or staying coupe. I don't really think the year matters either. Chrome bumpers aren't my first choice, but I think the one pictured above is a great example how nice a CB conversion can look. According to some, that car's now worth zero. (bullsh*t)
I've got exactly $3085 in my conversion right now. I've got exactly $10,530 in the whole car at this point. I don't regret a single dollar or hour of work I've got in it.
John
I'm basically thinking 80-82's here and I've already got the talented guys on the payroll, so I'm just trying to decide whether this is worth pursuing. We're going to do my 80 to see how long it takes with all of the parts already in the room since I want to repaint it anyway. I'm thinking it might be a better business just to buy the cars myself, I can buy 80-82's all day long for $4,000 and since we already have the shop, painters, etc. I can flip them pretty easy as convertibles, or supe em up a little. At least that's what I'm thinking.
Burning Brakes
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From: SAN FRANCISCO CA
I'm basically thinking 80-82's here and I've already got the talented guys on the payroll, so I'm just trying to decide whether this is worth pursuing. We're going to do my 80 to see how long it takes with all of the parts already in the room since I want to repaint it anyway. I'm thinking it might be a better business just to buy the cars myself, I can buy 80-82's all day long for $4,000 and since we already have the shop, painters, etc. I can flip them pretty easy as convertibles, or supe em up a little. At least that's what I'm thinking.
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From: Belmar NJ
Yes I see your point. If it's a real basket case and ready to be scrap heaped or parted out I can see it. Nice cars or restorable cars it shouldn't be an option. But ultimately it's up to the person that owns it. You can spend an awful lot of money on something that ultimately is worth nothing.
Last edited by parkerracing; Sep 14, 2008 at 09:52 AM.
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From: Dayton, Ohio
Yes and thats the way I was taking this from the beginning as a business deal.But by ed1655 bringing it up got me to thinking.Isnt one reason they dropped the Verts was because of safety?
Ron will that be an issue liability wise,will you have to install roll bars or just a written release of liability to protect your business?
Ron will that be an issue liability wise,will you have to install roll bars or just a written release of liability to protect your business?
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Racer
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From: Oita, Japan
I realize this is a different market than the US but in Japan, 80-82's are very popular and people seem to want convertibles. Chevrolet didn't make many convertibles during those years. This place http://www.marcelo.co.jp/ does a lot of these conversions. I believe they get a 10K to 15K premium on the cars they have converted.
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Drifting
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From: Tampa FL
Why is it that some people can't follow simple directions? Did you guys miss the part that said if this isn't something you would be interested in then please keep your comments to yourself in the original post?
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Drifting
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From: Tampa FL
I don't see myself ever doing this to a true CE, but I could potentially make a "CE Clone" out of a regular 82 like this one:
http://www.uscorvettes.com/cardetail.php?listcar=120
http://www.uscorvettes.com/cardetail.php?listcar=120
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: SAN FRANCISCO CA
exactly. the only other option is to find a 70's rubber bumper vert and switch out the bumpers... and that's easier said than done. there DEFINITELY is a place for this conversion. like it or not.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Las Vegas NV
Why is it that some people can't follow simple directions? Did you guys miss the part that said if this isn't something you would be interested in then please keep your comments to yourself in the original post?
i understand these posts in the lambo door thread as that is a what do you think/ arguement topic but this is more a shop intrest survey to see if it would be worth doing for people interested. Like he said he only wants people who are interested in the concept not looking for the purists to shoot it down... we already know how they will answer
as for how much i would pay id say 5k if i wanted it done. On the other side i could easily see being charged 7500-10k but not many would consider the cop with those prices
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Drifting
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From: Tampa FL
Remember, I'm talking about 80-82's here. These are the years that are worth more without the original motor than they are with it.
