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What is a hardtop worth??
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Safety Car
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From: Lake Wylie, South Carolina
What is a hardtop worth??
My hardtop is in excellent shape structurally. It is stripped and ready to prime and paint. I am really thinking about selling it. What is it worth? I would like to swap for a 454 rebuildable engine if possible.
Thanks
Wade
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Wade
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St. Jude Donor '25
what year is it for? hardtop prices vary on condition. if it is in perfect shape, with all the trim, the weatherstrip is nice, and the headliner is in place, I'd say ready to paint maybe $500 to $700? you will really take a $ hit if the weatherstrip needs to be replaced (the kit is over $250)..and if the trim is missing/damaged. most of the trim is not rero'd ( i think the header is, but it alone is around $100).....the headliner isn't cheap either.
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Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2000
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From: Lake Wylie, South Carolina
what year is it for? hardtop prices vary on condition. if it is in perfect shape, with all the trim, the weatherstrip is nice, and the headliner is in place, I'd say ready to paint maybe $500 to $700? you will really take a $ hit if the weatherstrip needs to be replaced (the kit is over $250)..and if the trim is missing/damaged. most of the trim is not rero'd ( i think the header is, but it alone is around $100).....the headliner isn't cheap either.
Melting Slicks
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From: Massapequa Park NY
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Safety Car
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From: Lake Wylie, South Carolina
Melting Slicks
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From: Massapequa Park NY
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St. Jude Donor '25
Also, personally, I love the look of the hardtop (It's on my 68) but I'm afraid most convertible owners consider it a waste......Prices are way down now and hardtops are easy to find. Also, shipping drives the cost WAY up.
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Racer
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what year is it for? hardtop prices vary on condition. if it is in perfect shape, with all the trim, the weatherstrip is nice, and the headliner is in place, I'd say ready to paint maybe $500 to $700? you will really take a $ hit if the weatherstrip needs to be replaced (the kit is over $250)..and if the trim is missing/damaged. most of the trim is not rero'd ( i think the header is, but it alone is around $100).....the headliner isn't cheap either.
Melting Slicks
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Wade, can you post pics of the hardtop.
I need one for the track so I'm not concerned with appearance.
I do have a 454 block laying around but its a 2 bolt main.
Was going to have the 4 bolt splice done and turn it into a 496 but stumbled upon a 509 instead.
I need one for the track so I'm not concerned with appearance.
I do have a 454 block laying around but its a 2 bolt main.
Was going to have the 4 bolt splice done and turn it into a 496 but stumbled upon a 509 instead.
Le Mans Master
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I have a 454 short block I'd trade for it. Came from a '74 1/2 ton pickup if I remember correctly. Cast crank, 2 bolt mains. Timing chain broke and it bent a bunch of valves, so no known lower end issues.
