1972 lt1
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1972 lt1
Looking at a 1972 LT1 VIN 1Z37L2S507383. All engine components check out. Engine block code is CKY Rear end ratio is 4:11. Color is Elkhart green. Completely unrestored, marginal condition. Need to check out the frame rust situation. Assuming the rust is not too bad,what is it worth? Guy is asking $21500.00. The car is worth $40 - $50 restored to mint, so is this a good buy?
Should have some pictures next week, I know that's what you guys will ask for!
sorry about the title typo, the car is a 72!
Should have some pictures next week, I know that's what you guys will ask for!
sorry about the title typo, the car is a 72!
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Looking at a 1972 LT1 VIN 1Z37L2S507383. All engine components check out. Engine block code is CKY Rear end ratio is 4:11. Color is Elkhart green. Completely unrestored, marginal condition. Need to check out the frame rust situation. Assuming the rust is not too bad,what is it worth? Guy is asking $21500.00. The car is worth $40 - $50 restored to mint, so is this a good buy?
Should have some pictures next week, I know that's what you guys will ask for!
sorry about the title typo, the car is a 72!
Should have some pictures next week, I know that's what you guys will ask for!
sorry about the title typo, the car is a 72!
My advice is to check the car out very thoroughly, take someone with you who can be objective. Of course we want you to return here with your findings and pictures
.Good luck
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Roy
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That is the problem. Take a $20,000 car spend $20,000 on it and guess what, it is worth $30,000. But the big question is what it is worth in 10 years. Maybe a car like this would be best kept in original non restored condition. The biggest issue will be the extent of the rust in the frame and birdcage. Will post pictures soon.
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Hi jhl,
I think that a very close second in importance, (after rust), is whether ALL the parts that make this a car an LT-! car are there and in usable/restorable condition. I don't think it's wise to have to find a lot of number and date specific parts that might in the end give the car a 'put together' appearance/feel.
Regards,
Alan
I think that a very close second in importance, (after rust), is whether ALL the parts that make this a car an LT-! car are there and in usable/restorable condition. I don't think it's wise to have to find a lot of number and date specific parts that might in the end give the car a 'put together' appearance/feel.
Regards,
Alan
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It would be a sweet car for sure. Rust, well all cars will have some. My 72 looked nasty. Dirt and sand from sitting under a carport in the desert. But, no major rust. I removed the body and began a restoration a few months ago. Yrs of dirt and surface rust hid a very solid frame and body. You really need to look the car over hard. I paid 8k for my base model 72 in May. Has all original major parts. So like others have said, take a real hard look, try and come up with a plan and what it will cost to implement then make a decision as whether you feel its worth it.
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It would be a sweet car for sure. Rust, well all cars will have some. My 72 looked nasty. Dirt and sand from sitting under a carport in the desert. But, no major rust. I removed the body and began a restoration a few months ago. Yrs of dirt and surface rust hid a very solid frame and body. You really need to look the car over hard. I paid 8k for my base model 72 in May. Has all original major parts. So like others have said, take a real hard look, try and come up with a plan and what it will cost to implement then make a decision as whether you feel its worth it.
if it’s an LT-1 you are looking for this one here in Sweden might be of interest?
https://www.blocket.se/annons/skane/...hing_/97663236
he was looking 11years ago, probably has one by now...
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if it’s an LT-1 you are looking for this one here in Sweden might be of interest?
https://www.blocket.se/annons/skane/...hing_/97663236
https://www.blocket.se/annons/skane/...hing_/97663236
Nice car! But $90,000!!!
