More help on a '69
03-01-2012, 10:26 PM
#21
Instructor
Thread Starter
Hi Joe,
I agree, the car looks nice in the pictures and deserves a closer examination.
Did your friend take a GOOD look at the RUST situation?
Are you looking for a car that is orginal beyond the engine/trans stamps? If so, how important is originality to you?
How will you use/show/enjoy the car?
Regards,
Alan
I agree, the car looks nice in the pictures and deserves a closer examination.
Did your friend take a GOOD look at the RUST situation?
Are you looking for a car that is orginal beyond the engine/trans stamps? If so, how important is originality to you?
How will you use/show/enjoy the car?
Regards,
Alan
03-01-2012, 10:30 PM
#22
Melting Slicks
Remember, the bodies of these cars are fiberglass. Its the frame you need to be concerned about. But, I'm sure you're buddy knows this owning a '68 and a '59.
03-01-2012, 10:44 PM
#23
Instructor
Thread Starter
Actually its the seller who owns the other two, but my friend did own a 64 back in his day so he has some knowledge. He was alluding to both body and frame, sorry I left that out.
03-01-2012, 10:50 PM
#24
Instructor
Thread Starter
My understanding is that the console label is easy to swap. I have a 350/370 11:1 (LT-1) console label on mine, but I know it isn't what the car started out as. I'm still trying to finalize exactly what engine I actually have, though...not quite sure yet.
I have manual brakes and don't mind them one bit. Just a little more leg is all, but they feel fine.
I have manual steering and don't like it in the driveway or parking lot, but LOVE it everywhere else. If I ran over an ant on the interstate, I could feel it in the steering wheel. Not in an obtrusive way, mind you...in an informative way. I love it so much that I may have a hard time converting to power steering. Problem is that my wife really wants to drive the car and I KNOW she won't like it one bit. I'll probably convert at some point.
I have manual brakes and don't mind them one bit. Just a little more leg is all, but they feel fine.
I have manual steering and don't like it in the driveway or parking lot, but LOVE it everywhere else. If I ran over an ant on the interstate, I could feel it in the steering wheel. Not in an obtrusive way, mind you...in an informative way. I love it so much that I may have a hard time converting to power steering. Problem is that my wife really wants to drive the car and I KNOW she won't like it one bit. I'll probably convert at some point.
03-02-2012, 06:52 AM
#25
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This looks like a GREAT buy! When I was looking for a C3 last summer, The ones I was coming across were priced around this same range that needed a restoration (whether it was full interior or a frame off resto). If everything checks out (no/minimal birdcage rust, solid dirvetrain, no frame issues) I'd jump on this. Even at $17k this is a bargain in my opinion. And with the numbers matching, thats even better
