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Old Jul 21, 2012 | 07:46 PM
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I am in the process of changing my 74 to a track car. It started life as a fully equipped l82 convertible and was then raced in the late 70s. I am redoing it so hopefully it can be on the track again next year.

I know I shouldn't, but I have some original stuff and was thinking I might sell it all. I am not a vette purist but believe in enjoying your cars. With that, maybe someone can give me ballpark ideas of what the following is worth as I have no idea.

1. Complete headlight setup, from bulbs to vacuum canister to all hoses. I believe canisters and vacuum lines are newer. The system worked flawlessly prior to taking out. Literally everything is there.

2. 74 windshield

3. I have a hood that ame with the car, supposed to fit the 74. I was told it was a functioning air hood, but am not sure what that means. It has a flap controlled by a cable which appears as though it would allow air in when opened.

4. Original spare with holder. Never used and rim looks like new.

5. Rear end setup with 4:11 gears. Was used when raced.

6. Original motor. Was told it was converted to lt1 specs back in 70s, removed from car in early 90s. Supposably ran well, but new owner wanted to install a 355

7. Complete AC system. Worked perfectly. Had my friends shop discharge and I have started to take out. Was not converted and still used old refrigerant.

8. Radiator. I believe it is only a few years old, not original.

The rest I think I can come up with prices on, and again, I am debating just storing everything depending on what the stuff is worth.

Thanks for your time and help.

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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 01:16 AM
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1) Used headlight assemblies can bring $300 each.

2) Windshield, may be $100.

3) A complete 73-75 should bring $200-300, to someone that needs one.

4) The complete spare tire tub, should be worth $200-250, and the tire and wheel could be about the same, if it's an original Firestone 500, or similar vintage tire.

5) Four series rears are a tough sell anymore. Most people are looking to switch to 3:55's or 3:70's. There are a lot of good 4 series carriers out there.

6) Depending on the intake, carb, etc., it could be worth a $1,000?

7) If it includes the duct work and controls, a complete original AC system is worth a $1,000 or more.

8) Old radiators don't bring much. It's a lot of work to put a radiator in a 68-82 Corvette, and not many people are willing to chance doing all that work, for a radiator that may only last a short while. $100 tops?
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Thanks for the help. I wasn't too far off with my estimates.
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