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Old 08-14-2012, 11:59 AM
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...It doesn't look like that in person. I think that's a side effect of shrinking the picture...
Ditto for the antenna. I'm not certain it has been moved. Could just be the pic.
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Old 08-14-2012, 12:24 PM
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Here is a picture of the lettering. I know this sounds cheesey, but they're loose, so they do look crooked. The bonding strips are clearly visible on both quarters. I would encourage anyone who is slightly interested to inspect this car in person. The car is a good solid driver, as is.
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Old 08-14-2012, 09:08 PM
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You tell us. Do you think the car is worth $19500?
I am sttrapped for cash right now or i would be trying to buy it.
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Old 08-15-2012, 01:23 PM
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I am strapped for cash right now or i would be trying to buy it.
It seems most of us are these days. I'd keep it if I had enough storage.
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Old 08-15-2012, 01:36 PM
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The price is about what I would want for my 72 convertible and it no longer has the original engine in the darn thing...and it never was an Lt-1

So if it were my car I'd stand firm on the price judging by the photos...

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Old 08-15-2012, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by The_Dude
Here is a picture of the lettering. I know this sounds cheesey, but they're loose, so they do look crooked. The bonding strips are clearly visible on both quarters. I would encourage anyone who is slightly interested to inspect this car in person. The car is a good solid driver, as is.
What is being called into question is the spacing of the letters - they appear very close. It'd be surprised if someone glassed in the old holes and redrilled new ones, but stranger things have happened.



Regardless, I think it is priced accordingly.
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Old 08-15-2012, 02:47 PM
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What is being called into question is the spacing of the letters - they appear very close. It'd be surprised if someone glassed in the old holes and redrilled new ones, but stranger things have happened.

Regardless, I think it is priced accordingly.
I see what you're saying. I sure didn't see anything obvious when the tank was out, but they could have done really good glass work, but poor letter installation. After 40 years, it's really hard to know what's happened to some of these cars that may have been through several owners.
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It seems most of us are these days. I'd keep it if I had enough storage.
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Old 08-16-2012, 09:23 AM
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I will take a close up of the lettering. It doesn't look like that in person. I think that's a side effect of shrinking the picture. As far as I can tell, there isn't any accident damage. I would have noticed that when the tank was out.
Wonder if the alarm keyhole was filled in by accident or on purpose?
Any history on that?
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Old 08-16-2012, 11:21 AM
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Wonder if the alarm keyhole was filled in by accident or on purpose?
Any history on that?
There isn't any evidence that there ever was an alarm hole.
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Old 08-16-2012, 11:26 AM
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Looks like a Great driver/project
if its rust free I would jump on it
Nice LT1's are 35K and up here in Ontario
Legendary Motor car (Dream car Garage Guys) have a nice one for 45K
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