I think I found a new project
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Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '15-'16
I think I found a new project
I found a chrome bumper 'vette yesterday. It is a rolling project convertible for sure but the body is exceptional and it's a factory 427 4 speed. Needless to say it needs about everything to be drive-able as it has been sitting a long time but it's all there.
I can't tell for sure the model but it has the eggcrate vents. Naturally it has to be a '69 (no pushbutton door locks) through 71, I assume. It has the low profile big block hood which appears to be the same as my friend's LT-1 car's hood. How can I identify it for sure? Like I said, it is very complete so estimates of a value would also be appreciated.
I don't intend to give an offer until I can look at the frame, etc. but if it what I think it is i will have it somehow.
Thanks in advance!
I can't tell for sure the model but it has the eggcrate vents. Naturally it has to be a '69 (no pushbutton door locks) through 71, I assume. It has the low profile big block hood which appears to be the same as my friend's LT-1 car's hood. How can I identify it for sure? Like I said, it is very complete so estimates of a value would also be appreciated.
I don't intend to give an offer until I can look at the frame, etc. but if it what I think it is i will have it somehow.
Thanks in advance!
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All I can add is that a 69 would not have egg crates but rather gills. Can you get some photos to share with us? Sounds like it could be a great project if the frame checks out.
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St. Jude Donor '15-'16
Duh... After checking other member's photos I've determined it is a '70. That was easy. Now to figure out what it's worth. I know it has AM/FM and appeared to have A/C judging by the heater controls. I was told the original engine still sits under the hood but I was not able to look at it. I would guess it to be a 390 horse engine. The console ID plates were beyond readable. Beyond that I don't have many details other than it appears 100% stock.
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St. Jude Donor '15-'16
My ignorance is showing, I guess. More research is due. I will go back and get a better look as soon as the weather improves. I think I just saw a boat load of animals and and old bearded guy go floating by a few minutes ago.
It has the ice cube tray vents so either it isn't a factory 427 or someone has put a clip on it. I check it out after the Great Flood subsides. At least the car is on higher ground than I am.
It has the ice cube tray vents so either it isn't a factory 427 or someone has put a clip on it. I check it out after the Great Flood subsides. At least the car is on higher ground than I am.
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My ignorance is showing, I guess. More research is due. I will go back and get a better look as soon as the weather improves. I think I just saw a boat load of animals and and old bearded guy go floating by a few minutes ago.
It has the ice cube tray vents so either it isn't a factory 427 or someone has put a clip on it. I check it out after the Great Flood subsides. At least the car is on higher ground than I am.
It has the ice cube tray vents so either it isn't a factory 427 or someone has put a clip on it. I check it out after the Great Flood subsides. At least the car is on higher ground than I am.
Could be a 69 427 with a 70-72 nose, or it could be a 70-72 small block with a 68-69 427 hood, maybe even a 70-72 that someone dropped a 427 into.
No matter what it is, it doesn't sound like it's a completely original car. This has to figure into what the car's worth is.
By the way, is there an engine in the car? Normally a "rolling project", or roller, indicates a car without an engine.
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Kinda, but no harm done yet. Is this car for sale? You say you "found" it, but you do not specifically say the owner wants to sell. What does the owner say about this car?
Jot down the VIN and trim tag information when go back for another look.
Good luck.
Jot down the VIN and trim tag information when go back for another look.
Good luck.
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Good questions and advice from one and all...
The car is for sale, at least the shoe polish writing on the cracked windshield indicates as much. The actual owner was not available to chat, just one of his minions but the weather was not suitable for standing around to give it a proper inspection. The car is complete and does have a motor in it. The original hardtop is sitting on it. The original shifter also still is mounted in it and the interior is complete and dry. It appears that it was driven to the place where it sits a long time ago and simply parked. As soon as the weather improves I am going back for a better look. I am even more intrigued now.
The car is for sale, at least the shoe polish writing on the cracked windshield indicates as much. The actual owner was not available to chat, just one of his minions but the weather was not suitable for standing around to give it a proper inspection. The car is complete and does have a motor in it. The original hardtop is sitting on it. The original shifter also still is mounted in it and the interior is complete and dry. It appears that it was driven to the place where it sits a long time ago and simply parked. As soon as the weather improves I am going back for a better look. I am even more intrigued now.