Should I trade or not?
Race Director
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Hi,
It'll be interesting to hear your report from your visit to see the car.
MY thoughts....IF I was going to do ALL the things to a car that THAT car needs, AND HAD A CHOICE BECAUSE I DIDN'T OWN IT YET, I'd look for and put my $$ and hard work into a 71-72.Again, just MY thoughts.
Regards,
Alan
Just because a car is readily available isn't always a good enough reason to get 'involved' with it.
It'll be interesting to hear your report from your visit to see the car.
MY thoughts....IF I was going to do ALL the things to a car that THAT car needs, AND HAD A CHOICE BECAUSE I DIDN'T OWN IT YET, I'd look for and put my $$ and hard work into a 71-72.Again, just MY thoughts.
Regards,
Alan
Just because a car is readily available isn't always a good enough reason to get 'involved' with it.
Take your time and really think this thing over because that '73 needs a ton of work.
Instructor
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From: Moncks Corner SC
Hi,
It'll be interesting to hear your report from your visit to see the car.
MY thoughts....IF I was going to do ALL the things to a car that THAT car needs, AND HAD A CHOICE BECAUSE I DIDN'T OWN IT YET, I'd look for and put my $$ and hard work into a 71-72.
Again, just MY thoughts.
Regards,
Alan
Just because a car is readily available isn't always a good enough reason to get 'involved' with it.
It'll be interesting to hear your report from your visit to see the car.
MY thoughts....IF I was going to do ALL the things to a car that THAT car needs, AND HAD A CHOICE BECAUSE I DIDN'T OWN IT YET, I'd look for and put my $$ and hard work into a 71-72.
Again, just MY thoughts.
Regards,
Alan
Just because a car is readily available isn't always a good enough reason to get 'involved' with it.
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Drifting
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From: Tulsa Oklahoma
After going to look at the 73, I may make the trade, runs really nice. The interior isn't as bad as the pix looked. Most things work. No cancer rust I could find without putting it on a lift. I forgot to mention, the price is $6000 for it and I will sell mine for $7800 to give me some working capital to fix a few things. I haven't completely made up my mind but it was worth a $100 for him to hold it for me for 30 days to really decide. Around here, $6000 would go quick.
It is the original engine and appears other than the valve covers everything else is as well. I took another forum member with me to have 2 sets of eyes.
It is the original engine and appears other than the valve covers everything else is as well. I took another forum member with me to have 2 sets of eyes.
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Drifting
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From: Tulsa Oklahoma
TheCorvetteBen
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I say do it! Even though some people will say the 73 isnt a true chrome bumper car (I consider it to be as such) it will always always be worth more than your 78 in the long run. If you do trade, be sure to send me some pics too! Oh and another build thread!
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Drifting
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Will do! Kind of weird someone to say its not a true chrome bumper car (hahaha) I am sure on the GM docs it says chrome rear bumper. Haha.
TheCorvetteBen
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Burning Brakes
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From: pensacola fl
73 Has always been one of my favorite year C3's. I do know if this is what you want, it will be done right. Just keep the pics on the new rebuild coming, it always makes for great reading and inspiration.
Bill
Bill
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In the condition that is presented by the '73, it's about a $5000 car. Interior is shot, paint wrong and poor, don't know about the mechanical aspects of the car.
What do you think yours is worth?
What do you think yours is worth?
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Drifting
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From: Tulsa Oklahoma
I have mine posted on CL for $8200 but on here for $7600. What are your thoughts?
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Drifting
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If I get it done, I will have the money to get a good jump on the restoration at least to the point of enjoying driving it and there will defiantly be a second rebuild thread! I hope you weigh in on that thread!
Le Mans Master
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a lot depends on what you want to do with the car .sell to make money or to fix up and drive .the 73 will hold its value better ,but the 78 maybe cheaper to fix up.if the 73 was a big block ,4 speed vert it would be a easy choice .my vote is stay with what you have or sell what you have for cash ,then go buy exactly what you want.
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Drifting
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a lot depends on what you want to do with the car .sell to make money or to fix up and drive .the 73 will hold its value better ,but the 78 maybe cheaper to fix up.if the 73 was a big block ,4 speed vert it would be a easy choice .my vote is stay with what you have or sell what you have for cash ,then go buy exactly what you want.
In the mean time if I can help save a couple of these cars and make sure they don't get bought torn apart and sent to the crusher because some one got in over their head, that's a good thing!
I can never see my particular 78 actually being worth enough to move forward towards that goal but it would be a great daily driver for someone.
What say you?
Last edited by FatCat; Aug 18, 2013 at 10:00 AM.
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Drifting
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Melting Slicks
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Scott, if you're at all like me you enjoy fixing these old crates as much as driving them. It would seem so, because you didn't drive your '78 for very long after you fixed it! Whatever you decide on, you're a smart guy and that '73 will definitely benefit from being in your custody. If you keep this up long enough you should be leveraging yourself into a '69 tri-power 427 in a couple years! May the force be with you-live long and prosper!
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Drifting
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Scott, if you're at all like me you enjoy fixing these old crates as much as driving them. It would seem so, because you didn't drive your '78 for very long after you fixed it! Whatever you decide on, you're a smart guy and that '73 will definitely benefit from being in your custody. If you keep this up long enough you should be leveraging yourself into a '69 tri-power 427 in a couple years! May the force be with you-live long and prosper!
I have always wanted an original car and if I do this, I will have one as far as we could tell looking at it the other day.
I also have become way more proficient at working on these cars and if funds work out could see an even quicker restoration than the 78.
I didn't care for the chrome bumper cars at first ( prob just never saw one when I was a kid) but now I find myself drooling over them and I love the rubber bumpers too so the 73 is a great combo in my opinion.
If you will remember I also like the dark blue colors and was going to paint the 78 dark blue but changed my mind at the last minute. The 73 is an original dark blue metallic paint code. Score there! In all if I do make the trade, I will love this car even more than the 78 but will never forget where I cut my teeth... A guy looked at it today ( made me sad) and said it was the cleanest c3 he had looked at in the price range and made me an offer. I countered and will see where we end up tomorrow. Thanks