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Old 04-24-2019, 06:32 PM
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Retail is approx value when running, driving and shiny before title got branded. Pure sale means no reserve. It was under water. Since it is gulf coast of Fla it is about 99% certain it was ocean water. It will sell for 5 to 700 plus 200 buck brokers commission. Plus 350 or so in auction house fees. Plus 600-up to have it dragged to your house. I would think Tony might be close enough to go get it. Tony or Roger. And then there is the whole car full of 68 only parts and a clutch setup.

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Old 04-25-2019, 01:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Priya
Doorgunner, did you decide to paint the rear part of the car now (instead of waiting to paint it all at once) because of concerns over contamination of the rear end while waiting to finish the front end?

That's a concern of mine, but I don't think with the colours I'm looking at its an option to paint the car at a different time from the front.
yep.....gloss black from the doors rearward. I will either remove the front clip now and bring it to my house or wait until the Painter finishes his work/then drive it home and sand-repair the clip.
Your paint will probably need to be done from front to rear from what I've learned on the Forum.





Originally Posted by derekderek
Retail is approx value when running, driving and shiny before title got branded. Pure sale means no reserve. It was under water. Since it is gulf coast of Fla it is about 99% certain it was ocean water. It will sell for 5 to 700 plus 200 buck brokers commission. Plus 350 or so in auction house fees. Plus 600-up to have it dragged to your house. I would think Tony might be close enough to go get it. Tony or Roger. And then there is the whole car full of 68 only parts and a clutch setup.
Derek....the replacement parts you made for me look too good to end up in the attic....I'ma gonna' give them a whirl. It'll be F-U-N.
Old 04-26-2019, 10:47 AM
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OK, the coat flood vette just sold. 3750 bucks! To a guy in Michigan! 1000 at least in fees and 1000 more to haul it 1000 miles. I did not think it would hit 1000. https://www.copart.com/lot/27104879. Has to be a restorer needs stuff for a customer. I can't see a shop paying 6k to strip it to sell parts.

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Old 04-26-2019, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by derekderek
OK, the coat flood vette just sold. 3750 bucks! To a guy in Michigan! 1000 at least in fees and 1000 more to haul it 1000 miles. I did not think it would hit 1000. https://www.copart.com/lot/27104879
What's the old saying?
A Fool And His Money?
In this case a fool and lots of his money.
Old 04-26-2019, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by derekderek
OK, the coat flood vette just sold. 3750 bucks! To a guy in Michigan! 1000 at least in fees and 1000 more to haul it 1000 miles. I did not think it would hit 1000. https://www.copart.com/lot/27104879. Has to be a restorer needs stuff for a customer. I can't see a shop paying 6k to strip it to sell parts.
So I was actually looking at it when it was under $1000 and was considering a drive down from Michigan to snag it. There were a couple gems not many people may have noticed. The big item, it had a radio delete plate, originals go for over $1000. Also had a telescoping 1968 only column, that goes for around $1000 as well. A pair of '68 doors, easy $1000 typically.
Old 04-26-2019, 11:28 AM
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Ive seen a restored telescopic column on ebay for close to $2000. They could break even, but is it worth the effort, unless you're right and its its someone with customers
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They say you can make a small fortune with old Vettes. First, you start with a large fortune...
Old 04-26-2019, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by derekderek
They say you can make a small fortune with old Vettes. First, you start with a large fortune...
But, hey, thank god for people like us, right? We take Corvettes that keeping/putting them on the road makes no economic sense and we put those cars back on the road so others may enjoy them after we're gone
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Old 05-01-2019, 01:24 AM
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Originally Posted by derekderek
They say you can make a small fortune with old Vettes. First, you start with a large fortune...

Old 05-01-2019, 01:38 AM
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I forgot which pics I posted/too lazy to look at my own replies....so here's what I have so far...…...



















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That is looking great Doorgunner
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so what did you do, Tony? put a whole 68 rear body on there? There ain't no friggin seam!!
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Originally Posted by derekderek
so what did you do, Tony? put a whole 68 rear body on there? There ain't no friggin seam!!


I never did like those stinking seams.....so I used the knowledge you all shared...…..and I blended the replacement tail light clip...…….







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Looks awesome.
Old 05-02-2019, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by doorgunner
I never did like those stinking seams.....so I used the knowledge you all shared...…..and I blended the replacement tail light clip...…….






Your project sure has come a long way. Looking good !
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Old 05-06-2019, 12:17 AM
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It's time for some "Sprang" cleaning and rearranging...…..







All the electric tools are being moved into the addition as I add pegboard to the new walls.
The front original walls of the shop will have all the Corvette parts on one side and all the Harley parts on the opposite wall.
All the chrome parts will need cleaning and polishing....especially the 50 year old rear bumpers...…...





Tomorrow will be more painting and rearranging.....(while the car is at the Painter).
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Old 05-06-2019, 12:27 AM
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That is what I call one cool looking wall Doorgunner

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Old 05-06-2019, 12:50 AM
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Originally Posted by sug
That is what I call one cool looking wall Doorgunner
sug……..it averages $100 per sq. ft. in that pic of 4ft X 8ft pegboard

Tomorrow I'll fill another sheet of pegboard with more parts
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Its going to be like the biggest model car kit you have ever made. Looking forward to your updates and pics of the 68 painted.
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Old 05-06-2019, 02:56 AM
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Boy Tony, the rear of the car came out awesome. I also love the peg board wall of parts. Cleanup time for the workspace is now in order. No matter what the size they always seem to get a little messed up. I started to make some changes to mine and man stuff is all over. Keep the pictures coming. Some very rewarding stuff right there...................

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