Corvette Value Comparison and Consideration Thread
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A 71 LS5 with numbers matching against a non matching LS5 ? And both in the same cond. I would think the Original would be worth more for usually, But I would say that depends on the color of the car and interior . Assuming both have the same options. Percentage wise ? Past my pay grade.
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A 71 LS5 with numbers matching against a non matching LS5 ? And both in the same cond. I would think the Original would be worth more for usually, But I would say that depends on the color of the car and interior . Assuming both have the same options. Percentage wise ? Past my pay grade.
There is another doofus car. I first saw this one and was like WOW until another member burst my bubble and told me to look at the tach. Another non 5600 redline tach. Shows one for a small block. And look at the price?
This car has been sitting there for a LONG LONG time. What does that tell you?
I tried to get stamp pad, VIN pillar, and trim tag info and they have not sent them to me.
Although what appears a nice clean car I don't see this car moving anytime soon at this price. I say they should slash the price in half!
http://www.classicauto-showplace.com/node/19370
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It also appears the valve covers are in question. Should be painted. This entire car is in question and I am convinced just by the tach it is a small block originally. Others should chime in. But for value, I would say it should be worth less than an original small block. Slash the price in on this car 60% at least.
There is another doofus car. I first saw this one and was like WOW until another member burst my bubble and told me to look at the tach. Another non 5600 redline tach. Shows one for a small block. And look at the price?
This car has been sitting there for a LONG LONG time. What does that tell you?
I tried to get stamp pad, VIN pillar, and trim tag info and they have not sent them to me.
Although what appears a nice clean car I don't see this car moving anytime soon at this price. I say they should slash the price in half!
http://www.classicauto-showplace.com/node/19370
There is another doofus car. I first saw this one and was like WOW until another member burst my bubble and told me to look at the tach. Another non 5600 redline tach. Shows one for a small block. And look at the price?
This car has been sitting there for a LONG LONG time. What does that tell you?
I tried to get stamp pad, VIN pillar, and trim tag info and they have not sent them to me.
Although what appears a nice clean car I don't see this car moving anytime soon at this price. I say they should slash the price in half!
http://www.classicauto-showplace.com/node/19370
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It also appears the valve covers are in question. Should be painted. This entire car is in question and I am convinced just by the tach it is a small block originally. Others should chime in. But for value, I would say it should be worth less than an original small block. Slash the price in on this car 60% at least.
There is another doofus car. I first saw this one and was like WOW until another member burst my bubble and told me to look at the tach. Another non 5600 redline tach. Shows one for a small block. And look at the price?
This car has been sitting there for a LONG LONG time. What does that tell you?
I tried to get stamp pad, VIN pillar, and trim tag info and they have not sent them to me.
Although what appears a nice clean car I don't see this car moving anytime soon at this price. I say they should slash the price in half!
http://www.classicauto-showplace.com/node/19370
There is another doofus car. I first saw this one and was like WOW until another member burst my bubble and told me to look at the tach. Another non 5600 redline tach. Shows one for a small block. And look at the price?
This car has been sitting there for a LONG LONG time. What does that tell you?
I tried to get stamp pad, VIN pillar, and trim tag info and they have not sent them to me.
Although what appears a nice clean car I don't see this car moving anytime soon at this price. I say they should slash the price in half!
http://www.classicauto-showplace.com/node/19370
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How is a car that is in perfect condition classified with a NOM? Category 1? Would an insurance company insure for maximum dollars? I think they would. I never heard of them checking stramp pads when issuing policies. Interesting. Sets up for insurance fraud doesn't it?
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You guys have taught me a lot in the last couple months....EVEN I know to look at the tach red-line now.....LOL.
I am amazed at how/why people try to pass off cars as original.....they could at least match the tach to the engine
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"Crooks--------or just Dummies?"
I am amazed at how/why people try to pass off cars as original.....they could at least match the tach to the engine
."Crooks--------or just Dummies?"
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It really would depend on the condition of the car. What would be the difference on price for a 1971 LS5, all else equal:
If you have a NOM top flight, how can you devalue it 20-50% compared to another original motor top flight?
Now, your market may be smaller, but my bet is a person buying a NOM has different goals than someone who wants an original motor.
I will take either, as long as it is a clean car.
- Two pieces of junk
- Two driver quality cars
- Two top flight cars
If you have a NOM top flight, how can you devalue it 20-50% compared to another original motor top flight?
Now, your market may be smaller, but my bet is a person buying a NOM has different goals than someone who wants an original motor.
I will take either, as long as it is a clean car.
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Have you changed one?
Stupid might be unfair. Let's say ignorant. You can do the engine swap and may not know tach redlines were different. You're not necessarily stupid, only ignorant of redlines.
Cheap implies you know you should swap out the tach, but choose not to spend the money.
Lazy could ring true. You know you need to swap the tach; you have the correct replacement. You choose not to do the back flip and get on with the job.
...Many dont do it? Lazy, cheap, stupid or a little of all?...
Cheap implies you know you should swap out the tach, but choose not to spend the money.
Lazy could ring true. You know you need to swap the tach; you have the correct replacement. You choose not to do the back flip and get on with the job.
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Have you changed one?
Stupid might be unfair. Let's say ignorant. You can do the engine swap and may not know tach redlines were different. You're not necessarily stupid, only ignorant of redlines.
Cheap implies you know you should swap out the tach, but choose not to spend the money.
Lazy could ring true. You know you need to swap the tach; you have the correct replacement. You choose not to do the back flip and get on with the job.
Stupid might be unfair. Let's say ignorant. You can do the engine swap and may not know tach redlines were different. You're not necessarily stupid, only ignorant of redlines.
Cheap implies you know you should swap out the tach, but choose not to spend the money.
Lazy could ring true. You know you need to swap the tach; you have the correct replacement. You choose not to do the back flip and get on with the job.
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I have had my dash out 4 times trying to get my speedometer to work, swapping out the tach is just a morning of work...
besides, all you original small block owners with a big block engine in your car, all you have to do is buy this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Corvette-Green-Face-Tachometer-5600-RPM-Redline-427-454-BB-Big-Block-Tach-69-71-/190545437280?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ACorvette&hash=item2c5d64a260&vxp=mtr
This will take care of all you fellas that now know to look at the tach red line..
what's next? caps on the u-joints? bigger radiator support.. aged doc to show the car is originally a BB? I can find that on ebay too..
besides, all you original small block owners with a big block engine in your car, all you have to do is buy this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Corvette-Green-Face-Tachometer-5600-RPM-Redline-427-454-BB-Big-Block-Tach-69-71-/190545437280?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ACorvette&hash=item2c5d64a260&vxp=mtr
This will take care of all you fellas that now know to look at the tach red line..
what's next? caps on the u-joints? bigger radiator support.. aged doc to show the car is originally a BB? I can find that on ebay too..
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Another joke?
Original 454 motor? Even confirms it saying that the VIN is stamped on the block. Take a look at the stamp pad in the photos. Price seems to be better. 
Does the date on the stamp jive with the trim tag date? Thoughts?
How about the rest of the stamp? The 1's and 7's look a little odd.
BUT.........
Oh....take a look at the tach on this one!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-Corvette-2-DR-COUPE-1971-chevrolet-corvette-stingray-t-top-454-ls-5-4-spd-original-motor-/291040851613?forcerrptr=true&hash=item43c362f69d&item=291040851613&pt=US_Cars_Trucks
Does the date on the stamp jive with the trim tag date? Thoughts?
How about the rest of the stamp? The 1's and 7's look a little odd.
BUT.........
Oh....take a look at the tach on this one!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-Corvette-2-DR-COUPE-1971-chevrolet-corvette-stingray-t-top-454-ls-5-4-spd-original-motor-/291040851613?forcerrptr=true&hash=item43c362f69d&item=291040851613&pt=US_Cars_Trucks
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