Restoration attempt
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Burning Brakes
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From: Lexington Park Maryland
Restoration attempt
I decided to find a C3 I can pick for a good price and attemp to restore it and FLIP. What year are more desirable than the others? Got the "Bug" after restoring my 72 LT1, 79 L82, 1989 C4 and recently a 1992 LT1.
Team Owner
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi n2v,
I have to ask…. what is your definition of 'restore'?
If you can purchase a Corvette, 'restore' it, FLIP it, and make a profit, you will be the envy of many people.
Regards,
Alan
Probably 68-72, bb and optional hp sb, convertibles.
I have to ask…. what is your definition of 'restore'?
If you can purchase a Corvette, 'restore' it, FLIP it, and make a profit, you will be the envy of many people.
Regards,
Alan
Probably 68-72, bb and optional hp sb, convertibles.
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2011
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From: Chardon Ohio
Sort of a strange question since you claim to have already restored a 72 and a 79, both of which are C3's. So I would think you would know quite a bit about C3's. Generally, the early chrome bumper cars (68 - 73) are more 'valuable', but this is definitely not universal.
Personally, I find the whole idea of 'FLIPPING' rather distasteful. There is something about these cars that the owners put a lot of time effort and money into and it's not usually to resell for a profit. Maybe there's just too much of that crap on TV these days.
... just my opinion..
Personally, I find the whole idea of 'FLIPPING' rather distasteful. There is something about these cars that the owners put a lot of time effort and money into and it's not usually to resell for a profit. Maybe there's just too much of that crap on TV these days.
... just my opinion..
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Lexington Park Maryland
Sort of a strange question since you claim to have already restored a 72 and a 79, both of which are C3's. So I would think you would know quite a bit about C3's. Generally, the early chrome bumper cars (68 - 73) are more 'valuable', but this is definitely not universal.
Personally, I find the whole idea of 'FLIPPING' rather distasteful. There is something about these cars that the owners put a lot of time effort and money into and it's not usually to resell for a profit. Maybe there's just too much of that crap on TV these days.
... just my opinion..
Personally, I find the whole idea of 'FLIPPING' rather distasteful. There is something about these cars that the owners put a lot of time effort and money into and it's not usually to resell for a profit. Maybe there's just too much of that crap on TV these days.
... just my opinion..
My LT1, to some it appeared as if I did an off the frame restoration. I guess my confidence level has increased enough to try one car, not to mentioned I've established good business relation with several C3 vendors.
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Summerville SC
Good for you. I personally have never started a restore thinking I could break even, let alone make a profit. Now for just cleaning up and flipping, I would think that should be easy. If you have an eye for easy repairs that a lot of non motor heads might overlook, I say go for it. That's what a lot of those reality car shows basically do, as long as you aren't representing the car as something it's not. Have fun
Racer
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From: Clyde Ohio
I picked up my 82 cheap, do ALL the work myself, after doing differential bearing, rear wheel bearings, redoing interior to look new and yes I installed the leather skins, repaint small items and polishing the t-top stainless, steering issues, small brake issues and some speedo issues, oh and getting ready to shell out 3k + for paint supplies I'm past breaking even on it's value, and this was I'd say this was a typical 30 yr. car. Guess the definition for restoring a car differs.. Good luck on making a profit, if you do share the secret.
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