What to do with this 79?
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From: bethany Ok
What to do with this 79?
I have a chance to buy a 79 L82, but sadly with an automatic black Makovette with only 38K miles on it. It has been transformed with sidepipes with was NOT an option in 79. The black shows wear from the years but it sits as it was born but W/OUT a standard trans. The front nose has some damage but for 2K, I think it's worth picking up to add to what I have already.
I know this was the biggest production year but I still think it's something to grab?
comments.....
thanks
Steve
I know this was the biggest production year but I still think it's something to grab?
comments.....
thanks
Steve
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From: Mi
I have a chance to buy a 79 L82, but sadly with an automatic black Makovette with only 38K miles on it. It has been transformed with sidepipes with was NOT an option in 79. The black shows wear from the years but it sits as it was born but W/OUT a standard trans. The front nose has some damage but for 2K, I think it's worth picking up to add to what I have already.
I know this was the biggest production year but I still think it's something to grab?
comments.....
thanks
Steve
I know this was the biggest production year but I still think it's something to grab?
comments.....
thanks
Steve
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From: bethany Ok
Well.I just noticed ..something is wrong with this thing..the owner took my offer but I came back home and checked the VIN...
It should have a L48..the lower horsepower but it doesn't...
so maybe I should pass this up
It should have a L48..the lower horsepower but it doesn't...
so maybe I should pass this up
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From: bethany Ok
No I was wrong the VIN code matches the engine and the block code matches...its a true L82
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Did you have a chance to look at frame or look at problem areas of birdcage? Exterior and interior are acceptable, but if the frame or cage is gone, its not worth much at all. What you looking to do with it?
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From: bethany Ok
you say "cage"..please educate me?
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Steve
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Nothing at all.just leave it as it was born..I do think I might change the trans out..and keep the original with the car always, but, I can paint and do glass work and restore, but ....I would like to just park it and only drive occasionally..
you say "cage"..please educate me?
thanks
Steve
you say "cage"..please educate me?
thanks
Steve
Last edited by Gweesh; Jan 31, 2016 at 03:01 PM.
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Its worth more than 2000$ in parts isnt it? Even if the frame was bad and the birdcage? Not that I am saying to part it out, but if something is horribly wrong with it you could always get your money back ?
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have you ever taken one of these apart? I mean all the way apart, it`s a awful lot of work and a rusty frame/birdcage make it even more work, it`s $2k for a reason.
BTW to the OP, try typing "Corvette birdcage" into your browser