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This is my first post I hope you don't mind my asking but i would like to seek some advice please...
I've been searching for a C3 and found one this weekend. Yes, it is a basket case and yes it will need a great deal of time and effort. However, because of that the price of admission might be low...
I have a blog and I have written a post with all the info about it. This is what it looks like:
Like I said, I hope you don't mind my asking for advice. If you have a few minutes please CLICK HERE for the post in my blog - I would highly appreciate any and all suggestions or info you might offer.
Since this is your first post, I'm not clicking on "Click Here".
FYI - The cost of a proper paint job would almost exceed the value of the car pictured. Anything else wrong with it will only move you further backwards.
Anything over a 1000.00 is too much for that car. Red or not. If you don't love it, then run hard and fast.I did click on the link and checked out the interior
Bi bt6,
Welcome!
First Post!
As a basis for a resto-mod type car the choice of what you want to use is up to you.
This car may be a low 'buy in' but it appears to me it will eat $$$, time, and labor, at a scary rate.
The car has a 'damp' look to it…. do you know how to check the condition of the steel birdcage and frame for rust?
A rusty birdcage and or frame can sound the death knell for a car like this.
Your blog indicates you have experience… but are you sure you want to put your efforts into THIS car?
BE CAREFUL!!!!!!
Regards,
Alan
if the car has no rust repairs ,well have fun .paint the car your self .drop in a motor that has some hp ,redo the interior .you will have a bunch in it but you will have fun with it.
Thank you all VERY MUCH for your input. I really appreciate it.
I realize a newbie like me asking on my first post with a "Click here" link was a bit of a stretch but I wanted to ask before I went down a bad path.
I am not new to restorations but I concur this is way past its prime. I also agree with the "damp" look that Alan mentioned. While there was no mold stank, I did get the impression it was not bone dry either.
Paint is not that big a deal - like I mentioned in my post on my blog I have access to a paint booth and have my own paint guns and supplies. I do agree though that paint these days is expensive and that would get expensive very quick.
I appreciate the comments on the $$$ - indeed, this project would get very expensive quickly.
Finally, I am partial to C3's. However there are C4's out there that probably would be a much better investment.
Once again a big "thank you". I really appreciate it!
Thank you all VERY MUCH for your input. I really appreciate it.
I realize a newbie like me asking on my first post with a "Click here" link was a bit of a stretch but I wanted to ask before I went down a bad path.
I am not new to restorations but I concur this is way past its prime. I also agree with the "damp" look that Alan mentioned. While there was no mold stank, I did get the impression it was not bone dry either.
Paint is not that big a deal - like I mentioned in my post on my blog I have access to a paint booth and have my own paint guns and supplies. I do agree though that paint these days is expensive and that would get expensive very quick.
I appreciate the comments on the $$$ - indeed, this project would get very expensive quickly.
Finally, I am partial to C3's. However there are C4's out there that probably would be a much better investment.
Once again a big "thank you". I really appreciate it!
It's just most of us have been where you are now.we paid 3k for our car and was no where as much work as what you have there. It adds up fast on these cars and the final value on a 1980 isn't all that high. I love our car so it doesn't matter to me. Good luck if you do it, buy it as cheap as you can.
Anything over a 1000.00 is too much for that car. Red or not. If you don't love it, then run hard and fast.I did click on the link and checked out the interior
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That is a big project.
Seeking advice about a 1980 Corvette
I did click on the link and checked out the interior 
