1970 doors back body?
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Drifting
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1970 doors back body?
hi guys,i normally hang out on the c2 site, but i found a 1970 roadster that is complete from the doors back int included no drive train for sale. im not sure if it was a BB or SB yet..what would be a value of this? i was thinking of making just a hot rod out of it.. i am gonna look at it today and would like an idea.. please give your thoughts thanks 
Team Owner
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi 20,
With that amount of information and no photo of what it actually is…. just a guess;
Rust in the cowl…$0
No Rust….$1000
Even making this into a hotrod will require $ because of what you'll need to buy to make it a car again
Regards,
Alan
There was no difference in the body from the doors back in a sb or bb car.
With that amount of information and no photo of what it actually is…. just a guess;
Rust in the cowl…$0
No Rust….$1000
Even making this into a hotrod will require $ because of what you'll need to buy to make it a car again
Regards,
Alan
There was no difference in the body from the doors back in a sb or bb car.
Last edited by Alan 71; Jan 5, 2017 at 09:40 AM.
Le Mans Master
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Could be a fun project if it is cheap enough but keep in mind that corvette parts are expensive so just considering that you will have to start with having to buy a complete front end including all of the headlight parts , that will be some bucks right there. You didn't mention if it has a good frame and birdcage. The frames tend to rust just behind the doors. Are the brakes complete and operable , also an expense not to be overlooked. Is there a good title ? Do your research and make up a sheet with what you expect in parts cost . Many things to consider !
Le Mans Master
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From: charlotte north carolina
Think about it's value after the resto is finished.
front clip glass 2500
engine and trans 5000
trailing arms(if needed-probably) 1000
interior 2500
paint (DIY) 1500
paint (by others) 4-6000
gauges, wiring harness 1500
headlights 800
bumpers and grills (driver) 1000
wiper mechanism and parts 500
new soft top (DIY) 500
stuff I can't account for 3000
2 years free labor
cost of presents to keep wife/girlfriend happy ????
add it up and see if you really want this project
front clip glass 2500
engine and trans 5000
trailing arms(if needed-probably) 1000
interior 2500
paint (DIY) 1500
paint (by others) 4-6000
gauges, wiring harness 1500
headlights 800
bumpers and grills (driver) 1000
wiper mechanism and parts 500
new soft top (DIY) 500
stuff I can't account for 3000
2 years free labor
cost of presents to keep wife/girlfriend happy ????
add it up and see if you really want this project
Racer
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From: Youngstown NY
70 coupe parts
hi guys,i normally hang out on the c2 site, but i found a 1970 roadster that is complete from the doors back int included no drive train for sale. im not sure if it was a BB or SB yet..what would be a value of this? i was thinking of making just a hot rod out of it.. i am gonna look at it today and would like an idea.. please give your thoughts thanks
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Drifting
Joined: Apr 2014
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From: montague michigan
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Think about it's value after the resto is finished.
front clip glass 2500
engine and trans 5000
trailing arms(if needed-probably) 1000
interior 2500
paint (DIY) 1500
paint (by others) 4-6000
gauges, wiring harness 1500
headlights 800
bumpers and grills (driver) 1000
wiper mechanism and parts 500
new soft top (DIY) 500
stuff I can't account for 3000
2 years free labor
cost of presents to keep wife/girlfriend happy ????
add it up and see if you really want this project
front clip glass 2500
engine and trans 5000
trailing arms(if needed-probably) 1000
interior 2500
paint (DIY) 1500
paint (by others) 4-6000
gauges, wiring harness 1500
headlights 800
bumpers and grills (driver) 1000
wiper mechanism and parts 500
new soft top (DIY) 500
stuff I can't account for 3000
2 years free labor
cost of presents to keep wife/girlfriend happy ????
add it up and see if you really want this project
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Drifting
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From: montague michigan
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i did not have time to take pics, between sweeping the snow off it, and freezing my grapes off i was in a hurry. it was 6* degrees here today! but it is a fire car. front clip is gone..int is complete fold top is complete. no drive train. it needs doors forward. now the best part, its a trade even up for a v6 2000 camaro. with a dead motor! so im thinking im gonna do it i will get pics asap for everyone..thanks
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Drifting
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From: montague michigan
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