Next steps for a disassembled C3
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Next steps for a disassembled C3
I have a 1968 numbers matching, but very unoptioned and plain, C3 that I have completely disassembled and cleaned up (it was undercoated!). Unfortunately, I can't continue with the fun part of rebuilding it, but I am struggling to figure out how to move the car to its next owner. I don't know if there is a market for a project car in this state or not. I don't really want to part it out because that would take too long, and I don't want to scrap it. I was thinking of posting it on this forum and or something like kijiji. Any and all thoughts are appreciated. I live in Alberta, Canada.
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Coupe vs convertible is important info, but a numbers-matching '68 project would certainly have value. Considering scrapping or parting it sounds like its completely junk? Not sure how your location would affect sales, but in the US a simply disassembled NM '68 would absolutely sell.
Post up a few pictures, add info and people here can help you determine an asking price. Then you can list it for sale in the C3 Cars For Sale area.
Post up a few pictures, add info and people here can help you determine an asking price. Then you can list it for sale in the C3 Cars For Sale area.
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Suggestion:
Call around to some technical schools/institutes and ask if they have an auto repair program that would like to assemble a C3 Corvette. I would imagine that they would be knocking your door down to get it.
They don't have to purchase anything...you just supply parts and keep your fingers crossed. I'd bet that they would do a great job; but the guys/gals working on it ought to be able to drive it a bit.
Call around to some technical schools/institutes and ask if they have an auto repair program that would like to assemble a C3 Corvette. I would imagine that they would be knocking your door down to get it.
They don't have to purchase anything...you just supply parts and keep your fingers crossed. I'd bet that they would do a great job; but the guys/gals working on it ought to be able to drive it a bit.
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Suggestion:
Call around to some technical schools/institutes and ask if they have an auto repair program that would like to assemble a C3 Corvette. I would imagine that they would be knocking your door down to get it.
They don't have to purchase anything...you just supply parts and keep your fingers crossed. I'd bet that they would do a great job; but the guys/gals working on it ought to be able to drive it a bit.
Call around to some technical schools/institutes and ask if they have an auto repair program that would like to assemble a C3 Corvette. I would imagine that they would be knocking your door down to get it.
They don't have to purchase anything...you just supply parts and keep your fingers crossed. I'd bet that they would do a great job; but the guys/gals working on it ought to be able to drive it a bit.
My younger brother had our grandfather`s 1935 Ford pick-up truck restored by a local tech school in Michigan MANY years ago.... for the cost of parts.
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Hi tmw,
I agree that your 68 will be of interest to someone looking for a 68 to restore.
I think though that you'll have to work hard at describing what the car is and exactly what condition/state it's in now.
I believe a big issue will be how complete the car was before you started and how you disassembled it. If it's just a big pile of parts and all the small parts and fasteners are in 5 gallon buckets it'll be more difficult to find someone willing to buy it than if you took it apart in a methodical controlled way.
I guess the first question anyone will ask will be the same question as is typically and rightly asked…. is the frame and or birdcage rusty?
Having some more information may give folks more ideas for how you might get this car to a new owner.
I agree with you that selling it off as parts or scraping it aren't good options at this point.
Do you have any 'before' photos? They might help folks get an idea of what the car is and maybe inspire them to pick up where you've stopped.
Regards,
Alan
I agree that your 68 will be of interest to someone looking for a 68 to restore.
I think though that you'll have to work hard at describing what the car is and exactly what condition/state it's in now.
I believe a big issue will be how complete the car was before you started and how you disassembled it. If it's just a big pile of parts and all the small parts and fasteners are in 5 gallon buckets it'll be more difficult to find someone willing to buy it than if you took it apart in a methodical controlled way.
I guess the first question anyone will ask will be the same question as is typically and rightly asked…. is the frame and or birdcage rusty?
Having some more information may give folks more ideas for how you might get this car to a new owner.
I agree with you that selling it off as parts or scraping it aren't good options at this point.
Do you have any 'before' photos? They might help folks get an idea of what the car is and maybe inspire them to pick up where you've stopped.
Regards,
Alan
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From: Calgary Alberta
Suggestion:
Call around to some technical schools/institutes and ask if they have an auto repair program that would like to assemble a C3 Corvette. I would imagine that they would be knocking your door down to get it.
They don't have to purchase anything...you just supply parts and keep your fingers crossed. I'd bet that they would do a great job; but the guys/gals working on it ought to be able to drive it a bit.
Call around to some technical schools/institutes and ask if they have an auto repair program that would like to assemble a C3 Corvette. I would imagine that they would be knocking your door down to get it.
They don't have to purchase anything...you just supply parts and keep your fingers crossed. I'd bet that they would do a great job; but the guys/gals working on it ought to be able to drive it a bit.
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Hi Mitch,
That word 'documenting' is one I was hoping you'd use and also one that a prospective person interested in continuing this restoration will likely be pleased to hear too.
Regards,
Alan
That word 'documenting' is one I was hoping you'd use and also one that a prospective person interested in continuing this restoration will likely be pleased to hear too.
Regards,
Alan
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The most important thing to remember when starting the teardown for a restoration is to take plenty of pictures and organize and tag all parts as they are being removed .Organization is key to being able to offer it for sale if you lose interest . If parts are lost the buyer has no way of knowing and it adds to the cost . I was recently offered a 57 Chevy convertible that was a complete running car and was taken down . The problem was that the owner doesn't know where all of the parts are now .This can get very expensive when you consider the price of parts for a 57 chevy .
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Being an ex-beancounter, I took 44 type written pages of notes and 575 pictures. All parts are bagged and tagged and indexed back to the photos and disassembly notes. I figured I was going to need them to put the car back together myself.
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Hi Mitch,
The photos show what I would consider to be a good project for someone to continue with. I think the early photos show one of the most critical things when considering a restoration candidate….. a VERY complete car.
One important thing to establish immediately is whether the frame or birdcage are rusty.
If I may ask…why are you finding it necessary to let this car go? Might something change so that you'll be able to continue?
Taking photos as you take the car apart is such an important and valuable part of a restoration.
Regards,
Alan
Nice looking 'deuce' in the back ground.
The photos show what I would consider to be a good project for someone to continue with. I think the early photos show one of the most critical things when considering a restoration candidate….. a VERY complete car.
One important thing to establish immediately is whether the frame or birdcage are rusty.
If I may ask…why are you finding it necessary to let this car go? Might something change so that you'll be able to continue?
Taking photos as you take the car apart is such an important and valuable part of a restoration.
Regards,
Alan
Nice looking 'deuce' in the back ground.
Last edited by Alan 71; Jul 17, 2017 at 04:57 PM.
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Hi Mitch,
The photos show what I would consider to be a good project for someone to continue with. I think the early photos show one of the most critical things when considering a restoration candidate….. a VERY complete car.
One important thing to establish immediately is whether the frame or birdcage are rusty.
If I may ask…why are you finding it necessary to let this car go? Might something change so that you'll be able to continue?
Taking photos as you take the car apart is such an important and valuable part of a restoration.
Regards,
Alan
Nice looking 'deuce' in the back ground.
The photos show what I would consider to be a good project for someone to continue with. I think the early photos show one of the most critical things when considering a restoration candidate….. a VERY complete car.
One important thing to establish immediately is whether the frame or birdcage are rusty.
If I may ask…why are you finding it necessary to let this car go? Might something change so that you'll be able to continue?
Taking photos as you take the car apart is such an important and valuable part of a restoration.
Regards,
Alan
Nice looking 'deuce' in the back ground.
Mitch
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Hi Mitch,
I've been thinking about that.
Let me ponder a little more and I'll send you a pm.
Regards,
Alan
Low-optioned cars, while certainly not for everyone, are a pleasure to restore!
I've been thinking about that.
Let me ponder a little more and I'll send you a pm.
Regards,
Alan
Low-optioned cars, while certainly not for everyone, are a pleasure to restore!
Last edited by Alan 71; Jul 17, 2017 at 05:18 PM.
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Agree!!
Agree! all 68's are great!
no ps, no pb, no leather seats on my 68, buyer must have forgotten to check any "boxes" in 1967, ha! and I like it just like it is!
(I did add vintage air though
)
IMHO, on value, assuming an original base 327, 300hp engine that is either running or rebuildable, original 4sp, and minimal or mangable rust, my guess is 5 to 6K as it sits. I suggest you list it in ebay with NO reserve and start the bidding at $4500. Just bought a similar 68 project on ebay for similar money. And as you likely already know, you take a big hit on price if it is all unassemblied. Assembled and all fixed up I would guess 18 to 20K. Hope this helps and good luck with whatever you decide.
no ps, no pb, no leather seats on my 68, buyer must have forgotten to check any "boxes" in 1967, ha! and I like it just like it is!
(I did add vintage air though
)IMHO, on value, assuming an original base 327, 300hp engine that is either running or rebuildable, original 4sp, and minimal or mangable rust, my guess is 5 to 6K as it sits. I suggest you list it in ebay with NO reserve and start the bidding at $4500. Just bought a similar 68 project on ebay for similar money. And as you likely already know, you take a big hit on price if it is all unassemblied. Assembled and all fixed up I would guess 18 to 20K. Hope this helps and good luck with whatever you decide.
Last edited by 20mercury; Jul 17, 2017 at 06:11 PM.
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Agree! all 68's are great!
no ps, no pb, no leather seats on my 68, buyer must have forgotten to check any "boxes" in 1967, ha! and I like it just like it is!
(I did add vintage air though)
IMHO, on value, assuming an original base 327, 300hp engine that is either running or rebuildable, original 4sp, and minimal or mangable rust, my guess is 5 to 6K as it sits. I suggest you list it in ebay with NO reserve and start the bidding at $4500. Just bought a similar 68 project on ebay for similar money. And as you likely already know, you take a big hit on price if it is all unassemblied. Assembled and all fixed up I would guess 18 to 20K. Hope this helps and good luck with whatever you decide.
no ps, no pb, no leather seats on my 68, buyer must have forgotten to check any "boxes" in 1967, ha! and I like it just like it is!
(I did add vintage air though
)IMHO, on value, assuming an original base 327, 300hp engine that is either running or rebuildable, original 4sp, and minimal or mangable rust, my guess is 5 to 6K as it sits. I suggest you list it in ebay with NO reserve and start the bidding at $4500. Just bought a similar 68 project on ebay for similar money. And as you likely already know, you take a big hit on price if it is all unassemblied. Assembled and all fixed up I would guess 18 to 20K. Hope this helps and good luck with whatever you decide.
Mitch
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Alan, you car is simply stunning (I was looking through your photos) Do you drive it much? Is there any area on it that you think you could improve. It looks flat out brand new!