74 Model questions
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Opelousas, Lousiana
CI 6-7 & 9 Veteran
This is a case where the former owner should not have been allowed to possess an Eklers catalog.
I like resto mods as well as the next person, but this is a serious case of car abuse.
Some will disagee. We don't all think alike. I do agree that these mods will adversely affect the value of this car.
I like resto mods as well as the next person, but this is a serious case of car abuse.
Some will disagee. We don't all think alike. I do agree that these mods will adversely affect the value of this car.
Last edited by crawfish333; Jul 21, 2017 at 05:05 PM.
Instructor
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From: Crescent Beach, FL
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2004
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From: Dallas TX
If that's a '74 then they frankensteined parts from different years.
It's obvious that the bumper isn't 74 but the front clip isn't either. In '74, where the front clip meets the front bumper should be a "v" shaped mating surface. This car has a "v" shape with a notch in it which was from '75+.
The radiator and shroud look aftermarket as well. I'd double check to make sure this car wasn't in a front-end collision.
It's obvious that the bumper isn't 74 but the front clip isn't either. In '74, where the front clip meets the front bumper should be a "v" shaped mating surface. This car has a "v" shape with a notch in it which was from '75+.
The radiator and shroud look aftermarket as well. I'd double check to make sure this car wasn't in a front-end collision.
Team Owner
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: altered state
St. Jude Donor '05
unless the benz has major issues keep it
does it have the air suspension? pics/price?
sold on the 00-02 e series super reliable got 2 of em now
like the vettes love em til i have to pay to fix something
does it have the air suspension? pics/price?
sold on the 00-02 e series super reliable got 2 of em now
like the vettes love em til i have to pay to fix something
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From: Shamong, NJ
If that's the engine in the car, I'm doubting the seller's claim, that it has a "matching numbers" 350. The heads and valve covers on the engine, are 84 and up heads, so I'd say it's a good bet that the engine is newer also. Admittedly, numbers matching doesn't really have much bearing on the value of a car that's been as heavily modified as that one.
If your only interest is to flip it, than this is not the car for you. Modified and custom cars, are always a matter of personal preference and taste. When trying to sell one, you have to find a buyer who likes the mods, or has the same taste in modifications, as the person who modified it.
There are many more potential buyers for a stock automobile, or one with only minor changes, like mag wheels, than heavily modified ones.
Do yourself a favor and move on from this car. Keep looking till you find a more original car to trade for, or a cash buyer for yours.
If your only interest is to flip it, than this is not the car for you. Modified and custom cars, are always a matter of personal preference and taste. When trying to sell one, you have to find a buyer who likes the mods, or has the same taste in modifications, as the person who modified it.
There are many more potential buyers for a stock automobile, or one with only minor changes, like mag wheels, than heavily modified ones.
Do yourself a favor and move on from this car. Keep looking till you find a more original car to trade for, or a cash buyer for yours.