Would you restomod an original car?
11-01-2017, 11:57 AM
#21
Drifting
Your question is would I......nope, there are plenty of them out there that a restomod would be an upgrade. Like others have said, it's your car. In my mind I'd be thinking "What if I didn't like it as a restomod, then what? return it to original? Not likely." If you would ever sell it, your market of potential buyers would be significantly smaller.
11-01-2017, 12:42 PM
#22
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The issue here, is: What to do with an original condition (or nearly original condition) C3 Corvette...
Although these cars are not "rare", it is rather rare to find one in completely or nearly original condition. If someone owned such a car, should they modify the heck out of it?
The owner may want a modified car, so he/she probably should not have WASTED MONEY purchasing an original car in the first place. They could easily have found a good "mod candidate" for much less money. But maybe they inherited the car. In that case, that owner might consider the benefits of that car to someone who might appreciate it more for its originality, AND realize that selling such a car would bring a premium price because of its condition. From a business perspective, it would be wiser to SELL the 'original' car for the money and then purchase a less expensive mod candidate. The EXCESS funds could then be applied to the mod work on the other car.
Bottom line: It makes NO SENSE (logically or financially) to modify an original-condition C3.
Although these cars are not "rare", it is rather rare to find one in completely or nearly original condition. If someone owned such a car, should they modify the heck out of it?
The owner may want a modified car, so he/she probably should not have WASTED MONEY purchasing an original car in the first place. They could easily have found a good "mod candidate" for much less money. But maybe they inherited the car. In that case, that owner might consider the benefits of that car to someone who might appreciate it more for its originality, AND realize that selling such a car would bring a premium price because of its condition. From a business perspective, it would be wiser to SELL the 'original' car for the money and then purchase a less expensive mod candidate. The EXCESS funds could then be applied to the mod work on the other car.
Bottom line: It makes NO SENSE (logically or financially) to modify an original-condition C3.
11-01-2017, 01:25 PM
#23
Team Owner
Yon mean like a 100% OEM Yugo?
11-01-2017, 01:50 PM
#24
Team Owner
Hmmm...
I've never heard of a C3 Yugo. What's your point?
I've never heard of a C3 Yugo. What's your point?
11-01-2017, 01:58 PM
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The issue here, is: What to do with an original condition (or nearly original condition) C3 Corvette...
Although these cars are not "rare", it is rather rare to find one in completely or nearly original condition. If someone owned such a car, should they modify the heck out of it?
The owner may want a modified car, so he/she probably should not have WASTED MONEY purchasing an original car in the first place. They could easily have found a good "mod candidate" for much less money. But maybe they inherited the car. In that case, that owner might consider the benefits of that car to someone who might appreciate it more for its originality, AND realize that selling such a car would bring a premium price because of its condition. From a business perspective, it would be wiser to SELL the 'original' car for the money and then purchase a less expensive mod candidate. The EXCESS funds could then be applied to the mod work on the other car.
Bottom line: It makes NO SENSE (logically or financially) to modify an original-condition C3.
Although these cars are not "rare", it is rather rare to find one in completely or nearly original condition. If someone owned such a car, should they modify the heck out of it?
The owner may want a modified car, so he/she probably should not have WASTED MONEY purchasing an original car in the first place. They could easily have found a good "mod candidate" for much less money. But maybe they inherited the car. In that case, that owner might consider the benefits of that car to someone who might appreciate it more for its originality, AND realize that selling such a car would bring a premium price because of its condition. From a business perspective, it would be wiser to SELL the 'original' car for the money and then purchase a less expensive mod candidate. The EXCESS funds could then be applied to the mod work on the other car.
Bottom line: It makes NO SENSE (logically or financially) to modify an original-condition C3.
11-01-2017, 01:59 PM
#26
It sounds like the mods you are suggesting are things that can be undone later. Keep the original engine and trans and if you decide to sell it on, you can still market it as an original numbers matching car.
Last edited by KingRat; 11-01-2017 at 02:00 PM.
11-01-2017, 02:07 PM
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Melting Slicks
And like others have said, it's not a rare car. It's already modded some, so go for it. It's missing a lot of stock parts and the paint isn't stock, so it would cost more than the car's worth to bring it back to NCRS stock.Mike
11-01-2017, 02:13 PM
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11-01-2017, 02:23 PM
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11-01-2017, 03:32 PM
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But.....If you have to take a loss by selling it, consider keeping it.
Or........sell it anyway so someone else can keep it original.......THEN buy a car with a decent body and frame that you can enjoy modifying to your heart's desire!!!!!!!
Learning how/doing some or all of the work yourself will allow lots of $$$$$ for fancy modification......
Keep us updated
11-01-2017, 04:09 PM
#32
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What you do have is a very good looking Vette and I would say do whatever you want to make it what you want it to be. I would not sell it just to buy something else to Restomod.
Restomod is just a fancy word to generate money back in the day we called that Hot Rodding.
11-01-2017, 04:34 PM
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Also my car was pretty common originally.
11-01-2017, 04:42 PM
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I did, and I have no regrets. I kept the original parts around for a few years, then I realized that I would never ever return the car to "stock", so I sold all the parts. I built my car to my own personal idea of correct, not anyone else's, and I built it without care or concern about resale value.
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11-01-2017, 05:49 PM
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The issue here, is: What to do with an original condition (or nearly original condition) C3 Corvette...
Although these cars are not "rare", it is rather rare to find one in completely or nearly original condition. If someone owned such a car, should they modify the heck out of it?
The owner may want a modified car, so he/she probably should not have WASTED MONEY purchasing an original car in the first place. They could easily have found a good "mod candidate" for much less money. But maybe they inherited the car. In that case, that owner might consider the benefits of that car to someone who might appreciate it more for its originality, AND realize that selling such a car would bring a premium price because of its condition. From a business perspective, it would be wiser to SELL the 'original' car for the money and then purchase a less expensive mod candidate. The EXCESS funds could then be applied to the mod work on the other car.
Bottom line: It makes NO SENSE (logically or financially) to modify an original-condition C3.
Although these cars are not "rare", it is rather rare to find one in completely or nearly original condition. If someone owned such a car, should they modify the heck out of it?
The owner may want a modified car, so he/she probably should not have WASTED MONEY purchasing an original car in the first place. They could easily have found a good "mod candidate" for much less money. But maybe they inherited the car. In that case, that owner might consider the benefits of that car to someone who might appreciate it more for its originality, AND realize that selling such a car would bring a premium price because of its condition. From a business perspective, it would be wiser to SELL the 'original' car for the money and then purchase a less expensive mod candidate. The EXCESS funds could then be applied to the mod work on the other car.
Bottom line: It makes NO SENSE (logically or financially) to modify an original-condition C3.
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11-01-2017, 05:51 PM
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I did, and I have no regrets. I kept the original parts around for a few years, then I realized that I would never ever return the car to "stock", so I sold all the parts. I built my car to my own personal idea of correct, not anyone else's, and I built it without care or concern about resale value.
Do what makes YOU happy!
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11-01-2017, 07:57 PM
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Ahhhh......makes no sense in YOUR opinion. Fact is one side sees originality as some sort of mandate, the other side believes it perfectly acceptable to stick with originality AND they also believe its perfectly acceptable to mod it. See the difference? I prefer to be less arrogant, and avoid telling people they are illogical to choose to mod an original car. As for value, restomods are bringing lots of money too, and original cars are not the only way to ensure resale value.
" you ruined that vette"
No, i made it what to me a perfect c3 is,
11-01-2017, 08:37 PM
#39
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Bought my 72 that was not numbers matching for one reason, moded the heck out of it. It runs and rides much better than when it drove off the assembly line. Do what ever makes you happy 
11-01-2017, 10:48 PM
#40
Race Director
There you go. Make it into the Corvette you want. Just save the "original" stuff in case it's important to the next guy.