av7f78

Hey guys I have a 78 silver anniversary. My question to anybody w/ input is whether or not to sell it as is or for parts. The engine and trans are rebuilt in are in decent condition. Because the car sits most of the time it has some flaws. Most recently I discovered the gas tank has a slow pinhole leak from the bottom of the tank. I have read most people replace the tank for safety/ peace of mind.Cost to replace is $250. My dash is removed right now because I was attempting to replace the heater core. The interior is new (al knochs). The other major flaw I have is because the heater core is taken part the a/c is obviously disassembled. My problem is that I can no longer afford to repair the car so I am looking for advice/ suggestions on the part out path or sell as is one. If anybody has an idea of value either way please share with me as well. I would greatly appreciate input from everyone so I can make a informed decision. Thank you all in advance

Gordonm

If the car is rust free and in decent shape there are many here including me tha twould buy it in pieces and put it back together. You really need to post some pictures. The cost and time to part it out is huge. I would try and sell it as is and recoup as much much as yo ucan and get pout of it as easily as you can. It sounds from your post you just want to sell it and be done with it. Put it for sale in the right section with a fair price and it will be gone before you know it. Make sure you have some good pictures though.

Easy Mike

Is it an actual B2Z car?

chstitans42

I am interested too

av7f78

This is the original ad I created from Feb of this year to try to sell it. What has changed from then to today is discovering the gas tank has a very slow leak at the bottom. I was asking 8k then for it running but not sure about value now considering the new bad news I am attaching the original ad pics with some I took today attempting to show you guys overall condition/ problem areas.

http://s85.photobucket.com/albums/k6...view=slideshow

The specs:
1978 Silver anniversary. Original Yellow/ Dark brown color combo. Partial resto done on car. Have all receipts for work completed. A quick summary of things done: rear end rebuilt w/ composite spring, new KYB struts/ springs, Inner body mounts replaced without frame being lifted, motor rebuild w/ aftermarket heads -edelbrock I believe- all new interior, headlights 90% rebulit- works but headlights go down unevenly- several more items to add but feel free to inquire for more specifics if interested...

The Bad:
I want to give a quick rundown of things that do not work so you guys can give me input if my asking price is off....
Courtesy lights/ buzzer don't work. A/C was functional but disassembled for heater core removal, has sat for some time in that state so some components could be bad(compressor, filter, etc) have all other parts to rebuild. The outside a/c box was cracked so i purchased a "new" used one from ebay. Wiper motor works but I have the incorrect switch(need switch w/o delay $120 yikes!) Radio antenna missing, front body mounts in engine bay need replacement, Driver side door has several small chips from seatbelt being closed on, also from door spring install which door spring does not stay in mounting holes

The Good:
Car has been covered under carport so paint is in good shape overall. Power windows fully functional w/ Left side being recently rebuilt. Original engine/transmission combo. I even have the original carb if requested. Trailing arms not rebuilt but in good working order. Original driver/ passenger windows. Windshield frame restored w/ new windshield installed. I believe I am the 3rd owner w/ 11 years of ownership

Summary:
Overall I believe the car is solid. I have never had any major mechanical issues with the car. Most big dollar items are done (interior, engine/ trans done). Detail work with some body mount rebuilding will be needed.

av7f78

It is a sliver anniversary but not a factory option 2 tone if I understand that option code correctly.

chstitans42

So got the rear ed rebuilt but didn't bother painting it to make it look nice?

KevinG

Sell it as a whole. That sounds too good in shape from parting out. And it'll keep 1 more C3 on the road when the next buyer falls in love

Easy Mike

Actually it's a 25th Anniversary Model; nose and fuel door emblems say that. All 78s were 25th Anniversary Models. Silver Anniversary is the name of the two toned paint option (B2Z).

Lots of folks get confused over the two.

Looks like a fairly nice 78. If it were me, I would not part it out. Too nice for that.

Fast81

NO WAY you should part that out, plus it would be a huge hastle piece-parting it out.
If it were me in your shoes, i'd drop $$$ and sell it as a project or
fix the gas tank/dash and offer it fixed.

av7f78

Thanks guys. So, my question now is, what would be a good price, as is and then what would be a good price, fixed?

Fast81

Location would help.
If you are in a high cost area, you could ask a little more.....
It would also fetch more in an area where it could be driven yr round versus like Michigan or Minnesota with a much shorter driving season

69MA

I think that you really need to put the car back togeather or you are going to take a beaten. You will get the most for your money if you get the car driveable. If that takes bypassing the heater core and putting some kind of epoxy on the gas tank. Then be up front with any potential buyer and tell them it needs a heater core and a gas tank. Parting the car out is going to take huge amount of time and if you deduct that from the money collected for the parts might be close to what you can get for just selling it whole.

Go Vette Go

For what it's worth, in the economy we are in right now I think you will take a beating in any direction you go. If assembled and running with or without a new heater core and gas tank, you'll get offers that are pennies on the dollar. Part it out and not only is it a ton of work but you will not get what the parts are worth! You will be offered half of what a part is worth if you're lucky.

Sad to say, I am in the same boat with my 78.

Whichever route you take, Good Luck!!

hunt4cleanair

Hate to say it but as is...$4k to $5k. You've detailed mechanical issues nicely but the mods can complicate a restoration. Plus, the power team configuation is a base model. And, as mentioned, the economic climate has not been friendly to Corvettes that are pegged as less desirable.

Tally Ho

It is definitely too nice to part out but as it sits this is about all you could expect to get out of it. Not sure what you have into it so that could be a deciding factor. If you re-assemble it as is with the flaws you might grab another $1K.

larryg3

I agree with the others do not part it out. Put it back together and sell it. It has too much potential to part it out.

chstitans42

Ill buy it from you. PM me if interested

av7f78

I sent you a PM.

Nikoster

Bump Z06 trans and rear suspension pending sale.