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Old Apr 2, 2019 | 11:40 AM
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I love my 78 pacecar but I'm ready to do a full build from the ground up. The first step is finding the right foundation. I'm looking for a 1969 (because I'm super picky on details, got to have 4 finned side vents but don't really want the '68 door handles)
T-top 4spd only.

I have no intentions on numbers matching (unless i could be fortunate to come across an L88 car but that's is just a dream if mine) This will be a sort of restomod more along the lines of recreating an old school road racer but still be street legal. I'm not to concerned about comfort as i plan on keeping my cozy creampuff pacecar.

Any input on where to find a repairable '69 t-top 4spd would be much appreciated. I've serched the interweb a number of times but not much is showing up. I live in southern Minnesota and am willing to travel few hundred miles if the car is relatively decent and price is reasonable.

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Old Apr 2, 2019 | 12:01 PM
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Have you looked in Cars For Sale?
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Old Apr 2, 2019 | 02:33 PM
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Here is one in the NW corner of Wyoming, the seller, Robert is a great guy and straight shooter, I bought a 69 from him a year ago. Does need frame repair though or another 69 frame.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Chevro...53.m1438.l2649

Here is another triple black 69 with a base 350 that I have been watching for fun. Needs some front fender work and assembly.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Chevro...53.m1438.l2649

Both end in 5 or 6 hrs.

Good luck and half the fun is the search I say!
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What kind of budget do you have, how much of a project do you not want?
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Old Apr 3, 2019 | 08:46 PM
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Also, what kind of repairs you good at? Never done glass work? Avoid hit cars.
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