Check what I just bought
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Check what I just bought
So what do you guys think? Sounds like a good deal or what?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=4532190867
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=4532190867
Drifting
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From: Fayetteville NC
That is really low miles and a nice looking car. You did good. The car looks real familiar. I have a red '75 coupe. If you've never had a Vette before, you'll love owning the road when you drive it.
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St. Jude Donor '09
That's a great price but I question the seller's info. New door panels? If you were doing a body-off, wouldn't you replace the seat covers too? Seller also states that the door panels are "new." 
don't look new to me. 
don't look new to me.
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by Jughead
That's a great price but I question the seller's info. New door panels? If you were doing a body-off, wouldn't you replace the seat covers too? Seller also states that the door panels are "new." don't look new to me.
don't look new to me. If the car was put back together correctly, that's a great deal for what you paid. All it needs a little work and paint and it as good as new.
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I agree, looks like you got a good deal. Frame and engine bay look really nice.
This auction is a pretty good example, though, of how dicey terms like "body-off" are. We assume that "body-off" means a complete, 100% restoration, but he obviously means that he literally took the body off during his restoration, but at least some of the wear parts (seats, for instance) were not replaced.
JB
This auction is a pretty good example, though, of how dicey terms like "body-off" are. We assume that "body-off" means a complete, 100% restoration, but he obviously means that he literally took the body off during his restoration, but at least some of the wear parts (seats, for instance) were not replaced.
JB
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Looks good to me. My guess is this was a frame replacement, from the looks of it. Nice original low mileage car, if it is as represented. Hopefully you'll get those shop receipts as well so that you have some history. E-bay's a bit risky, but it looks like you did OK to me.
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Well he said they rebuilt the engine and hes guessing its now 300-350 hp and the door panels are not on yet. He will ship them with the car. The guy is getting divorced and has 2 kids so he has lots of stuff to pay. He seemed upset to let it go. He said the lights were recently fixed and worked great. The only problems he said were the speedometer needle broke off. The windhshield wipers are acting up and the lock on the driver door is acting up too. This kind of stuff doesnt seem major and I always dreamed of owning a vette especially a C3. I figured if it runs good then I cna drive it and have fun fixing the stuff while still having a running vehicle. Should be a fun restoration. Ill probably have the interiuor redone if i can find any decent shops around here in louisiana.
Racer
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From: Lake in the Hills IL
You can do the interior like many of us are now, especially since there is a bunch of group purchases going on (look at the top threads (stickys). I saved a ton of money on mine already (78 w/Silver Anniversary Paint). Every penny helps.
Well, good luck, and hopefully we'll all be on the road this summer.
Well, good luck, and hopefully we'll all be on the road this summer.
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Any mention of the extent of chassis overhaul? Differential, steering, front/rear suspension, bearing assemblies and such? These are all areas that should be addressed in a frame-off resto.
Looks great!
Looks great!