Did I Pay 2-Much?
Burning Brakes
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From: Hardeeville, South Carolina
Re: Did I Pay 2-Much? (MNJack)
Just drive it and don't sweat the greenbacks.....sounds like a real nice car!!
If your happy that's ALL that matter's, as fellow Vette owners, were happy for ya!!
If your happy that's ALL that matter's, as fellow Vette owners, were happy for ya!!
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From: Wildwood IL
Re: Did I Pay 2-Much? (MNJack)
TO YOU ALL::Thanks for the words of encouragment and wisdom. I feel better now :yesnod: You are all CORRECT when I look at it from your perspective.. owning an old Vette is an enjoyment, an accomplishment, and a hobby. What price can you put on that feeling after you've done something to it and step back to admire your work. What price can you put on all the accolades, stares and compliments you get for a bequtiful car and a job well done.. Thanks all!!
MNJack... you bring up some good points about being a survivor..or bowtie. I've considered those options, but it's pretty hard to enjoy sitting in, much less driving a moldy, mildew smelling, discolored, dirty, faded, stained interior car. Thanks for your response, but I'm realy not interested in survivor or collector status . :cheers: :D
MNJack... you bring up some good points about being a survivor..or bowtie. I've considered those options, but it's pretty hard to enjoy sitting in, much less driving a moldy, mildew smelling, discolored, dirty, faded, stained interior car. Thanks for your response, but I'm realy not interested in survivor or collector status . :cheers: :D
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Re: Did I Pay 2-Much? (Silvr77)
If you're happy with your baby, the price doesn't matter. Cruise and enjoy. Remember, Shark drivers wave!!!
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From: Wildwood IL
Re: Did I Pay 2-Much? (Easy Mike)
Oh YEAH!! I learned "the wave" on the first day I drove it home! Another 77 passed by in ther opposite direction.. he rolled down his window and started flailing his arm in the air like he was landing an airplane.. of coarse... I waved back..but my grin was bigger!!! :D :cheers:
Burning Brakes
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From: Plainfield IL
Re: Did I Pay 2-Much? (Biker)
The subject of this post made me wonder what's the best source for determining the book (retail) value of a Vette?
Retail prices in Kelly's Blue Book (kbb.com) seems a little low compared to street prices. :cheers: :conehead :cheers:
Retail prices in Kelly's Blue Book (kbb.com) seems a little low compared to street prices. :cheers: :conehead :cheers:
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From: River Ridge LA
Re: Did I Pay 2-Much? (Biker)
Sound like a nice car
There is a product they sell for boats thats removes rust stains i cant rember the name but it relley works check at a boat store. Good luck and enjoy :)
There is a product they sell for boats thats removes rust stains i cant rember the name but it relley works check at a boat store. Good luck and enjoy :)
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From: Wildwood IL
Re: Did I Pay 2-Much? (Silvr77)
Hey Sivlr77 in Wildwood! So... you saw me cruisin the neighborhood all summer in my white 77, tops off, beautiful woman in the seat next to me, and that got you hooked on this vette thing, eh? uh huh :yesnod:
We should get together. Send me an email. Luv to see your car. I figure another 4-5 weeks before I put mine away for the winter. I hope to get out tonight if the weather clears. Rain should hold off till tomorrow pm.
Wavin in Wildwood! :seeya :seeya :seeya
:cheers:
We should get together. Send me an email. Luv to see your car. I figure another 4-5 weeks before I put mine away for the winter. I hope to get out tonight if the weather clears. Rain should hold off till tomorrow pm.
Wavin in Wildwood! :seeya :seeya :seeya
:cheers:
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From: Wildwood IL
Re: Did I Pay 2-Much? (trs77)
TRS 77
So that was YOU?? Yeah, I saw you on Gages Lake Rd. I was going West and you were traveling East. You my frind, were my first offical "Shark Wave". Later that Saturday, I saw your car parked in a lot on Rt83. My son and I stopped to look at it... Sweet ride. Drop me a line sometime, cause I'd love to look at your ride a little closer :yesnod: I am always available to help out a neighbor too .. especially one with a Vette (small world huh?) :D :cheers:
email me at pavetted@hotmail.com :seeya :seeya :seeya wavin back
So that was YOU?? Yeah, I saw you on Gages Lake Rd. I was going West and you were traveling East. You my frind, were my first offical "Shark Wave". Later that Saturday, I saw your car parked in a lot on Rt83. My son and I stopped to look at it... Sweet ride. Drop me a line sometime, cause I'd love to look at your ride a little closer :yesnod: I am always available to help out a neighbor too .. especially one with a Vette (small world huh?) :D :cheers:
email me at pavetted@hotmail.com :seeya :seeya :seeya wavin back
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From: Kenmore Washington
Re: Did I Pay 2-Much? (Silvr77)
Don't want to see the next question: "Did I sell it to cheap at $2000.00 to a guy in Washington"? Unless that guy is ME :D
I can safely say that I asked that same question on most every car I have ever bought! At the time of purchase the answer: "No". At the time the selling price was accepted answer is yes!
The fact that your "grinning ear to ear every time you look at her" says you didn't. Apparently you can buy happiness :D
Is it possible apply that to the ladies :lol:
Steve
I can safely say that I asked that same question on most every car I have ever bought! At the time of purchase the answer: "No". At the time the selling price was accepted answer is yes!
The fact that your "grinning ear to ear every time you look at her" says you didn't. Apparently you can buy happiness :D
Is it possible apply that to the ladies :lol:
Steve
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Re: Did I Pay 2-Much? (Silvr77)
Silver77,
If you get a chance, read this:
http://home.hvc.rr.com/joesvette/corvette_lust.htm
The story is similar, however, I can tell you I'm in probably close to twice what it's worth.
Do I care, not in the slightest. This car has brought me more fun then money could buy and I've made a number of great friends in the process.
If you get a chance, read this:
http://home.hvc.rr.com/joesvette/corvette_lust.htm
The story is similar, however, I can tell you I'm in probably close to twice what it's worth.
Do I care, not in the slightest. This car has brought me more fun then money could buy and I've made a number of great friends in the process.
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Re: Did I Pay 2-Much? (Alwyn678)
I do not think original carpet really means a thing to be honest.....Who would want it!!!!
Think an NCRS guy would be interested? I can't find any numbers on it :lol: but it's original:D Maybe I should put it on E-bay?
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From: Thomasville, home of the Big Chair NC
Re: Did I Pay 2-Much? (Silvr77)
Its relative. The car was what you wanted, and you could afford it, so it just doesn't matter. Try some CLR on the belts. It is available in drug stores and it has the famous "as seen on tv" sticker on the stuff. It worked on my '70.
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From: Wildwood IL
Re: Did I Pay 2-Much? (Maco Shark)
Maco:
The first product I tried was CLR. Very little positive results. Bleach was next, followed by extra strength carpet shampoo and a-lot of elbow grease. All those products took about 60% of the stains out..but the stains remain!! :cry Thanks for your imput!! :cheers: :seeya :seeya :seeya
The first product I tried was CLR. Very little positive results. Bleach was next, followed by extra strength carpet shampoo and a-lot of elbow grease. All those products took about 60% of the stains out..but the stains remain!! :cry Thanks for your imput!! :cheers: :seeya :seeya :seeya
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From: Thomson Georgia
Re: Did I Pay 2-Much? (1970 Stingray)
I do not think original carpet really means a thing to be honest.....Who would want it!!!!
I've got the original carpeting in my '70. It's one of the few modifications Bubba deemed unnecessary. You should see the carpeting though. It crumples everytime I touch it. Excluding furniture or coins, I don't think I'd want anything "original" that's 30+ years old!
Think an NCRS guy would be interested? I can't find any numbers on it :lol: but it's original:D Maybe I should put it on E-bay?
I've got the original carpeting in my '70. It's one of the few modifications Bubba deemed unnecessary. You should see the carpeting though. It crumples everytime I touch it. Excluding furniture or coins, I don't think I'd want anything "original" that's 30+ years old!
Think an NCRS guy would be interested? I can't find any numbers on it :lol: but it's original:D Maybe I should put it on E-bay?
It would probably bring big money on E_BAY!!! :jester
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From: Wildwood IL
Re: Did I Pay 2-Much? (Alwyn678)
YEP.. :yesnod: They can have mine too... stains, discolored, mold and mildew included at no extra charge. It was pretty cool seeing the original build date tags stapled the bottom of the old carpet. Of coarse, I saved them... mabey I'll staple them to the new!!! :lol: :cheers: :seeya :seeya :seeya
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Re: Did I Pay 2-Much? (Silvr77)
You might be interested in this link. It's the online N.A.D.A. classic car price guide which gives low/average/high prices for classic cars. Here is what they say about your vette: http://www2.nadaguides.com/ValueRepo...el=07001500154
The average price is 11.1k, so I would say you got your money's worth.
[Modified by FroDaddy, 7:34 AM 10/18/2001]
The average price is 11.1k, so I would say you got your money's worth.
[Modified by FroDaddy, 7:34 AM 10/18/2001]