68-72 wannabe
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1st Gear
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68-72 wannabe
Hi guys;
If I could get a deal on a '74, but really like the '68-'72 bumpered vettes, generally speaking what would be involved in converting a '74 to '72? Is it just "bolt-in" pieces or are there frame differences? Are their articles on this? Thanks...
If I could get a deal on a '74, but really like the '68-'72 bumpered vettes, generally speaking what would be involved in converting a '74 to '72? Is it just "bolt-in" pieces or are there frame differences? Are their articles on this? Thanks...
Burning Brakes
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From: Adelaide South Australia
In my experiences...
Wait till you can get what you want rather than compromising with something that will always be less than you wanted.
It's better value in the long run!
The value in the chrome bumper vettes is more than just the exterior appearance.
Wait till you can get what you want rather than compromising with something that will always be less than you wanted.
It's better value in the long run!
The value in the chrome bumper vettes is more than just the exterior appearance.
Racer
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From: Salem MA
my '69 corvette was hit in 1979 and has had a '76 corvette body on it ever since. (a constant regret)
provided you have a donor car with say... a bad frame and motor, everything could theoretically swap over given enough wrench time.
do not try without a donor car.
-Dana
provided you have a donor car with say... a bad frame and motor, everything could theoretically swap over given enough wrench time.
do not try without a donor car.
-Dana
Safety Car
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From: North Easton Mass
Find a 68-72 with a bad frame and NOM motor and you can build a really nice car for less money even with a completely new frame. VetteRods are popular right now so you might be able to come up with something unique.
Rick B.
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If you don't have access to $$$$ to buy a bumpered corvette you have to do little to no work on, you will probably have a loooong wait. These cars can cost 30k+. Even basket case cars can cost a lot. The cost of the parts to convert to a bumpered corvette do not cost more than a running bumpered car....it is the cost of of the parts (if available) and the labor (if you cannot do the work yourself and if you can, you cannot put a price on) that will bring the cost of conversion up. If you can get a 74, get it, or look for a 73 (easier to convert but is unique within itself) It is still a corvette. Outside of the looks it is the owner's perception of the desire of a bumpered car versus a rubber series. Some have better features over the other.
Last edited by Oldguard 7; May 28, 2009 at 05:19 PM.
