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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 11:19 PM
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Hi guys, I am looking at a 72 big block car and need some advice. It has A/C, PS, PB, PW and cruise as main options. Tilt/tele, shoulder belts AM/FM are some of the others. Colors are silver/black. Everything works but A/C has a leak and needs to be charged. Engine is not original and is a later 454(most original items like BB finger fan....are all there). Trans is original to the car. Paint is nice with just a few rock chips. No fading or webbing. Nice shine everywhere. Chrome is nice, but not perfect. Interior is nice with seats just being redone. Underside very nice. Runs and drives great. Can pick it up for $18,500. Is this a fair price for a car with a NOM motor? Thank you much for the advice!!!
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 12:27 AM
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Fair price if it is a nice driver. Getting the A/c going can be expensive and you need it with a black interior.
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 05:21 PM
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Hi ID4,
The car you describe sounds pretty nice!
The one thing you didn't mention, (and perhaps the most important), is the rust situation on the frame and birdcage/windshield frame.
Have you checked throughly?
Good Luck with your purchase.
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