Help w/ possible C3 purchase.....
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Melting Slicks
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From: Concord NC
Help w/ possible C3 purchase.....
I sold my C4, and am considering a 70 coupe. Was originally a 454, and still is, but is not original motor. Auto trans, factory ac, everything works, in pristine condition.
What is the market price on this?
Thanks in advance.
Joe
What is the market price on this?
Thanks in advance.
Joe
Racer
Joined: Feb 2002
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From: Greenfield OH
Re: Help w/ possible C3 purchase..... (SlowJoe)
Joe,
I bought my 1971 LS5 this past winter. Although it did not have the original engine installed, it did come with the car. It had a new crate 454 under the hood. I financed the car and my credit union used the information directly from http://www.nada.com classic cars section. It will take you right through everything. Funny thing...it doesn't ask if the engine is original...just if it's an original big block car (it adds 30% extra value). Hope this helps.
Weasle :D
I bought my 1971 LS5 this past winter. Although it did not have the original engine installed, it did come with the car. It had a new crate 454 under the hood. I financed the car and my credit union used the information directly from http://www.nada.com classic cars section. It will take you right through everything. Funny thing...it doesn't ask if the engine is original...just if it's an original big block car (it adds 30% extra value). Hope this helps.
Weasle :D
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Toronto Ontario
Re: Help w/ possible C3 purchase..... (WeasleVette454)
Joe,
I bought my 1971 LS5 this past winter. Although it did not have the original engine installed, it did come with the car. It had a new crate 454 under the hood. I financed the car and my credit union used the information directly from http://www.nada.com classic cars section. It will take you right through everything. Funny thing...it doesn't ask if the engine is original...just if it's an original big block car (it adds 30% extra value). Hope this helps.
Weasle :D
I bought my 1971 LS5 this past winter. Although it did not have the original engine installed, it did come with the car. It had a new crate 454 under the hood. I financed the car and my credit union used the information directly from http://www.nada.com classic cars section. It will take you right through everything. Funny thing...it doesn't ask if the engine is original...just if it's an original big block car (it adds 30% extra value). Hope this helps.
Weasle :D
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Melting Slicks
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From: Concord NC
Re: Help w/ possible C3 purchase..... (73-454)
Thanks all. It is supposed to have been a 454 car from the factory. I'll be bringing a friend who knows what to look for to be sure. Sounds like it's a pretty good deal. Either way, I hope to be joining this section of the forum soon! :cheers:
Racer
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From: Greenfield OH
Re: Help w/ possible C3 purchase..... (73-454)
I agree with you...anyone can do that. Problem with the 1971 Vette is that there is no engine code in the VIN #. I was able to confirm through some detective work with help of the administrator of the http://www.mortec.com web site. :yesnod:
Someone posted a few telltale clues that separated the big block from the small block frame wise...I shoulda copied and pasted them for future reference.
Weasle :D
Someone posted a few telltale clues that separated the big block from the small block frame wise...I shoulda copied and pasted them for future reference.
Weasle :D
