HELP!! 72' LS5 Convertable Purchase
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Heel & Toe
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From: fontana ca
HELP!! 72' LS5 Convertable Purchase
I am looking to buy a 72' Convt..I have found a 72' LS5 Convt-4sp..It seems to be in good condtion (1-10) a solid 6...I can buy this car for 13000.00...What should I be aware of??? Please help
Racer
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From: Newport News VA
Re: HELP!! 72' LS5 Convertable Purchase (foul)
Do the numbers match. Can you do the mechanical work (at that price it needs something). Is the body straight, check for frame rust. How much are you willing to put into the car. Do you just want a solid driver?
Drifting
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From: Marietta Ga.
Re: HELP!! 72' LS5 Convertable Purchase (foul)
Try looking at this past thread http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=408253
Also you can search for more in the archives and at corvettefaq.
Last but not least, WELCOME :seeya
Also you can search for more in the archives and at corvettefaq.
Last but not least, WELCOME :seeya
Melting Slicks
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From: Roanoke Virginia
Re: HELP!! 72' LS5 Convertable Purchase (72GACRZR)
Find somebody who really knows these cars, and have them go with you to look at it. Offer to buy dinner afterwards. That's a hell of a lot cheap than a frame-off or a suspension rebuild.
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Heel & Toe
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From: fontana ca
Re: HELP!! 72' LS5 Convertable Purchase (Makonut)
Thanks!
Engine #'s match..Trans #'s don't....Owner currently uses it as a daily driver...Needs interior work(all there) all gauges,vacuum system work.Missing factory radio..Will need paint...Top in good condition..Has recored the radiator,new clutch,replaced all suspension rubber and replaced rear joints..Drives real straight (not a rattle trap)...I have about a 23000.00 budget for a car(and time)..What do you think?? This will be my first Corvette
Engine #'s match..Trans #'s don't....Owner currently uses it as a daily driver...Needs interior work(all there) all gauges,vacuum system work.Missing factory radio..Will need paint...Top in good condition..Has recored the radiator,new clutch,replaced all suspension rubber and replaced rear joints..Drives real straight (not a rattle trap)...I have about a 23000.00 budget for a car(and time)..What do you think?? This will be my first Corvette
Team Owner
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From: Huntersville NC
Re: HELP!! 72' LS5 Convertable Purchase (foul)
Sounds great! Still important to do your due diligence, but a 72 bigblock convertible is a great place to start and sounds like this is a very good platform at a price that is either very reasonable or maybe even better. (What color is it?) I am surprised you figured out (or were told) transmission is not original to the car. MJ
Instructor
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Re: HELP!! 72' LS5 Convertable Purchase (foul)
at that price....and $10k for upgrades, you probably can get one already
restored for around $20k...but, do you want to shop around or is it:
"gotta have it now" ? tough call. :rolleyes:
restored for around $20k...but, do you want to shop around or is it:
"gotta have it now" ? tough call. :rolleyes:
Melting Slicks
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From: Lawrenceville PA
Re: HELP!! 72' LS5 Convertable Purchase (foul)
Have someone thoroughly check the frame for you. If it's rusted it'll be big bucks to repair. Take a mechanic with you to look it over. Even if you have to pay them, it'd be worth it.
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Re: HELP!! 72' LS5 Convertable Purchase (midget)
Have someone thoroughly check the frame for you. If it's rusted it'll be big bucks to repair. Take a mechanic with you to look it over. Even if you have to pay them, it'd be worth it.
When I was looking saw a lot of cosmetically "pretty" vettes but most had rusting/rotten frames. If rust there or in window frames these are big $ items.
[Modified by gdh, 12:50 PM 10/16/2002]
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Heel & Toe
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From: fontana ca
Re: HELP!! 72' LS5 Convertable Purchase (MNJack)
One issue on the car is the owner has never been able to line the hood seams up exactly...Owner has owned the car since 94'..Never been hit that he is aware of...I know seams on old classics aren't perfect..Is this common??