My first vette
Drifting
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From: San Diego, CA Website: ChrisMitchell.us
Re: My first vette (Vette'78)
Welcom to the furum. :seeya
That depends on who you ask. I prefer the aftermarket parts and it would be worth more to me with them, but some people want an all original. The question is... would it be worth more to you with those parts.
That depends on who you ask. I prefer the aftermarket parts and it would be worth more to me with them, but some people want an all original. The question is... would it be worth more to you with those parts.
Le Mans Master
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Re: My first vette (Vette'78)
Hi and warm welcome. To answer your question I'd say it will affect the value, IF your car is otherwise bonestock #s matching. However I can't see why you can't put little performance under the hood and keep the original stuff if you ever consider selling the car. Just my 0.02 euros :steering:
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Instructor
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From: Lawrenceville GA
Thanks for the welcome... I plan on doing a complete rebuild and figure I might as well add at least a little performance while I am at it. I have never worked on a vette before and figured this would be a good opportunity to learn :flag
Melting Slicks
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Re: My first vette (Vette'78)
Welcome :seeya
I agree with the save the parts theory.
You can search the archive for "matching numbers" threads, but basically, while MANY numbers count, the engine block and the trans are the two big numbers matching items because they use a part of the car's VIN in their number. So it they're removed & sold, they may never be found again. Of course, they can always be forged :rolleyes: . The carb, fuel pump, water pump, etc. all have specific numbers for your year, but finding those parts with the "correct" number is less difficult since it's not tied to the VIN.
I agree with the save the parts theory.
You can search the archive for "matching numbers" threads, but basically, while MANY numbers count, the engine block and the trans are the two big numbers matching items because they use a part of the car's VIN in their number. So it they're removed & sold, they may never be found again. Of course, they can always be forged :rolleyes: . The carb, fuel pump, water pump, etc. all have specific numbers for your year, but finding those parts with the "correct" number is less difficult since it's not tied to the VIN.
Melting Slicks
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From: Summerville SC
Re: My first vette (jerryp58)
Welcome :seeya
I agree with the save the parts theory.
I agree with the save the parts theory.
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Re: My first vette (Vette'78)
Make whatever changes you want, but don't do anything that can't be put back to stock and save all original parts. :thumbs:
Drifting
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From: Berlin
Re: My first vette (Vette'78)
78's aren't really valued by the collector crowd. I'd think that most people in the market to buy one would prefer the improved performance. That doesn't mean that whatever money you put into the car can be tacked onto the selling price in the end though.
Le Mans Master
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Re: My first vette (aharte)
78's aren't really valued by the collector crowd. I'd think that most people in the market to buy one would prefer the improved performance. That doesn't mean that whatever money you put into the car can be tacked onto the selling price in the end though.
For me on the other hand I subscribe to the make it a car you like and to hell with the next owner. I dont give a wet slap about the next owner, I wouldnt be having any fun if I was worried about what the he wants in a car.
Since you do have the parts there is certainly no harm in keeping them on the off chance that the next buyer would want an all original car. but frankly you would be much happier I bet if you built it up a bit.
If your car is an L-48 auto - this is almost madatory as they are far more sedentary than you might like. :lol: