Found me a '69 big block
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Drifting
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Found me a '69 big block
Hello dudes/ettes
Anyone heard of this crowd?, i have purchased a 69 big block from them :)
Hopefully get it shipped to OZ in the next 4-5 week's.
I am only interested in hearing good thing's :p:
http://www.specialtyautosales.com
cheer's
Anyone heard of this crowd?, i have purchased a 69 big block from them :)
Hopefully get it shipped to OZ in the next 4-5 week's.
I am only interested in hearing good thing's :p:
http://www.specialtyautosales.com
cheer's
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Drifting
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From: Melbourne Australia
Re: Found me a '69 big block (WPEDirect)
WPEDirect
Obviously you've not seen some of the surfaces i've eaten off :bb
L71's are a bit thin on the ground in OZ, as are most '69 BB at the moment.
Most guy's i've spoke to that have them are after some major buck's for them.
What would you consider a reasonable price over there for a clean L71?
Obviously you've not seen some of the surfaces i've eaten off :bb
L71's are a bit thin on the ground in OZ, as are most '69 BB at the moment.
Most guy's i've spoke to that have them are after some major buck's for them.
What would you consider a reasonable price over there for a clean L71?
Drifting
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Re: Found me a '69 big block (Secret Squirrel)
.....Obviously you've not seen some of the surfaces i've eaten off :bb .........
That red BB looks pretty good to me.....who cares what you paid.....just think about the day you drive that baby off the wharf :thumbs:
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Drifting
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Re: Found me a '69 big block (standup)
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Thank's for the thumb up bro :) I've had a sb72, bb71 and currently have an
85. What some of these guy's(OZ) want for these bb 69's at the moment is outlandish!!!!
So all you can really do is buy one of thes badboy's from stateside :(
All i really care about is the gst, so i can help little jonny out :(
Thank's for the thumb up bro :) I've had a sb72, bb71 and currently have an
85. What some of these guy's(OZ) want for these bb 69's at the moment is outlandish!!!!
So all you can really do is buy one of thes badboy's from stateside :(
All i really care about is the gst, so i can help little jonny out :(
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From: St Louis MO
Re: Found me a '69 big block (Secret Squirrel)
If it's what you wanted, then you didn't pay too much for it. I think I overpaid on mine, but it's what I wanted, so wtf?!
Not only will you enjoy drivin it, but imagine poppin the hood (bonnet?) and hearing all the ohhhs and ahhhs when folks see that beautiful tri-power setup. NIIIIICE!!!!!
Only thing tho, won't it be difficult to drive it on the "wrong" side of the road? :lol: :lol:
Brett :thumbs:
Not only will you enjoy drivin it, but imagine poppin the hood (bonnet?) and hearing all the ohhhs and ahhhs when folks see that beautiful tri-power setup. NIIIIICE!!!!!
Only thing tho, won't it be difficult to drive it on the "wrong" side of the road? :lol: :lol:
Brett :thumbs:
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Drifting
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Re: Found me a '69 big block (Brettmc)
No worries driving it on the wrong side of the road here,cop's here told me it's fine.............................so long as it's upside down and i'm reversing :D
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Re: Found me a '69 big block (Brettmc)
From the description and pictures it looks sweet!!!!!
Some of these cars are really starting to cost a pretty penny.
Again I think the key is if your happy with it that is all that counts.
We are always going to run into people that think we paid to much for the things that we have and that is fine everyone has there own opinion.
To me if I had the money it looks like a good price for what you are getting.
Have fun with it and enjoy it!!!!!!!
Some of these cars are really starting to cost a pretty penny.
Again I think the key is if your happy with it that is all that counts.
We are always going to run into people that think we paid to much for the things that we have and that is fine everyone has there own opinion.
To me if I had the money it looks like a good price for what you are getting.
Have fun with it and enjoy it!!!!!!!
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Drifting
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Re: Found me a '69 big block (James)
Thank's for the kind word's James(i'm a James :) )
Touch wood it get's here fine. :rolleyes:
It's a long way to to send some serious cash, it would be nice if it panned out good :)
Fingers x'ed
:)
Touch wood it get's here fine. :rolleyes:
It's a long way to to send some serious cash, it would be nice if it panned out good :)
Fingers x'ed
:)
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Drifting
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From: Melbourne Australia
Re: Found me a '69 big block (Corey 68)
Thank's for the kind word's Corey, Hopefully it'll all pan's out for me.
i'll be sure to post back about these guy's, and tell all...............hook or crook.
i'll be sure to post back about these guy's, and tell all...............hook or crook.
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Re: Found me a '69 big block (Secret Squirrel)
How do you ship something like that? Can't imagine they just lash it to the deck, eh? I've been toying with the idea of the ultimate vacation to Europe, which would include my '69 BB and no riders. I'd be worried sick waiting for it to get there, and I imagine it would take a bit of the coin of the realm...
Nice collection, by the way.
Hans
Nice collection, by the way.
Hans
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From: Allen TX
Re: Found me a '69 big block (Secret Squirrel)
My '69 is also an L71. When they say "correct block, heads, manifolds, carbs" I don't know if that means its all original and matching #s. If it is then $30k is not a bad deal at all for a matching #s '69 BB in the condition it appears to be in. Some people think these things are just falling off trees and they are not.
My car wasn't as expensive, and went through a recent resto with new suspension, brakes, engine (1000 miles), trans/rear overhaul, etc. But it is a NOM car (faster than original, however :)). So its value is less.
Some people here said I overpaid for mine, others thought it was right in the ballpark. I researched a lot of cars and pricing is very subjective.
The main thing is that you enjoy the car. I didn't buy my Z06 as an investment :lol: , and I didn't buy my '69 as one either, but it will certainly hold/increase in value in comparison to the '02 car. :D
My car wasn't as expensive, and went through a recent resto with new suspension, brakes, engine (1000 miles), trans/rear overhaul, etc. But it is a NOM car (faster than original, however :)). So its value is less.
Some people here said I overpaid for mine, others thought it was right in the ballpark. I researched a lot of cars and pricing is very subjective.
The main thing is that you enjoy the car. I didn't buy my Z06 as an investment :lol: , and I didn't buy my '69 as one either, but it will certainly hold/increase in value in comparison to the '02 car. :D
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Re: Found me a '69 big block (WPEDirect)
Holy CRAP!! $29.9K for a '69?? All I can say is you better be able to eat off ANYTHING on that car...
:eek:
:eek:
Melting Slicks
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Re: Found me a '69 big block (WA 2 FST)
WA 2 FST--your car looks like a million bucks, so you didn't pay too much. Compare it to a new car in the high 20's or low 30's...there's no question which is the better deal, especially considering appreciation/depreciation.
I wish you would post less, so I wouldn't have to regret not buying a 69 BB Vert every damn time I see your car. :lol:
[Modified by foundvettelifeisgood, 6:31 PM 9/4/2003]
I wish you would post less, so I wouldn't have to regret not buying a 69 BB Vert every damn time I see your car. :lol:
[Modified by foundvettelifeisgood, 6:31 PM 9/4/2003]
Melting Slicks
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From: Tucson AZ
Re: Found me a '69 big block (WA 2 FST)
My '69 is also an L71. When they say "correct block, heads, manifolds, carbs" I don't know if that means its all original and matching #s. If it is then $30k is not a bad deal at all for a matching #s '69 BB in the condition it appears to be in. Some people think these things are just falling off trees and they are not.
Since the car is well documented, looks to be super clean, and a numbers matching L71 should sell in the $40k range depending on color, options, etc., it looks like a nice find.
Enjoy it.
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Drifting
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Re: Found me a '69 big block (Secret Squirrel)
Thank's to all you guy's for the kind word's, hopefully i will get this rig home by December :D
Hopefully it is as described and look's just as good in the flesh :)
[Modified by Secret Squirrel, 8:09 PM 9/5/2003]
Hopefully it is as described and look's just as good in the flesh :)
[Modified by Secret Squirrel, 8:09 PM 9/5/2003]
Drifting
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Re: Found me a '69 big block (bgrice)
....I sold a '69 350/4speed coupe back in '90 to a dealer who ships vettes around the world and a guy in New Zealand paid $25K for the same vette I sold for $8800. You'd be amazed at the prices these things go for outside of the U.S.
Secret Squirrel is right about the Aussie market....when I couldn't find what I wanted here, I started shopping in OZ.....not an option 'cause they wanted big coin for poopie....
I'm openly supporting Squirrel's decision to buy this Vette.....mainly 'cause I know the next time I'm in VIC, he's gonna give me a ride in that big red beast.....we're gonna cruise to Surfers....then he's gonna drop me once we get to the topless metermaids :)