Decisions decisions....request your opinion
Race Director
Joined: Dec 1999
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From: Forked River NJ
I took a 72 LT1 not totally original but I have modded it a lot. Nothing that can't be returned back but it is more fun to drive. Everybody always talks about going back to original. Lets face it how many are going to go back. Unless you have a L88 or 435 HP car you probably will not go back. Not to many 76 cars are going to be worth big bucks back to original. Mod the heck out of it and have fun with it. Its your car.
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Lakeland Florida
one more option
Hello,
Here is one more option I have not seen yet.
If you are going to spend $5000 on just the engine, then why not take the $5000 and add it to what ever you get if you sold your car. If you sold it for $6000, then the $5K would give you $11,000 to find another one that suits your taste better.
That is giving the fact that you have not grown emotionally attached to your Vette yet.
Just another thought or opinion to add to this list of possibilities.
kdf 1973 454
kdf 1986 L98
Here is one more option I have not seen yet.
If you are going to spend $5000 on just the engine, then why not take the $5000 and add it to what ever you get if you sold your car. If you sold it for $6000, then the $5K would give you $11,000 to find another one that suits your taste better.
That is giving the fact that you have not grown emotionally attached to your Vette yet.
Just another thought or opinion to add to this list of possibilities.
kdf 1973 454
kdf 1986 L98
Racer
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Minneapolis Minnesota
Originally Posted by Gordonm
Everybody always talks about going back to original. Lets face it how many are going to go back.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 1999
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From: Arlington Texas
Originally Posted by 70_Shark
Forget value, It's not 1 of 12 made. It's your toy. Make it just the way you want it! Then ENJOY!
-Dan
-Dan
I modded the hell out of my 76. New intake, carb, dist, 700r4 trans, Viper yellow paint. Believe me, it was a lot more fun to drive!
Doing the same to my 69. I don't want to be limited by 35 year old technology.
Bottom line: do what you want to do. Not what you think you should.
Scott
