Considering parting out the '85..
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Considering parting out the '85..
Over the past two years, the car has spent more time sitting broken than being driven. Now, I have electrical problems that I just don't have the time to track down and another busted tranny. I was thinking of just parting it out and using the proceeds as a down payment for a 6-speed C5. I figure I could make out pretty well parting it out with everything I have into it.
What's the general opinion?
Here are a couple of pics..
What's the general opinion?
Here are a couple of pics..
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Re: Considering parting out the '85.. (tntcorvette)
The question will ultimately be answered by how much I think I can get out of the collective parts. I know I can get a decent sum for the Dana 44 and the ported and polished superram. Basically the top end of the motor will bring pretty good $$. I may be able to get a decent offer on the aftermarket fiberglass bumpers. They're immune to warp and fade. The wheels will bring in a few dollars. Beyond that, it would be picking all of the little pieces. I could probably Ebay most of 'em. I need to sit down and make a list of every part I can think of and how much I can reasonably get for it. It may take months to part out, but the car isn't fixing itself and thus is doing me no good now...
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Re: Considering parting out the '85.. (Mojo)
not after spending the money to modify it, i wouldnt sell it i would have to fix it.
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Re: Considering parting out the '85.. (Mojo)
It takes time, but parting out a car can bring in alot more money.
I parted out my 88 Irocz and did pretty well. Guys will want all sorts of stuff. When I was finished parting out the car, all that was left was the stripped body, no doors, no hood, no interior, no nothing.
It took about 6 months to do.
Vic
I parted out my 88 Irocz and did pretty well. Guys will want all sorts of stuff. When I was finished parting out the car, all that was left was the stripped body, no doors, no hood, no interior, no nothing.
It took about 6 months to do.
Vic
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Re: Considering parting out the '85.. (vader86)
not after spending the money to modify it, i wouldnt sell it i would have to fix it.
I could probably Ebay a lot of the parts....
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Re: Considering parting out the '85.. (Mojo)
I don't really have an answer but I am interested in the post. I have a very nice 84 that I can't seem to generated much interest in. I have had the same thoughts as you and am curious how it would turn out. I talked to a corvette salvage yard and I guess the front suspension and rear ends can bring pretty good money from street rodders. Not to mention the seats.
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Re: Considering parting out the '85.. (Mojo)
After looking for some parts on ebay , I told my wife that my car would be worth more in pieces than as a whole. If you have the time and don't mind dealing with the hassles of shipping, etc, I'm sure it would probably be profitable. Good Luck, Guy
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Re: Considering parting out the '85.. (Mojo)
It would break my heart to see you part it out! :(
It's such a pretty Vette, but I do feel your pain!
It's such a pretty Vette, but I do feel your pain!
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Re: Considering parting out the '85.. (Mojo)
I'd rather get what I can from the parts and put myself in a new C5 that will always start when I turn the key.
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Re: Considering parting out the '85.. (Mojo)
Eeeek! Don't do it! That car looks so nice! ...BUT if you do, I can hop down there to Fresno and buy that SR off you! Seriously, if you go through with it. :chevy
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Re: Considering parting out the '85.. (GRX)
I have until March to think about it... That's when my contract is up for review. If my contract is renewed, that'll mean I'll have a job to make the strokes on the new car so I'll definitely be parting it out. If I weren't remodeling my house, I'd have time to fix it and money to save for a down for a new one... the best of both worlds. I don't know if anyone has ever done a remodel, but it's a lot like modding a Vette. You just keep filling buckets with money and carrying them out...
