Is it a sin?
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Is it a sin?
my little corvette has an old 350 goodwrench crate in it, i felt this kinda kills the value of it. does anyone know for sure if the crate is a no-no? there isnt much im going to do about it, but i am just curious.
always best to ask someone who knows more about it than myself.
always best to ask someone who knows more about it than myself.
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I agree. I found a 383 in a wrecking yard and cleaned it up and stuck it in my 86. It is probably a truck block since it is 4 bolt main, but with corvette heads and rocker covers, it is Gen-yoo-wine corvette!
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84 is a landmark, thats when the C4 started right? one day it will be collectable like all corvettes. im looking ahead ya know, i am not going to be able to afford another corvette any day soon.
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They made a ton of 84's. Some would say that there is a rule of "4's". 54, 64, 74, 84. All of these yrs seem to be at the bottom end in some people's minds.The 54 is now over 50 yrs old and is finally having it's day. How old will you be when your 84 turns fifty?
Enjoy it and drive the heck out of it.
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It has to be rare or special to be valuable. Supply/ Demand. That is how we operate.
Sorry pal you have the typical run of the mill corvette, but with a stigma attached to it.
1975 and 1986 were both landmark years also but they are also not worth any more because of it.
The average Joe won't know or care what block is in your 1984 corvette.
Big blocks, split windows, Zr1, GS, original with almost no miles, those are always worth a chunk of change in the future.
Enjoy it as is, and if you are looking for return investment you picked the wrong car for the project.
Sorry pal you have the typical run of the mill corvette, but with a stigma attached to it.
1975 and 1986 were both landmark years also but they are also not worth any more because of it.
The average Joe won't know or care what block is in your 1984 corvette.
Big blocks, split windows, Zr1, GS, original with almost no miles, those are always worth a chunk of change in the future.
Enjoy it as is, and if you are looking for return investment you picked the wrong car for the project.
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Cutting to the chase: you were correct when you said "a small chunk of change". If you are looking for a car to appreciate in value the C4 is not it. Look elsewhere. If you are looking for a fun car to drive, you got it.
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Thats the misconception...all Vettes are collectible
They are not.
Maybe one day yours will be probably many many yrs down the road..IF.
Do what makes you happy with it now and let the next guy worry about it being "perfect".
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