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St. Jude Donor '07, '11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19-'20,'21-'22-'23-'24
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My 91 C 4 with 67.5k on her is about to become...
A donar car for my next project. Some of you may recall my post from last month inquiring about aftermarket "kit" cars that use C4 suspension and parts. So I will have a whole lot of body and interior parts for sale soon! I was gonna just sell it, but I will save money by stripping all the drive line, front and rear suspension/steering and all the assorted parts and putting them on the bare custom frame designed for the C 4 suspension. I will be building a new 1957 Corvette more then likely from Antique and Collectible Autos in Buffalo, NY. A bare chassis set up for C4 is $3500-5500 while a rolling chassis is about 10k-14K depending on builder. I would be lucky to get $7500 for my Vette, so by stripping it down I also get the entire drive train for the same price, or less, as a rolling chassis with no drive train.
My two favorite Vettes are the 57 and the 63 split window. I decided to go with the 57 due to costs and ease of build. I have no intention of building it to stock specs and that is why Im leaning toward the AC Autos model. They offer a wide rear fender option that I like.
Here's a few pics of AC's Vette. I dont care for the windshield on the black Vette, and will be using a stock type windshield on mine.
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Originally Posted by Nowhere Man
you realize by the time your done you could have bought a REAL 57 and have change left over.
Wrong....Plus, I dont want a REAL 57. I would still have to do all the modifications I want to make it like I want. Half the costs of building a car is the labor. I do ALL my own work, so that also kills your claim.
Wrong....Plus, I dont want a REAL 57. I would still have to do all the modifications I want to make it like I want. Half the costs of building a car is the labor. I do ALL my own work, so that also kills your claim.
how do you tag and tittle this bastard of a project
….. If your '91 was a cosmetic turd , I could maybe understand … But its not , sooooo … in 4 to 10 years , after spending unimaginable major $$$ , you will be the proud owner of a sunny day only 91/57 Corvette that you would be lucky to sell for $7500 ….. How could that NOT be an awesome idea ? …..
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Originally Posted by Nowhere Man
how do you tag and tittle this bastard of a project
If you have to ask...well....
Originally Posted by C409
….. If your '91 was a cosmetic turd , I could maybe understand … But its not , sooooo … in 4 to 10 years , after spending unimaginable major $$$ , you will be the proud owner of a sunny day only 91/57 Corvette that you would be lucky to sell for $7500 ….. How could that NOT be an awesome idea ? …..
I think I pretty much explained the cost offset in my OP.... Maybe if you built it, it would only be worth $7500.... But thanks for your amazing insight and support....
I only ask becouse in my state if you build a kit car the car has to conform to the current years epa standards for the current cars Unless you do something illegal by using a vin tag from a older car.
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Originally Posted by Nowhere Man
I only ask becouse in my state if you build a kit car the car has to conform to the current years epa standards for the current cars Unless you do something illegal by using a vin tag from a older car.
I am not in your state, so info about how to title a "new" vehicle would be of no help to you.
I am not in your state, so info about how to title a "new" vehicle would be of no help to you.
thanks for answering my question. And this site continues to prove people still have more money then brains Good luck ruining your perfectly fine looking C4
thanks for answering my question. And this site continues to prove people still have more money then brains Good luck ruining your perfectly fine looking C4
….. ^^^^^ This ! ….. Keep us posted on your progress please !
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Originally Posted by Nowhere Man
thanks for answering my question. And this site continues to prove people still have more money then brains Good luck ruining your perfectly fine looking C4
Originally Posted by C409
….. ^^^^^ This ! ….. Keep us posted on your progress please !
Sorry to have ruffled your feathers... But in case you hadn't noticed, C4s are not the most popular Vette in town. Anyone who wants to save mine, can give me 10k and hold on to it for about 10 years and then maybe get your money back when you sell...
I build cars for a hobby, so its not a question of more money than brains....but it does help when money and talent is not a problem... I will actually be saving several thousand dollars by using my C4 as a donor as opposed to selling it and then buying a rolling chassis and then still have to purchase a drive line.
Talk about brains.....if you took the time to roll the figures in your little head, you will see its a no brainer. Not to mention the fact that its only a freakin C4 folks! But feel free to keep throwing the insults.....I guess its really a matter some do.....and some just like to bitch because they cant....
I will post pics of the project once started....if for no other reason....just to see your panties wad up some more....
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I don't think I would do such a thing especially with your 91 looking as good as it does. However I am sure it will be done properly Most importantly did you get OT's approval
I have faith that Zeek will build a car far more valuable than the donor. He's posted pictures of his handiwork before, and he does possess the skills to do this right. There doesn't appear to be any shortage of '91 Corvettes, so I don't see anything wrong with using his car as a donor.
07-03-2018, 10:10 PM
My 91 C 4 with 67.5k on her is about to become...
But thanks for your amazing insight and support....
But in case you hadn't noticed, C4s are not the most popular Vette in town. Anyone who wants to save mine, can give me 10k and hold on to it for about 10 years and then maybe get your money back when you sell...
I will actually be saving several thousand dollars by using my C4 as a donor as opposed to selling it and then buying a rolling chassis and then still have to purchase a drive line. 
