Like the heading says, I'm looking to trade my jeep plus cash for a 68-74 vert. I know it's a long shot, but I'm also trying to sell the jeep separately, so even if you don't want the trade but do have a vette that fits the bill, let me know.
I'm looking for a driver quality car, rust free and mostly straight body, but can be a 20 footer. Doesn't need to be numbers matching, but does need to run, steer and stop well. Interior doesn't need to be perfect either. My preference would be a mostly stock vehicle.
The jeep is an 88 Grand Wagoneer with an AMC 360 v8, an auto trans, and an NP229 full time/part time four wheel drive transfer case. The motor top end was rebuilt and it has an edelbrock intake and Holley truck avenger 4bbl. It has 4-hi and 4-lo range that can be used full time or transferred to 2wd for fuel savings. The jeep has a 4" suspension lift and sits on brand new Mickey Thompson MTZs on new Classic Lock wheels with a matching spare. The tires and wheels cost $2000 a couple months ago. The rear has a lock right locker.
The jeep is rust free, living it's whole life in Arizona and New Mexico. The clearcoat on the hood is rough, but most of the paint is pretty clean. But there are only a couple tiny dings in the body. The interior is mostly good, but the headliner fabric is gone and the front seat leather is torn. Everything on this jeep works well, and the A/C blows ice cold. There's a new CD player with removable face. I believe the true value of this jeep to be between $7,000 and $8,000. I'd prefer a trade to be in the southwest to make keep trasport expenses down. I don't mind driving a day or so, but can't go too far.
PM me here on this site with any interest or a car that would fit my needs.
I don't think you'll get many takers, even for a T-Top. For a convertible, I think you're getting into the realm of "wishful thinking..."
I agree, which is why I said trade "up" and jeep "plus cash." I understand I'm looking for something more valuable, and that I will need to bring a significant amount of cash to the table.
I'm also trying to sell the jeep separately, and hopefully I'll have all cash soon.
For those of you who have trouble with the word 'vert', that's 'convertible'. That's why I don't like the use of the word 'vert'...it causes people to offer 'upes' (coupes).
Car Guy you are going in the right direction by looking for convertibles. Patience and luck are what you need to rely on. The '68-'72s are getting pricey for nice driver quality but affordable ones are out there. Now the '74-'75s are still reasonable. In fact years ago before I bought my first 1970 convertible and I was driving a '78 I stumbled upon a '75 convertible sitting in a driveway. I loved it. But I sold the '78, bought a small block '70 convertible and it went away and now I have a '70 LS-5 convertible. Paid $17K at a swap meet and put $10K into it to bring it back to original.
That is beautiful scenery behind the Jeep. I'm here in Texas. If I see any 1968-1974 Corvettes in the Car Corral at the big swap meet I'm going to this week I'll post you again with the information. I know there's going to be a modified '68 Corvette convertible that will be there.
Keep looking in this Forum, eBay, Craigslist, swap meets, Corvette shows. When you see it you'll know it.
I just got back from the swap meet. That '68 convertible is there and aside from the custom recessed headlamps it looks good. It has factory AC which is rare for '68s and power windows. I think it is an automatic. The owner was not around and all that was on the windshield was 'Make Offer'. Here is the Craigslist lisiting: http://dallas.craigslist.org/car/649930429.html
I also came across a '70 small block convertible that is in need of total restoration but it has many options including factory AC. It has PS, PB, PW, T/T, auto, AM-FM, alarm. Now red but it was originally Mulsanne Blue with black leather interior (shot). No soft top on frame. Email me for photos. Contact Collectable-Cars.com, cell phone 1-936-554-8711 about the Corvette. They are asking $16.5K for it. I think they'll take less but be forewarned that it will take $10-$14K to get it right but it would be sweet when finished.
I'm going out again Friday and Saturday so maybe more will show up.
Day two at the swap meet and I'm about worn out but I have to go back tomorrow because two friends are trying to sell their cars out there and may need a ride home. Another friend just pulled his 454 engine and wants me to come over and give him a list of what it needs to be correct.
I'm told that two more C-3 convertibles showed up in an area where I had already searched so I will get information on those. Saturday is when the Car Corral fills up with up to 300 classic vehicles for sale. Several C-3s, mostly coupes. I will take photos and get contact information.
For those of you who have trouble with the word 'vert', that's 'convertible'. That's why I don't like the use of the word 'vert'...it causes people to offer 'upes' (coupes).
Car Guy you are going in the right direction by looking for convertibles. Patience and luck are what you need to rely on. The '68-'72s are getting pricey for nice driver quality but affordable ones are out there. Now the '74-'75s are still reasonable. In fact years ago before I bought my first 1970 convertible and I was driving a '78 I stumbled upon a '75 convertible sitting in a driveway. I loved it. But I sold the '78, bought a small block '70 convertible and it went away and now I have a '70 LS-5 convertible. Paid $17K at a swap meet and put $10K into it to bring it back to original.
That is beautiful scenery behind the Jeep. I'm here in Texas. If I see any 1968-1974 Corvettes in the Car Corral at the big swap meet I'm going to this week I'll post you again with the information. I know there's going to be a modified '68 Corvette convertible that will be there.
Keep looking in this Forum, eBay, Craigslist, swap meets, Corvette shows. When you see it you'll know it.
Thanks,
Scott
I think the worst part of the use of the word "vert" is the accompanying "I'M A NEWBIE" cloud that hangs over it.
I agree that finding the convertible is a much better use of your money. I found a handful of 68-69 roadsters last year for under $20k when I bought mine . Essentially all needed an eventual $10k or so to straighten out, but all were the type you could drive and fix as you go. Money well spent as long as they are generally stock.
Biggest problem I had was finding a real black/black coded roadster. Most I saw used to be green.
I agree that finding the convertible is a much better use of your money. I found a handful of 68-69 roadsters last year for under $20k when I bought mine . Essentially all needed an eventual $10k or so to straighten out, but all were the type you could drive and fix as you go. Money well spent as long as they are generally stock.
Biggest problem I had was finding a real black/black coded roadster. Most I saw used to be green.
Thanks, that's basically what I'm looking for. I'm not in a super rush, so I'm sure I'll find one. I've got a couple nibbles on the Jeep, so I might have all cash soon.
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WTT up: my jeep for your 68-74 vert
