Offer on my Vette
03-30-2004, 07:45 PM
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Offer on my Vette
Took my Vette to work and drove all over the North Island Base, pretty drive, planes taking off and all that rot. Any way as I was leaving work some CDR (Pilot) asked about the 68, he has a 87. And offered me 16K. I obviously didn't take the offer but got me thinking if I invest in;
so so paint job $3000
replate rear bumpers and lower front bumper grills/ inserts - $250
E-Bay carb + LARS - $150
e-BAY Intake - $50
E-Bay fan/ clutch - $75
assorted fuel lines - $100
cermaic coated headers and walker chambered exhaust 2.5" - $600
That should fetch me $20,000 since that's all that separates the car from being dead stock (save the coil-overs, headers) and show condition.
thoughts?
so so paint job $3000
replate rear bumpers and lower front bumper grills/ inserts - $250
E-Bay carb + LARS - $150
e-BAY Intake - $50
E-Bay fan/ clutch - $75
assorted fuel lines - $100
cermaic coated headers and walker chambered exhaust 2.5" - $600
That should fetch me $20,000 since that's all that separates the car from being dead stock (save the coil-overs, headers) and show condition.
thoughts?
03-30-2004, 07:50 PM
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Re: Offer on my Vette (Corey 68)
Seems like you just got it, but I know the feeling everytime I see a nice 67.
03-30-2004, 07:53 PM
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Re: Offer on my Vette (OHSIXX)
I don't have the same feeling I had for the 70 or 77. Not sure I love the car but if someone offered thr right amount I'd take it, have 14.5K in her. But ready to move up to a 58-60.
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03-30-2004, 08:03 PM
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Re: Offer on my Vette (Cali,68,L-79)
Bummer.
Now, don't get all snooty on us when you do settle into a solid axle. :p:
Good luck deciding. One good thing is that it shouldn't be as emotional as the last separation.
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Now, don't get all snooty on us when you do settle into a solid axle. :p:
Good luck deciding. One good thing is that it shouldn't be as emotional as the last separation.
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03-30-2004, 08:05 PM
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Re: Offer on my Vette (Cali,68,L-79)
I don't have the same feeling I had for the 70 or 77. Not sure I love the car but if someone offered thr right amount I'd take it, have 14.5K in her. But ready to move up to a 58-60.
:steering:
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03-30-2004, 08:09 PM
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Re: Offer on my Vette (Cali,68,L-79)
David,
You are more finicky than me. Never thought I would meet such a person! I guess we have much in common. If you are going back here is a suggestion. The early 1960s solid axle cars are very nice but I love the Stringrays.
You are more finicky than me. Never thought I would meet such a person! I guess we have much in common. If you are going back here is a suggestion. The early 1960s solid axle cars are very nice but I love the Stringrays.
03-30-2004, 08:12 PM
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Re: Offer on my Vette (Corey 68)
I'm very used to the ride of the C-1, Dad had a 60 and I remember just being 8 and waxing and going to all sorts of shows. I guess it's in my blood. I think it would be a great thing to have my Dad visit and take him for a cruise up old H-1 to Santa Monica. He never had another Vette after the 60 and I'd love to do that for him.
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03-30-2004, 08:16 PM
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Re: Offer on my Vette (Cali,68,L-79)
Well maybe a 67 BB would change my mind. No seriously I want the trunk. You can fit at least 3 Mother-in-laws in that huge thing. Try to go to Las vegas with the wife in a C-2/3 won't happen with my girl. last trip we had the Honda stuffed with enogh clothing to cloth an entire army. Now a c-1 could handle that! Just speaking out loud. It'll take at least a year till I have enough $$$ to think of 50k on a C-1.
03-30-2004, 08:41 PM
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Re: Offer on my Vette (Cali,68,L-79)
GO FOR IT ! it sounds awesome and your math is pretty good. It's a drop dead good looking corvette. :thumbs:
03-30-2004, 10:55 PM
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Re: Offer on my Vette (Cali,68,L-79)
Took my Vette to work and drove all over the North Island Base, pretty drive, planes taking off and all that rot. Any way as I was leaving work some CDR (Pilot) asked about the 68, he has a 87. And offered me 16K. I obviously didn't take the offer but got me thinking if I invest in;
so so paint job $3000
replate rear bumpers and lower front bumper grills/ inserts - $250
E-Bay carb + LARS - $150
e-BAY Intake - $50
E-Bay fan/ clutch - $75
assorted fuel lines - $100
cermaic coated headers and walker chambered exhaust 2.5" - $600
That should fetch me $20,000 since that's all that separates the car from being dead stock (save the coil-overs, headers) and show condition.
thoughts?
so so paint job $3000
replate rear bumpers and lower front bumper grills/ inserts - $250
E-Bay carb + LARS - $150
e-BAY Intake - $50
E-Bay fan/ clutch - $75
assorted fuel lines - $100
cermaic coated headers and walker chambered exhaust 2.5" - $600
That should fetch me $20,000 since that's all that separates the car from being dead stock (save the coil-overs, headers) and show condition.
thoughts?
03-30-2004, 11:00 PM
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Re: Offer on my Vette (Cali,68,L-79)
Ahhh, 1958, wash board hood, trunk irons, dual headlights....someday that's going to be my car!!
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Do what makes you happy. :chevy
03-31-2004, 12:37 AM
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Re: Offer on my Vette (Double Aught)
I think you are suffering from ADD when it comes to cars. When I bought my Excursion, my neighbor Valerie said I suffered from ADD because I can't keep a car more than two years. She is right. I bought my 02 PT brand new and now I traded it on the EX. I had the Pace a little over three years and sold it. I could go on about all my other Vettes and non-Vettes, but she was right. I suffer from ADD when it comes to cars. You may have it too. That is why I researched for six months before purchasing Double Aught. I have the exact C5 I wanted. Same with the EX. My next Vette will be a BB steel bumper coupe w/manual trans. I already know exactly what I am going to do with it. What can I say? If you want the C1 bad enough, you will get it. Ask me, I know. :yesnod:
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03-31-2004, 01:23 AM
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Re: Offer on my Vette (Cali,68,L-79)
I think you are suffering from ADD when it comes to cars. When I bought my Excursion, my neighbor Valerie said I suffered from ADD because I can't keep a car more than two years. She is right. I bought my 02 PT brand new and now I traded it on the EX. I had the Pace a little over three years and sold it. I could go on about all my other Vettes and non-Vettes, but she was right. I suffer from ADD when it comes to cars. You may have it too. That is why I researched for six months before purchasing Double Aught. I have the exact C5 I wanted. Same with the EX. My next Vette will be a BB steel bumper coupe w/manual trans. I already know exactly what I am going to do with it. What can I say? If you want the C1 bad enough, you will get it. Ask me, I know. :yesnod:
ADD = ALWAYS DREAMING DAVID
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ADD = ALWAYS DREAMING DAVID
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