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chevman57 · 02-12-2012, 11:18 PM

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/cto/2846482370.html

dei355 · 02-13-2012, 12:02 AM

Would be interest if it was closer to me.

mickym521 · 02-13-2012, 07:24 AM

Tempting----but my wife would be speaking Spanish to me if I drug another builder home

chevman57 · 02-13-2012, 09:38 AM

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Tempting----but my wife would be speaking Spanish to me if I drug another builder home

That is funny Mike. But i totally understand.
Terry

6inarow · 02-13-2012, 01:31 PM

whats it worth? 10K?

Melody Ranch · 02-13-2012, 02:17 PM

more input....what do you all think its really worth? I have just been thru motors, interiors, chrome, systems. etc., etc.
I am looking for a 55 or 56 project...nice one. Already speak Spanish too. And, I am close enough to get in trouble.
10m seems high.

chevman57 · 02-13-2012, 03:29 PM

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10m seems high.

Have you priced rebuilder/basketcase hardtops in awhile? 10k is about the average price and this one is supposed to be further along than that. If it is what it is described to be then i`d say 12-15k is about right.
Terry

6inarow · 02-13-2012, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dei355

Would be interest if it was closer to me.

Boy this is of interest to me. I just dont need this AND a Corvette....

Rick_L · 02-13-2012, 04:09 PM

To determine the real value of this car, you need to know how complete it is - "ready to put back together" might imply he has the parts but you don't know until that's verified. The completeness includes stainless trim, pot metal trim, bumpers, etc. Also interior and drivetrain.

The other thing that you need to know is whether it has rusty sheet metal, and you need to determine if any rust was bondo'd up instead of replacing the bad metal prior to the paint job.

You'd also want to know how straight the body is. It wouldn't be the first time paint was applied to a wavy body, or one full of bondo.

$10k is a bargain for a car with fresh paint on a properly prepared body. You have to assume that's not what you're buying until it's proven. And the seller says it's an 8 out of 10. That probably means it's much less.

mickeywestsr · 02-13-2012, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mickym521

Tempting----but my wife would be speaking Spanish to me if I drug another builder home

Yep, Spanish or through a lawyer.......

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Melody Ranch Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Melody Ranch's Garage Location: Mountain Springs, Texas Posts: 82 Member #18689	I like it more input....what do you all think its really worth? I have just been thru motors, interiors, chrome, systems. etc., etc. I am looking for a 55 or 56 project...nice one. Already speak Spanish too. And, I am close enough to get in trouble. 10m seems high.

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02-13-2012, 12:02 AM	#2
dei355 Senior Member 3 Gold Stars Join Date: Dec 2007 dei355's Garage Location: Hartsville S.C. Posts: 3,651 Member #4457	Would be interest if it was closer to me.

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6inarow Senior Member 1 Blue Star Join Date: May 2009 6inarow's Garage Location: So Dak Posts: 307 Member #8739	whats it worth? 10K?

02-13-2012, 04:09 PM	#9
Rick_L Trifive Leaders Club Join Date: Mar 2007 Rick_L's Garage Location: Katy, TX Posts: 20,241 Member #2256	To determine the real value of this car, you need to know how complete it is - "ready to put back together" might imply he has the parts but you don't know until that's verified. The completeness includes stainless trim, pot metal trim, bumpers, etc. Also interior and drivetrain. The other thing that you need to know is whether it has rusty sheet metal, and you need to determine if any rust was bondo'd up instead of replacing the bad metal prior to the paint job. You'd also want to know how straight the body is. It wouldn't be the first time paint was applied to a wavy body, or one full of bondo. $10k is a bargain for a car with fresh paint on a properly prepared body. You have to assume that's not what you're buying until it's proven. And the seller says it's an 8 out of 10. That probably means it's much less.

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