68427vette
Well-Known Member
LOL,, yeap,, that's why i got rid of the other vettes and kept my first "CAR", only, 1968 427 black conv, red interior, all numbers matching, tank sticker. i did a NCRS, resto, on it,(almost done, 3 different paint shops in 15 years, all bad shops, i was young, paint shop HORROR, not everyone can do fiberglass.
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i understand, what they are trying to do, but i have a friend with 4, yes four, 1967' 427 tri powers, stinger cars,, and you have judges, that have never owned a car... they are "numbers guys"...and the "experts" HA LOL
its like that in the WWII FORD GPW JEEP world,(all "F" SCRIPT marked PARTS) hence one reason i sold all my GPW's, slat grills, GP, and Mb's, well that and the "hat" channels with wood inserts are suckkyy to install.
i sold my WWII Dodge Command car (wc56, wc58's) mainly because they are a uncomfortable truck to drive(i'm over 6'), but i went to a show, and had a gentleman, tell me the there were no ground straps, in these locations, i kindly said, really, "where are they on yours? my other wc56 unrestored one back at my shop has them, there.." he didnt own one......another book worm.
i'm not saying i sell these cars because i can t take the heat, i was offered, way more then my asking prices, when the euro was crushing the dollar.
i buy these cars to enjoy, for myself, i take them to shows, so i can enjoy the other cars, and support the organizations, and take my 4 1/2 year old daughter out. i get embarrased when i win the big tropies, and they sit back in the back of the shop, or i re-donate them back, to them, so they can use them for another show. the truth is i love cars, all of them, i'm fortunate to have all the restoration equipment(paint booth, lifts, blasters) for my own use. would i like this "j" code, sure but it would be a money pit,(most likely a big loss) and i (everyone should)look at the value as an investment, for my family and daughter and if you dont your a fool. Why would anyone , LOOSE money on a car.... just because its a 'j" code or "r" code "v" code??? you mights as well start lighting $100 dollar bills.. or go to a casino, and pulll the $100 slots,, at least there is a chance there.... (you can buy a "r" code 428 SCJ mustang with # motor cheaper or a BOSS car with #motor, cheaper) ,
my only simple rule, for myself when buying is, X 10. if you buy a car for 15,000, is it going to be worth 150,000?,, or buying at $5,000, will the car be worth, $50,000 when finished. i do all my own work, so i dont have the $$$ shop bills. over charges etc.... FOr me if i stick to this, i'll be alright, a basic (non hemi and you have a motor/trans)restoration cost $20,000, in material.(if you have most of all the pieces)
lets do some math: J code, $15,000 purchase price x10=$150,000
will this car ever be worth $150,000.. NO, not with out its motor#
ok,
$15,000car
25,000 for motor
7,000 amd metal
5,000 interior items
5,000 paint material
3,000 other axle trans
5,000 other
$65,000 add $30,000+ in shop labor(if you had someone else do it)
$65,000-$95,000
the questions is for me is : is this car worth:$65,000-$95,000
i'd say you be hard pressed to get $65,000, and mind you that, that's break even.... not a good investment....
no motor, no FT, or BS, also...just a "j"
WELL< when i'm 6 feet under, she already knows to sell everything...and give my daughter the vette.. there are alot of good projects, out there, for sale, i have some spare cash, burning,, and was weighting all my options, of all the cars out there,, and yes the 68 was a bastard child, the 69 was a better car....
i rather buy a basket case, then a "done" car, because i enjoy the challenge, and enjoy doing them myself.. i rarely sell, but keep in mine your not only investing in something you love, but also your future, which is concrete, dollars and cents.. plain and simple.
),
i understand, what they are trying to do, but i have a friend with 4, yes four, 1967' 427 tri powers, stinger cars,, and you have judges, that have never owned a car... they are "numbers guys"...and the "experts" HA LOL
its like that in the WWII FORD GPW JEEP world,(all "F" SCRIPT marked PARTS) hence one reason i sold all my GPW's, slat grills, GP, and Mb's, well that and the "hat" channels with wood inserts are suckkyy to install.
i sold my WWII Dodge Command car (wc56, wc58's) mainly because they are a uncomfortable truck to drive(i'm over 6'), but i went to a show, and had a gentleman, tell me the there were no ground straps, in these locations, i kindly said, really, "where are they on yours? my other wc56 unrestored one back at my shop has them, there.." he didnt own one......another book worm.
i'm not saying i sell these cars because i can t take the heat, i was offered, way more then my asking prices, when the euro was crushing the dollar.
i buy these cars to enjoy, for myself, i take them to shows, so i can enjoy the other cars, and support the organizations, and take my 4 1/2 year old daughter out. i get embarrased when i win the big tropies, and they sit back in the back of the shop, or i re-donate them back, to them, so they can use them for another show. the truth is i love cars, all of them, i'm fortunate to have all the restoration equipment(paint booth, lifts, blasters) for my own use. would i like this "j" code, sure but it would be a money pit,(most likely a big loss) and i (everyone should)look at the value as an investment, for my family and daughter and if you dont your a fool. Why would anyone , LOOSE money on a car.... just because its a 'j" code or "r" code "v" code??? you mights as well start lighting $100 dollar bills.. or go to a casino, and pulll the $100 slots,, at least there is a chance there.... (you can buy a "r" code 428 SCJ mustang with # motor cheaper or a BOSS car with #motor, cheaper) ,
my only simple rule, for myself when buying is, X 10. if you buy a car for 15,000, is it going to be worth 150,000?,, or buying at $5,000, will the car be worth, $50,000 when finished. i do all my own work, so i dont have the $$$ shop bills. over charges etc.... FOr me if i stick to this, i'll be alright, a basic (non hemi and you have a motor/trans)restoration cost $20,000, in material.(if you have most of all the pieces)
lets do some math: J code, $15,000 purchase price x10=$150,000
will this car ever be worth $150,000.. NO, not with out its motor#
ok,
$15,000car
25,000 for motor
7,000 amd metal
5,000 interior items
5,000 paint material
3,000 other axle trans
5,000 other
$65,000 add $30,000+ in shop labor(if you had someone else do it)
$65,000-$95,000
the questions is for me is : is this car worth:$65,000-$95,000
i'd say you be hard pressed to get $65,000, and mind you that, that's break even.... not a good investment....
no motor, no FT, or BS, also...just a "j"
WELL< when i'm 6 feet under, she already knows to sell everything...and give my daughter the vette.. there are alot of good projects, out there, for sale, i have some spare cash, burning,, and was weighting all my options, of all the cars out there,, and yes the 68 was a bastard child, the 69 was a better car....
i rather buy a basket case, then a "done" car, because i enjoy the challenge, and enjoy doing them myself.. i rarely sell, but keep in mine your not only investing in something you love, but also your future, which is concrete, dollars and cents.. plain and simple.
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