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Old 09-21-2009, 08:51 PM
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i recently traded my 2005 c6 corvette convertible(all options..12.000 miles) for a 68 camaro rs/ss...sight unseen still havent seen the car....waiting for my title to be delivered
the ebay auction item number is: 220480545762
cant get the link to upload

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Old 09-21-2009, 09:10 PM
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You realize its a clone right? Not cazy but if you did not have someone check it out I would say not very bright. Restoration can photo real well but look like crap up close. Whats with muffler clamp all over the place, Who builds a car like that and has 6 muffler clamps on each side. All that work and not to paint the heads of the bolts?

I wish you luck and hope you are happy with it but IMO its a huge roll of the dice.

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Old 09-21-2009, 09:41 PM
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its gonna be a work in progress anyway...i can turn a wrench on a 68.....not so easy to work on the vette... wasnt looking for a true reproduction....always wanted a 68(born in that year)....

im new to the forum and appreciate any and all advice

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Old 09-22-2009, 12:42 AM
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I wouldn't say crazy. i would love a 1st gen.
especially a 69. (Still looking for one)
 
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Old 09-22-2009, 07:13 AM
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wow...hey if your happy with your trade then no you are not crazy. Looks like a very nice 1st gen.
 
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Old 09-22-2009, 01:10 PM
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thanks guys...i'll be updating the progress with the car....the one thing i do wanna sell off of it are the wheels and tires....i don't know what they are worth...and i'm gonna eventually sell the engine also(LS3 or LS7 swap)

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Old 09-22-2009, 02:22 PM
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The wheels are repops, They can be purchased new so figuring what they are worth should be easy. You should be able to get 70% of what a new one costs. The worth of the motor will be related to the numbers on it.

http://www.wheelvintiques.com/

http://wheelvintiques.com/shopsite_s...ml/page22.html
 

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Old 09-22-2009, 04:13 PM
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which numbers do i look for.(locations on engine)..is there anything to dissasemble to see them?

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Old 09-22-2009, 04:14 PM
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I think the car looks like a great example of good work. If you won't miss your vette, I know I wouldn't, then the deal is a good one.
 
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Old 09-26-2009, 02:22 PM
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I think you got yourself a nice ride there dude. I bet you will miss your Vett though.
 


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