rebuild vette

jim meddows · May 06, 2011, 07:38:36 PM

hi to all i have just got a body shell of a 1975 corvette t-top
that i want to turn into a historic race car but i need alot of parts the first part i need is a chassis can anyone hellp

bfit · May 07, 2011, 07:36:16 AM

Jim
if you only have the body
it may be financially better to buy a complete car damaged to salvage the parts you need.
Bfit

jim meddows · May 07, 2011, 12:09:14 PM

i have been thinking about that but i don't know where i could find a damaged car from

bfit · May 07, 2011, 12:44:34 PM

Mate I seen a car on ebay in asutralia recently, the the body look really rough
but was complete
I will go back through my records and see if I stall have the info
but keep an eye out something will come up

I know a fellow I deal with in Texas who I can ask to see if he know of any thing
Is yes I will put up in touch with him
Bfit

bfit · May 07, 2011, 01:24:09 PM

Mate no luck with finding the vehicle i mentioned
Any way get on ebay USA and look for corvette protects
see what you can find you can get good value their if you are patient

" Remember this "
Believe nothing that you are told when buying in the USA

A lot of flippers will call a turd a chandelier if they think you will buy it

If it looks good its most likely sh_t
if is looks Sh_t its most likely junk.
don't go by cost of anything that will bring you down.
polished Sh_t can have a high price be careful

IF YOU THINK SOMETHING IS WORTH BUYING
PAY SOME ONE TO HAVE A LOOK AT IT FOR YOU
Money well spent

Bift

bfit · May 07, 2011, 01:29:34 PM

Gee
I hope that language is not to colorful
I had a lot of other nouns and adjectives in mind that I mite have used.
But I think this could be a PG rated family forum.
B fit

jim meddows · May 07, 2011, 03:31:24 PM

thank you for all the info i wil keep looking on ebay thanks

bfit · May 07, 2011, 03:44:53 PM

Jim back again
look at this one in canada
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Chevrolet-Corvette-/320694459417?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item4aaae11c19
see where the price ends up
looks good has had a lot of work done
? why
check out the photos of the exhaust
it tells a lot
see that problems in the chassis above where the exhaust goes through and the floor bracing behind in in the photo
and that is in a photo that they are showing every one
I find it interesting to watch what comes up for a few months
as well as who is selling them.
record everything

oh look as much as possible in the drier states

no states that have snow and ice you know what they put on the roads when there is ice about
( SALT )
wonderful for the chassis

Bfit

jim meddows · May 07, 2011, 04:07:41 PM

that one looks very bad.
you dont have any parts do you? thanks.

bfit · May 07, 2011, 04:55:53 PM

Jim
There is a possibility of a chassis

I am looking at modifying my chassis to take a C4 Rears suspension
IF I can not get that sorted with out .
I will buy a Streetshop chassis from the states
and I too have a number of parts to find.
( Doesn't every one )

Their area lot of people on here who will help with info.
I have found that since I joined this forum
Bfit

jim meddows · May 07, 2011, 06:01:37 PM

all right let me know about the chassis when you can

jim meddows · May 07, 2011, 07:15:12 PM

if any body has any spear parts that the don't need could u let me know

Jethro · May 07, 2011, 11:34:15 PM

that's no 11k car, looks straight as, and the the undercarriage photo's confirms that

bfit · May 08, 2011, 08:28:42 AM

Yes
I agree Jethro it will sell for a lot more
form the over all photos it look good
I am extremely skeptical when it comes to buy a car.
How ever I always ask
Why all the new work?
ask all the question before making a decision

BFit

bfit · May 10, 2011, 06:43:40 AM

I have been looking for just what some chassis's are for sale and what is asking price
What a range there is
Form 345 US to 8K us
this one looks to be in close to new condition
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370499559958&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en

I guess If you want an Excellency job you pay top money

Jethro · May 10, 2011, 07:33:19 AM

Quote from: Bfit link=topic=8351.msg1045939721#msg1045939721I have been looking for just what some chassis's are for sale and what is asking price
What a range there is
Form 345 US to 8K us
this one looks to be in close to new condition
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370499559958&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en

I guess If you want an Excellency job you pay top money

Very , very true! wonder how much handeling and freight will be?

bfit · May 10, 2011, 11:36:21 AM

Freight On chassis
the last quote I got was $1500.00 plus customs. duty and gst
I thing that is very optimistic though
plus cost to get it to a Western USA departure point
Bfit

Jethro · May 10, 2011, 05:46:00 PM

Quote from: Bfit link=topic=8351.msg1045939728#msg1045939728Freight On chassis
the last quote I got was $1500.00 plus customs. duty and gst
I thing that is very optimistic though
plus cost to get it to a Western USA departure point
Bfit

10K exercise minium I reckon ? but a new base to start with wouldn't be that bad an investment if the resto so the Vette is in gerat condition ?