So........... There's a cold chance in Hell that I could work a deal on a 33 5W that's already had a bunch of work done. I'm trying to find a fair value. Man, I want this car bad. It's a possibility I could trade some labor for part of it, sell my F1 and some other junk to finance the rest. I want this to be a fair transaction for both of us. I'm not looking to steal it and won't be reselling. I'd be building. I already have an early, solid lifter 327 Vette motor and a Muncie M21. The owner has quite a few nice project and finished cars but admits he has more projects than he'll ever finish. It's been a couple years since the 33 has been touched. He also has a few muscle and cl***ic cars painted and ready to be ***embled. (which is where I come in) The 33 is in really good shape and bare metal. Already been chopped about 3 inches and that work is finished well. Has a "*****n' Products?" recessed firewall and modern transmission tunnel. Filled roof. All the bodywork is done with lead and looks very nice but still has some more to do. Good floor. Not a speck of rust. Grill is in great shape but not bright chrome. Has a radiator. Boxed frame with V8 engine mounts. Good ***le. There's a hood w-sides, decklid, fenders, windshield frame, garnish moldings and hardware that I haven't seen but it's probably decent stuff. Rear axle is a 9". Front suspension looks like a Heidt's IFS which would be changed back to original style. I've looked, but not many complete 33-34 projects pop up to compare with. Any comments and/or dollar value would be appreciated.
from what you describe, my guess would be a value somewhere between 25 and 30k, based on what stuff is trading for these days. the *****in' firewall hurts the value some, which is probably good for you. good luck. nothin' like a model 40.
Wow, Mark thats the same $$$ I was thinking, about 25 grand but Id try real hard to get it for like 17 grand. Good luck, sounds awesome.
That my friend is one great start to a 345/window, hence the 34 grill, 34 cowl, 34 doors, 34 inner rear wells etc. I would say depending on what other parts come with the deal, you should pay between 20 to 25K would be a fair shake. Good Luck and keep us posted!
D Rod, thanks for clearing up the year. I obviously don't know squat and didn't realize that these were so valuable.
that looks like a great start. you should really find a way to get it if it's within the realm of possibility. it's awfully nice.
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