Quote:
Originally Posted by Woj
I'm in agreement with Bill's pricing on the car. It has a lot going for it which has already been discussed, but the block being decked is a big draw back to me. It seems like everyone I know that had a 350hp 69 SS had major engine problems that required a rebuild back in the day (my brother being one of them). Maybe this one was no different and created the need to deck the block.
If you wanted to bring this closer back to original with a correct shifter, smog system and brake master cylinder, you are looking at another 3K - 4K to do all that. Maybe more. I'm not a fan of the hood pins either, but if is truly original paint, you'd pretty much have to leave them alone.
A very nice car overall, but a bit over priced in my opinion.
|
Im not as concerned about the deck being blocked. It would be nice if it wasnt so I could be sure it is the original engine,due to the asking price, but Im not looking for a 100% factory car. I dont care about the smog, or shifter either really, as my dad put a hurst shifter in his as well...
It would be nice to have it all factory correct, but at my price point I cant expect that to happen, as I know most people took off the smog stuff back in the day and changed shifters..etc.. so im OK with the mild "day 2" mods... The biggest drawback for me is the hood pins, I think they look terrible.
I agree with it being a bit overpriced... I was thinking more around the 40-45k range at most...