69 Camaro L-78 Project Opinions wanted!!!!!!!!!!!!

[CamarosRus]

I have been offered a 69 Camaro L-78 project.

1) Engine missing however 1499 dist, deep groove pulleys, 163 intake included
2) Trim Tag has 05A, TR711(black std) 71 B(LemansBl/BlkVnyTop)
3) Trans has P9D07A(M-20???) with alledgedly last 5 of VIN stamped or showing
4) Nevada car since new with minimal rust....however trunk "pan" needs rust replacement and qtr panel lips might need help?? (I havent seen pics yet)
5) Body Broadcast Sheet found above gas tank with VIN matching car and JH and other L-78 specific codes
6) R/S front end alledgedly unmolested with all hoses and components in tact
7) 12 Bolt with C179 in center casting. I have no tube stampings yet
8) Car will need untold LONG list of $$$$ parts to restore
PLUS 272 Block eng assy,etc etc

Seller asking $36K .....then car needs complete PAINT...and any structural repair
I would do subframe and misc undercarriage resto myself

WHAT are NICE 69 L-78's selling for and is $36K just too high for this project....Sorry to be so vague on details
......Does Vinyl Top hurt resale later????

Thanks for your questions, comments and opinions

YES, I regret not buying a 69 L-78 when I should have?????
let alone the other cars Ive passed on (I know YOU all have your woulda, shoulda, coulda stories.....

Thanks,

[firstgenaddict]

36k seems like the top if the docs and trans stamp are legit, it is not too bad in the 1/4 lips, and you want it...

You will probably end up with another 30k in it if you pay someone to do the big work.

[COPO]

Sounds expensive to me.

[SS454]

At 36K you will have another 30K in resto and PARTS. Sounds about 15 to much to me. But I am no expert. I passed on a 69 427 nova for $2000.00 back in 1984!!!

[WILMASBOYL78]

Don't think about it in today's dollars...look at where a comparable L78 Camaro was 2 years ago and then do the math. It will take at least that long to get it finished....you gotta want the project!

wilma