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Old 05-06-2013, 09:09 PM
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Hello, I am new to the forums but a long time Chevelle lover. I have an opportunity to buy one that is almost perfect. But I want some experienced opinions.

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1968 Chevelle with 86k orig miles, clean title.

454 Big Block Built and tuned with 596hp. Long list of expensive top grade parts that I don't remember went into the engine.

New paint job, glass will be installed before purchase but I have to put the rest together. He has everything for it, from the carpet and door panels to the outside chrome parts (inc bumpers). I will just need to finish putting it back together. The price is firm $17k.








Good deal or run away?

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Old 05-06-2013, 09:30 PM
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Can you size down the pictures, hard to really look at. Tail lights say it is a 68 along with the front fenders, not a 69.
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Old 05-06-2013, 09:35 PM
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yes sorry is 68, typo. How to size down?
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Old 05-06-2013, 09:49 PM
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You can go to the upper left corner to user cp and start a photo album. If you copy the BB code and paste that into you post the pictures should come in smaller. Or we can go look in your album at them. Putting any car back together is a lot of work, and you never know if you are getting everything you need to finish the car.
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Old 05-06-2013, 10:15 PM
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If I did have all or most of the parts to reassemble, is this a good price?
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Old 05-06-2013, 10:18 PM
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fixed images
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Old 05-06-2013, 10:35 PM
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For $17,000 you should get a car that is completely assembled and missing nothing ,I would keep on looking .Where are you located ,we might be able to point you to one if we know your location. Will another year work for you ? The 68 is one of my favorite years but they dont hold their value as well as a 69 or 70 .I know of a 69 that will be for sale soon but it is in the Nashville area ,he may also have others for sale .
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Old 05-06-2013, 10:55 PM
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For $17,000 you should get a car that is completely assembled and missing nothing ,I would keep on looking .Where are you located ,we might be able to point you to one if we know your location. Will another year work for you ? The 68 is one of my favorite years but they dont hold their value as well as a 69 or 70 .I know of a 69 that will be for sale soon but it is in the Nashville area ,he may also have others for sale .
Thats the info I need. I felt a little worried that for the work needed is too expensive.

I am in Wichita KS. What I really want is a double headlight 68-70 design with a 454 in it, built. Black or darker color with 4 speed.
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Old 05-06-2013, 10:36 PM
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And by the way ,WELCOME .
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Old 05-06-2013, 11:21 PM
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Here is what I like about it. It has a fully built 454 that puts out a ton of power and backed with a new clutch/trany rebuild. The paint is new and fresh with a decent job (would say 8/10). The owner showed me the large amounts of new parts he has for it waiting to be put on. He also noted that he separated the body from frame to replace some seals or something that made it squeak around corners.

What I dont like is just that, I have to put it on. From what I can see......
Mount both front and rear bumper with front grill.
Lay carpet inside (Pre-cut and fitted) and remount seats. The seats have precut covers ready but the old looks okay so not worried about that now.
Put both door handles back on and inside door molding.
put on trunk lock and trunk Chevelle logo

He has showed me all this stuff brand new, ready for bolt on.

It has no radio components (which is okay with me for now)
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