67 find stored 25 years in boat shed

mprat · #1 10-18-2011, 05:05 PM

Hi, I have found a 67 chevelle true ss car 396 4 speed car numbers matching that has been in storage 25 years, has been totally taken apart, body work has all been done years ago and was primered and stored., motor is apart, but everything is there, floor pans are not good, needs a total resto, has lots of new parts, new chrome, and air cond system, all new rubber,,,, no front seats no door panels, glass is all there,he is asking six thousand for the car, was wondering if this was worth that much.... I am in the process of restoring a 67 that is a clone,,, cant decide which way to go... thanks

Ms Grumpy · #2 10-18-2011, 06:22 PM

Did you see it ? How do you know that it is all there ? I think it is a roll of the dice.

mprat · #3 10-18-2011, 06:31 PM

Yes I inspected the car, I actually have known the quy for awhile, he is one of those guys who is a real stickler when it come to everything matching, having the right parts for restoration, he has been collecting parts for years. The car was in a body shop and all rust has been repaired. New filler panel behind back glass. But still I am not familiar with the worth of a car in this condition. Thinking about buying just to keep it for later resto.

SS Shaun · #4 10-18-2011, 09:51 PM

PICS!!! i want to see some pics!!

Rank · #5 10-18-2011, 10:18 PM

I dunno ... I dont think "in storage 25 years" means much in this case . the first step to restoreation is preservation and if it is not in preserved condition then is is just another numbers matching hulk in my mind ... out west that would probably be a 2500 dollar roller assuming its as described.

Berg · #6 10-21-2011, 07:26 AM

That's a tough one. I think if it is in fact a true 138 car with a matching numbers L78 375 hp big block and EVERYTHING is there and original I think it could be worth around $4,500 in my area. I'd go back and fully document every part of the car and get all the casting numbers and date codes on everything from the pulleys to the intake and carburetor, cylinder heads, block, etc... Also keep in mind that even though someone did the bodywork I know a lot of stuff that I find that was done in the 80's wasn't always done the best way with the best materials. Just because the bodywork was "completed" doesn't really mean it is truly done or done correctly. You may take it to a shop to get paint put on it and the guys there might tell you how much more work it needs. You could go from a $1500 paint job to a $5,000 straightening and rust repair with paint job real quick. Also keep in mind the car is only worth what you feel it is worth. From a financial point the cars aren't worth as much money right now as they were worth say 5 years ago. This also means you might have some room for negotiation although everyone likes to think their car is worth more. In the end, if it is the car you want, its worth what you can comfortably afford. I think it wouldn't hurt to haggle with the guy a little. Maybe you could use a lot of your clone parts on this one to keep costs down and get some money back from the sale or parting out of the car you are doing now.

Garyb · #7 11-25-2011, 07:29 AM

Are all of these new parts GM or aftermarket ?

Ms Grumpy · #8 11-25-2011, 08:03 PM

I agree with Berg. The car is worth what you are actually willing to pay. If you have done nothing but think about the car, morning, noon and night. Then you are addicted and probably are thinking that it is worth more than it actually is. Tread lightly and take a neutral buddy to look at the car and give you his honest opinion.