A woman's project: 68 Fastback
01-06-2013, 05:36 PM
#711
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Did you look at that CJ Pony Parts Eleanor? To some degree, I like CJs (when they have parts in stock) but when they built that car, they cut a lot of corners and put a lot of really cheap parts on the car. I am pretty sure they were building to flip the car and just slapped a body kit on etc. If I am not mistaken, I think CJs said it cost the guy over $115k to build the car (I believe CJs did the work too). I think the owner wants close to $100k for the car. I was told the owner was offered $85k and didn't take it. I was up there a month ago and was told that the car was never sold. based on that car, your car should get offers upwards of $125k.
When it comes time to do mine, I will try to do like you did and get the lights as close to move correct as possible. It's amazing the difference between the two.
So have y'all done anything else in regards to this build even though it's in painters jail?
When it comes time to do mine, I will try to do like you did and get the lights as close to move correct as possible. It's amazing the difference between the two.
So have y'all done anything else in regards to this build even though it's in painters jail?
I appreciate the compliment. We've now seen a handful of Eleanor's by attending a couple Mecum auctions. I have yet to be blown away. I know that when my car is painted it will be the best painted Eleanor our there. Most HP/performance/bells and whistles? No way. But she will be the prettiest.
I look forward to watching you build your Eleanor. I can help along the way. I also have a whooooole lotta PIAA 959's in storage if you need a pair.
01-20-2013, 08:04 AM
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01-20-2013, 08:51 AM
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There is a lot of hate out there but ultimately who cares?!?! The good thing about customizing cars is that it is your heart, money, and imagination. Everyone has a different opinion and should keep them to there selves! My father has a 63 split window corvette that was tubbed, has a big hood scoop etc (setup as a prostreet.) I've been at shows where people have come up to him and expressed how disgusted they are with what was done to the car. Sometimes my father is blunt with a simple F-You response, or I really like when he says "sorry I forgot to ask for your opinion when I bought the car," which usually shuts them up right away. I think when it is time for him to hand it over to me, think I will probably do a gt500 motor swap to really **** off the corvette community!
01-20-2013, 12:00 PM
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I've been thinking about doing a Mach 1 clone - still haven't decided yet. I heard it would increase the value of the car even though it's a clone - true??
01-21-2013, 08:01 AM
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Haha thanks guys!
Oh snap!!! lol Yeah we've had a little taste of opinions this summer with the Challenger. I like the "sorry I forgot to ask for your opininion" quote. I will be sure to keep that in the quote bank.
I think so. I would think that clone's when nicely done, will bring more money. Just my opinion.
There is a lot of hate out there but ultimately who cares?!?! The good thing about customizing cars is that it is your heart, money, and imagination. Everyone has a different opinion and should keep them to there selves! My father has a 63 split window corvette that was tubbed, has a big hood scoop etc (setup as a prostreet.) I've been at shows where people have come up to him and expressed how disgusted they are with what was done to the car. Sometimes my father is blunt with a simple F-You response, or I really like when he says "sorry I forgot to ask for your opinion when I bought the car," which usually shuts them up right away. I think when it is time for him to hand it over to me, think I will probably do a gt500 motor swap to really **** off the corvette community!
I think so. I would think that clone's when nicely done, will bring more money. Just my opinion.
01-21-2013, 08:28 AM
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You should post a link to your car and tell them all to suck it. It's got better craftsmanship than most of their cars will ever have and I'm not a fan of them, but I would own your car any day!
01-21-2013, 04:26 PM
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The problem with a significant number of classic cars fans is that many of them do not really get the concept of private property. Lots of them actually think they should be able to tell you what you can do with "your" car.
I feel your pain. I am a severe minimalist in my personal taste, but I really enjoy seeing what others like and do with their cars.
I feel your pain. I am a severe minimalist in my personal taste, but I really enjoy seeing what others like and do with their cars.