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Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2002 11:45
PM
Subject: [Chevelle-List] Is it worth
it??
Hi everyone,
First let me say that I have enjoyed all of the
advice and postings here for a long time. This is the 1st time I have actually
posted to the list. I would like to get some opinions on a 66 Malibu I am
thinking about purchasing to do a frame off restoration of. It is a 2 door
Malibu hardtop and is in fairly rough shape. It basically needs rear quarters,
hood, trunk lid, doors, floors, & trunk metal. The interior with the
exception of the dash needs to be replaced. It also needs a new windshield.
The motor and tranny would be coming out so I'm not even considering them (a
350 backed by a powerglide). Essentially the car needs to be completely done.
There is no evidence of frame damage that I could find and the car is all
original although in terrible shape. I checked all the numbers (VIN & cowl
tag) and everything looks to be in order and original except for the motor. I
can do all of the mechanical work myself at home ( I have a job that permits
me a lot of free time) but I am not a welder and probably will have to farm
most of the body work out. I realize that just the replacement body panels
alone will cost a few thousand dollars. The guy is asking $2600 for the car
& I think I can get it cheaper.
I'm unsure of what to do because these cars are
becoming more rare by the day and everyone I do find has already been restored
and have large price tags. Is a car this rough worth that much (not being an
SS) as it is?? I will be building this car to drive and not worried about
making money on it at a later time!
Thanks for reading and for any thoughts you may
have!
