What's it worth question.

[GaryC]

Hey guys, Im still stumbling around on the site getting used to it all and I have a question on what forum to use when you want to ask something like 'What's it worth". I was thinking the lounge forum but I'm not so sure that is appropriate. I do have something to sell but not quite sure what I should ask when I put it in the for sale forum.

[XXXGoldL34M20]

I would ask on the "Technical + Restoration" area.
That is what i use when i am stumped on what something is or is worth. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[enio45]

You need to provide more details about the car. Orig drivetrain, sheet metal, restored, condition so we can help.

[GaryC]

Wow...where to start. It is an early 06A X33D80 Z. I have lots of pics on photobucket but not sure how to post the link perminently in my sig yet. I'm still learning. Just did get an avatar and a pic of my car on here.

Non original engine and trans, but the car came with a load of correct dated parts when I bought it. All the internals to the block were there, correct dated heads, 480 distributor, all the bolt on parts except carb, alternator and small pieces. Block is V0604DZ but wrong VIN stamp. Oil pan must have had something go thru the side of it at some point and has a weld repair on it. Currently running a 70 spec LT1 with all the DZ parts including the 30-30 cam and a Dave's Small Body HEI and service replacement 4053. Just bought a dated 4053 934 from Vintage Musclecars, (thanks man). Trans is a May 69 M20. Currently have an early built, 11/28/68, 12bolt coded BL with posi and 3.73's installed but have the BE going back in it when I get some free time. Took 4.10's and 4 series out to put 3.73's back in. It has quarter skins on it but everything else is oem. I'm thinking it has 2 repaints over the original Cortez Silver and the door and trunk jambs still have the original paint in those areas. Last paint is BC/CC and was done in 1987 from what I was told from the first owner who brought it into Delaware from Maryland. Car has always been garaged from what I was told.


Something else, I think my car was a flat hood car and non power steering which it has both now. Most of the ZL2 parts are oem pieces except the breather which my wife bought for me one Christmas. The power steering was mixed parts. Leaking 67 power unit, not sure what year pump, plus it had 68 Z28 power steering pump brackets. Yanked all that out and installed all the correct 69 stuff and added a power steering box from a 1980 WS Trans Am. Car has nice firm positive steering. I love it. For all the 68 Z people, sorry I don't have those brackets. I sold them in 2001 along with the 67 power steering box and pump. They went fast too.


Car has been a blast these past 13 years and looking for parts has been a real education. Economy is going down hill but the Z parts are going up. What a shame. People like me can't afford those steep prices and I can't tell you how many parts I had to see slip thru my fingers because of the hobby not being a hobby anymore. Lots of people people making a living this way, but I digress.








<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: enio45</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You need to provide more details about the car. Orig drivetrain, sheet metal, restored, condition so we can help. </div></div>

[Lynn]

Gary.

You may have a typo. Did you really mean &quot;but have the BE going back in it when I get some free time&quot;

Do you really have a BE rear? If it is original, with the original BE heat treated ring and pinion, it is probably worth about $15k. You could sell that, and probably use the cash to buy all the other little pieces you are looking for.

Lynn

[GaryC]

Dammmnn. Sorry, I clearly meant BU, it was a typo. I don't have a clue what I was thinking when I typed that. Thanks Lynn. Oh, I got your PM. I may have to unpack it to find the numbers for ya.

[jl8z28]

Did a guy name Mike his last name begins with a M own the car in Maryland he had one just like that and sold it around that time.

[RPOLS3]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: XXXBlackLs6M22</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would ask on the &quot;Technical + Restoration&quot; area.
That is what i use when i am stumped on what something is or is worth. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif </div></div>

Hey Charley - maybe we need a &quot;What's it Worth&quot; section?

Jake

[enio45]

Taking a stab at the market value, and depends how well it shows, clean, detailed, other correctness like interior, wheels and tires and exhaust. 25-32 is my guesstimate

[GaryC]

To be honest with you, I never reached the owner in Elkton, Maryland. I wish I could have. I have the names of all the PO's when it was brought into Bear Delaware but was only able to talk to the one guy I bought it from and the very first person who bought it in Bear. His last name was Foraker. That's about all I know. I misplaced all the Delaware PO's info a few years back and can't remember where I put it.



<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jl8z28</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Did a guy name Mike his last name begins with a M own the car in Maryland he had one just like that and sold it around that time. </div></div>

[GaryC]

Hey guys, I'm not asking what my Z is worth. That is priceless to me. I was asking what a pair of original Z non dripper valve covers are worth that I just had Jerry M reskin? I haven't got them back yet to post a pic of them or I would.

I paid $400.00 for the pair and reskinning with new grommets and emblem was $110.00. I had 2 pairs done but want to sell one pair to someone who needs or could use them. I also have a pair of drippers I'll probably sell as well but those will need to be reskinned. I can post a pic of them if anyone is interested. Real nice, nothing broken, just dirty and on my engine at the moment.

[enio45]

well, getting your money back would be key....so what u have in them would be a start.....or a little more

I understand the math of what u purchased them for and what it cost to restore - im not sure a pair restored brings 500 or more.....just a thought?

[Lynn]

I sold a reskinned pair on this site for $600. They were perfect. Was not trying to make money, just had an extra pair. Sold in a couple hours if I remember correctly.