I'm * WAY * outta my league on this one .... but .

[Casey Marks]

I was asked to go with a friend from work to look at a 69 Corvette. He found out about via a friend of a friend - blah - blah - blah. I'm told the car is *rough*, but can be bought for somewhere around $6k.

Here's what I know after looking at it. Now I need you guys to help me out. /ubbthreads/images/icons/wink.gif

It's a 427/390 4-spd car. All original, original QJet, original manifolds (intake and exhaust), etc. etc. All the drivetrain stuff is intact. The frame is a rusted out POS ! The body is really pretty nice, hood is nice, t-top car. Orange with black interior.

Here's the kicker - It's a * Powered by Berger * stickered 427. Chrome (rusted) valve covers have the Berger sticker on the drivers side, and it's got a *period* Edelbrock ignition box (Phase-O-Matic ??) on the inner fenderwell, and tach drive distributor. The engine doesn't looked like it has ever been messed with. I'm sure it is simply a 69 Vette that came from Berger Chevrolet, but it still is kinda neat having that kinda heritage. Frame is junk - plain and simple. Think it's worth $6k or reasonable offer ? My friend is definitely not up to that kinda task (I don't know if I am either - but I always see the *good* in a musclecar, not the rusty hulk that it truly is ....).

Kinda a cool find though - a 427 Berger Corvette.

[SS427]

Casey, my opinion would be that if it were an original 427 car, it is worth the $6K regardless of it's heritage. Frames can be purchased for a resonable amount and is a very easy swap. What the hell, you need another project anyway. Maybe you could use this engine in your Biscayne while you are putting a new frame under the Vette. Let us know what you decide.
Rick

[Mike]

Casey,

I agree. Sounds like a good buy. I would look very closely at the birdcage area though. If it is badly rusted you could run into problems. Check to see how the doors close and if they droop excessively. Also, look at the windshield pillars and top section of the windshield for signs of rust. You may want to get onto the NCRS.org tech board to find out other tell-tale signs.

Good luck!
Mike

[hvychev]

Casey does it have the original gas tank? It might be worth it to drop the tank to see if their is a tank sticker to document this Vette's history.