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Originally Posted by tjs72lemans
I also happen to like the mean look of the front of the 71-72 GTO. That's one of the reasons I bought my 72 Lemans with the GTO option front end (T41). But, it is a convertible, so that helped too. I look forward to eventually driving and showing it off a bit this fall when I finally wrap up my three year frame off resto. I wouldn't spend more money destroying the originality of it.
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I can respect the originality standpoint, however that Roadster Shop take on the 71/72 GTO nose I think is an upgrade over the original look. Would I do that if 72 GTO's were say as desirable as my 66 Chevelle SS396?, probably not. And I guess, part of my reasoning for starting this thread was to get a feel for the current/future value of this model to gage the reception to a restomod.
By the way, I would never consider just putting a Le Mans nose on the car, the goal would be to modernize the cars looks to maximize the new chassis, the nose honestly needing the most attention followed by the interior.
Fixing the AC is an option and probably a good place to start if I decide to start spending money to increase the chance of sale. However, if I decide to start spending money on this car, it likely means it's no longer for sale, as I have inherently chose it as my next resto project... So, a conundrum.