[67Lemons]

Is the hood supposed to be unfinished? I’d get it if they were doing a carbon fiber thing but it looks like they just threw a repro hood on it and shipped it? I must be getting old.

[thews]

69 GTO in Connecticut with a reserve. A lot of cool options on this one, with a power bench seat. Always nice to see a stock AM/FM radio sitting in the dash.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/20616030603...Bk9SR5760qqjZw

[thews]

Hey all, it's been an interesting couple of weeks for me. It all started a few weeks ago when I noticed I was losing weight rapidly. It ended with me in the ICU with Diabetic ketoacidosis. This was interesting, so it's around midnight in the ICU, and I'm talking to the nurse taking care of me (she was really cool). She asked me why I checked the DNR box, and I told her it's because I don't want them to try and bring me back. if I expire, the chances I wake up and everything is cool are very slim. Better to burn out, than fade away. The odds are that they keep me alive longer unconscious, or worse yet wake up to be a burden to someone else, no thanks. She agreed, and said people should talk about this more. She then said, "You'd be surprised at how long I can keep you alive. We're really good at it." Anyway, food for thought, listen to your body. I'm feeling better and shots of insulin help.

Now to the real part. I thought I was going to die, and I knew it. Without going into details, there were bleak signs. I decided who would get all of my things. What I concluded, was no one really wants them. I think they're amazing, but to my friends/family they're just junk cars. Mark my words Ebeneezer, time for me to downsize. I'll be listing two 69 Firebird 350HO convertibles, and a 75 Trans AM soon.

[Skidmark]

Wow, sorry you had to go through that. Glad you made it. Us car guys know we are just the care takers of our cars until the new care taker comes along.

[Shiny]

Oh no, I am truly sorry you went through that. I'm really glad you got help and are recovering.

Mike

[kingbuzzo]

Take care...all you have is your health!

Someone wants those cars as bad as you did...

[kingbuzzo]

cupholder with authority...

[tininjun68]

Originally Posted by thews

Hey all, it's been an interesting couple of weeks for me. It all started a few weeks ago when I noticed I was losing weight rapidly. It ended with me in the ICU with Diabetic ketoacidosis. This was interesting, so it's around midnight in the ICU, and I'm talking to the nurse taking care of me (she was really cool). She asked me why I checked the DNR box, and I told her it's because I don't want them to try and bring me back. if I expire, the chances I wake up and everything is cool are very slim. Better to burn out, than fade away. The odds are that they keep me alive longer unconscious, or worse yet wake up to be a burden to someone else, no thanks. She agreed, and said people should talk about this more. She then said, "You'd be surprised at how long I can keep you alive. We're really good at it." Anyway, food for thought, listen to your body. I'm feeling better and shots of insulin help.

Now to the real part. I thought I was going to die, and I knew it. Without going into details, there were bleak signs. I decided who would get all of my things. What I concluded, was no one really wants them. I think they're amazing, but to my friends/family they're just junk cars. Mark my words Ebeneezer, time for me to downsize. I'll be listing two 69 Firebird 350HO convertibles, and a 75 Trans AM soon.

WOW! Get well thews! Sorry to hear you went through that deal. I recognized and appreciated the Dickens' Illustration immediately. Important message there from ole Charlie. Prayers sent!

[thews]

For a real Judge this 70 GTO seems like a good deal at $85K BIN in Missouri.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/37705855342...Bk9SR-iapv2jZw

[camerjeff]

Good looking Judge, but how can you spend that much time and effort on a resto and paint the engine the wrong color of Blue? Sorry just a pet peeve of mine.

[johnta1]

Originally Palisade Green car.

[thews]

Originally Posted by camerjeff

Good looking Judge, but how can you spend that much time and effort on a resto and paint the engine the wrong color of Blue? Sorry just a pet peeve of mine.

The sticker on the air cleaner bothers me more. Here's a 70 GTO Judge tribute convertible (real GTO) at $40K BIN in Florida.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/23670974995...Bk9SR9rS35OkZw

[ged2227]

That Sierra Yellow 70 convertible... General consensus- this guy asking way too high? Too many variables... What's missing, what's correct, was the body work done correctly. What is a reasonable price? Maybe I am missing something or my viewpoint on these are way off.. Dig the numbers aspect... I just do not see $39,999..?

[thews]

Originally Posted by ged2227

That Sierra Yellow 70 convertible... General consensus- this guy asking way too high? Too many variables... What's missing, what's correct, was the body work done correctly. What is a reasonable price? Maybe I am missing something or my viewpoint on these are way off.. Dig the numbers aspect... I just do not see $39,999..?

Agreed it's not worth the asking. With project car like this, I think it's best to list out the pros/cons to determine value.

1) Bodywork is done. This assumes it's done correctly... big if.
2) Mechanical - Is the engine/trans rebuilt? I don't think so.
3) Is it put together - No. You have to pick this up locally and in boxes.

A good deal on this car would be in the low $20K area IMO.

[ged2227]

Originally Posted by thews

Agreed it's not worth the asking. With project car like this, I think it's best to list out the pros/cons to determine value.

1) Bodywork is done. This assumes it's done correctly... big if.
2) Mechanical - Is the engine/trans rebuilt? I don't think so.
3) Is it put together - No. You have to pick this up locally and in boxes.

A good deal on this car would be in the low $20K area IMO.

With all of that, add the joy of the "parts are all there". I think I have looked at ~ 10 of these types of cars.. And, although very tempted, I have walked. I would rather find a rotted out, trashed car that is intact than someone else's project.
Good PSA for those that buy one of these cars, thinking "it'll be quick"...

1. Storage. Not only for the car, but all of the parts.
2. Missing parts are not always easy to find
3. Correct parts are even harder to find then #2
4. Nickle and dime parts add up quick
5. SOmeone else's idea of "correct" body work is sometimes much different than "correct".

So many other things to consider with this..

It kills me as I would love a 70 convertible... even a clone... But this one is way too much- both pricewise and project-wise...

[thews]

Going to disagree about the complete rusted out car, as the cost delta between a solid CA or AZ car is very much worth it IMO. The real catch about snagging a deal is cash. You need to have cash right now, and not in a week from now. When someone needs to sell a car, once they start getting yanked around, they'll look for another buyer. The seller of this 70 convertible probably thinks he can put it all together in a weekend... only that weekend never comes.

[thews]

69 Firebird 400 loaded convertible in Florida at $50K. Beautiful car.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/19822603319...Bk9SR8rW5ZilZw

[thews]

This one has been hanging around for a while. 69 in SC at $16K BIN. Engine looks rebuilt, but numbers don't match. Originally Gold. Hideaways a big plus.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/11709521176...Bk9SR9zWgMqlZw

[thews]

68 GTO in Nevada with a reserve. Rust free means a lot.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/19823210134...Bk9SR4Di25ymZw

[thews]

69 GTO Judge at $92K in Las Vegas. NOM 455 and all the mods detract. If you're old enough, you remember the days when you'd buy a Car Craft magazine and see real Judges and Hemi Cudas all Pro streeted out. Not sure who the buyer is for this car, but $92K cars don't have an interior like this one.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/16826850706...Bk9SR7iMtt-mZw