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post #16 of 39 (permalink) Old Jul 26th, 19, 2:19 PM
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My first thought is why waste $17,000 on a 396?

When finished, it will be a nice build, but the red is a turn off.
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My first thought is why waste $17,000 on a 396?
Jackie, I'm glad you brought that up. The 537 (hp I assume) from a 396 is possible but wouldn't be very street friendly. I suspect a little fudging of the number.
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My eyes hurt just trying to read the ad, in fact, i actually gave up reading it. Why do people type in all caps?
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My first thought is why waste $17,000 on a 396?

When finished, it will be a nice build, but the red is a turn off.
There might be several reasons for that…like maybe the guy already had the 396… but frankly, who really cares about how many cubic inches it has?… It's a car that will likely never see a race track so it's not really important. What's important is that the engine looks good.

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shaved door handles = never will pass tech or see a track

but still, how do you spend $17k on a 396?
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Credit card or cash most likely. Maybe a bank check. Doubtful a personal check would be accepted, but, hey, it's possible I suppose if you don't get your engine until the check clears the bank.

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but still, how do you spend $17k on a 396?
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These cars rolled out of the factory so nice, why people change them is beyond me...

I cound not agree more with you!!!
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$17,000 396? I think I have that amount TOTAL into my entire car
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These cars rolled out of the factory so nice, why people change them is beyond me...
Simple: … because stock is boring after a while.

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Overpriced. Also, its a Pro Touring car, not a Restomod.
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Overpriced. Also, its a Pro Touring car, not a Restomod.
Agree that its overpriced but it is definitely not a protouring car, 4 wheel disc brakes, hotchkis and bigger wheels do no equal protouring. Restomod is the right description.
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Restomod is the right description.
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Simple: … because stock is boring after a while.

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I ain't boring.

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Well although I am not stock I am closer to it than not. I'll say this much for stock. It has and does stand the test of time. Resto mod and/or Pro Touring will look very dated in short order.
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I ain't boring.

Sorry Mike, I wasn't talking about your car specifically… Yours is an exception, a reference for those looking for the "perfect" stock '69 Chevelle. What I find though is that when I go to Chevelles shows (Maryland, Ohio, etc…), is that after having looked at maybe 5~6 "numbers matching" Chevelles, I have the feeling that I've seen them all… as opposed to the "custom" or "non-original" section where you see lots of Chevelles but there are no two alike.
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