First off, welcome aboard.

These questions get asked often, and the usual responses are usually " The car is worth what someone is willing to pay "

It sounds like it's pretty rough, but if it's a true SS and a ragtop, it certainly makes the prospect of saving it something to ponder. $8000 sounds like alot, but it's been awhile since I've been in the market.

As far as the bodywork, with all the sheetmetal work you say it's going to need, I'm thinking you're looking in the neighbourhood of $20,000 for the body to be done properly and have a nice paint job.

 

First off, welcome aboard.

These questions get asked often, and the usual responses are usually " The car is worth what someone is willing to pay "

It sounds like it's pretty rough, but if it's a true SS and a ragtop, it certainly makes the prospect of saving it something to ponder. $8000 sounds like alot, but it's been awhile since I've been in the market.

As far as the bodywork, with all the sheetmetal work you say it's going to need, I'm thinking you're looking in the neighbourhood of $20,000 for the body to be done properly and have a nice paint job.

Welcome aboard here also, Dans on the money on his estimate, but its like a 40 year old house, once you remodel the bathroom, thats just the begining.

Rob

 

You say you're sure it's a SS, but have you checked to be sure? Check out details here: http://www.chevelles.com/shop/ss_ident.html

 

Welcome!

Based on the limited info, no pics etc. I would say it's close to $8K but it's hard to say. Their worth saving, it just depends on what your plans are. Are you going to keep it or sell it? They only made 2394 of these cars. IMO their somewhat rare, but what makes them desireable is that their convertibles.

Having a #'s matching car helps in value but there are alot of other factors that need to be considered as well.

Being able to do the work yourself is a big plus. You can count on at least another 8K plus if you turn it over to a body shop. And that's all dependent on the scope.

Get me some more info and the vin and I'll check it againist my personal resistry on these cars.

 

assume there is a "138" in the VIN, 65-68 cars have that. If it is what you say it is something like that certainly would be worth keeping together versus parting out. Might really want to examine the frame problems you mentioned, could be a can of worms if you are not ready or financially able to undertake a frame off and project of that magnitude.

 

The VIN is 13867. The block is coded T01I0ET B?? and last numbers of the VIN which end with 3239. All bows are with the top. The interior is all there except for the front bench seat. I would like to put bucket in the car. I am think about making the my first project. I took a couple of paint and welding classes. However, as with most people, I am a fraid of the unknown.

 

Get some pics and post them if you can.

 

Thanks Animal69

This is the information, I used assist in comfirming the car is a true SS. It was not hard with this information and with the original paint and engine. I am still kind of taken back their appears to be orange looking primer under the black paint, I hope this is standard for Chevy's. This site has a wealth of information. I have pulled the trigger on the car. It will be my first project car. I will attempt to do the work myself. I have all of the equipment, I have been purchasing it for my workshop upon my retirement. I guess I will start using it earlier.

 

Congrads!

Good choice. Let's see some pics. As you can see we all want to see'm!

Also, FYI their are 3 SS CV's on ebay right now. This will give you an idea on today's $.

 

I just found an old post from Jul 4th, 2008, about the car. The is a ton of photos. This car when from $25K, then down to $19K, then $15K and he took a quick offer of $8K from me. I decided to redo this car myself because you can almost get every panel needed for the car. I am determine to finish the project. It will be a frame off and I have not set any time frame for completion.

 

well if that's the case I probably already have info. on the car. Sounds like the one in Long Island. Black, and one major project. Was on Hemmings and ebay for at least a year. $8k was probably alittle high but still a good deal.

Again, congrads! Alot of great people on this site willing to help! All you have to do is ask.

 

I am in the middle of doing my 68 convert now.I am doing the one piece floorpan,one piece trunk pan and have already done the firewall.If you have any questions or need pics dont be afraid to ask.

 

Are you doing a frame off? If so, should I do the floor and trunk pans before taking the body off the Frame?

 

I paid $6K for mine about 3 1/2 years ago and I am getting close to finishing.
Feel free to email me when you need any help, pictures, etc.
Forget your weekends for the next few years....

 

You want to be sure to brace the inside of the body before you start striping the car down and removing the body and panels.:yes:

 

I guess I will work from the inside out before I take it off the frame. Thanks for the information.