Restoration: Possible new project 99 SS
#11
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Mentor, Ohio
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Actually Dean, I would consider yours a "Tribute Car" or "Themed Car". As long as you don't try to pass it off as "oh this was factory" when it really wasn't, no issues. But too many people put some NASCAR stickers on the car and try to pass it off as something it's not to either make a sale OR up talk the price. That is what drives me crazy. I'm willing to assume *IF* you ever sold your Monte in it's customized condition, you would not say "oh this is how it came from the factory".
It's too easy to take advantage of someone because they don't know what they are looking at.
I added an oil cap that said "SS" on my Monte and a friend accused me of trying to false badge my Monte as a SS because he was unaware GM made a v6 SS. I told him no false badging on my car, I did not set the standard, but mine is a legit SS from the factory, per my VIN. I'm not into badging a car as something it isn't.
It's too easy to take advantage of someone because they don't know what they are looking at.
I added an oil cap that said "SS" on my Monte and a friend accused me of trying to false badge my Monte as a SS because he was unaware GM made a v6 SS. I told him no false badging on my car, I did not set the standard, but mine is a legit SS from the factory, per my VIN. I'm not into badging a car as something it isn't.
#12
Now on that "SS" up there.. Whats that body kit? The guy's by me has the same body kit and same SS looking letters..
Im starting to wonder if this was like a 3rd party aftermarket kit or something.. Ive seen several of these SS 5th gens that look exactly the same, too similar for this to be coincidence.
Im starting to wonder if this was like a 3rd party aftermarket kit or something.. Ive seen several of these SS 5th gens that look exactly the same, too similar for this to be coincidence.
#13
Now on that "SS" up there.. Whats that body kit? The guy's by me has the same body kit and same SS looking letters..
Im starting to wonder if this was like a 3rd party aftermarket kit or something.. Ive seen several of these SS 5th gens that look exactly the same, too similar for this to be coincidence.
Im starting to wonder if this was like a 3rd party aftermarket kit or something.. Ive seen several of these SS 5th gens that look exactly the same, too similar for this to be coincidence.
And I can't seem to find that body kit. It looks bloated, not like any I can find online right now.
Last edited by 06mistreSS; 12-06-2018 at 06:13 AM.
#14
In the case of the OP, I'm not sure it's worth it to really spend much time researching anything though, it's just a $600 car. As long as it runs/drives and has a legitimate title, it wouldnt matter if they put Z28 stickers all over it, lol.
To the OP - only thing I'd be careful of is putting too much money into it. 5th gens are at rock bottom prices nowadays, so I'd assume every penny put into it is gone forever.
To the OP - only thing I'd be careful of is putting too much money into it. 5th gens are at rock bottom prices nowadays, so I'd assume every penny put into it is gone forever.
Last edited by bumpin96monte; 12-06-2018 at 06:47 AM.
#15
Actually Dean, I would consider yours a "Tribute Car" or "Themed Car". As long as you don't try to pass it off as "oh this was factory" when it really wasn't, no issues. But too many people put some NASCAR stickers on the car and try to pass it off as something it's not to either make a sale OR up talk the price. That is what drives me crazy. I'm willing to assume *IF* you ever sold your Monte in it's customized condition, you would not say "oh this is how it came from the factory".
It's too easy to take advantage of someone because they don't know what they are looking at.
I added an oil cap that said "SS" on my Monte and a friend accused me of trying to false badge my Monte as a SS because he was unaware GM made a v6 SS. I told him no false badging on my car, I did not set the standard, but mine is a legit SS from the factory, per my VIN. I'm not into badging a car as something it isn't.
It's too easy to take advantage of someone because they don't know what they are looking at.
I added an oil cap that said "SS" on my Monte and a friend accused me of trying to false badge my Monte as a SS because he was unaware GM made a v6 SS. I told him no false badging on my car, I did not set the standard, but mine is a legit SS from the factory, per my VIN. I'm not into badging a car as something it isn't.
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#16
I don't mean to beat my point into the ground but I'm getting it across for sake of misinformation since a lot of people believe and run with everything in front of them.
#17
I trust you fellows faaaaar more than the seller, and all research proves you fellows to be correct, and the seller to be wrong, so I will not be pursuing the project any further, my apologies if I offended anyone! I do try to do diligent research. I never have and do not claim to be an expert. I figure you guys know better than me !
#18
I trust you fellows faaaaar more than the seller, and all research proves you fellows to be correct, and the seller to be wrong, so I will not be pursuing the project any further, my apologies if I offended anyone! I do try to do diligent research. I never have and do not claim to be an expert. I figure you guys know better than me !
#20
Curious why you'd abandon it just because the seller put some SS stickers on it? If the condition is pretty good, it's drives, and has a legitimate title, sounds like a good deal for $600.
I've learned not to buy anything in a rush and fortunately so! I decided against the 99 because its not a "real SS" I would only want a "real SS". I also "had" a girlfriend at the time who didn't have wheels, so I thought I would get the 01 Cherokee, and let her have mine after I fixed the head gasket. However she does not deserve the efforts I put forth for her and I broke up with her. The Beemer would have been a great buy but it was "Red" and I hate Red cars and trucks, every ticket I ever got was driving a red vehicle.
SO ! I decided to keep my $1000 for now, keep my $1600 Christmas bonus, let ex-girlfriend take the bus! And Re-think my options since landlord during this period of time has decided to sell the property, and would probably not look favorably upon a second vehicle undergoing a top end. So I'm going to concentrate the money on getting #1749 up and running in case I have to move.
Last edited by The_Maniac; 12-16-2018 at 10:22 PM.