Alright I got more pix! Let me know how many K's I'm going to need to fix it up. Or just throw it away.

 

 

 

IDK - I'm thinking that even if you did alot of work yourself, you'd need $10,000 and a lot of time to fix it up. Maybe $15,000 if you farmed it out. $20,000 if you want something that would impress at a car show. If it's an SS, you could justify it (maybe) if it's just a regular old Monte Carlo, maybe not. Of course, it only has to make you happy - not everyone else. Just know that for $10,000 - $15,000 you could buy a real nice Monte of that era - a true SS.

Here's two current e-bay listings .............

E-bay - $6500 (BUY IT NOW)


e-bay $5995 (BUY IT NOW)


I think these numbers are on the low side ......
Engine/exhaust 2,000
Trans 2,000
interior - 1,000
body/paint - 5,000
wheels tires - 1,000
suspension, brakes, electrical, misc - 3,000

 

I'd make it a daily driver, a work in progress kinda thing and maybe a better one will come along. My buddy was fixing up a 70's muscle car years ago and in the hunt for parts he came across a nicer convertible.

 

If you have another daily driver then I think it could be a fun project. If not... It isn't worth it. Don't let the nature of the job deter your ultimate goal. Start out by making a list of the general areas that will need addressed. Then for each of those areas, create a sub-list. Then, just start working on one part at a time until you are done. It isn't going to happen overnight or even in a month of solid work. But it WILL happen one day.

P.S. Invest in a media blasting cabinet...

 

Thanx big time. I think that's the best comment ever. I really like that idea. And I'm going to try it. I think with so much out of my way under the hood it only allows me to create my own lil scheme. I got plenty of cars to drive, just my first chevrolet old school. So, I'm going to take my time with it. Piece by piece day by day. Imma get this m.c. running like none other. I'm going to keep yall posted.

 

Dedicate one thread to it and keep adding to it as you get there. Good Luck.

 

Future "M.o.t.Y 2015"

Thanx fellas!!