1961 CORVETTE question

Thanks for the input. I bought it. If it is too much to deal with you
will see it on Ebay.

On Sat, 04 Feb 2006 05:36:07 GMT, Eugene Blanchard
> wrote:

>Just some prices: Windshield and frame $2500, pair of recovered seats $2500,
>hardtop $2500, every piece of stainless regardless of size $100 or more.
>Grill bar and teeth $350, etc.. Very expensive though way cheaper than
>53-55s.
>
>Bob G. wrote:
>
>>
>> Honestly... YES...
>>
>> I make the assumption that it has a good title...!
>> But with a Good Frame and the complete Body..it is
>> very hard to go wrong at that price.....
>>
>> Now to restore such a car is going to run you another 40-50 K
>> at the minimum...
>>
>> Bob G.
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thu, 04 May 2006 13:33:23 -0500, wrote:
>>
>>>I have the opportunity to buy a 1961 corvette for $8000. It is a
>>>basket case - frame is straight and the body is good from the firewall
>>>back. The front clip is also there but is a new after market piece. It
>>>has all of the parts - trim etc. that were on the car. It has the
>>>correct 283 ci engine and tranny but it is not #'s matching.
>>>
>>>My question:
>>>
>>>is this car worth $8000 as it sits? We're talking total resto here.
>>>
>>>Any input and objective advice is needed - fast!
>>>
>>>Thanks
>>>
>>>Rick