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Old 04-26-2012, 06:17 PM
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I can pick the car up for the very low 20s
Let me know what you think

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Id leave that car alone, nothin cooler than a tubbed 55 chevy.

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Leave that thing the way it is and find another car
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Id leave that car alone, nothin cooler than a tubbed 55 chevy.

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Leave that thing the way it is and find another car
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buy it, put a newman creations chassis under it, come out and autocross it win alot, kick our butts, get invited to optima I just saying
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I'm w Rod on this. Looks like a great platform. If you're down for a dub nickle project and want a PT car, fix those tubs, get your rear frame rails back in position and you're all set for a Ridetech set up. How's the motor and cam? Might need to detune a little if it's as bad arse as it looks...
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Let me know what you think

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You want to trade a clean T/K 68 Camaro for it??
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That's one of those rare pro street cars that sits just right. I wouldn't change it other than the grille and some updated wheels. If you want a PT car, keep hunting.
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Thanks for the replies. The car was built in 2009, it has a SB with a roller cam, turbo 400 and a Ford 9 inch with Moser axles and 4:11 gears.

I'm still on the fence regarding the car.
What do you think it would cost to redo the tubs and change the car to a Pro touring style? I would more than likely sell the motor trans, wheels tires and all the Pro Street items to offset some of the costs and I would go with the Ride Tech level 3 coil over system and Kore brakes, LS3 hot cam motor and an auto 6 speed.

If I pay 22k for the car do you think I can say in the 40K to 45K range?

TJ
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