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What is a good condition '67 400 worth?
What would a drivetrain out of a '67 Catalina be worth, 400 engine & trans? Assuming it all runs & shifts perfectly.
I'm not asking because I am trying to sell one, I'm asking because I'm considering buying a project car and want to justify my offering price. It's surface rusted all over, a few pinholes here and there (not super-bad), bad brake lines, dry-rotted tires, etc. etc.; Once I dig into it more deeply, it very well might be non-restorable, so I'm trying to mitigate my risk. [Edit]It starts and runs smoothly, seems to have plenty of power, and I believe the transmission is shifting smoothly & instantly (not sloppy at all.) I think the drivetrain has 42K honest, original miles.[/Edit] I'm hoping these days, considering becoming only more rare, the drivetrain alone would be worth at least 1500 or so, but maybe that's a bit high. Thoughts? -Jim |
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I'm not current on pricing but I'm thinking it's worth more in the $500 range...
From your description the car doesn't sound like it would be so bad as to be unrestorable - I always hate to see full size cars parted out just for their engines. |
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Im not sure on the trans as you can get a brand new one from summit for like 1300$ that already has the usual performance mods installed.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hup-34-1b/overview/ Here is a 67 400 block already magnafluxed. Granted it does have a sleeve, which you could use as a bargaining chip... https://www.ebay.com/itm/pontiac-400...-/273870527809 Are you looking to then sell the drivetrain once you purchase the car? I think 1500 even with 42K original miles is pretty high. I have had people pay me to take 326's away. Any pictures of the project car?
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1967 Pontiac Tempest 2dr HRDTP Coupe 468 C.I. 500 HP 5 speed = FUN!!! 1990 Chevy Suburban R2500 Daily Driver 1986 Volvo DL245 Wagon.. Project car!!! The Burb Files |
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I'm not looking to part this out at all; That's the last thing I want to do. My first goal is to get it garaged to stop the cancer, then street legal. It'll need the seat reattached, rear lights re-wired, at least one tire replaced, and brake lines installed, at a minimum. Then, after that, I will correct the (water) leaks & at least get a coat of wax on it until I have the time and resources to repaint everything. The reason I asked the question is because I'm worried even at 1500 I might be over-paying. But, maybe it's not a fair question to ask without pictures. |
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The patina look is in right now. So maybe get it tuned up and running right and drive the wheels off it..
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1967 Pontiac Tempest 2dr HRDTP Coupe 468 C.I. 500 HP 5 speed = FUN!!! 1990 Chevy Suburban R2500 Daily Driver 1986 Volvo DL245 Wagon.. Project car!!! The Burb Files |
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I poked around a bit, and though this isn't the actual car, the body and interior condition are probably a close approximation: http://uniclassiccars.com/pontiac/33...o-reserve.html
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Id, offer closer to 1250$.
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1967 Pontiac Tempest 2dr HRDTP Coupe 468 C.I. 500 HP 5 speed = FUN!!! 1990 Chevy Suburban R2500 Daily Driver 1986 Volvo DL245 Wagon.. Project car!!! The Burb Files |
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After everyone's feedback, and considering the amount of work I'd need to do just to get her legal on the road, I ended up deciding not to pull the trigger. I really do want another full-size, but I can't justify this one. Too many missing pieces and it's been sitting out unprotected for too long.
Thanks - and if anyone's got a Cat or Bonnie they want to sell, sedan / hardtop / whatever, shoot me a message -Jim |
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