RE: [Chevelle-List] Spring Clean ups and 67 Malibu=sell or not ?

[Christian Sager]

Sounds like a good daily driver to me if the body is in good shape!   If it was also to be a highway cruiser I might consider putting some variety of Overdrive transmission in it.  You could also just put a tall gear in the rear end to keep the revs down at 70+MPH (both for fuel economy and for your ears).    In terms of value I think it depends on what kind of time period we’re talking about.  I don’t think the car will appreciate in the near future very much.  Any classic car kept in good shape (little rust) **SHOULD**  appreciate say in the next 50 years.  That’s my opinion but I obviously have no facts to back this up.  I also think that by putting a 383 (or any small block for that matter) and a good slushbox in it will certainly not reduce the cars value.    Just my 2 cents   Christian Sager   -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Ken's Email Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2002 9:59 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] Spring Clean ups and 67 Malibu=sell or not ?   Chevelle owners:   I hope this is not a lame question. It is that spring time clean up time. I realize I have accumulated a lot of stuff. Anyway. Thoughts sought on this. Trying to decide to sell my 67 Chevelle Malibu. It is in good condition and has the original 283 and powerglide. I am told the value of this car will not appreciate that much. I also have a 67 SS (numbers matching) and 57 Chevy Belair. The 67SS and 57 Chevy have appreciated in value, so putting money in these two are worth it. Have thought of putting in 383 stroker and turbo 350 trans in 67 Chevelle Malibu and making it a daily driver, cruiser. But, again not sure if worth to keep. Would that combination make for a good driver ? Any thoughts on value appreciation of the 67 Malibu. I have been told that it won't appreciate like my 67 SS which has already gone up in value 40 percent. Any thoughts from those in the know ? Sell or keep ? Daily driver or not ? Thanks, Big Ken                 Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - online filing with TurboTax