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I have no idea how the grills arent for a 400. Everything else matches the PHS
docs except the block. This car was restored by Strand classics in Georgetown,
SC. Although they do nice paint work, I would never hire them again in the
future. As far as the grills, they may have been replaced at some time in the
past. Really all I wanted was a nice looking driver with a big motor, A/C and
a 4spd. I have dreamed of owning a Verdoro green 67-68 Firebird for the last
20 years. After looking for one for close to a year, I found a shop that
promised to build a "like new" driver level restoration on this 68. $26,000
with additional cost for the vintage air and disc brake conversion. They tore
down pretty much everything on the car and did replace the top, redo the seats
and carpet, got just about everything working. New tires, new paint,
new/aftermarket bumpers. rebuilt the rear with a 3.55 posi. Anything that was
not in good shape was replaced or repaired. There is no
rust. Overall a nice car.
The problem is that some of the panels don't fit well and they are several
hundred miles away. Other shops tell me that if they repair the front fender,
matching the paint will be next to impossible. I like the car but I have a
whole laundry list of stuff that should have been done and now I have to have
done because Strand Classics won't return my calls.
After all of this, I have found a really nice 68 verdoro green bird for sale
near me with a 428 and nicer condition than mine. That's why I was considering
selling. I think I will probably keep this car, fix all the problems and spend
the next couple of years making it into the car I want.
Thanks for all your comments and support. The internet is so great for
bringing people together that have the same interests and want to help one
another. Thanks Geoff.
Andy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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Joel,
As a point of reference, I have a friend who is about to put his
numbers-matching '68 400 automatic convertible on the market for $27K.
He owns a body shop and had his guys paint the car a color very close to
Aleutian Blue (it was Verdoro). All original (power drum brakes, manual
top, no aftermarket spoiler, air dam, or A/C).
Just curious: how did you end up with non-400 grills on a genuine 400 car?
Andy
Chris Blandino wrote:
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> Boy that's a tough one. Look on Ebay at first gen Camaros and
> Firebirds, but only look at COMPLETED auctions. This will give you an
> idea of what stuff is REALLY selling for (as oposed to what people are
> asking). I would say $16K on the low end and $25K on the high
> end...only thing detracting from it's value is the lack of original
> motor...oh and some folks won't like the color, but it is so well done
> many would overlook that color...except for Glenn. If you can;t get
> $20K for it I would hold on to it...
>
> Later,
>
> Chris Blandino
> 67 Sprint Convertible - 468
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