Hemi project anyone?

[markjohnson]

A "parts car"!? I really don't think so. It looks to a number-matching Hemi, 4-speed, Dana car that looks very complete to me with all of it's hard-to-find-parts intact along with a relatively solid, rust-free body. I'm sorry but that looks to be a great restoration candidate and it would be a sin to part that car out.

[MultiMopars]

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A "parts car"!? I really don't think so. It looks to a number-matching Hemi, 4-speed, Dana car that looks very complete to me with all of it's hard-to-find-parts intact along with a relatively solid, rust-free body. I'm sorry but that looks to be a great restoration candidate and it would be a sin to part that car out.

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I totally agree, but at anywere near the asking price it likely won't sell. My comments were directed at the poster stating they think it is a $35K car. At that price it will part for more.

This one has been listed for several months and I am told it can be bought for $70K. Service replacement block, but info back to original owner.

For the difference in price why would you spend the money and a year of your life restoring the subject car when you could be driving and having fun?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-426-...=item1c0f05d499

[Fast67VelleN2O]

There is no way you could part that out and get more than $35,000 for it unless you are asking top dollar and sitting on the parts for a few years.

[442w30]

Not sure about this, but I think the seller is known for selling tags on eBay.

[Tracker1]

I'd freshen the mechanicals within reason (suspension bushings, tune-up, exhaust, tires, fluids, wiring demons, new hurst shifter and centerforce) over a couple of weekends and then drive the living snot out of it, dents and all. Looks like just that kind of car - fun to be had there. Donuts, power-shifting, scaring small animals and children etc. Add some more oil and coolant, then go out and do it again.

[bulletpruf]

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A "parts car"!? I really don't think so. It looks to a number-matching Hemi, 4-speed, Dana car that looks very complete to me with all of it's hard-to-find-parts intact along with a relatively solid, rust-free body. I'm sorry but that looks to be a great restoration candidate and it would be a sin to part that car out.

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I totally agree, but at anywere near the asking price it likely won't sell. My comments were directed at the poster stating they think it is a $35K car. At that price it will part for more.

This one has been listed for several months and I am told it can be bought for $70K. Service replacement block, but info back to original owner.

For the difference in price why would you spend the money and a year of your life restoring the subject car when you could be driving and having fun?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-426-...=item1c0f05d499

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May not make sense financially, but some prefer wrenching more than they enjoy driving. I have a 68 RR hemi clone that's "done" but it normally sits in the garage while I'm turning wrenches on something else...

Scott

[MultiMopars]

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A "parts car"!? I really don't think so. It looks to a number-matching Hemi, 4-speed, Dana car that looks very complete to me with all of it's hard-to-find-parts intact along with a relatively solid, rust-free body. I'm sorry but that looks to be a great restoration candidate and it would be a sin to part that car out.

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I totally agree, but at anywere near the asking price it likely won't sell. My comments were directed at the poster stating they think it is a $35K car. At that price it will part for more.

This one has been listed for several months and I am told it can be bought for $70K. Service replacement block, but info back to original owner.

For the difference in price why would you spend the money and a year of your life restoring the subject car when you could be driving and having fun?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-426-...=item1c0f05d499

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May not make sense financially, but some prefer wrenching more than they enjoy driving. I have a 68 RR hemi clone that's "done" but it normally sits in the garage while I'm turning wrenches on something else...

Scott

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That is true as well, however I think when people have a choice of buying something that they KNOW they are going to be buried in vs. buying a done car that they are not MOST will choose the latter.