69 Z28 Stock Flat Hood

[Salvatore]

No need for this to get out of shape, but you guys have to admit to me one thing....in 1968,69,70 etc. how long did the smog, and small 14" (steel) wheels, and little tires, and the 5 pound radiator fan etc really stay on these cars? Your right, about a week. GM only put the minimum on these cars because they didn't want to spend the money on the show room floor when they knew EVERYBODY changed to more performance equipment. The potential from these cars were there, it was up to the owner to get it out of them. Day 2 is more acceptable than all the original junk that came on these cars. We would think that the guy that owned a muscle car in the early days a dork if he didn't change all that stuff right away. I say keep all that original stuff on your shelves, but make the car what it really was intended to do. Go fast and be dependable!

[Jeff H]

When people ask for opinions and estimated values on cars, then the car should be picked apart to help the person determine what they would be willing to pay for a car. To replace a smog setup is not cheap so it should be pointed out. But if you have no plans to run stock exhaust then it might not be a factor in buying a particular car.

[resto4u]

When someone asks about a car on here, they get an honest evaluation. That is not picking a car apart. Not everyone on here wants a car that looks like it was brand new yesterday. It is good to know what the car is missing or not correct, but some are just looking for a nice driver. And helping people with there car can save them money and ensure the car is being sold honest. We have to teach, inform, and police our own hobby. Roger

[Salvatore]

Try to always bring a car up to show quality and a near perfect resto., and then you can back it down. Franks car is probably to that caliber what I can see. He would definetly, in my opinion not harm its value buy making it into Day 2. I don't think Frank is going to throw his parts out, so in maybe 1 weekend he could put it back to original, the way the car looked for about 3 days. Still a very, very nice car in any fashion! Sam