Well I need some buying advice and a 'appraisal' from all you experts here. Im looking at getting a GT as a hobby project and for a fun little driver.
Saw a red '73 GT for sale on the way to work the other day. Asking price was $750. Im currently waiting for a call back form the number listed so i can get more information. Was parked in a business park and looks like a daily driver so Im assuming it runs fairly.
Interior: below average. Not torn up or trashed but definatly showing its age and wear.
Rust: Not much visible. Only saw one spot, the rear deck on the body 'crease' that continues from the window. Looked like moderate surface rust about 1in total. Nothing visible around the edges of the body, wheel wells looked dirty but nothing seen. Couldnt really see under the chassis.
Engine & Drivetrain: No clue. was a manual, assuming a 4 speed. Couldnt see the odometor and didnt see under the hood.
Looked like it was the first or second coat of paint. No blisters or peeling but wasnt glossy naymore and showed some age.
The deal breaker was the body. Looks like it took a moderate hit to the drivers front quarter panel area. There was some moderate rumpeling to the fender just in front of the wheel next to the light. Didnt look major but its probably beyond easy/worthwile repair.
My big question is will this compromise the chassis/body significantly?
Are replacements (fiberglass?) really doable for te front end? I saw this post http://www.opelgt.com/forums/archive/topic/978.html and im hoping that a panel/front would be possible. RIght now my WAG is to drop about $1500 on any body/paint work doing a lot of it myself.
I plan on getting some more info and then go to get some pictures and poke around the car a bit more thoroughly.
Im realistic (hopefully) when it comes to investment/return. I would plan on just using this as a hobby and not on making anything back. My goals are an enjoyable project, and a fun car to play around in. Not looking for racing, v8 swaps, or 1/4mi times.
Saw a red '73 GT for sale on the way to work the other day. Asking price was $750. Im currently waiting for a call back form the number listed so i can get more information. Was parked in a business park and looks like a daily driver so Im assuming it runs fairly.
Interior: below average. Not torn up or trashed but definatly showing its age and wear.
Rust: Not much visible. Only saw one spot, the rear deck on the body 'crease' that continues from the window. Looked like moderate surface rust about 1in total. Nothing visible around the edges of the body, wheel wells looked dirty but nothing seen. Couldnt really see under the chassis.
Engine & Drivetrain: No clue. was a manual, assuming a 4 speed. Couldnt see the odometor and didnt see under the hood.
Looked like it was the first or second coat of paint. No blisters or peeling but wasnt glossy naymore and showed some age.
The deal breaker was the body. Looks like it took a moderate hit to the drivers front quarter panel area. There was some moderate rumpeling to the fender just in front of the wheel next to the light. Didnt look major but its probably beyond easy/worthwile repair.
My big question is will this compromise the chassis/body significantly?
Are replacements (fiberglass?) really doable for te front end? I saw this post http://www.opelgt.com/forums/archive/topic/978.html and im hoping that a panel/front would be possible. RIght now my WAG is to drop about $1500 on any body/paint work doing a lot of it myself.
I plan on getting some more info and then go to get some pictures and poke around the car a bit more thoroughly.
Im realistic (hopefully) when it comes to investment/return. I would plan on just using this as a hobby and not on making anything back. My goals are an enjoyable project, and a fun car to play around in. Not looking for racing, v8 swaps, or 1/4mi times.