What's this 70 454 Chevelle Re-Creation worth?

I miss one REMIX car thread and it's THE one.

Be glad there's no radio - the car might go "Christine" on you, ya know.

Not only is this going to put a smile on your face, and those who see you toolin' around - it's also going to help you, as you can use it as a sales tool.

Aside from attracting 'em like flies, when you're actually on the spot, selling American land or property, even that which isn't "perfect"... and before that moment when you know it's time to shut up [first guy to speaks, loses] - give him an illustration, using your American car.

See, you're selling American Land while driving an American Car that, through ups and downs, has appreciated. I'm not going to put words in your mouth, but, I think you'll not only not run off [potential] clients by driving something perceived as exotic, but, attract more... and sell more.

Just don't tell your rivals your sneaky plan.

Better print up more business cards.

 

As wax said this car opens up many new clients. To be honest if you enjoy other cars of this era head up to some shows meet new people and get your name out there. The car might be a great buisness decision for you in that aspect because a fellow car guy would rather buy a house or property from one of his car buddies then just some random guy. It looks like a very very nice car. I belive they have some era looking radios that are more modern then perhaps a nos(new old stock) unit.

 

Remember the line from"Gone in 60 Seconds" when he was at the Ferrari dealership.

You are now a CONNOISSEUR!!

 

Nice looking car! We were selling a real '70 LS-5 with A/C earlier this year, that one had only 34,000 miles and was a real time capsule, all original, never restored. A nice recreation like yours is much more fun, a lot less worry about screwing something up. The only other thing I'd do to your car (besides the front disc conversion) is change out the rear end. Not that you'll be taking it on any long trips but 4000 rpm at 70 gets old fast. Plus, if you're not drag racing you don't really need the gear, the 454 has plenty of torque for street driving. I'd tell you to have fun, but it sounds like you are. Now add a Vintage Air A/C system, and who needs another car?
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Oh - and by the way - for wax I would use either Meguiar's NXT or Meguiar's #26 high-tech yellow wax. If you want something that lasts longer and are willing to give up just a little bit of shine use Klasse All-inOne, you can then use a spray detailer between washes to boost the shine.

 

Shaaaaweeeet!

Right down to the houndstooth tire cover.

Do some burnouts and a few lawn jobs while your at it.

Muscle cars are a blast.

 

How did I miss this thread?

Remix, those wheels are AWESOME!

Hope you enjoy dat hooptie in good health! Look on the bright side - if things don't work out in FL, you can just grow a mullet, don a wifebeater and move to Mississippi and nobody will know you're not a native

For gears, you can probably get a whole pumpkin cheap and swap it out in a few hours easy.

 

Not a lot of LS-5/LS-6's w/ stripe delete.... do you have any paper work for the car?

I'd have to look it up, but the LS-6 I have now which was my father's was stripe delete, yet it said nothing to that effect on the order sheet.

I'll get back....

 

Just to be clear - that wasn't my Chevelle, we were selling it on consignment through the shop. The owner decided to pull back, it did not sell. He has full paper on the car - MSO, bill of sale, POP, build sheet. It's an original stripe delete car, plus no cowl induction. Although from what I understand, technically it's not a "stripe delete" because if you didn't order the cowl induction you did not get the stripes. If you did order cowl induction, it came with the stripes and then you could order it without stripes.

 

Wow, thats absurd. Good luck, it should end in your favor. HOpefully.

 

I am glad the dealership stood up and found another lender for you. It was the right thing to do. Word of mouth advertising is the best way to get the word out about anything good or bad and I believe that if you tell the right people and the dealership stops giving them their business it will hurt them more than they realize. I hope so.

Enjoy the car...............

 

Looking good. Now go do some smoky burnouts so you can get rid of those cheap-ass Korean tires and put some good amurrican Goodyears on it.

 

The wheel change is up to you but I wouldn't lift the car any. Mildly lowered classics look great.

Not feeling the fuzzy dice though, you're not DJ Jazzy Remix

 

I agree that taking it back to the original look is a good thing.

 

I don't have a strong opinion either way. I like the original look, also like the modern Torq Thrusts that are on it now. Since it's a recreation I wouldn't have a strong desire to put original rims and tires on it, but it's totally up to you. I think the polished rims dress it up a bit and are semi-period correct. The look is right, just the rim size is off for the era.

 

The original tires were probably around 26-26.5 inches tall. I bet what's on there now is about the same.

 

100%.. A buddy had a real one (4-speed) and I love the original look.