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08-11-2011 #1
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Serious road-race "55 chevy" replica
Long story, but the fact that I haven't been on this forum for over 3 years kinda says it all. My project hasn't even been looked at since then - so I thought I'd feel out this soft market and maybe pass it onto someone who will work on it.
If nothing else, it's a hell of a pile of custom-built parts. The round tube chassis and suspension are all from scratch - even the uprights. Runs a dry-sumped 383 chevy and 5 speed richmond (doug nash) box. Corvette rear with custom multi-link IRS.
The aim was always to get a car to beat my old GT40 replica - so 170mph+, 1g corners, under 2000lbs.
So, what's an unfinished project like this worth these days? Trust me, I'm not expecting a lot of interest, but I figured I'd ask here first where at least you guys understand what I was doing..
pics and details at www.roadrace55chevy.comLast edited by roadracer55; 08-11-2011 at 06:40 AM. Reason: added pic
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08-11-2011 #2
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great idea to do to my 41 willys gasser project I lost interest in. my willys in in the same condition of build and no takers in the past year for $10k ..it sucks when you have around $20 into it.
08-11-2011 #3
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Yeah, like I said, I'm not expecting much
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08-11-2011 #4
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Looks like a great project! I feel your pain though...I have a project which is worth more than the original car and been trying to sell it for 3 months already with no luck. Just the parts alone are worth more than the asking price...and that project is finished! Hope you have better luck!
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08-11-2011 #5
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Thanks Manuel! I figure it is worth a try if only because it's a little different
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08-18-2011 #6
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that looks like a badass project
10-18-2011 #7
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WoW! cool build
$15K is a deal...Dan
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Looks like a fiberglass body, Does it have a 55 vin and title? IMO, the chopped top limits its desirability, but I like whats under it!
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10-18-2011 #9
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More pictures would be incredibly helpful.
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10-19-2011 #10
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Lots of pics and details in the link provided in the first post.
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10-22-2011 #11
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looks like it is sold
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