Jagarang is my hero

[ProdigyCustoms]

Kevin, (Jagarang) is the god of car hunters and negotiators. When Kevin was in town to visit his car, we were out with the wives one evening drinking Martinis, when Lisa told us she wanted a 69 convertible. Well Kevin does not forget these things and called me some months later a few weeks ago with a call I get quite often, telling me about a car. He knew Lisa wanted one, and he knew I wanted pretty much a basket case as I would like to limit my entry point. Long story short, Kevin checked into it more and said it looked pretty decent from a few feet, but had not got all over it. He also said the guy wanted $5000 for it which is cheap for a skeleton of a Camaro convertible anymore!

A week later, While on the phone with me, he went over all the areas I wanted checked out and kept telling me everything looked good, unbelivable. Long story short, before we hung up we agreed to try $3500 (Kevin was carrying) and if not, give him a deposit and pay whatever we had to pay as long as it was south of the $5000 asking.

I get a call 1 hour later letting me know AAA is on the way, and we got it for $3300!!!! And it drove on the wrecker!

I got the car shipped to me a few days ago, and it is real nice. It needs floors for pin holes, they have put sheetmetal over the pinholed floors, Rocker and rails are super solid. The outer body has a Macco paint job at best and a gallon or 2 of mud in it, but easy to fix. The Car is a original Daytona Yellow car (our favorite color, but I cannot do another yellow so soon after doing Petes), and a factory V8 and A/C car.

The car is easily worth $7000 to $10,000 as it sits. I am not sure how he did it, maybe he brought one of those step daughters, but he pulled a rabbit out of a hat for me.

This will be one of next Years in house projects. I think it will get the Pro Tour treatment, mini tubs, Blown LS motor, Probably only 600HP or so for her, A TKO, Prodigy Bar, And a Horton designed two tone, and something special inside.

She is going to do a lot of the work herself. I keep threatening to name it Project Milf! She keeps threatening to castrate me!

[JoshC]

Very, Very nice. Nothing like that in my area.... thats for sure. Good going!

[69rs]

:eek: Dang Frank! That's awesome! I know y'all will work some serious magic on it, especially being mama's car!

[MuscleRodz]

I am clearly hating...uhh...envying you right now. The last 69 vert I looked at was completely gutted, needed everything replaced, sub was off and had a locked up 6 cyl and 3 speed laying outside in the weeds. The lady wanted $3500 an got it, but not from me.

Mike

[awr68]

Nice Frank, Can't wait to see some renderings!! Keep us up to date with the progress!!

[CDJr]

LMAO Project Milf :lmao: That is one hell of a deal, Frank...you did good, Kevin. You owe that boy several nights worth of Martinis now, Frank. :smoke:

[Jagarang]

I still have to pick up the original wheels from the seller Frank. He has them burried in the back of his garage. I'll let you know on the status of them as soon as I can.

[suh weet]

I was wondering if you were going to be able to get it. Everything go ok for the shipping? I'll have to stop by and take a look at it. It looks pretty good from the pics.

[ProdigyCustoms]

It's a rock star in pictures, but not as nice in person. but a steal never the less. Come on by, but be warned, we may put you to work.

[TA219]

Awesome find !!!! I am jealous. That is one of those finds that you just cant pass up!

[Steve Chryssos]

I'm having a hard time sorting out my emotions. Jealousy? :throw: Anger? :machine: Frustration? :hand:

Congratulation on a great find.
/Steevo

[Roger Poirier]

Frank,

Compared to some of the projects you have started with, rust buckets galore to name a few, this one looks like heaven. With your magic, no problem. Paint it what ever color the wife likes. Its worth the extra brownie points.

R.P.

[Martin71RS]

Probably only 600HP or so for her :rolleyes5

[rob07002]

Frank,
Trust me after trying to find a 69 vert for over a year you stole that car.... IMO a vert that doesn't come in boxes for that price is freakin deal and a half....I will be following this build very closely to see what cool stuff you come up with...

Also let me know whenever you get a chance to inspect the repo 69 bodies up close...

Good luck

[CAMAROBOY69]

Frank,
Kevin told me about this the day it happened and I also couldnt believe it. Mixed emotions is correct. I wanted to kill him yet on the other hand I was sooo happy with the way the entire situation worked out between you and Kevin. Yes Kevin is god! :hail: Kevin.
:lmao: Project Milf!!!

[dropit69]

holy crap i thought i got a deal 5 years ago when i gave 7k for mine that runs and kinda drives..awesome find this day and age,,

[F70t/a]

I like Project " Milf " :headbang:

[Steve1968LS2]

Looks like you beat me for the title of "score of the week".. congrats!! That is a pretty clean car for only $3,300.. sure it isn't stolen?

[69Nova]

Nice find, it is hard to find a deals like that on cars in florida and then factor in the fact its a 69 Camaro convertable. I cant wait to see some renderings.

Andrew Petty

[CDJr]

Score of the week? I was thinkin more like score of the YEAR! That really is an awesome deal. Cant wait to see what ya do with it Frank. :)

[yody]

Kudos to Kevin!! project "milf" lol

[6'9"Witha69]

Dear God!!! 3,300!!!! I too have the mixed emotions!!

Congrats on the super sweet find. I know Frank will make it awesome.

Only 600 HP for her!! I will only do 400 for my wifes 72!!

I love the project MILF thing. Hilarious.

[Nine Ball]

Thats awesome! I have a line on a '69 coupe body that is supposedly straight and has minimal rust, rolling....for $1K. If its clean I'll buy it and store it for next year. There are still some good deals out there!

[Todds69]

You friggin' stole that thing, that's what my wife wants me to do next as well. Awesome!! :bananna2:

[steve g]

Dang, that is a steal Frank. Now that you'll be doing a Camaro for Lisa instead of a bird maybe I'll have to get Kevin on the lookout for a 69 Firebird convertible me! LOL!

[Kenova]

.....maybe I'll have to get Kevin on the lookout for a 69 Firebird convertible me! LOL!
Indeed! It sounds to me like Kevin has some "marketable skills", if you know what I mean. I'm tapped out right now for room and funds, but the next time I want another car, maybe I should give Kevin a call.
Ken

[Ralph LoGrasso]

Wow, excellent deal! Keep us updated on the progress.

[67Sally]

Damn,

Hey Kevin I've got $5K too........and you can keep the difference if you find something like you found for Frank.
W.

[OLDFLM]

My wife wants a 69... coupe is fine... driver preferably!

Let me know guys... find me a deal too!

V/R,
Ty

[CDJr]

LMAO Kev is the new "carfinder" hehe :rotfl:

[Damn True]

Hmmmm, how about a '57 T-bird for my fiance?