Help: 1967 chevelle project

[boo1021]

I have been a member of this site for about a year and the other day i went to see a 67 chevelle. This would be my first project and the question that I have is should i spend more money to get a solid rust free car or should I buy a car for less money but that does have some rust issues. The reason I'm bringing this up is a want to know what you guys think of the car and a ball park of what I should be ready to spend on body work. The trunk would need to be replaced, and it has about five spots where you can see rust- on the rocker panel, near back window, around windshield, and back quarter panel. The car is straight frame is solid. waiting to hear what you guys think, and they want 2500.00 for the car

[peices of eight...]

hello bo1021

Im new to this site, 1 have a 70 camaro or should i say 70,71,72,73,89,94 ect. camaro its taken me about 12 years to asssemble it, even nickle and diming it about its cost about 19 grand. it is me personal belief you should start off with the best and most complete car you can afford, the frustration that I and my family have gone through and the lessons we have learned( although valueable ) could have been mostly avoided. As a rule pick a project you can finish
not one that will finish you! Buying a car is 95%`emotion and 5% brains,Bring a friend and a magnet, body and frame work can all be repaired but are the most costly and frustrating by far!!!!! my car was in primer when i bought
i brought home for 200 bucks it folded in half when i jacked it in the middle, the motor was supposed to be good
but had a 8 inch crack , when i was done and driving the only original part left was the roof and 2 feet of fire wall
if its in primer and the magnet don't stick its bondo keep walking unless your a body man
that me opinon!

Good luck! (that voice in the back of your should say the same as the one in your stumick!)

[boo1021]

thanks those are some words of wisdom, think I will walk away.

[peices of eight...]

can't sleep either?

[peices of eight...]

If your heart is set on a chevelle you should talk to Tom Comfort, he deals with them, buys ,sells, he could tell you what to look out for, each car has its own weekness, i,m sure he would know.

[MrQuick]

you'll be spending 10k + just fixing all that metal....keep looking. Expect to spend 8-9K for a decent car.

I might have a nice starter car in March.

[Judas]

I'd pass. Rust is always far worse then what they say. Not that someone is out to rip-off people, but even they probably don't know the full extent of the damage unless they had the car apart. Small holes often lead to major ones when checked, or "rusted from the inside out."

The trunk having rust often means replacing braces and the inner wheel well(s). Rust around the windshield is not easy to repair, especially if it extends into the cowl and whatnot. That backglass needs *major work.

Rust is one area where "Pessimism is Wisdom".

-J

[nekkidhillbilly]

come down a grand and then i would consider it

[kochevy67]

Run away don't walk, the majority of your cash is going to be spent on rust repair which is expensive. Save your money and start with a better base, you'll be money ahead in the long run.

[Josh]

That car at that price may be good for a bodyman who knows what to do and does it all himself. If you are paying someone to do it then I don't care if he knocked off $2000, you would not want to use that car. It will cost an extra $5000 just to get it solid in parts and labor.
Start with a solid car that you can start to smooth and paint with little fuss and you will keep your sanity...