[DeTomaso] Non binding vote

[Jerry Knotts]

Interestingly, I currently have the engine rebuilt as a 351 and just 
took a 408 stroker rotating mass over to the mechanic to make it into a 
408 for my black 71.  I also have a set of 7s and 8 Campi's from my 
other 73.  I am hesitant to use 45 year old mags on any car.  I have 
gotten the idea that the turbo set up should be saved for EBAY or a Rat-rod.
The car was purchased in the late 90's from someone in California.  It 
had been customized in the late 80's to what it is now.  I received 
engine doc on the motor that was in the car and it wasn't even close to 
the motor that I took out.  I have a lot of the old paperwork but don't 
have any faith in what it says.  I do have a sun visor signed by Tom 
Tjarda that came with the car.
The interior is a gray leather from the late 80's,  I am going to update 
it before selling the car.


Thanks,
jerry

On 3/18/2017 11:30 AM, Ed Lyerly wrote:
> Hi Jerry,
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> As others have said, everything you do to return the car toward what it was originally will increase the number of people it appeals to.  What about the original engine ?  Can it be rebuilt ..... that would add value as well.  No way I would put turbos on it if the goal is to resell at the highest possible price.   I suggest you fix the metal hood or get a metal replacement.
> What about the original color ?   If that color is not one of the more desirable ones ..... I say go with a nice "resale red" exterior.   Scrounge the for sale adds for a set of 7"&8" Campi's.
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> My 2C
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> Ed L
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jerry Knotts [mailto:knottsj at galstar.com]
> Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2017 10:44 AM
> To: DeTomaso list new
> Subject: [DeTomaso] Non binding vote
>
> Looking to the collective for some advice.
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> I have a car that I am getting ready to paint and will be reselling it after the paint and interior are finished.
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> I have installed a new motor, clutch -etc.  The body has two bad spots that will be repaired before painting.  I has rust in the roof over the cross member in the engine compartment and a PO installed vents in the back deck which I will have removed.  The affected areas will be rebuilt with metal and no fill.  It is also getting the hood replaced with a fiber glass vented version from Bob Byers and a new windshield.
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> The question is there are vent slats in the front fenders and NACA ducts in the lower quarters at the engine compartment.  My body man/painter has offered to also remove these body mods during the repainting process.  Painting, body work and interior fixes will be about 10k.
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> Also I have a twin turbo set up to go on the car.  It currently has a Demon 750 that runs great.  The turbo set up is a Gail Banks 850 blow through carb with manifold and turbos.  I am thinking that it will
> require opening up the rear fender wells for the exhaust.   Don't know
> if it would add 5k value to the car if installed?
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> The car has about 45K miles and I am looking to maximize the resale value.
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> I have attached a photo of the car when I picked it up and it shows these particular body mods.  The question is would it be worth it to pay extra to have these mods removed?
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> Thoughts and opinions are welcome.
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> Thanks,
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> jerry knotts
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