Here's the background. Most of you know me (via the
list) as I've been around for about 4 years or so.
Lately, I've been working 60-70 stressful hours per
week, and don't seem to be finding any pleasure from
working on the V8. The high-light of everyday was
coming home from work, pulling the BV8 out of the
garage, and going for a nice long drive in the
country. Now, it's just adding more un-needed stress
to my life. To be honest, I'm thinking of either
putting the car into storage for some period of time,
or selling it. Everyone on the list has been
extremely helpful over the years, and I am now looking
for help again. How much do you think my car is worth
in it's current condition? If it is too low, I'll
just put it into storage, until I'm working less, move
(again) and have a better workshop.
Details of the car are below. If a couple of the list
members, Jim, Jack, etc. could email me directly (I'd
prefer you didn't cc the list) with an approximate
value that would be most helpful.
Thanks again for the help,
Glenn
Details of Car:
Was a fully functional V8 conversion until my Buick
215 wore out and I decided to swap in a Rover 3.9.
The car is a 77 tub, coverted to chrome bumper specs,
and is registered / titled as a '73 B.
Drivetrain
Rebuilt Rover 3.9 with 0 miles (spent $2k)
New Cam
New +.020 pistons
New exhaust valves
Dual roller timing chain
All the usual rebuild machine work
Leaks oil at oil pan and timing cover
Not really driveable until oil leaks are fixed
Edelbrock 500 cfm with electric choke
Buick 4 barrel intake
Rover RV8 exhaust manifolds
Camaro T5 trannie with Weber hydraulic throw-bearing
Custom driveshaft
Still has MGB rear
5 spoke Mag wheels with 1000 mile used Firehawk tires
60's Ford Radiator
Hayden electric fan
Suspension:
Rear end has not been rebuilt but is lowered 1"
Front end:
Chrome bumper crossmember
Everything rebuilt 3 years ago
including king pins, shocks, bushings etc.
Interior:
Panels / carpet are 4 years old
Seat foams 4 years old
Seat covers original and in good used shape
Autometer V8 tach
Autometer programmable speedo with mating sender
Exterior:
New Jag light blue paint job - great color
Paint job is very good driver level (not show)
Body looks good but isn't perfectly straight
Top is well used and works but needs to be replaced
Chrome is good driver condition but not show
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