[V8Vairs] Searching for a value

[Ken Campbell]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Clark" <mclark67 at charter.net>
To: "V8 Vairs" <v8vairs at corvair.org>

> Hey everyone.  Been lurking for awhile but now have a question.
>
> I've found a Buick 215 car that a guy is selling, and wants me to make an
> offer.  I haven't the faintest what it should be.  Here's a description of
> the car.
> Mike Clark
> Stockbridge, Georgia
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Ditto on a non-runner, or one that the PO can[t prove to you it's pretty
sound   ... however::::

One that runs so good that you almost for sure will get a couple years (
10-20 K miles ) on it before starting the $$$$ chase thing (g) ..... is
worth 5 to 10K$$, in my opinion.  SO count backwards from there from your
inspection as you go .... keep in mind a nice aluminum radiator and electric
booster fan will be $600, brakes ( cyl and lines )could be $200 if you have
them done ...  Clutch and labor is $500; the good news on the seats is that
JY seats are cheap enuff not to worry about ...  check out the lights, &
general wiring real good, that could be $200 even if you do it yourself,
which you probably would.
Insist on a compression check, and/or leakdown if the engine will run; &
check the plugs; have a mechanic do it if you want, a cheap investment ....
the carburetor is almost for sure gummed up, figure $200 for a rebuild or JY
working one .... if it needs a paint job, take a deep breath, (g) ......
and no matter how good a shape it's in, budget $500 for updated suspension
right away, so you can play safely ...
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Thats what I would do ... BTW, I have 2 running v8vairs ( 350csb ) and I
would love to have a 215 rig, or equivalent .... the 350's are brutal .... I
get a rash after about 150 miles on the highway ... they simply were not
born to cruize or go slow ...
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reargards, ken campbell, deltawerkes








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