Its time to let the beater go to a new home For those not familiar with the car or the build, Ill givr you a brief description- Its an original 1970 GS 455 but totally non matching numbers. Originally a bench seat automatic, its now an M-21 4 speed. 72/73 vintage 455. Conversion was done with all original parts right down to an original big block clutch fork and 5335 shifter. You would be hard pressed to tell this was an original automatic car, All my best parts went into this car. restored tilt column 16" thumb groove wheel 15x7 steelies with almost brand new Polyglas G60's and doggies (cost me $1500) disc brakes restored AM/FM radio and new Turnswitch 8 ohm speaker 1970 8.2 3.42 posi boxed rear lower arms and sway bar Complete instrument group dash with working factory tach Complete polyurethane front end TA Performance timing cove and oil pump Parts Place factory dual exhaust system KYB gas adjust shocks NOS Sun 2 5/8" "blue line" oil pressure and water temp gauges in chrome cups 1971 Stage 1 carb Stage 1 fuel pump date coded ignition wires Crane XRi electronic ignition Legendary repro Buick mats Lectric Limited spring ring battery cables new Falcon 11" clutch disc and pressure plate Car has been gone over mechanically front to back, top to bottom. Everything is new underneath. You could drive this car anywhere. Runs cool, excellent oil pressure (30psi at idle hot). The 455 was rebuilt back in the late 90' s. Doesnt smoke, no noises and dry as a bone underneath. All you need to do is change the oil and wash it occasionally with a scrub brush $14k firm . Car is located on LI, NY NEW PRICE- 12,500
Oh god its happening, the challenger loans are catching up. Also, I'd sell a kidney for this car. Or a certain Riviera.
So the way I figured the price was I added up the fair market value of all the parts For example, I paid $1000 for the 3 42 rear like 10 years ago The complete 4 speed set up has got to be worth $4000. The rebuilt 455 with the assembled TA cover has got to be worth $1500 The wheels and tires cost me $1500. The instrument cluster- $400 The steering wheel cost me $300. I can go on... Pus the countless hours of my labor that's worth zero. Honestly, I don't think you could build the car for less.
Can you post some current photos? Or direct potential buyers to the threads where you have highlighted the work you've done? How rotten is the body? I remember it needing quarters, but what about floors or rockers? Doors? Fenders?
Here are some pictures from today. It doesnt pay to restore the car. At the end of the day, its a garden variety Bamboo cream 70 GS 455 bench seat automatic. Whats it worth done? 26k? Youll have triple in it by the time the smoke clears. You'd have just as much in it as Im asking putting it together the way I have it. 4 speed stuff doesnt exactly grow on trees Seems a shame to just part it out. Someone has to see the value in it. Its literally the best running and driving GS Ive ever had
GLWS Jason...the beater has come along way and you've shared the story every step of the way. Anyone would at least attempt to recoup their $ investment before looking at a plan "B". It's a shame some people can't recognize that or respect board rules regarding detrimental comments in this forum.
Have u tried to wash it with CLR bam it's all clean That car is too cool It would look great next to mine and fun to drive I bet good luck with sale have a great day..
After seeing some of the comments about "The Beater," I felt compelled to reach out to Jason directly. Below is what I sent him: Hi Jason, I just thought I'd reach out to you about "The Beater." Personally, I love the car. A factory big block 1970 GS is a dream car of mine and I even really like Bamboo Cream. I kind of fell in love with it and the plans you had in store for it from the minute I saw them posted on the board. The fact that you made it a 4-speed car with all the correct parts really makes it, along with everything else you've done (I really dig the G60s on steelies and dog dishes). It's one of my favourite cars on the whole board. In fact, last night I did a thread search to trace back everything you've done with/to the car since you got it. I loved seeing it in Muscle Car Review, too. I can't believe the negative comments about the car since you've posted it for sale. Maybe you know better than me, but they don't seem tongue-in-cheek. I feel really bad how others on the board have made such negative comments about such a cool car. If it were me, I'd be hurt. I just can't believe people are making such crass comments. Not to mention, it's against forum rules to comment in such a manner in the Cars for Sale forum. I just wanted to reach out and say that I love the car and I'd totally be in line for it, but I'm pretty sure I'd never get my wife into the car, so unfortunately (and begrudgingly), I'm not a player. Good luck with the sale. Sincerely, Brad
you mean these these rules?: http://www.v8buick.com/index.php?threads/attention-change-in-policy-for-classified-section.55298/ "...commentary will no longer be allowed in someone's ad. If you want to comment on something, make your own new post about it, in the Bench, or other appropriate forum. Reasonable requests for more pictures, info, or other sale related communication is still allowed." GLWS Jason. Cool car.
Jason, can you send me pics of the passenger side quarter panel behind the wheel? I'll PM you my email address and cell number.