Hey All, I have owned my 1971 Skylark GS Stage One 4 speed for many years. I bought it from a buddy who owned it since the late eighties. We actually discovered the build sheet and what it was (one of 114 that year) while dropping the tank. Pretty exciting!! It's not a total rust bucket, but has some cancer. Original drive train is long gone and current 455 spun a bearing years ago. I found and bought a 1971 TS stamped 455 that is totally rebuilt and ready to rip. Interior is pretty good. Car has been in dry storage for at least the last twenty years. My question is this: I'm into this for over $10k as it sits. I can handle drivetrain and interior, but I'm not a body man. To do this car right, I'm looking at another $20k (at least) for a total of $30k all in. I know that it's a rare piece, but given that it's NOM, trans and rear, is it worth the investment? Tom
Since you have a build sheet (documentation) RESTORE it to a level you can enjoy driving it. you have a car that is 1 of 114 ever made!!! Troy
if you restore it will this be the car you want ? restoration cost could and most likely be a lot more than you think. A big concern should be the cost and a lot of hours if not don't right the value will not be what you would need to recoup your investment. Restoration is not for everyone evan if the car is rare. good luck What are the stats on the car color, options, ect ect
If you plan on keeping the car, restore it and enjoy driving it. Everybody has a vice (hobby). If you play golf, like the ponies, or whatever else, you'd spend lots of money just to enjoy your hobby. If you're looking to sell the car at a "profit", I wouldn't do it. UticaGeoff
be aware, that the bodywork will be very costly and sheetmetal is hard to locate and expensive if u do.
Ironic, the thread just below this one at the time I'm writing is by a newcomer named ye old money pit! No statement of opinion but lot of truth!:grin:
