Author Topic: 69 CAMARO PARTS WHAT ARE THEY WORTH? (Read 19707 times)

VINCE Z28 · « **on:** March 20, 2015, 01:35:37 AM »

A guy in northern Washington State is selling his stash of parts. What do you guys think there worth based on the pictures. I don't need them for a project but if the price is right I might pull the trigger.

BULLITT65 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 20, 2015, 07:08:28 AM »

$1000 would be a good start. Just glancing at the pics i would think the 2 fenders if clean and straight would be worth around 500, the bucket seats and consoles I would think would cover the rest. IS the hood a repro? The extra fender if nice and grill surround might give you some leeway to up it to $1350 or so. That would still leave you a lot of smaller stuff to make some money or you could trade any of the stuff for parts you do need. Just my 2 cents...

basecoupe#79 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 20, 2015, 09:13:31 AM »

Almost an entire car there from the looks of it. Wheres the body? I'm no expert on whats it worth.

cook_dw · « **Reply #3 on:** March 20, 2015, 11:50:25 AM »

If you can get it for $1K and dont want it let me know and Ill take it.. We have a plant in Auburn, WA and I get have it shipped down here..

janobyte · « **Reply #4 on:** March 20, 2015, 12:25:38 PM »

If you can get it all for 1K...I'll drive up there and pick it up!

cook_dw · « **Reply #5 on:** March 20, 2015, 12:32:54 PM »

$1001

VINCE Z28 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 20, 2015, 01:19:40 PM »

Austin I think the hood is a repop, I havn't talked to him yet, a 3rd party sent me the pictures, and I've got his email. Basecoup: The body was rusty and he scraped it for what I understand and they are selling the house and the wife wants the parts gone. I'll make him a offer and see where it goes, it's about a 4 hour drive up.

bcmiller · « **Reply #7 on:** March 20, 2015, 02:31:16 PM »

Hard to say what is all there and what condition the stuff is in. Can't see the lower part of the fenders.

Hood looks like a Goodmark hood but find out ahead of time before you make an offer.

I would say you are looking at maybe $2K but condition matters a lot. If the seats can be used as is for a driver, then maybe more than that.

Does he have the cross member from the car?

Can you check the driveshaft for me and see if it has any painted stripes?

BULLITT65 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 20, 2015, 03:48:43 PM »

Quote from: janobyte on March 20, 2015, 12:25:38 PM

If you can get it all for 1K...I'll drive up there and pick it up!

Well thats the whole point right? You want to get it for a deal that makes it worth the work of making the drive and loading it all up. He has a little leeway to negotiate starting at 1k, but I wouldn't go as high as 2k and then hope I am able to sell off every little part just to break even. Plus you then don't have to charge top dollar for them when selling, and still do alright on your bottom line. For 2k I would want to see a few more big ticket items to know I can sell them and get my money back right away if necessary. Pl

I may look at it a little differently if Vince said he needed these parts to finish a project he already had. There would be a convenience factor for one stop shopping.

VINCE Z28 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 20, 2015, 03:58:57 PM »

Well guys he turned down 1000 cash. He wants 3K plus he tells me he has a RS conversion kit in the box repop. I'm out, so if anyone wants to take a crack at it, it's on C. L. Seattle.

BULLITT65 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 20, 2015, 04:04:27 PM »

Smart move Vince.
I think 3k is him saying to his wife "see I am putting it up for sale, nobody wants it". 3k is top dollar for what he has, unless there is some rare or high dollar parts I am not seeing.

Maybe it sits on CL and doesn't sell and he may get back with you and want to negotiate a price. food for thought.

Your in a good position since you don't need the parts, and he may need to clear them out at some point.

bcmiller · « **Reply #11 on:** March 20, 2015, 05:09:34 PM »

Better take a look at what is all there. His price is not a steal but he is not on the moon either.

http://bellingham.craigslist.org/pts/4933723690.html

69Z28-RS · « **Reply #12 on:** March 20, 2015, 05:13:30 PM »

Quote from: bcmiller on March 20, 2015, 05:09:34 PM

Better take a look at what is all there. His price is not a steal but he is not on the moon either.

http://bellingham.craigslist.org/pts/4933723690.html

Sounds/looks like almost an entire car! if I were in that area, I'd be heading that way with my truck... and $$..

Someone building a '69 will probably make double that on parts for their own car, and probably sell the unneeded parts for more than his asking price..

BULLITT65 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 20, 2015, 05:14:03 PM »

You know what if a guy had only a good shell of a rolling 69 Camaro and needed everything, 3k may be a good deal. It would take the right circumstances I think.
I still think it would be hard to turn a profit for 3k if you didn't need the parts for your own car.

cook_dw · « **Reply #14 on:** March 20, 2015, 05:19:10 PM »

$3K is a not bad deal for someone local. A person could make $500-1K from what I see there. Just my $0.02

BULLITT65 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 20, 2015, 05:28:41 PM »

How are you looking at it?
Do you mean like re-listing all the parts separately on eBay or back on craigslist? Or bringing it all to a swap meet?
Seems like it would take some personal time to try and get that last 500 or so out of it.
I like finding a good deal like everyone else and having a small amount of my personal time in turning it over to dollars, maybe I am missing something here.

VINCE Z28 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 20, 2015, 06:26:01 PM »

Austin , I like the way you think, I would have to drive 4 hours up and back in a 1976 Ford that get's 10 miles per gallon, plus sell the big stuff no C.L small stuff on Ebay maybe. Jeff did say in a email to me 3K OBO. I offered him as much as I'm willing to pay, maybe you guys can get more back east for the parts or easier to sale, but not to easy out here. I'm not willing to hold on to the parts.

bcmiller · « **Reply #17 on:** March 20, 2015, 06:29:13 PM »

Well I can tell you how I am looking at it. For someone NEEDING the parts or ACCUMULATING parts for a future project, this seems like a good deal if you can get the price down maybe just a bit. I bet for someone that actually goes there and looks at the stuff, there is more there than what you can see in the pics. There ALWAYS is. Trust me. I have done that more than once.

If you are just planning to buy it to flip it and make money, well it might be best to let someone else have a chance at it.

It's not always about the money. In the past I have given away parts that I did not need to someone else that did need them.

Just my opinion, and doesn't mean anyone has to agree with it.

BULLITT65 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 20, 2015, 06:48:23 PM »

I would agree with some of what you are saying Bryon, but it would be hard for me to give away parts that i did not need if I was taking a loss on the totality of the deal. So its not always about the money, when you may have little invested, but some of us need to operate at a positive cash flow to be able to continue to participate in the hobby side of collecting cars/parts. It is easy(no scratch that)- it is easier to explain to my wife the cost involved with the hobby if it pays for itself. Remember gas/oil changes/maintence on these cars cost money as well, so to avoid a continual loss year after year it is ideal to make at least a little bit of money. Getting a good initial deal means not having to ask a "KINGS" ransom when selling, and selling parts for reasonable prices helps the hobby (as a whole) out as well.
I am not independently wealthy and I am not old enough to have a huge pension, or retirement savings account to draw from, so this is only my small perspective with situations similar to these.
I am just attempting to not go broke, while enjoying it for what it is.

VINCE Z28 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 20, 2015, 07:04:37 PM »

Bryon, you make some very good points ,someone buying the parts for a project car they have or wanting to keep them long term. They look like nice rust free mostly original used parts and I would love to hold them but can't at this time. Your right there is value for the right person.

Kelley W King · « **Reply #20 on:** March 20, 2015, 07:16:38 PM »

It looks like parts left over from a resto mod to me.

bcmiller · « **Reply #21 on:** March 20, 2015, 07:16:59 PM »

I am out for buying the parts. So there won't be any competition from me. But it they were local, I would have already been there.

I am accumulating parts right now for a project. Have not found the right car yet, which will be with/for my son. His top 2 choices would be a 69 Nova, 67-69 Camaro. Any parts and probably the car itself will be a gift. Something to pass along to the next generation. I have already given him a truck, a car and a Jeep. He will probably end up with my cars too at some point.

Giving away extra parts or selling them CHEAP to a friend that needs them just seems like the right thing to do. But that is just me.

BSMIT59 · « **Reply #22 on:** March 20, 2015, 07:28:07 PM »

I can appreciate your perspective BC. I found an original intake for my 67

1968RSZ28 · « **Reply #23 on:** March 20, 2015, 07:47:21 PM »

Quote from: bcmiller on March 20, 2015, 07:16:59 PM

Something to pass along to the next generation. I have already given him a truck, a car and a Jeep. He will probably end up with my cars too at some point.

Bryon, how about adopting me?!

Paul

ko-lek-tor · « **Reply #24 on:** March 20, 2015, 07:51:34 PM »

I just hope someone, here, buys that load of goodies and then sells me a few items!

KurtS · « **Reply #25 on:** March 20, 2015, 08:42:46 PM »

It depends on what the source of those parts was.
One 4-speed shifter setup, some rare small parts from a Z, etc would make the deal worth it.

Real issue is liquidating what you don't need, which takes time and effort.

Sauron327 · « **Reply #26 on:** March 20, 2015, 09:34:56 PM »

That's a nice bulk purchase for someone building a car or inventory for future jobs. GM fenders even with lower rot are worth 200 each. Any of that GM metal is valuable, not to mention any other parts. I have a job to do and that would be a perfect buy. The seller would have been better off selling the rotten carcass with all the parts; he would have gotten more than 3K.

bcmiller · « **Reply #27 on:** March 20, 2015, 11:09:10 PM »

Quote from: 1968RSZ28 on March 20, 2015, 07:47:21 PM

Quote from: bcmiller on March 20, 2015, 07:16:59 PM
Something to pass along to the next generation. I have already given him a truck, a car and a Jeep. He will probably end up with my cars too at some point.
Bryon, how about adopting me?!
Paul

Paul, I know you are kidding. But I will keep you in mind.

67restoproj · « **Reply #28 on:** March 21, 2015, 03:12:25 AM »

Sold!! Just finished loading everything up! There was WAY more than advertised.

69Z28-RS · « **Reply #29 on:** March 21, 2015, 04:40:22 AM »

I sent him an email asking what happened to the body hull... "What happened to the body hull? It almost looks like you have everything off it laying there?"

His response: "Body, after I sand blasted it, was all rusted out. Sent it to the scrap yard. Kept most everything else plus I bought a lot of new parts. Jeff"

So that appears (as it looked in the photo).. that he had all other parts to the car.... a great buy for someone nearby.. IMO....

BULLITT65 · « **Reply #30 on:** March 21, 2015, 05:27:38 AM »

Quote from: 67restoproj on March 21, 2015, 03:12:25 AM

Sold!! Just finished loading everything up! There was WAY more than advertised.

Ok so what else was there? Did you pay the full amount? I am guessing you are into 67's by your handle, what are your plans for the parts?

68camaroz28 · « **Reply #31 on:** March 21, 2015, 10:43:15 AM »

Quote from: 67restoproj on March 21, 2015, 03:12:25 AM

Sold!! Just finished loading everything up! There was WAY more than advertised.

You did well! Not too many cases to have that amount of parts at one taking. What were the most interesting parts in the stash?

KevinW · « **Reply #32 on:** March 21, 2015, 12:26:39 PM »

Call me a naysayer, but when I see a big pile of parts that all are painted the same and could all be from one car, my suspicious mind thinks a theft and strip. Hopefully that is not the case!

Sauron327 · « **Reply #33 on:** March 21, 2015, 12:33:41 PM »

Unless the top of the car was almost completely disintegrated, that may have been a mistake. A fully assembled bottom chassis can be purchased for $3900. Just put the top half of the donor car on it which is an easy job.

Quote from: 69Z28-RS on March 21, 2015, 04:40:22 AM

I sent him an email asking what happened to the body hull... "What happened to the body hull? It almost looks like you have everything off it laying there?"

His response: "Body, after I sand blasted it, was all rusted out. Sent it to the scrap yard. Kept most everything else plus I bought a lot of new parts. Jeff"

So that appears (as it looked in the photo).. that he had all other parts to the car.... a great buy for someone nearby.. IMO....

67restoproj · « **Reply #34 on:** March 21, 2015, 12:54:23 PM »

Tons of new in the box parts. 2 center consoles, one is brand new with gauges. Brand new sheet metal(front fenders, inners, extensions, and an SS hood. Brand new front and rear bumpers with new rear bumperettes. Used fenders are very nice as is the inners. Nice rear trunk lid with spoiler. Brand new hood hinges,door and quarter glass. Tons more....
Anyone need anything?..lol

janobyte · « **Reply #35 on:** March 21, 2015, 01:13:15 PM »

Like I posted ,for a grand ,would have drove up there...perhaps hooked up with DWC(grand plus 1 dollar) or Bentley ,with a UHAUL

Sauron has written enough about the value of OE sheet metal

, vs. getting aftermarket straight in the shop

. As my body man repeated to me many times.

Bob had a good portion of a day getting my 69 ,dealer purchased (in 69) rust free " fresh air hood" straight. Surprising even to him.

Nobody even mentioned the weather stripping$$ Consoles ,mystery boxes ,seats...I think he did good. Was that a head I saw ? Pair of 2.02's? Huh ,fasteners alone! Got a battery hold down bolt?? LOL

Shame the rest disappeared or was scrapped

VINCE Z28 · « **Reply #36 on:** March 21, 2015, 01:40:07 PM »

The real value is in the OE parts, repop not as much. There should be repop RS parts as well in the boxes. 67resto you must live in the Northwest Washington area?

67restoproj · « **Reply #37 on:** March 21, 2015, 02:44:18 PM »

Yes a complete RS conversion kit. I live a few minutes north of the border

69Z28-RS · « **Reply #38 on:** March 21, 2015, 07:09:34 PM »

Quote from: KevinW on March 21, 2015, 12:26:39 PM

Call me a naysayer, but when I see a big pile of parts that all are painted the same and could all be from one car, my suspicious mind thinks a theft and strip. Hopefully that is not the case!

I've seen that before also, Kevin.... and after examining the parts (engine, trans,etc).. him saying they were all good. and seeing a good bohy hull there also (for an Impala SS), I decided to walk... in that particular case, it seemed no doubt that he was stripping cars... I stopped short of alerting law enforcement, but I did think about it.. and wonder still if I should have...

VINCE Z28 · « **Reply #39 on:** March 21, 2015, 07:20:19 PM »

Gentleman maybe I'm missing something here.... we went from a guy selling parts to a car stripper?

VINCE Z28 · « **Reply #40 on:** March 22, 2015, 01:34:24 PM »

Ok lets follow that line of thinking, does anyone know of a rallye green 69 camaro super sport that was taken in the last 5 to 10 years? Without a VIN it's going to be hard to prove,but if someone comes up missing a RG 69 then this might have legs.

69Z28-RS · « **Reply #41 on:** March 22, 2015, 01:53:28 PM »

Quote from: VINCE Z28 on March 22, 2015, 01:34:24 PM

Ok lets follow that line of thinking, does anyone know of a rallye green 69 camaro super sport that was taken in the last 5 to 10 years? Without a VIN it's going to be hard to prove,but if someone comes up missing a RG 69 then this might have legs.

The owner of this car stated he stripped the car for sandblasting the hull.. but after blasting, the hull was too far gone, which seemed like a reasonable story to me. This type of situation is *ideal* for the complete repro body that is available from year one and others, and a question I would have had for the seller. I would never accuse any seller of being a 'stripper' (without much more information than is available, and I don't think Bullitt intended that either; he was only saying a buyer should be wary ..). In the situation I referenced, a good 'body' was sitting there that all the parts had come from, and the parts were 'too cheap'.. which definitely made me wary, and caused me to walk!

BULLITT65 · « **Reply #42 on:** March 22, 2015, 03:36:03 PM »

Um, that wasn't my suspicion, I think you may mean Kevin W. (from your quote)

67restoproj · « **Reply #43 on:** March 22, 2015, 03:43:54 PM »

Guys this is not the case at all. This is simply someone buying a car to restore and getting burned. He purchased the car out of Utah as an undocumented L-48 SS early 68 van Nuys. He stripped the body for media blasting, purchased a ton of OEM parts. Unfortunetly the news came back as not good on the body and that he should consider doing a re-body. I believe this became financially overwhelming and the fact that he doesn't seem to be to mechanically inclined. There property is also coming up for sale so instead of packing all these parts he would just cut his losses.
Very nice couple in Maple Falls WA. Previous long time small business owners in a small community with heavy roots.

VINCE Z28 · « **Reply #44 on:** March 22, 2015, 03:50:26 PM »

Gary it does seem unusual to have a car so rusted out that it can't be saved, yet the front sheet metal and deck lid looks rust free. If someone wanted to use parts off the car with no ID numbers I can see that might be a way to do it.

BULLITT65 · « **Reply #45 on:** March 22, 2015, 03:53:17 PM »

Quote from: 67restoproj on March 22, 2015, 03:43:54 PM

Guys this is not the case at all. This is simply someone buying a car to restore and getting burned. He purchased the car out of Utah as an undocumented L-48 SS early 68 van Nuys. He stripped the body for media blasting, purchased a ton of OEM parts. Unfortunetly the news came back as not good on the body and that he should consider doing a re-body. I believe this became financially overwhelming and the fact that he doesn't seem to be to mechanically inclined. There property is also coming up for sale so instead of packing all these parts he would just cut his losses.
Very nice couple in Maple Falls WA. Previous long time small business owners in a small community with heavy roots.

Sounds good enough to me. You actually met them in person, so you would have the best say on the matter.

I am more interested in the actual parts that were available, since there wasn't a list per say.

You had the time, and you have the room to store all of them, so sounds like you were the right guy to purchase them.

Were you able to get him to negotiate on the price any?

67restoproj · « **Reply #46 on:** March 22, 2015, 04:02:05 PM »

Showing up with cash in hand along with a truck and trailer always helps

KurtS · « **Reply #47 on:** March 22, 2015, 04:07:32 PM »

Quote from: VINCE Z28 on March 21, 2015, 07:20:19 PM

Gentleman maybe I'm missing something here.... we went from a guy selling parts to a car stripper?

No, two different stories. Gary was writing about a different seller he didn't buy from.

VINCE Z28 · « **Reply #48 on:** March 22, 2015, 04:14:08 PM »

Kurt, Gary was referring to Kevin's comment about this stash of parts that I started this thread about. Unless I missed something.Gary what say you?

KevinW · « **Reply #49 on:** March 22, 2015, 04:45:30 PM »

Yes, I was not making an accusation, was just pointing out that it is something to make sure of before you buy. But the visit ended on a positive note, so all is good.

69Z28-RS · « **Reply #50 on:** March 22, 2015, 10:56:05 PM »

Quote from: VINCE Z28 on March 22, 2015, 04:14:08 PM

Kurt, Gary was referring to Kevin's comment about this stash of parts that I started this thread about. Unless I missed something.Gary what say you?

I've said what I wanted to say, Vince.. go back and re read it....

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Author Topic: 69 CAMARO PARTS WHAT ARE THEY WORTH? (Read 19707 times)