I would keep it original. I owned a 71 Z28 4-spd from 1975-1977. Man, was that a fun era.
Keep original or Not? 1971 z28
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Original. Mine is and I drive it all the time. Anybody can put non-original parts together to make a car, it takes a lot more effort to keep it original. I know that when I see original cars at shows, it just means more to me to see them how they were originally put together. Good luck whichever way you go, sounds like a fun project.
badazz81z28
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1980z28fromhell said:
Exactly. I know we all think we will live forever, but its true. Its just a car and in 100 years it wont be your anyways. Enjoy it while you have it.
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Guess what? I have a 70 Z auto and if it ever gets done, I'm going to drive it and enjoy it! I have the original block thats cracked, and I'm putting in another block. I've owned this car from 1977. I know it's an original Z. But I know it's never going to have the value of an all original, never driven, unenjoyed car. But it's worth it to me!
seewll72
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Thanks...I understand those who say keep as is and those that say do what I want...I will keep you posted...I will get some pictures online in October and I will go from there.....I am torn, Automatic or 4 speed is not a big deal really to me, but I would like to enjoy the AC in the Humid Southern Summers...and Drive the Car! I have no intention as using this as a Resale investment, and plan on keeping the body and interior original, I may put flowmasters or a nice exhaust but I have seen the AC conversions advertised online, it does not seem to take away from any thing as far as appearance of the car. Thanks
80WA7113
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seewll72 said:
Having said that, make it your own and enjoy! What good is having it if all you do is "have" it, and do nothing more?
It's all a matter of personal preference
mrvedit
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Personally I would find an "original matching numbers" car boring, but I know they hold their value much better because they "preserve history" and enough people are willing to pay for that. If you can afford it, I would take the suggestion of removing and saving the entire drivetrain and then putting in what you want. All just IMHO.
