[Wanted] Speedster kit, any condition, unfinished projects

Hello there,

I'm looking for a Speedster kit to build and or restore. It can be a an old replica in poor condition, it can be a never assembled kit, or even a project that was started and never finished. I'm only looking for the classic body style, not the wide-body.

Let me know what you have!

Let me know of anything available!

I'm located in Southern California, but the location of the kit doesn't matter, I can make arrangements.

Thanks!

couple here if you scroll down a bit.

https://www.speedsterowners.com/forum/readmsg.asp?t=20300

I may have a shrtened "68 chassis available soon.

What would be a better idea:

- Buy an old 80's era CMC that needs a complete restoration. Interior, new paint, engine, some minor rust. Runs and drives currently.
- Or, buy an unfinished CMC kit with all parts, starting from scratch.

If both options were at about a $5K price point, which should I choose?

"What would be a better idea?"

Depends - If it was put together by a tinkerer than you may be faced with total redo. Kits didn't come with chassis/trans/motor so that could add $1k easily and they are getting hard to come by. CMCs were gel coat so might not need repainting right off. There was a built, running one recently here for $7k - that only needed small things done. That extra $2k would make it a bargain. Also ensure you get a valid title (along with MSO if not yet registered). Shipping can add $2k if you're on the opposite coast!

Well I will put in my 2 cents here - I am working on one of those sort of driving and needs a whole rebuild - this is easy - start w/ new parts. Also find a pan that is good shape before you buy in - there is huge time and money if you have restore the whole pan as I am doing.
I bought in cheap, but will pay more in the long run I think in both parts and labor.
The only advantage to what I am doing is I can pay as I go - buy more or less as I go along.

I own the $7000.00 one for sale just got booted off ebay so relisted today let me know if you want images

Big TP2,

I've got two unfinished pan-based cars with clearly visible VINs (so handy for registration). Both roll, both have transaxles and most of the bits to finish them.

It looks like I may need money for a most ambitious project so I would be willing to part with these. I'm in Oregon, so transportation is not ridiculous.

angela

Sure Angela you would have these way on the other side of town and I'm sure that the Post Office doesn't have a flat rate box quite big enough. ~Alan

Have truck. Will travel.

Besides, if you remember, it was STEVE who had the parking lot incident with the giant trailer, not me - LOL! Oh man, I am soooo never going to let him forget that!

angela

Yea but I do have metal restrictions on the distance thing, by the time I do the weekly 2000 miles plus in four days I'm toast..
Hey I know.....I'll pay your fuel :~)

Man Alan.....weekly 500 miles a day for 4 days......no wonder you're burnt toast.
How do you find the energy for your creative builds after that? You're used to burnin' the candle at both ends I guess.

Head out to central West Virginia 5:30 AM, an hour to load at the Auction, back on the road noon, home 5 pm. Next day to New Jersey drop three or four vehicles at Port Newark, pump $282.00 of diesel into the tanks (today's price) then home 4-5 pm and call that an easy day. Rinse and repeat the next two days. Friday and Saturday are shop times.

Oh, GREAT!

Now I've gotta go out and get a SIX WHEEL, two-car trailer, just to keep up with the Lanes! (I don't even want to start with Dr. Clock)

At least I've already got the damn truck (but I bet you'se guys have the 7.3 Powerstroke)

Pfffffhhhhhtttt!

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CAT power 3126B 300hp 655 lbs.torque, chipped with a 6 speed Allison, 8.7 mpg loaded or empty it doesn't know the difference~ Best truck I've ever owned.