I have the impression that CMC speedsters are low on the totem pole speedster wise, Is my impression a good one? If so what problems do they tend to have?
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CMC speedster runs the full spectrum from shade tree mechanic builds to show quality bills depending upon who did the work you can still find CMC that need work something that you can do yourself if you have any mechanical abilities and turn out a higher end finished product,There’s a Lotta good information here on the SOC doing one yourself can save you probably more than half the cost of a new speedster again if you have a mechanical ability to do so
only takes 20 hours if its started:}
I am certainly biased as the owner of two different CMCs over the years, but the quality of the CMC body fiberglass is usually very good with a small number of minor issues, easily fixed.
After that and as Alan mentioned, the quality of the finished car can vary widely depending on how good the shade tree builder was and how much they wanted to spend. I have personally seen more than a few CMC cars that are truly show-car quality with lots of custom touches. I have also seen a few that looked like someone needed to care a little more about the finished product.
All you can do is check out the car in person and then decide what needs to be done to it to get it to where you want it to be and how much that’ll cost to get there, the same as any other builder and their cars, like VS, Beck, IM or JPS.
Original FF/CMC molds/jigs came directly from IM (early) in Calif around 1987/8 so only real difference was IMs were built in controlled shop while CMCs were sold mainly as DIY. They even (reportedly) shared the cast hibachi grill. CMC did add the flared California model. CMC differ in that the bodies were colored gel coated (so didn't require costly prep for painting). The interior was DIY foam/vinyl too. The tops and tonneau was also vinyl. So adding quality paint easily $2-3k, nice interior $2-3k, and top another $1k.
@Stephen A Titus posted:I have the impression that CMC speedsters are low on the totem pole speedster wise, Is my impression a good one? If so what problems do they tend to have?
My CMC was completed Between 1987 and 1996 with complete repaint, and I would say it would be in the higher end of builds. Come and drive it and see. It has a 1966 Porsche 912 engine which, according to PCA, is a leftover factory 1965 356SC engine. However, I would be sleeping outside if I ever sold it as it was an anniversary present for my wife!😊
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@Stephen A Titus Here's a project that was just listed today: https://www.speedsterowners.co...der-project-for-sale
@Robert M posted:@Stephen A Titus Here's a project that was just listed today: https://www.speedsterowners.co...der-project-for-sale
I think Roy modified his post (unless it’s another one. Your link is broken)
@Stephen A Titus posted:I have the impression that CMC speedsters are low on the totem pole speedster wise, Is my impression a good one? If so what problems do they tend to have?
Steve, how much “finishing” do you want to do? I have a buddy with a running/driving mid-90’s CMC/Fiberfab with it’s original 1600. He’s done a little bit to it, but he’s got 45 projects going.
@dlearl476 posted:I think Roy modified his post (unless it’s another one. Your link is broken)
Thanks. He must have. Your ink works.
Try this link or the link in dlearl476's post.
Theron contacted me when I placed the for sale ad, offering that it might be better if I posted a asking price.
I ask Theron to delete the for sale ad and I then made a post asking input from the forum members on what might be a fair price for my project.
Thought it might be prudent to clarify "the ad, no ad issue".
Roy
If it was possible, and I don't know that it is, it would be wise to have the ad-poster be able to SELECT comments or no comments. That would streamline the whole "for sale/classified" section.
I believe you can always delete a topic/ad IF you started the topic.
Great idea - as that would keep add fresh and on first page of posts too. If SW can accommodate
AKA: "why you'll never sell your car/part/etc."
Here's another Speedster project for sale: https://www.speedsterowners.co...-speedster-replica-1
@Stephen A Titus Here's another one: https://www.speedsterowners.co...raft-chassis-project