Rust versus Original Drivetrain

[Zedder]

I am considering a '67 Z that is unbelievably original, but rusty underneath and wanted opinions on whether you value a rust free car without the original drivetrain more than a car that has had the floors and trunk pan replaced but is just about 100% original otherwise. All opinions appreciated. Thanks [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif[/img]

[Kurt S]

Original drivetrain, as long as it's not a rebody. Most cars have some body work done....

[Zedder]

Thanks Kurt - it certainly won't be a rebody if I buy it. I know some don't have a problem with that, but it's not for me. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif[/img]

[Z28DZ]

Original drivetrain is preferable IMO. Save that car, Mark! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif[/img]

[Jeff H]

Original drivetrain, fix the rust.

[Salvatore]

Kind of depends on your resources. How much money you want to spend. It is cheaper I think to do a motor and trans than to fix rust. I love original drivetrains, but I dislike rust more. If you build your self a real 302 with the correct dates you will be like 95% of the rest of the muscle cars out there. Re-bodies are really not the car at hand but a repro kit car in my opinion. The motors all look alike, but there is a difference in the Chinese sheetmetal. Rust just never sleeps! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif[/img] Good luck, Sam

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Original drivetrain for me.

[KENNY_PASCOE]

THE DRIVETRAIN IS IMPORTANT TO ME. A RUSTY CAR CAN BE REPAIRED. THERE WAS ONLY 602 67 Z'S MADE, HOW MANY ARE LEFT? DO THE CAR... KP

[Unreal]

For a more common car, the cost of repairing a rust bucket might outweigh the value difference for original driveline. But for a 67Z, no question.....original drive line will add more value than it will cost to repair the rust. Especially if it is confined to the floors.

[Zedder]

Thanks for the comments guys. I had a friend view the car today and it is pretty rusty...much rustier than it was described to me. However, the drivetain is all there - even the distributor, carb, etc. I've made an offer but I doubt it will be accepted. The current owner thinks you can basically replace nearly all of the sheetmetal on and under the car and paint it for $6,000 [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif[/img]