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Apr 29, 2006 | 08:26 PM

esoteric

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What is this Chevy worth?

I need help with this one: '78 Malibu, cowl hood, nice paint -but not show quality, straight, Ford 9 inch with 4.10's, built 350 auto -but no trans brake, roll cage, comes with Centerlines and drag radials, fuel cell, no engine.

A value range would be interesting to me.

Thanks in advance.

Apr 29, 2006 | 08:43 PM

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Waht are they/you thinking about asking for it? The value of something like this is widely variable. Without an engine it drops value fast...

searcing online would help a lot. Perhaps Racingjunk.com could offer some comparable packages. They sell a lot of rollers there and I sold my Jerico and clutch there.

Apr 29, 2006 | 09:05 PM

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Thanks for responding.

I am not selling it. I am thinking of buying it.

You guys are [I]a reliable source. I am aware that such values are variable, that is why I asked for a range.

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Apr 29, 2006 | 10:13 PM

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From: LT1 land...the "409" of the 90s!

You should donate it to me for a "pinks" car

Saw a simular one go for $400 on e-bay in oregon

Apr 29, 2006 | 11:01 PM

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Well, it has over $5k worth of salvageable racing parts, so I'd say it's worth at least 1/2 of that....but a roller is usually near scrap price for some strange reason.

Apr 30, 2006 | 01:00 AM

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I was surprised to see the prices so low for that body style. This is a nice example too. The owner bought a tubbed car so this one is for sale. I can see that the value is based almost completely on the condition, just like a Mustang -but I wanted some input from those who likely knew more than me about the brand.

Apr 30, 2006 | 09:07 AM

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From: LT1 land...the "409" of the 90s!

I have been watching them also. As mentioned looking for one to build a SSEFI 'Pinks' car

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May 1, 2006 | 12:57 PM

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I wouldn't pay more than 1500 for it, the only real bad *** part is the rear. But with a roller unless you took part in building it you don't know what headaches you inheiret with the car. Those do make awesome street machines. I had an 80 Malibu with only 29k miles on it. Ended up selling it for 2k back in 92-93