Re: New guy here from Florida

by thepossumface Thu Nov 07, 2013 9:59 pm

Yeah there in good shape, only been repainted from what I can see, other than that there good, i didnt know what they would go for trying to squeeze every dime I can out of the useless stuff I wont need. ALso what would a center console go for?
My buddy maybe fixing it for a small price so I may get it on the road again,
Just gonna strip all the usless crap I wont need.
(dash, center console, seats,AC wiring and vents) just a rough idea on what I can get for them

by dynchel Thu Nov 07, 2013 10:30 pm

A good shape console should be worth $100.00 all day long, maybe more.

by thepossumface Fri Nov 08, 2013 12:48 am

Thanks, that 200 should be more than enough to fix my car and get it rolling hopefully.
Hope sense it runs I could finally get some better buyers.

by Mcarlo77 Sat Nov 09, 2013 1:13 am

I'm a little confused with your selling strategy. I realize you're trying to raise some money to get the car running...but, aren't the louvers one of the signature features for these Lagunas? And, by selling them, it might further diminish your buyer interest? Same with stripping the swivels, console and dash?

by thepossumface Sat Nov 09, 2013 1:23 am

Well here is the thing I didnt really wanna part out with it unless I really had to, its been for sale for almost 2-3 months if not longer and Ive had no hits on it at all, mostly no shows and lowballers.
And im getting more people wanting parts for it more than a car and I'm in the hole of needing money pretty bad unfortunately.
And maybe selling the parts isnt the greatest but its some kinda money right now. If I wasnt in a bind I prob wouldnt sell off some of these stuff like the louvers.

by Mcarlo77 Sat Nov 09, 2013 12:00 pm

Surprised at the lack of interest. But, you gotta do what you gotta do. Suppose those low-ballers are looking to make a round track car out of it? Or, worse yet...a demo derby car?

by dynchel Sat Nov 09, 2013 12:20 pm

I've been going to demo derbys all my life and i can say this, no one around here uses g3's in derbys. It probably has to do with the fact the same guys who run derbys are the same one who run figure 8, and they would never ruin what they consider the best platform for a stock car (or figure 8 car.)

by thepossumface Sat Nov 09, 2013 1:04 pm

You know im suprised also of the lack of interest here as well, but i also see it more describable more west of fl than here, like TX,AZ, etc etc, wish I had a trailer and a truck to pull it to give to someone who would use it for something decent, all in all its not in that bad of shape, its far from perfect but still a solid car.

by 1973 454 MONTE Sat Nov 09, 2013 1:10 pm

but if i understand this right,you trying to sell without a title. scratch

by Mcarlo77 Sat Nov 09, 2013 2:28 pm

Yeah...forgot about that title thing. I'm sure it's probably scaring off many potential buyers. Here in MN, it's a big p.i.t.a. to retitle if you don't get one with the car.

by thepossumface Tue Nov 12, 2013 3:05 am

hmm quick ? would a bumper from a 75 malibu fit the laguna ? something like this?
http://tallahassee.craigslist.org/bar/4158699100.html
got a buddy who is going to fix everything and get it running for 120 bucks.

by dynchel Tue Nov 12, 2013 7:55 am

Unless its from a '73 it should bolt right on. BTW I think the car pictured has a '76/77 rear bumper on it.

by thepossumface Wed Nov 13, 2013 2:10 pm

well i talked to the guy he is a nice dude said he would trade my bumper for his, I guess there still is good people out in the world,

by thatfnthing Wed Nov 13, 2013 3:15 pm

Yes there are, and it looks like someone is determined to have you keep that car and drive it. Smile

by thepossumface Wed Nov 13, 2013 3:32 pm

Haha true that, guess now I gotta find a way to put heat back in it for winter time lol

by thepossumface Wed Nov 13, 2013 3:42 pm

What other seats will fit in the laguna's? has anyone tried this before? cause I wanna sell the seats for 100 so i can buy cloth seats

by Mcarlo77 Wed Nov 13, 2013 5:27 pm

Are you looking to move to a bench seat setup? What's in there now under the seat covers...the original swivels?

by thepossumface Wed Nov 13, 2013 5:41 pm

Yeah i took the covers off they tore up, its the original swivel seats, I wanna keep buckets but wanna go with something more comfortable. not sure if the brackets for a camaro would fit or not maybe a chevelle.

by 77mali Wed Nov 13, 2013 6:23 pm

I hope you keep it...........but...........

Winter in Jacksonville FLA? You're kidding, right? What's it get to on New Years 40 degrees? Laughing

My sister lives near Marco Island & she cry's when it gets to 50! Razz

by thepossumface Thu Nov 14, 2013 12:56 am

haha you would think right,were going to have a cold winter this year tonight its suppose to get down to like 34, but more than likely ill be keeping it gotta figure out how to put heat in it again lol.
AC will prob never come around to cheap to do that lol, but I cant do the cold. But the way i see it if my friends father or whoever can get it back running correctly then ill have no problems at all with it, just hope nothing has happened to the motor sense its been sitting.

by thepossumface Tue Dec 03, 2013 8:29 pm

So i have a quick ? for yall this bumper i am getting is from a 76 Malibu has the double head lights which im okay with still looks better than mine, and we are doing a even trade, would the 76 bumper be okay on mine? ill wire high beams later on once i get it back on the road but it will need a grill too. Any thoughts?

by Mcarlo77 Tue Dec 03, 2013 10:02 pm

Sounds like you've got a '76 front end (not just the bumper)? Yeah...it will bolt on.

Too bad you didn't live closer to me. I'd donate the Laguna nose I can't seem to sell just so you could keep the car original.

by thepossumface Tue Dec 03, 2013 10:26 pm

Yeah the car its sitting on right now is a 1976 Malibu, he is making it a dirt track car, so he would swap with me, and ill have new door panals (sadly not the ones that have the Laguna S3 on them) but there still in great shape. and louvers im still on and off about cause they hide the ugly rust on the window, and he would buy my seats for 120 which i think its a decent price, should give me enough to buy a racing bucket seat for it.
I would love to put another front nose on my car orginal at somepoint in time if i ever find out someone is giving away or trade it. but i guess ill live with the mali nose till that day comes haha

by thepossumface Wed Dec 11, 2013 12:34 pm

I found my orginal build sheet for my car behind the pass side panal, what does this mean?
Does it add in value? if so ima hold off on doing all this aftermarket stuff and go orginal with the interior and resell it for some $$ if there is a chance

by Mcarlo77 Wed Dec 11, 2013 12:41 pm

To the right person it might add some value. But, keep in mind, these aren't Corvettes, Mopars, etc. who's owners live by the Build Sheet. Guys buying our cars are more likely than not going to do a custom or modified build and aren't that interested in keeping it factory original. Nevertheless, it is cool to have that and do believe it could help sell the car. Post a pic for us.

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