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punisher7
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Looking for advice

Post by punisher7 » Mon Feb 08, 2016 7:15 pm

I am in the market for a project car that me and my 10 year old son can work on together. I have always been a Camaro guy and my son LOVES mustangs. I've had a Camaro deal and 2 mustang deals fall through in the last week and was looking for something else when I came across a Firehawk. I remember seeing and hearing about these when I was a lot younger and was pretty excited when I found this site and seen all the information about them. I'm looking for some advice on what a fair price would be. I understand that actually seeing it would help a ton, so I'm just looking for ballpark figures, yes or no answers, etc. Whatever advice you can give me is very much appreciated. I am currently waiting for the VIN, RPO codes, and build number to verify if it's real or not and the actual mileage but here's what I know so far:

-1995 Firehawk
-Red with T-tops
-6 speed
-It was stored outside for a period of time before this guy bought it and the engine needs a rebuild (also waiting for more details on this)
-From what I can tell it has a new hood on it
-It will need to be painted
-It has high mileage (I'm guessing 120-130K)
-He is asking $3500 but it is negotiable

Like I said, I am looking for a project car so I'm good with an engine needing rebuilt and car needing paint, interior work, etc. Just wondering how much is too much for a classic car like this in this condition. Thank you in advance!

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Re: Looking for advice

Post by opie » Tue Feb 09, 2016 6:30 am

It would be very hard for me to say one way or the other without seeing the vehicle. If the vehicle has all the original parts it would make it a great project vehicle. He is asking best offer, if you like this one you could always hit him with a lower offer. A vehicle sitting and not running can be bought pretty cheap now these days. Good luck on your search, wish I could give you more.
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Re: Looking for advice

Post by punisher7 » Tue Feb 09, 2016 5:09 pm

I understand what you're saying and I appreciate the info. Hopefully I can get more details about it within the next day or two so I can determine if it's worth even going to look at because its about 3 hours away from me.

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Re: Looking for advice

Post by Scott Chab » Mon Feb 15, 2016 12:04 pm

It has a new hood on it?
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Re: Looking for advice

Post by punisher7 » Mon Feb 15, 2016 2:58 pm

The hood is one from another 95 hawk. The guy got back with me with more info and I verified that it's real based off the VIN. It is build number 253. As of now we're not agreeing on price, lol. I was trying to get it for no more than 2500.

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Re: Looking for advice

Post by BLACK-HAWK » Mon Feb 15, 2016 9:16 pm

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Re: Looking for advice

Post by tazman71 » Tue Feb 16, 2016 12:07 pm

That is a deal. Too bad it is so far away from me. I already have a spare motor and trans.

Honestly, anything that runs good and is not rusted out will probably be hard to find under his asking price. Only thing to think about is the paint. If you cannot do it yourself, it would be cheaper to buy a nice lower mileage original in good condition. Price of a good paint job around here is 5k. May be more or less in your area.
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Re: Looking for advice

Post by Maplehawk » Sat Feb 20, 2016 8:38 pm

The San Antonio car was worth the drive if you have a drivetrain
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Re: Looking for advice

Post by tazman71 » Mon Feb 22, 2016 12:05 pm

Looks like it sold. I sent the guy a message, but never heard back from him. Add is down now.
02 Firehawk TA #1237
Black/Black, 1LE, Chrome wheels, Auburn
95 Firehawk #361
Hurst, TOTL, FLP headers, 4.10 Strange 12 bolt, UMI suspension, LT4 HOTCAM, ported stock heads, 52mm Throttle Body, ATI Procharger,
70 Chevelle SS 396
70 Z28 Camaro in pieces

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Re: Looking for advice

Post by tazman71 » Fri Mar 04, 2016 12:10 pm

Looks like the white one ended up about 20 minutes from my house. Found it on Craigslist last night. Messaged the guy, and he pulled his add. Decided to keep it.
I will probably help him with any questions when he gets to putting it back together.
02 Firehawk TA #1237
Black/Black, 1LE, Chrome wheels, Auburn
95 Firehawk #361
Hurst, TOTL, FLP headers, 4.10 Strange 12 bolt, UMI suspension, LT4 HOTCAM, ported stock heads, 52mm Throttle Body, ATI Procharger,
70 Chevelle SS 396
70 Z28 Camaro in pieces

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