I'm tempted at times to block sand, tape and remove everything and take this car to Maco but I'm afraid I'll never get my money back on this car.
I tend to over think some situations and this project is one of those times. Elaborating on this issue, I have this barn-find that I bought for $5,800, which i thought was a good price for an unmolested, all original chrome bumper vette. I don't want the car because no A/C, no tilt/tel steering column and I already have a white 71 (see Avatar).
My thoughts for selling and limiting troubles -
No matter what price I put on this car I'll be beat down on the price and the excuses will be mostly about mechanical soundness and things unknown. I thought that since I have a full size car lift it makes an easier time doing somethings others would dread doing. By making this a car you can drive home and feel secure will help sell the car. I've done just about anything you can think of mechanically under the hood and under the car to make it a safe driver. Who ever buys this car only has to invest in a paint job, chrome pieces and weather stripping (interior is good). With this in mind, when the new owner spends money on repairs it's instantly seen/instant gratification all the while it's a daily driver with little down time and all in your driveway work.
About now I have $2000 extra into this car and I am hoping I can get $9,500. Here is my fear, potential buyers will be put off by the bad paint and wont hear about the work that's in the car. I think this car is a sweet deal simply because all the work has been photo and receipt documented, 2 owner car AND you can examine this car up on a lift right here. This should wipe -out any fears of unknown problems - how often do you have this without taking the car to a mechanic's garage and with a charge.?
I was thinking of sanding out the bad looking areas and painting with white primer feathering everything. I'm afraid of what the max price is for this car.