Guest teetoe Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Being new to this site, I have a few questions. I found a wrecked 69 GS sitting in a pasture, with no engine. The trans is there, the drive train and wheels are there, all of the interior is there but needs replaced, the a/c compressor and fittings remain, and all of the trim is there, but the body has no rust out spots. Well maybe the floors, I didn't lift the carpet.My questions are: Is it hard to find a replacement windshield, and rear window? The back glass is cracked, the front broken.Are there any reproduction fenders or body parts? I've searched and found none but floor replacement panels. The guy just wants 400 for it and moved away from the pasture, or it goes to the recylcer. I think it's too cool to let it go there. I have always liked this model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZRIV Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 (edited) Welcome to the Forum teetoe. No reproduction body parts. These cars can be bought in decent driving condition needing just TLC for under 5k. You would quickly have that much into the pasture car to get it roadable and reliable not to mention cosmetics. How long has it been sitting in the pasture?For example theres a 69 Riv GS local to me advertised for $2700 and its a decent running driving car with decent interior needing general TLC and some body work. http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/3788620966.html$400 asking price for a 69 Riv with no engine and put out to pasture for perhaps years is about $300 too much IMO. Scrap value is around $250 but you have to get it to the scrap yard and that costs money hence my $100 number.New windshields are available and rear windows are a dime a dozen since they were same from 66-70 and crossed over into some Olds Toronodo models and even big bodied fast back Impalas of the late 60s. Used Riv parts can be expensive. Typically your money is smarter spent being put towards a better car to begin with. Trust me on that.I say that knowing the superficial attractivness of buying something cheap you are able to "afford". You must self study and learn what the real world cost will be to get the car to the level where you want it. Whatever route you choose there is help here and even more by being a member of ROA. Edited May 24, 2013 by JZRIV (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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