going to buy 69' conv. for $9000 non- restored car good shape.two barrel 350 c.i. auto.not orig. car color. what I would like to know is if I were to restore this conv. and put in m22 trans 4 speed, rebuild the 350, put a alui. 4barrel z 28 intake add the z28 style hood and paint it my color ? do all this as if I where doing a complete orig. restore how much am I going to hirt the over all value of my car. would I really be losing all my value or would it be still worth penny to penny the same value than I put in it.

The way i figure it, a really nice '69 small block convertible is worth 25-35k. As far as value goes......i've learned over the years if your planning on building and cashing out,you should always build what people want.Meaning color,engine choice,trans ect...... That way you open your market to more people,Thus.....its worth more money.

There isn't a lot you can do to hurt the value of a 1st gen, besides a full on Pro Street conversion (right Bob?). Even then it doesn't "hurt", you just don't get near the return.

Strictly bolt on parts like the hood and intake don't "hurt" much. Changing to a 4-speed and cutting the hole for that can "hurt" the value in some peoples eyes. Color change doesn't "hurt", as long as the color you choose isn't too out there. You may want to search here for photos of Olympic Gold 69s, because it isn't an unattractive color IMO, and you don't see it very much.

As far as converting to an M-22, unless you plan on going with some really high rear gears (3.73 or better), I wouldn't go M-22.

Build It The Way You Want It!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You Have To Live With It!!!!

Build It The Way You Want It!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You Have To Live With It!!!!

I agree.

Now if it's a numbers matching car you'll want to save all the parts to put it back to "stock" if you wanted or needed to.