Is this worth saving?

[JDatDGR]

Howdy,

We recently pulled this wrecked JH23N shell out the woods. According to the GG book it is 1 of 949 for whatever that is worth. Fender tag is present. The original 383 is rough but present with the numbers 727. Thank you for sharing your opinion. I am not afraid of this car because the tub is very solid, however I am more of a racer than restoration specialist. Any feedback is much appreciated. If it seems like a fool's errand it might become yard art.

 

[413]

Yes it is worth saving. But I’m not going to do it.

R/T with matching drivetrain and a good hi impact color.

 

[Mopar Nut]

 

[DetMatt1]

Yes it is worth saving. But I’m not going to do it.

R/T with matching drivetrain and a good hi impact color.

JH not JS and boy is it beat!

 

[JDatDGR]

It is hammered that is for sure. I bought it for a few parts and started to feel bad for it.

My thinking is to see if I can get a clean title and check the block/trans for external damage.

1/4's, roof/dutch, doors, deck lid, finish panel, fenders, aprons and hood would be a very short list to get started. I think I could round all of that up for around 5k. Maybe 5k of my time to make it whole again. Spot welds are easy compared to fabbing stuff from scratch IMO.

The crux here is at what point am I building a car around a couple of tags?

 

[Righty Tighty]

Steering wheel looks good!

and welcome to FEBO

 

[Challenger RTA]

Welcome to FEBO.Nothing like crashing right in here!

 

[Challenger RTA]

Did you look for a broadcast sheet.What is the mileage on the odometer? The thing is there not made any more. And a numbers car and floor solid.It would be a passion project. If you have or could find a car for the donor parts. I would take all things in account that your considering. I have done worse.

 

[rklein71]

I would only save it if I had my first kiss in it, wow, that is rough.

 

[440WB]

Looks like she was used in a ' Fast 6 ' episode !

Nice color!
you have allot of if's to check out -
If motor / trans checks out...
If undercarriage is not bent/twisted to bad?
up/down - left/right - cross corner
I too have done similar 20 yrs ago when
parts / junk cars were easier to find -

-2cents -

 

[BSG]

I have a couple of frame rails and aprons laying around rust free as well as a complete windshield frame I saved out of a donor I too have done worse I have another one in me but not one like that again good luck!

 

[MoparCarGuy]

Strip everything that is salvageable off the car and assess from there. Not likely to be much left. Appears to be a car that was stacked at the yard.

 

[michael]

I've seen worse over at Beverly hills car club!

 

[Challenger RTA]

I'm going out on a limb and say it's ready for paint.Would I be right?

 

[Chryco Psycho]

If you don't save it someone will for sure !

 

[R4Sedan]

Man if you can it's a '70 I sure would.

 

[Yella71]

I think it might just buff out....

 

[Moparply]

That could be the star of a new show! Maybe you could get a package deal from one of the AMD suppliers?

 

[sublimemike]

rear bumper looks good!

 

[rklein71]

If you are a glutton for punishment and money is no object.