FS: My Swapped 99 GT....PRICE DROP NEEDS TO GO....... Options

[Fastbird]

NEW PRICE -- $6000 OBO

The time has come to part ways with my 6GC. Many of you know me from a few years back. I've been gone from the site for a while but still have my car. Sadly, as I've grown older, I've found myself enjoying the car less and less, and finally have come to the realization that I've simply outgrown the car.

The car is a 99 GT with ~165K miles on it. I purchased it in July of 2005 with 114K miles on it, used it as a daily for a year, then sent it off to Dr. Tweak for a 2nd Gen 3S-GTE swap. The swap was done with 135K miles on the car. Since the swap was completed in July of 2006 there has only been 30K miles put on it, MOST of which came between 2006 and 2008. In late 2008 an accident happened that ended up putting the car as you see now, with the shaved handles, blended in DCW duckbill spoiler, and custom paint. After the car was finished with all the new fixings in May of 2009, it's only seen about 10K miles worth of use. I drove it daily last year for about 6 months over spring/summer/fall, and it's been driven once since.

About the car and the modifications:

Performance Stuff:
2nd Gen 3S-GTE (all new seals/timing belt installed when swap was done)
Spec 3S-5S Hybrid Stage II Clutch
Stock S54 5 Speed Trans
Custom FMIC Setup
Relocated AFM to under battery, 3" intake tube from AFM to turbo
Custom plug and play wiring extension for AFM (made by me)
HKS SSQV Blow Off Valve
GReddy Profec Spec-B Electronic Boost Controller
Perfect Power SMT6 piggyback ECU
Ebay Downpipe
CUSTOM FABRICATED 3" Exhaust w/Magnaflow Resonator and Muffler
TRD Quick Shifter with TRD Shift Knob

Interior:
Kenwood DDX-812 7" DVD system
Red/Black Carbon fiber accents (mostly stick on pieces, couple of custom wrapped pieces I did myself)
DCW Gauge Cluster Cover with smoked glass -- 2nd one ever made after Dustin Brown's.
DCW Triple Gauge Pod
Autometer Nexus Boost/Vac, Oil Pressure, and Oil Temp Gauges ($1K in gauges/controller)
Doggy E-Brake Boot w/red stitching
Doggy Shift Boot w/red Stitching
Doggy Armrest Cover w/red Stitching and custom Red "Devil Horn Toyota" Logo embroidered on it.
JDM Aluminum Door Sills

Exterior
Custom Paint. Base red with copper pearl metallic clear coat mixed in.
Shaved Door Handles
Projector Headlights and Highs (lows have been modified for flat cutoff)
Shaved front turn signals, using markers in Projector lamps for turns
Black Devil Horn Toyota Logo's from Likwid Art
Tenzo R DC5 18x8 Wheels with GOOD Nitto NeoGen 225/40-18 tires
Red Powdercoated Brake Calipers all the way around with Napa rotors and EBC Redstuff Pads
Tein S-Tech Springs (LEGIT, bought from shop that did the exhaust)
JDM Tail Lights
Molded in DCW Duckbill Spoiler
DCW SSIII Splitters front and rear
DDM Tuning 55W HID in the projectors

The Bad (Keep in mind that I'm VERY critical of my car/work): The front splitters are rough. Both have been cracked and repaired/refinished, but it shows. They look good and fine until you get up on them.

There is a scratch in the front right fender that I filled as best as possible, and there are normal chips here and there from daily driving (one on the drivers mirror and one on the passenger high beam area right by the lamp come to mind, but both have been filled with paint). The paint on the car is still VERY VERY good and it still turns heads everywhere.

The wheels have all had a tiny bit of rash on them but it's painted over and you can't see it unless you're really looking for it.

Shocks are due for replacement as they rattle a bit, but I've not done it because I kept intending to do coilovers.

Oil leak that leaves a few drops where you park, I believe from the pan.

Underside dirty with old oil residue, there was a crack in the soft return line from the turbo and it was sending just enough out to cover everything.

*Edit* Cruise lever is broken and currently removed. Looking for a replacement, but it's a hard find.

Right now, things I'm doing or will be doing unless the car sells quickly.

Currently has a new radiator going in it. Car will be running again by the end of this week (was moving to a twin core full aluminum, but backed off of that due to extreme clearance issues caused by the thickness). This WILL be completed this week.

I have a set of GT4 front calipers I've been meaning to install forever. I'm hoping to get to this within the next few weeks. On or off, they will be sold with the car either way.

Trying to get to doing the shocks but it's not a necessity.

The car will come with a binder I've kept with ever receipt for everything I've put into it. Let's just say that the 3" binder is FULL, and total is in excess of $25K invested into the car AFTER the purchase price of $7500 in 2005. Everything is documented. Also, the 2010 6GC.Net Calendar will be included, as this car was in it and was also the cover car. She's solid as a rock. Zero rust on the rockers or anywhere else. It's a head turner, and though I still run with a primarily domestic sports/muscle car crowd, they all enjoy the car when I bring it out. Motor is solid, made 250 WHP/260 WTQ when the swap was done. I just don't want to invest more to try to make it faster. I'm selling because the money here is going to go towards a buyback of the twin turbo 99 Corvette I was forced into selling in 2010.

Pricing is hard. There's a LOT of money invested, and yes, I do realize you don't recoup money invested in modifying cars. I will NOT take a total bath on the car either though. I'm going to start the price as asking a negotiable $9000. I have a bottom dollar in mind, so don't be afraid to talk to me about it.

Lastly, I want to thank everyone here for letting me be a part of this community. I've met a lot of great people, seen a lot of beautiful cars, and really enjoyed my time here. Who knows, I may be back (want to RWD and 5.3LS convert a 6th Gen......that would be fun).......

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Car is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Is currently unregistered, but that may change shortly. If you don't like my price, please don't comment. The car is worth every penny of my bottom dollar if not more. I would be willing to meet a purchaser halfway depending on distance. I trust this car to take ANY road trip also. It's been literally one of the most reliable vehicles I've ever owned.

This post has been edited by Fastbird: Mar 26, 2015 - 4:40 PM

[richee3]

Do want. Hate to see you sell it. At least it'll go to an enthusiast. Good luck with the sale!

[Fastbird]

Thanks man. I do hope to see it go to a true enthusiast who will appreciate it and not rag it out.

[Fastbird]

FYI folks, it's "almost" running again. I had to redo a section of the intercooler piping anyway, and am waiting on one piece to come in.

Forgot to mention that it's also got a whalbro fuel pump in it.....and there's other stuff I'm forgetting I'm sure.

Probably going to order the stuff needed and make these GT4 brakes fit on it within the next couple of weeks. Stay tuned there.

[celi_gt_racer]

I've loved your car from the time I saw it come home from the Dr. I've just recently got back onto the 6gc forum, although I still drive (almost daily) a 94ST with nearly 300k. I start a new job tomorrow and i'm on the hunt for something nice / good looking / and reliable. How's the gas mileage when you keep your foot out of it?

[955SFE]

Too bad I only want some goodies and not the whole car.

Good luck though.

[Fastbird]

Too bad I only want some goodies and not the whole car.

Good luck though.

Lol, definitely won't be parting. I would have to part myself out before stripping down something I've put so much effort into. Thanks for the words!

[celi_gt_racer]

Is my post invisible? ... I mean i've only been on this forum for 11 years. I would hope my posts aren't invisible.

[Fastbird]

Is my post invisible? ... I mean i've only been on this forum for 11 years. I would hope my posts aren't invisible.

Weird, both of your posts showed up today. Odd. I check this thread daily and never saw your posts until today.

In answer to your question, IF I keep my foot out of it, I'll get 330 miles, and if I REALLY baby it, up to 350 miles out of a fill up. So around 24-25 MPG. IF I start having fun, that'll drop to about 300 miles on a tank or about 22 MPG. Never gotten less than that.

[msk59]

That is a beautiful car. GLWS

[Fastbird]

Everyone, I'll throw this out there on this site, just for some incentive. My bottom "I'm going no less" dollar is $7500 which is a steal for this car. The $9K asking is just a high starter for some wiggle room to get to the bottom dollar for me. But I'm just laying that out there for you all here.

Probably going to do an ebay ad (not auction) in a couple weeks or so.

[Fastbird]

Come on guys, $7500 drives it home. Or toss me a reasonable offer, you never know. Someone has got to be interested in it.

[sandusky1977]

If you still have it when I get my fall bonus, I may want it.

I've got so many now, but would love this one too. Maybe I should just post all my cars to the FS thread, and see if I can generate the funds necessary for the upgrade.

[Fastbird]

If you still have it when I get my fall bonus, I may want it.

I've got so many now, but would love this one too. Maybe I should just post all my cars to the FS thread, and see if I can generate the funds necessary for the upgrade.

[shameless plug!] This would be an outstanding idea! [/shameless plug]

[Fastbird]

Car is going to have the Cruise Control fixed now too. Found a good switch/stalk in a part out.

[95celgt]

Soooo far -_- I'm trying to sell my vette lol

[Langing]

Hey Fastbird, have you sold your car? If not, how far is Fort Wayne Indiana from Durham NC?

[Fastbird]

Soooo far -_- I'm trying to sell my vette lol

What kind of Vette are you selling?

Hey Fastbird, have you sold your car? If not, how far is Fort Wayne Indiana from Durham NC?

Car still available. Looks to be a little over 600 miles, about a 9 hour or so drive according to Google Maps.

[Langing]

Soooo far -_- I'm trying to sell my vette lol

What kind of Vette are you selling?

Hey Fastbird, have you sold your car? If not, how far is Fort Wayne Indiana from Durham NC?

Car still available. Looks to be a little over 600 miles, about a 9 hour or so drive according to Google Maps.

Car looks nice and might work for me; could fly and drive back. BUT. . . have to pass this through the CEO's office first to check on availability of cash. Get back to you.

[Fastbird]

Soooo far -_- I'm trying to sell my vette lol

What kind of Vette are you selling?

Hey Fastbird, have you sold your car? If not, how far is Fort Wayne Indiana from Durham NC?

Car still available. Looks to be a little over 600 miles, about a 9 hour or so drive according to Google Maps.

Car looks nice and might work for me; could fly and drive back. BUT. . . have to pass this through the CEO's office first to check on availability of cash. Get back to you.

Sounds good. Car is solid for a road trip should the option pan out.