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12-23-2012, 12:18 PM
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Hi, I'm new to this site and should have joined years ago. I've owned two Vettes in my life, a beautiful White '75 coupe from 1981 to 1997, and a '60 from 1984 to the present time.
The '60 was a horrible undrivable mess when I bought it. Gunmetal gray, hood scoop, dual antennas, mag wheels, cracks all over, you name a problem, it had it. I was already an NCRS member at the time so with a lot of info at hand I started to "fix" it. But after 4 years of work to make it a fun driver I had to give up, roll it into the pole barn, pull the body and do it right. As soon as I become accustomed to using this site I'll post some pics of the end result, if there ever is an end!
Oh, the '60 is a bit unusual in that it has very few options. Good evidence indicates it came with the 270HP engine, a T-10, maybe positraction, a heater and nothing else. No radio, no visors, no washers, nothing. It was bought to be a hot rod and was treated as such. The inside of the rear housing is badly scarred from multiple differential detonations. She has been on the road since 1991 and she is a sweet ride, in my opinion that is.
Larry
The '60 was a horrible undrivable mess when I bought it. Gunmetal gray, hood scoop, dual antennas, mag wheels, cracks all over, you name a problem, it had it. I was already an NCRS member at the time so with a lot of info at hand I started to "fix" it. But after 4 years of work to make it a fun driver I had to give up, roll it into the pole barn, pull the body and do it right. As soon as I become accustomed to using this site I'll post some pics of the end result, if there ever is an end!
Oh, the '60 is a bit unusual in that it has very few options. Good evidence indicates it came with the 270HP engine, a T-10, maybe positraction, a heater and nothing else. No radio, no visors, no washers, nothing. It was bought to be a hot rod and was treated as such. The inside of the rear housing is badly scarred from multiple differential detonations. She has been on the road since 1991 and she is a sweet ride, in my opinion that is.
Larry
12-23-2012, 12:30 PM
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12-23-2012, 12:39 PM
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Hi 1snake, thanks for the reply. I'll try to send pics as soon as I can figure out how. I belong to ElCamino Central also and posting pics there can be a real chore. In there a thread here than I can go to for directions?
Larry
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12-23-2012, 12:45 PM
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Welcome! You will enjoy your time here, and learn quite a lot. Dennis
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12-23-2012, 01:03 PM
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I can understand what you are going through. I have only owned my 1960 for 3+ years. Bought it for a retirement project and never expected to do a full restoration. Like you, I wanted to get to a good quality driver. But when I decided to start, there didn't seem to be a good starting point without pulling the body and so I've ended up do a complete restoration. I just got the engine/transmission back in last weekend so I'm coming down the home stretch.
I've done most of the work myself, excluding the major body and paint work, and really enjoyed it except for the large amount of money I've spent.
Here's a link to maybe give you some encouragement
https://picasaweb.google.com/1109431...PicasaFolder2#
I've done most of the work myself, excluding the major body and paint work, and really enjoyed it except for the large amount of money I've spent.
Here's a link to maybe give you some encouragement
https://picasaweb.google.com/1109431...PicasaFolder2#
12-23-2012, 01:04 PM
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Rule #2: put left hand into rear pants pocket.
Rule #3: proceed with project.
12-23-2012, 01:28 PM
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I can understand what you are going through. I have only owned my 1960 for 3+ years. Bought it for a retirement project and never expected to do a full restoration. Like you, I wanted to get to a good quality driver. But when I decided to start, there didn't seem to be a good starting point without pulling the body and so I've ended up do a complete restoration. I just got the engine/transmission back in last weekend so I'm coming down the home stretch.
I've done most of the work myself, excluding the major body and paint work, and really enjoyed it except for the large amount of money I've spent.
Here's a link to maybe give you some encouragement
https://picasaweb.google.com/1109431...PicasaFolder2#
I've done most of the work myself, excluding the major body and paint work, and really enjoyed it except for the large amount of money I've spent.
Here's a link to maybe give you some encouragement
https://picasaweb.google.com/1109431...PicasaFolder2#
... sometimes it like driving down a bumpy road enjoy the ride. 