My 62 Fuelie- This will get interesting!
02-12-2013, 02:10 PM
#21
Drifting
If the number on the frame matches, I might get in line in the number two spot. With your paper work and a matching frame number. If a repro tag is put on the steering column correctly it will probably never raise a doubt.
My first Corvette was a '61 fuelie. I was 15 years old. I remember asking my dad then "what happens if you have to change out the steering column?" The VIN number location never made sense to me even back then.
Mike
My first Corvette was a '61 fuelie. I was 15 years old. I remember asking my dad then "what happens if you have to change out the steering column?" The VIN number location never made sense to me even back then.
Mike
02-12-2013, 02:31 PM
#22
Instructor
Thread Starter
If the number on the frame matches, I might get in line in the number two spot. With your paper work and a matching frame number. If a repro tag is put on the steering column correctly it will probably never raise a doubt.
My first Corvette was a '61 fuelie. I was 15 years old. I remember asking my dad then "what happens if you have to change out the steering column?" The VIN number location never made sense to me even back then.
Mike
My first Corvette was a '61 fuelie. I was 15 years old. I remember asking my dad then "what happens if you have to change out the steering column?" The VIN number location never made sense to me even back then.
Mike
I took about 20 pictures of the car on Sunday and was going to load a link to my photobucket. For some reason every time I try to go to the photobucket site it redirects me to a "beta" address and just sits there, trying to load.
02-12-2013, 05:28 PM
#23
The dental product is an alginate; a powder mixed with water that sets up like silly putty in about 60 seconds. Dentists use it to make impressions for night guards. A couple of ounces and the appropriate amount of water (cold if you want to slow down the set time) would be enough to spread out over top of a cleaned frame, but you would need to know that you are in the right place. Sometimes you can use a dental mirror and shine a light on the mirror and see the numbers, but the area is usually dirty and rusty; making the VIN difficult to see. On a 1960, it is just below the driver's seat.
02-12-2013, 08:33 PM
#24
Instructor
Thread Starter
Good News Everyone, found the VIN on the frame,,,,,and it MATCHES!!!
Great big sigh of relief!
Once I looked on the outside of the top frame it was easy to find. Used a mirror to confirm numbers. Using the wood wedge to give me another 1/2 inch was a big help. No rust at all, just a little dirt I had to wipe off.
I will sleep MUCH better tonight,,,,,
Great big sigh of relief!
Once I looked on the outside of the top frame it was easy to find. Used a mirror to confirm numbers. Using the wood wedge to give me another 1/2 inch was a big help. No rust at all, just a little dirt I had to wipe off.
I will sleep MUCH better tonight,,,,,
02-12-2013, 08:47 PM
#25
Team Owner
Good News Everyone, found the VIN on the frame,,,,,and it MATCHES!!!
Great big sigh of relief!
Once I looked on the outside of the top frame it was easy to find. Used a mirror to confirm numbers. Using the wood wedge to give me another 1/2 inch was a big help. No rust at all, just a little dirt I had to wipe off.
I will sleep MUCH better tonight,,,,,
Great big sigh of relief!
Once I looked on the outside of the top frame it was easy to find. Used a mirror to confirm numbers. Using the wood wedge to give me another 1/2 inch was a big help. No rust at all, just a little dirt I had to wipe off.
I will sleep MUCH better tonight,,,,,
02-12-2013, 09:53 PM
#27
Congrats! 
02-12-2013, 09:57 PM
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Good News Everyone, found the VIN on the frame,,,,,and it MATCHES!!!
Great big sigh of relief!
Once I looked on the outside of the top frame it was easy to find. Used a mirror to confirm numbers. Using the wood wedge to give me another 1/2 inch was a big help. No rust at all, just a little dirt I had to wipe off.
I will sleep MUCH better tonight,,,,,
Great big sigh of relief!
Once I looked on the outside of the top frame it was easy to find. Used a mirror to confirm numbers. Using the wood wedge to give me another 1/2 inch was a big help. No rust at all, just a little dirt I had to wipe off.
I will sleep MUCH better tonight,,,,,
02-12-2013, 10:02 PM
#29
Burning Brakes
I'd love to see a picture of the wood shim where you used it. I've been under my car a few times with silly putty, play-doh and a mirror and can't find anything on the frame. Haven't tried the shim though.
02-12-2013, 10:07 PM
#30
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That's great news. NOW, it I was you, I would order up a new plate and just keep it with your papers, but don't install it. You don't need any prying eyes judging your install of a phony plate. One day when you sell it you can pass it along to the future owner, with the whole story.
Just kidding of course.
02-12-2013, 10:11 PM
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What type of proof does Datatags require for verification that the frame number matches? I would assume a photo? Were you able to take one using the wedge & perhaps a mirror?
Congrats on the "match"!
Plasticman
Congrats on the "match"!
Plasticman
02-12-2013, 10:21 PM
#32
Instructor
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Currently having photobucket issues but can shoot you a picture the next time I am at the shop. Just pm me your contact.
Just took a wooden garden stake and cut it to about 5 inches. Put it on the outside of the frame a few inches between the top frame rail and floorboard and gently hammered it in just a bit to raise the floor about 1/2 an inch. I put the stake about 6-8 inches towards the back from where the serial number is at ( the serial number is located about where your wallet would be if you were sitting in the driver's seat), straight down. The numbers were to the left of the stake. There was just some hard dirt (not rust). I marked the spot on the side of the frame with a marker and used a rag soaked in paint thinner and pushed the rag through the top frame and kind of "buffed" it.
Hope that helps,,,,,,,
02-12-2013, 10:24 PM
#33
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02-12-2013, 10:35 PM
#34
Burning Brakes
Sparty,
Currently having photobucket issues but can shoot you a picture the next time I am at the shop. Just pm me your contact.
Just took a wooden garden stake and cut it to about 5 inches. Put it on the outside of the frame a few inches between the top frame rail and floorboard and gently hammered it in just a bit to raise the floor about 1/2 an inch. I put the stake about 6-8 inches towards the back from where the serial number is at ( the serial number is located about where your wallet would be if you were sitting in the driver's seat), straight down. The numbers were to the left of the stake. There was just some hard dirt (not rust). I marked the spot on the side of the frame with a marker and used a rag soaked in paint thinner and pushed the rag through the top frame and kind of "buffed" it.
Hope that helps,,,,,,,
Currently having photobucket issues but can shoot you a picture the next time I am at the shop. Just pm me your contact.
Just took a wooden garden stake and cut it to about 5 inches. Put it on the outside of the frame a few inches between the top frame rail and floorboard and gently hammered it in just a bit to raise the floor about 1/2 an inch. I put the stake about 6-8 inches towards the back from where the serial number is at ( the serial number is located about where your wallet would be if you were sitting in the driver's seat), straight down. The numbers were to the left of the stake. There was just some hard dirt (not rust). I marked the spot on the side of the frame with a marker and used a rag soaked in paint thinner and pushed the rag through the top frame and kind of "buffed" it.
Hope that helps,,,,,,,
02-12-2013, 11:33 PM
#35
Instructor
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02-13-2013, 09:35 AM
#37
Pro
That's too bad, you could have bought a custom frame added a new steering column and called it a restomod, then you could have taken it to Barrett Jackson and sold it for $150,000!
02-13-2013, 09:54 AM
#38
Instructor
Thread Starter
Actually I would like to have a resto-mod, have to decide how far I want to go in restoring the 62 fuelie before I look for another(of course I would have to trade or sell the 62). It runs perfect and only needs a good clean up and a paint job. 78k original miles and second owner has had it since 1967. I did replace the Keystones with stock tires (well radials) and hubcaps. Put on new brakes, clutch, and it runs great!!!!!!
02-13-2013, 10:10 AM
#40
Pro
Can't I still do that???
Actually I would like to have a resto-mod, have to decide how far I want to go in restoring the 62 fuelie before I look for another(of course I would have to trade or sell the 62). It runs perfect and only needs a good clean up and a paint job. 78k original miles and second owner has had it since 1967. I did replace the Keystones with stock tires (well radials) and hubcaps. Put on new brakes, clutch, and it runs great!!!!!!
Actually I would like to have a resto-mod, have to decide how far I want to go in restoring the 62 fuelie before I look for another(of course I would have to trade or sell the 62). It runs perfect and only needs a good clean up and a paint job. 78k original miles and second owner has had it since 1967. I did replace the Keystones with stock tires (well radials) and hubcaps. Put on new brakes, clutch, and it runs great!!!!!!
