New member with 1954 Corvette-Un-restored, seeking information.
#43
Le Mans Master
Despite the condition of the car, you have a pretty complete, solid car for restoration. Someone buying it will have a great foundation for a good Bloomington Gold car or just a nice driver when finished.
GLWS
GLWS
#45
Le Mans Master
The most important areas of the frame are the rear kick-ups over the axle. The frame sections are welded every few inches. The areas of the welds and in between will separate and swell.
The rear cross member will also rust where it's welded to the ends of the frame rails. This is common.
These two areas of the frame will be where there will be problems "IF" there are any rust issues with the frame?
The rear cross member will also rust where it's welded to the ends of the frame rails. This is common.
These two areas of the frame will be where there will be problems "IF" there are any rust issues with the frame?
#46
Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '09
Very, very nice start. Sadly, these cars are under valued and under appreciated in relation to their place in Corvette history. Hoping this one finds a good hope that will restore it to its former glory!
#47
Intermediate
ebay hubcaps
If you are an ebay ninja, you can find some of the items to restore this cheaply.
The intake bullets look like what you see in this photo of that mecum auction note the carbs:
http://img.mecum.com/auctions/WA0614...4-185211_7.jpg
Good luck with sale or whatever you decide to do. Would always be fun to do a resto mod, get it back to looking nice, but with a modern drive train. I'm sure that won't go over well, but imo its a good way to enjoy a classic.
If you are an ebay ninja, you can find some of the items to restore this cheaply.
The intake bullets look like what you see in this photo of that mecum auction note the carbs:
http://img.mecum.com/auctions/WA0614...4-185211_7.jpg
Good luck with sale or whatever you decide to do. Would always be fun to do a resto mod, get it back to looking nice, but with a modern drive train. I'm sure that won't go over well, but imo its a good way to enjoy a classic.
Last edited by Chance9121; 07-07-2014 at 12:42 PM.
#48
54 Vette Rod
#49
Melting Slicks
Have you seen the latest prices on 54"s? Way down from it's hay day. Restromod could bring the value up by eliminating some of the most valuable and hard to get parts, and replacing them with less expensive modern parts that perform better.
Sept 2007 $165,900
May 2014 @115,800
Hagerty Price Guide
Sept 2007 $165,900
May 2014 @115,800
Hagerty Price Guide
Last edited by Roger Walling; 07-07-2014 at 08:55 AM.
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#52
Instructor
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There are many of us in the restoration business that could help you with your car. Whatever you do, take your time, and make an educated decision about your options. Get with someone who knows Corvettes in and out and do what suits you best. Good luck!
#54
Intermediate
I'll just put this in here, to put my thought into pictures. And clearly, if the sale price is right, there is a market for this route, too. Note the gent above me as well.
http://www.remarkablecars.com/main/c...let-00253.html
http://www.remarkablecars.com/main/c...let-00253.html