MarkC

In addition to the claim you have for a lost engine, you can also add a claim in for the lost in value to the car because the original engine is destroyed. I know that is subjective but I would say at least $5000.

OK, we are all waiting for a video of the 63 running.

Frankie the Fink

I'd let my attorney give some guidance on "diminished value" vis a vis the original block...I'm betting its more than $5K....easily double that IMO.

Anyway what a mess.... Every classic car owner's nightmare and unconscionable.

MOXIE62

Late eighties or early 90's, don't remember for sure, a friend of mine changed the oil in his fairly new car with Quaker state oil. A few weeks later the engine blew up. He said it was the oil, pulled the engine and took apart. He called Quaker and told them their oil ruin his engine. I thought what a waste of time on his part trying to get a multi million dollar company to take him seriously. Anyway they sent a rep down and after the rep looked at the engine, he asked what would it take to buy a new engine. The rep cut him a check right there for the price of a new engine, labor to pull and install and rental car. When friend told me I could not believe it till he showed me the check. I'm not sure what the rep saw to agree to his terms but it made a believer out of me. Needles to say, I never used Quaker oil after that.

Donny Brass

I can't upload a vid, so you will have to take my word for it


Still a few things to do, but it's August 1st and it runs

MarkC

Thanks for all your hard work. Everybody in this thread understands how much work you have done on this car. Forget the vid, your word is gold.

1963Corvette

The Vette just called home- it's running! It may see a little of the Clinton Twp. Gratiot Cruise tomorrow if all goes well.

mrg

Kudos to you Donny for being a stand up guy and taking this on.

64365coupe

looks like the block was decked sometime in its life so if it was the original block the numbers were probably milled off anyway.

Donny Brass

Looks like a car. The green is a nice accent, I think we will leave it

1963Corvette

We had to fix the plate. Did you get her paper trained yet?

MOXIE62

To bad about the engine because this car really looks nice.

Donny Brass

no more oil leak, but the lower rad hose is weeping.

that will be addressed in the morning.

1963Corvette

Hey Donny, sent you a pm.

427 Sidepipes

Mr Brass... your compassion, actions, and reputation are solid GOLD!

Donny Brass

Road test

1963Corvette

We hope you're putting the top down!

Bluestripe67

On the road too recovery! Dennis

Donny Brass

My son Mike says it'll be a couple more weeks before we can deliver the car

ChattanoogaJSB

Outstanding! What a pretty color combo, just awesome.

1963Corvette

Gotta love a kid that loves Corvettes.