Bill32

You're correct, I must have picked up the 67 off the hub cap post.

Bill32

Throw away rags will hold the lacquer thinner longer, it dries on a brush in about 20 seconds. But use the brush on thick, greasy areas.

A good follow up is full strength Simple Green and water in a spray bottle to remove any streaks from the SG.

Jeht

We have the Corvette Expo coming in town for the fall show, can anyone tell me if there will be people associated with judging that can look at the car to determine the authenticity? I would like to know where the car stands in relations to restoration plans?

Is there any way this car could be called a survivor having been painted one time in the 70's and everything else untouched?

Thanks again for all the info everyone has provided.

Nowhere Man

Having been repainted you can never call it a survivor. Im sorry it's just a good honest old car. Clean it up make it safe and enjoy the car Unless you are very handy doing mechanical work avoid a body off resto at all cost. For one most people get over there head in skill sets and financially and there left with a car all tore apart and can't drive and enjoy it.

If this car runs and drives as is. Leave it running and driving and restore it as you go.

Bill32

Bill32

Get in touch with these guys. I'd bet they would really like to see the car.
http://www.ncrs.org/sechapter/?page_id=14

MOXIE62

I guess I'm the only one but that frame is begging to be sand blasted and painted. I know it's a job removing body but that's what I would do. That way you could easily rebuild any components on the frame that would need rebuilding. Leaving rust on the frame makes the car worth more, don't think so. Needs repaint also.

Easy Rhino

I would definitely strongly consider taking your car to the Expo and getting some knowledgable opinions on it. Just take what they give you with a grain of salt - as in many (most?) things, the loudest guy may know the least, but likes to hear his own voice even more.

As far as the repaint gives, in the truest sense of the word, a repaint pretty much kills ever calling it a bona-fide survivor, so don't get hung up on trying to save it too much.

FWIW, my '65 has a early 80s repaint that has held up pretty well, and gives me enough breathing room to take care of it's more pressing problems until I get around to a repaint.

Jeht

Could forum members give a ballpark price of what cars in this condition a selling for? I looked for one year before purchasing this coupe. I know its all in what someone is willing to pay but just curious to know if I paid too much or in line with current market prices?

65hihp

Why don't you tell us what you paid, and we'll tell you what we think of your buy.

Jeht

Say I paid 40K??
Not looking to flip or sell, just what prices they are demanding is all.

65hihp

I would say well sold at 40.

JackTripper

Ballpark

https://www.hagerty.com/price-guide/...rolet-Corvette

Revfan

You need to check out a thread by Jasonsamara

He has a similar-ish 66 Coupe in Milano.

The whole thread series would be very interesting for you...

1966 Corvette


Just need to vent!

I still don't have the car but, I had a nice break today!

1966 Corvette (2)

I'm now the very happy 2nd owner of a 1966 Corvette!

1966 Factory Paint Question

Update on my 66

Not trying to out/embarrass Jason, but he may have some of your questions answered in his threads. Jason is a great guy so you might want to PM him. Its guys like him that let the "original generation" of Corvette owners know that the hobby will be in good hands when they are gone.

corvetteed

First of all, welcome to the C1/C2 section of the CF. Lots of great advice here, as you're already finding out. FWIW, I join in the group who says keep it safe (do whatever is needed for belts, hoses, brakes, etc.) and then just drive it. Don't do anything else until you've owned it for at least a year, to get the sense of what you want to do. After all, once you make a change to the components, you'll most likely not be able to "go back". Enjoy your ride; its great looking just the way it is.

Easy Rhino

I think that is a solid buy at 40-ish, and this is important - "from here" since I can't touch it or see it myself.

The lack of molestation it has suffered drives me to that conclusion. The field of cars between 35K and 45K is crowded for these cars, such as it is, and conditions and desirability is wide in a tight price range.

Looking forward to see where you decide to go with your new pride and joy.

GTOguy

Jeht, you made the right choice. Restored cars are everywhere, but original/survivor type cars are getting more and more scarce. I too love the look of your car. In April, I ran into a '61 that had been sitting since 1992 or so, and rarely driven since the early '80's. It was inside an airplane hanger, so it didn't degrade much. Mine is mostly original paint (I think) or a very old laquer re-paint, with lots of blems. It polished out ok, though, and looks good from 10 feet away. I ended up redoing the cooling system, head gaskets, brakes, etc., but it's a great driver and people love it. I would get the mechanical up to snuff and detail it, and then enjoy. Here's a before and after of mine...........with my mom behind the wheel!

MOXIE62

Yours looks nice as is, his does not. At what point does a so called survivor car not worth keeping as a survivor and should be restored.

Todd H.

There's no right or wrong answer to when a car should be restored. Everyone would answer differently, and Jeht's is the only answer that matters. As earlier advised, why not make it look as good as you can without major work now, drive it, enjoy it, and think about it. No point in painting it if you're going to restore it. Tanks for the pics of the blems, Jeht, but I still think it looks great. Are you sure that's not original paint?

Jeht

Thank you guys for your wealth of knowledge and answering questions.
I will be taking the car for inspection to determine that very question regarding the paint being original or not before I ultimately decide the route to be taken? If it turns out to be original, there will be no decision to be made. Just clean it and drive!