1963 split restoration help
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Instructor
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From: East Aurora NY
1963 split restoration help
I have just purchased a 1963 split window coupe 
I need everyones help. I would like to know where I can find nos or show quality parts such as hood vents, wheels, hubcaps, engine shielding, etc, etc.
I need everyones help. I would like to know where I can find nos or show quality parts such as hood vents, wheels, hubcaps, engine shielding, etc, etc.
Melting Slicks
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From: Marblehead MA
I recently sold my 63 SWC, the thing that bothered me the most is that a lot of the 63 SWC had one year only parts, such as: the "cookie tins" on the hood, the parking brake, the forward exhaust hanger, the glove box door, the console, the rear windows and trim, the shifter, the clutch rod, the bell housing, and the worst to find parts for was the one year only windshield trim..... 
Other than that it was a fun car.... good luck and welcome.... 
For finding parts, Long Island Supply was good, as was Corvette Central and Dr. Rebuild.....
Other than that it was a fun car.... good luck and welcome.... For finding parts, Long Island Supply was good, as was Corvette Central and Dr. Rebuild.....
Le Mans Master
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From: Central Florida
I have many parts..including a nice set of original Hubs, Valve covers, Hood Grills (cookie sheets), steel wheels, tires, both bias and radials and list goes on...just finished 4 year restoration...BTW I have all the glass including Splits windows...email me privately and I will give you telephone number...I want to sell the stuff cheap...wife is after me to get it out of the house.
All is good OEM or NOS stuff.....
All is good OEM or NOS stuff.....
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From: Central Plains
St. Jude Donor '08
I have used Long Island, Corvette Central, Zip, and Keen Corvette - all seem to be good sources. EBVette had the best plan (his surplus). Achapman is right - 63 parts are more expensive than some other years. I replaced the gas cover on my SWC earlier this year (my car is a 63 Early, which equates to even more money for certain items).
Good luck with your restoration - the guys on this site will help you through some tough spots.
Good luck with your restoration - the guys on this site will help you through some tough spots.
Le Mans Master
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From: Newburgh NY
Originally Posted by mdz06vetter
rest assured, if Collin has it, you won't have any problems with quality!
And if you need help in any way, just drop a note or call.
Joe..
Joe's 63 Fuelie Convertible Restoration Site
Melting Slicks
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From: Severn Maryland
St. Jude Donor '05-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
and I will second Joe's statement - any questions yell! Joe, Collin and I have all went through SWC restorations in the last year or so - check out my webpage for my 1963 Z06 restoration:
http://www.pbase.com/c5vetter
http://www.pbase.com/c5vetter
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Melting Slicks
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From: Mission Viejo California
Originally Posted by Classicvette63
Those little pieces really add up, especially on a '63. Ask my wallet how I know.
And I never learn. I don't know how much $$$ I've wasted chasing hard-to-find parts on eBay and on the Internet only to receive unusable crap.
-- And what makes it worse is when the part I already have is better than the one I bought.
Fortunately, (finally), I think I've rounded up nearly all the stuff I was missing and I can concentrate on restoring the car and all the little parts.
For all the chrome and trim I still need I'll get new reproductions and go with that.
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I have many parts..including a nice set of original Hubs, Valve covers, Hood Grills (cookie sheets), steel wheels, tires, both bias and radials and list goes on...just finished 4 year restoration...BTW I have all the glass including Splits windows...email me privately and I will give you telephone number...I want to sell the stuff cheap...wife is after me to get it out of the house.
All is good OEM or NOS stuff.....
All is good OEM or NOS stuff.....
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