I think that I will go with the black and the red bulge/stinger!
Alex
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Originally Posted by ctjackster
I see a "Motion" tag on the hood - is it a Baldwin Motion car, or just a tag some PO stuck on there? Since it is a 66 hood, maybe it just came with the hood?
I think the Motion tag was just stuck on there by a PO.
I really like the black stinger hood with a red insert - especially a black car with a red interior. Has anybody painted the "hump" of the '66 contrasting colors? Alex
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From: Westport CT
Yes, you are right your VIN indicates a 65 model year Corvette. The "corvette" script on the front driver's side corner of the hood is a 66 model year feature; of course, maybe some P.O. put it on a 65 hood, but in either case, that hood isn't likely original to the car, so I'd wager a 66 hood. Still a great looking car, and I see you even have the "California" tail lights going on there (an extra tail light was added to either side, giving you a total of 6, a common modification).
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Awesome car!
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From: Westport CT
Originally Posted by Downdraft
I really like the black stinger hood with a red insert - especially a black car with a red interior. Has anybody painted the "hump" of the '66 contrasting colors?
I have also seen it with just the bulge/blister painted, and not the leading stinger (I think I prefer that myself), but those pics reside on my home computer, will have to post em up later.
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Welcome to the forum Downdraft.
That's a beautiful car. If it were my car I would leave the BB hood and the 3 tailights on there. I would probably leave the flairs too since they're already on there and they look great. But I especially like the hood.
Nice car for driving through the Italian countryside. Must attract a lot of ladies !
That's a beautiful car. If it were my car I would leave the BB hood and the 3 tailights on there. I would probably leave the flairs too since they're already on there and they look great. But I especially like the hood.
Nice car for driving through the Italian countryside. Must attract a lot of ladies !
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Great looking car. I would keep the hood and flares. Paint looks great. A lot of guys like the 6 lights, but I do prefer the stock 4. Very nice car and the flares are tastfully done. (Check out new Z06 flares, they look really nice)
As far as suppliers, All are pretty good. I dropped a 3400 order on Zip Products for the 59 and they gave me 10% off immediatly.. AND they are pretty good to deal with. Some of the parts were hard to come by and they were able to get them pretty easily.
You can actually order through Zip here on the forum as there is a link to them.
As far as suppliers, All are pretty good. I dropped a 3400 order on Zip Products for the 59 and they gave me 10% off immediatly.. AND they are pretty good to deal with. Some of the parts were hard to come by and they were able to get them pretty easily.
You can actually order through Zip here on the forum as there is a link to them.
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Thanks to this list I contacted Al Knoch Interiors & spoke with a very kind salesperson - from the quote below they will tako off 10%
HERE IS THE LIST YOU REQUESTED & SKU#'S.
DELUXE DOOR PANELS (ORIGINAL)/(PR) DXR656602 $761.00
MOUNTED KICKS (PR) KPA656702 $34.00
ROADSTER VISORS (PR) VIR656702 $85.00
VISOR HARDWARE VIH596700 $17.00
LEATHER SEAT COVERS (PR) LSC656502 $499.00
SEAT FOAM BUNS (PR) SFB656500 $189.00
SEAT INSTALLATION KIT SIK656500 $29.00
DELUXE PLASTIC SEAT BACK (PR) SBK656602-DLX $125.00
ROADSTER CARPET SET CER656602 $219.00
HEAT & SOUND DEADNER (SET) $160.00
LEATHER CENTER CUSHION COVER (1PC) $29.00
The dash will be redone locally, di I miss any soft goods?
Today I will call Long Island ........
Alex
HERE IS THE LIST YOU REQUESTED & SKU#'S.
DELUXE DOOR PANELS (ORIGINAL)/(PR) DXR656602 $761.00
MOUNTED KICKS (PR) KPA656702 $34.00
ROADSTER VISORS (PR) VIR656702 $85.00
VISOR HARDWARE VIH596700 $17.00
LEATHER SEAT COVERS (PR) LSC656502 $499.00
SEAT FOAM BUNS (PR) SFB656500 $189.00
SEAT INSTALLATION KIT SIK656500 $29.00
DELUXE PLASTIC SEAT BACK (PR) SBK656602-DLX $125.00
ROADSTER CARPET SET CER656602 $219.00
HEAT & SOUND DEADNER (SET) $160.00
LEATHER CENTER CUSHION COVER (1PC) $29.00
The dash will be redone locally, di I miss any soft goods?
Today I will call Long Island ........
Alex
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Downdraft:
Great looking car! I have over the past several months ordered lots of stuff to freshen uop my '65 as I take it from red (not a Vette red) back to it's original Nassau Blue. As with most Vette catalog vendors, Eckler's gave me 15% of the entire interior and 5% off all other orders over $195/order. The convertible top was from Knoch and the leather seat covers were from Corvette America. Some other bits and pieces were from Paragon. I had several poor experiences with Paragon related to custom chrome pieces. Apparently whoever they use for plating has little concept of quality control. Once I can understand, but more than once is not acceptable. As near as I can tell, just go for the best price you can get until experience dictates otherwise.
Good luck on your project!
Ps: I think my carpets were from Knoch also.
Great looking car! I have over the past several months ordered lots of stuff to freshen uop my '65 as I take it from red (not a Vette red) back to it's original Nassau Blue. As with most Vette catalog vendors, Eckler's gave me 15% of the entire interior and 5% off all other orders over $195/order. The convertible top was from Knoch and the leather seat covers were from Corvette America. Some other bits and pieces were from Paragon. I had several poor experiences with Paragon related to custom chrome pieces. Apparently whoever they use for plating has little concept of quality control. Once I can understand, but more than once is not acceptable. As near as I can tell, just go for the best price you can get until experience dictates otherwise.
Good luck on your project!
Ps: I think my carpets were from Knoch also.