TheXGarage

Just accquired a 1962 Corvette from a 19 year slumber. Posted the story in the new members forum. I guess I sholud have posted it here. Looking to see if it is possible to obtain a copy of the build information of this car based off it's VIN tag?

Here it is before the task of moving it out...


Another shot of the car...


Headed for a new home...


Had a roll bar, wide driver side belt, filler neck through the filler door, and some other "odd things"


Was suprised to see this...


I posted the back story on the car in the aforementioned forum. I would really appreciate ANY insight as to the best way to research the history of this car. Also any suggestions as to the best way to re-do this car would also be a big help. Thanks for your time... Rob

wmf62

sorry, but there is no build information for C1s.
Bill

ratmotortom

There is info if the 62 has a VIN number higher than 6000. You can begin by sending off to the NCRS for the historic document that will tell you the original delivering dealer.

oldsarge

Cool find, hope you have some luck, on finding some info. As to the restoration, it looks like you have alot of work to do, so keep us posted, with alot of pics.

Viking427

Show a pic of the gas cap & fill area ...does it look like this ?

Frankie the Fink

Bill Gould of www.autoancestry.com can help with the research...for a fee of course ?

ratmotortom

My thoughts EXACTLY !!!!! 24 gallon tank with no room for soft top !!!

OldKarz

gbvette62

Geez, that's the exact same thought that I had after reading this. It's hard to see in the pictures if there are extra fender holes for FI emblems or if those rusty front drums are finned, but you've got to wonder if it could be a RPO 687 car?

With a roll bar and racing seat belt, it must have seen some kind of competion use, though the body looks better than I would expect from a former road race car. I'd like to know what the other "odd things" are on the car? This could shed some more light on what it is.

62Jeff

Looks like the front suspension has been set up with spacer blocks a-la Gasser, and I think I see provisions for a tow bar on the front suspension as well.

I'm thinking it most recently was a drag car, but the gas filler question does raise the prospect of Big Tank, Big Brake possibilities.

wmf62

well, that's next to no info; and doesn't tell you how it was equipped
Bill

wmf62

Frank
have you tried this?
Bill

ratmotortom

That's where we start with lots of these old cars................ Next to no info. It's the best you can get.

gscott

Welcome to the forum, we love pics keep us posted.

62Jeff

Beyond shipping information from the NCRS, there's not much to be learned.

However if the car was originally a fuel injected car, there will be tell-tale signs that we can help you identify. If it was not fuel injected, then the tachometer will have a high redline if it was a 340 horse car, or a low redline if it was a hydraulic lifter motor.

Here's your other link....
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/intr...t-it-home.html

GCD1962

Looks like a $50k project. If the wheels are that rusty what does the frame look like ?

ratmotortom

He mentioned in his other post that the frame was rough. I bet it is. Still an awesome find. I never find cool stuff like that !!

jimgessner

Looks like Mickey Thompson "RADAR" front wheels. Let me know if you want to sell them.

jimgessner

Nice looking body on the passenger side. Do the brake drums have fins on them? I am interested in the rear steel wheels as well. Need better pictures fron and rear to help you with what they are.

This car appears to be a road race Corvette. I founded with Jan Hyde and Wayne Ellwood the REGISTRY OF CORVETTE RACE CARS. We might be able to help identify. see www.registryofcorvetteracecars.com

jkuzzy

I thought the same thing. If this is what it seems, it would be great to see it come back to life.