1954 c1
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Heel & Toe
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1954 c1
Just picked up a all orignal 1 owner 54 with a plaqsticon top 45,000 miles
been in storage since 1987 in illinois
All good except rotor and plug wires were missing , cant wait to see if it will turn over have put Marvel in cyleders while we wait for parts
Was partially restored in 1983 pics later
Dan
been in storage since 1987 in illinois
All good except rotor and plug wires were missing , cant wait to see if it will turn over have put Marvel in cyleders while we wait for parts
Was partially restored in 1983 pics later
Dan
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From: Greenwood In.
Just picked up a all orignal 1 owner 54 with a plaqsticon top 45,000 miles
been in storage since 1987 in illinois
All good except rotor and plug wires were missing , cant wait to see if it will turn over have put Marvel in cyleders while we wait for parts
Was partially restored in 1983 pics later
Dan
been in storage since 1987 in illinois
All good except rotor and plug wires were missing , cant wait to see if it will turn over have put Marvel in cyleders while we wait for parts
Was partially restored in 1983 pics later
Dan
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From: Greenwood In.
Send them pic as well as posting pic of the car on here and they can help you. I have had a few 54's in my time as well but I am 
so I don't count Ha Ha Ha. Post some pic. 
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You may or may not know that some of the early 54 Corvettes (I know at least up to #431) have 53 convertible top frames which are a little different construction then later 54 frames. Having said that as far as I know ALL 54 Corvettes had TAN Tops. 
What number is the one you foundin the garage in IL?
What number is the one you foundin the garage in IL?
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I restored a late 54 with help from the guys above. They are a wealth of knowledge. As a side note here, be careful on the amount of $$$ you spend as the 54's do not command the money you might think. IMO a class 54 might bring the 60's, probably less in this economy. 
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I am from Peoria - !!
Where in Peoria if you dont mind me asking
White car?
#149 ?? - but has a black top (someone replaced)
I am from Peoria - !!
Where in Peoria if you dont mind me asking
White car?
#149 ?? - but has a black top (someone replaced)
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I am guessing that you are wanting to restore it back to original, but how far are you willing to go with it? To the TOP? The best there is just posted above you. CSHERMAN in above postings also has one of the if not the most outstanding 54 Corvettes in the country. Chris has more awards for his 54 then snow flakes in a snow man. Well almost as many. Send them pic as well as posting pic of the car on here and they can help you. I have had a few 54's in my time as well but I am so I don't count Ha Ha Ha. Post some pic.
Send them pic as well as posting pic of the car on here and they can help you. I have had a few 54's in my time as well but I am so I don't count Ha Ha Ha. Post some pic.
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Nice find.
Looks like the white and possibly the red on the car has been repainted. Firewall too.
Suspect you will be looking for a clock. I have one if needed. If you provide your email address I'll send you a list of 53-55 parts I have available.
Looks like the white and possibly the red on the car has been repainted. Firewall too.
Suspect you will be looking for a clock. I have one if needed. If you provide your email address I'll send you a list of 53-55 parts I have available.
