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Old 11-22-2013, 08:49 AM
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bought another vet. have never owned a c1 car. it is a project car. 1 owner original paint sat in barn for 40 yrs. was partially disassembled by the guy i got it from. will have lots of questions.
Old 11-22-2013, 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by dill58
bought another vet. have never owned a c1 car. it is a project car. 1 owner original paint sat in barn for 40 yrs. was partially disassembled by the guy i got it from. will have lots of questions.
More details and pictures Please. Glad for you too
Old 11-22-2013, 10:13 AM
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....another 62 will hit the road again!
Old 11-22-2013, 02:09 PM
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Old 11-22-2013, 02:11 PM
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Very cool. PM sent...
Old 11-22-2013, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by dill58
Hey, looks great. Thanks for posting the pictures. Looks like the shape mine was in when I brought it home two years ago. Keep posting the progress pictures.
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Wow, very cool, I wish I had the *****, let alone the skills to attempt it. Maybe one day.
Old 11-22-2013, 05:09 PM
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How great to see another early Corvette come back to life.
Old 11-22-2013, 06:19 PM
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Sent you a PM. Have fun with your 62!
Old 11-24-2013, 08:43 AM
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bought this 85 to get suspension. it is a 44 car. my car was complete when the last guy got it he took it apart i just hope all the parts are there and i can figure out how to put it back together.
Old 11-24-2013, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by dill58

Looks like some of the cars I have brought home and my wife says ......you actually Bought That?????? Seriously your gonna have a ball.....have fun
Old 11-25-2013, 08:42 AM
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what should i ask for the rolling frame out of the 62? it isn't rusty and hasn't been repaired. it is not the original motor.
Old 11-25-2013, 07:53 PM
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Looks like original fawn beige car; try to go there out & in.
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Or a triple black car thats covered in fawn biege dust.

looking forward to seeing the progress.

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Old 11-26-2013, 07:20 AM
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Looking forward to updates as you progress...
Old 11-26-2013, 08:36 AM
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original paint what is left. black red interior
Old 11-26-2013, 12:11 PM
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Thanks for saving old gorgeous.

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