[C2] A very proud SWC new owner
08-06-2016, 08:49 AM
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A very proud SWC new owner
Some of you will not like it, but another classic will leave the US for Europe. I just bought this 63 coupe and I hope to have it my garage in about 2 months.
Originally my project was to find a complete SWC project and restore it completely. What I've found is a good running driver and so my plans have changed to lighter work to put in it to get an excellent driver and enjoy it as much as I can. It's a 327-340hp, now red but originally silver, with a NOM cast No 3782870 and a cast date F112. Engine stamp appears to be a builder reference, not GM. Carb is a Carter 3461S with a CB3 date stamp. No data yet about the other components. Doors have an alignment issue already enlightened in another thread, but the body looks unmolested elsewhere. Frame looks excellent, suspension looks as new and has a fiberglass replacement rear spring. Interior is very good and looks as per original, except radio & speakers.
Inspection report shows all green lights.
Complete photo album here :
http://s1315.photobucket.com/user/cl...%20red%20black
As I consider myself as a newbie in the SWC world, your valuable comments, remarks, advises and opinions are very welcome
.
Thanks for your interest.
Originally my project was to find a complete SWC project and restore it completely. What I've found is a good running driver and so my plans have changed to lighter work to put in it to get an excellent driver and enjoy it as much as I can. It's a 327-340hp, now red but originally silver, with a NOM cast No 3782870 and a cast date F112. Engine stamp appears to be a builder reference, not GM. Carb is a Carter 3461S with a CB3 date stamp. No data yet about the other components. Doors have an alignment issue already enlightened in another thread, but the body looks unmolested elsewhere. Frame looks excellent, suspension looks as new and has a fiberglass replacement rear spring. Interior is very good and looks as per original, except radio & speakers.
Inspection report shows all green lights.
Complete photo album here :
http://s1315.photobucket.com/user/cl...%20red%20black
As I consider myself as a newbie in the SWC world, your valuable comments, remarks, advises and opinions are very welcome
.Thanks for your interest.
08-06-2016, 08:57 AM
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Beautiful car. Congratulations on the new edition!
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08-06-2016, 09:18 AM
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Very nice! Enjoy the miles wherever it resides. Dennis
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08-06-2016, 09:19 AM
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As I said but some disagreed I think you can bring those doors into acceptability!
Just curious - does France require a front license plate ?
If so then you'll want to get the front license plate bracket hardware (unique to '63 BTW)..nice repros are available...
Just curious - does France require a front license plate ?
If so then you'll want to get the front license plate bracket hardware (unique to '63 BTW)..nice repros are available...
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08-06-2016, 09:27 AM
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As I said but some disagreed I think you can bring those doors into acceptability!
Just curious - does France require a front license plate ?
If so then you'll want to get the front license plate bracket hardware (unique to '63 BTW)..nice repros are available...
Just curious - does France require a front license plate ?
If so then you'll want to get the front license plate bracket hardware (unique to '63 BTW)..nice repros are available...
As for the doors, we'll talk later about them when I have them in front of me.
08-06-2016, 09:27 AM
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A slight thread hijack (apologies). I sold my '61 to a German buyer and got a 20% non-refundable cash deposit while he was visiting here in Orlando. I am waiting on the remainder of the sale price to arrive. I heard rumors that sending money into the EU was easy but sending money out takes some time. Did you find that to be true ?
BTW - IMO Long Island Corvettes has the BEST selection of close-to-original repro parts for these cars.....e.g. license plate hardware!
BTW - IMO Long Island Corvettes has the BEST selection of close-to-original repro parts for these cars.....e.g. license plate hardware!
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08-06-2016, 09:35 AM
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A slight thread hijack (apologies). I sold my '61 to a German buyer and got a 20% non-refundable cash deposit while he was visiting here in Orlando. I am waiting on the remainder of the sale price to arrive. I heard rumors that sending money into the EU was easy but sending money out takes some time. Did you find that to be true ?
BTW - IMO Long Island Corvettes has the BEST selection of close-to-original repro parts for these cars.....e.g. license plate hardware!
BTW - IMO Long Island Corvettes has the BEST selection of close-to-original repro parts for these cars.....e.g. license plate hardware!
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08-06-2016, 09:48 AM
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A slight thread hijack (apologies). I sold my '61 to a German buyer and got a 20% non-refundable cash deposit while he was visiting here in Orlando. I am waiting on the remainder of the sale price to arrive. I heard rumors that sending money into the EU was easy but sending money out takes some time. Did you find that to be true ?
BTW - IMO Long Island Corvettes has the BEST selection of close-to-original repro parts for these cars.....e.g. license plate hardware!
BTW - IMO Long Island Corvettes has the BEST selection of close-to-original repro parts for these cars.....e.g. license plate hardware!
The question is how they are moving money.
In the EU, most banks, etc, use SWIFT. SWIFT payments usually takes 1-3 working days to reach their destination. That said, it can take a little longer due to time zone differences between the sending and receiving countries.
If the person is in the US using their ATM card, it's a pretty easy. They should be part of the Plus network and as such can simply plunk in their card and withdraw cash. That said, there is always the daily limit and the Patriot Act limits other mechanisms of moving large cash amounts.
Beware if moving the money takes more than a week.
-- Joe
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08-06-2016, 10:01 AM
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As a person who lived in Belgium and Wales, I never had any issue (other than my credit card going on lock down frequently due to travel) moving money. My US bank account was in Alaska and I'd suspect moving money to Orlando is a bit easier.
The question is how they are moving money.
In the EU, most banks, etc, use SWIFT. SWIFT payments usually takes 1-3 working days to reach their destination. That said, it can take a little longer due to time zone differences between the sending and receiving countries.
If the person is in the US using their ATM card, it's a pretty easy. They should be part of the Plus network and as such can simply plunk in their card and withdraw cash. That said, there is always the daily limit and the Patriot Act limits other mechanisms of moving large cash amounts.
Beware if moving the money takes more than a week.
-- Joe
The question is how they are moving money.
In the EU, most banks, etc, use SWIFT. SWIFT payments usually takes 1-3 working days to reach their destination. That said, it can take a little longer due to time zone differences between the sending and receiving countries.
If the person is in the US using their ATM card, it's a pretty easy. They should be part of the Plus network and as such can simply plunk in their card and withdraw cash. That said, there is always the daily limit and the Patriot Act limits other mechanisms of moving large cash amounts.
Beware if moving the money takes more than a week.
-- Joe
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08-06-2016, 11:39 AM
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08-06-2016, 11:52 AM
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Congrats, Claude!
Car looks nice! I would say when you get the car, fiddle with the doors to see if they can get a little closer, and then either way, forget about them and enjoy the car. Probably a good move to get a nice driver instead of a project- mine is probably 3 years away from being on the road (I haven't really touched it yet because I'm finishing my '57 project). Enjoy!
Frankie- you should have sold your '61 to an Iranian buyer, you could have gotten a skidfull of cash for it!
Car looks nice! I would say when you get the car, fiddle with the doors to see if they can get a little closer, and then either way, forget about them and enjoy the car. Probably a good move to get a nice driver instead of a project- mine is probably 3 years away from being on the road (I haven't really touched it yet because I'm finishing my '57 project). Enjoy!
Frankie- you should have sold your '61 to an Iranian buyer, you could have gotten a skidfull of cash for it!
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08-06-2016, 12:06 PM
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Congrats, Claude!
Car looks nice! I would say when you get the car, fiddle with the doors to see if they can get a little closer, and then either way, forget about them and enjoy the car. Probably a good move to get a nice driver instead of a project- mine is probably 3 years away from being on the road (I haven't really touched it yet because I'm finishing my '57 project). Enjoy!
Frankie- you should have sold your '61 to an Iranian buyer, you could have gotten a skidfull of cash for it!
Car looks nice! I would say when you get the car, fiddle with the doors to see if they can get a little closer, and then either way, forget about them and enjoy the car. Probably a good move to get a nice driver instead of a project- mine is probably 3 years away from being on the road (I haven't really touched it yet because I'm finishing my '57 project). Enjoy!
Frankie- you should have sold your '61 to an Iranian buyer, you could have gotten a skidfull of cash for it!
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08-06-2016, 05:49 PM
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Hood latch on wrong side car looks great good luck and enjoy nice find
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08-06-2016, 08:13 PM
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Easy now
.
Yeah you'll want to repaint the underside of the hood and get rid of that semi-gloss, put the proper weather strip at the rear edge of the hood, and, get the "hockey stick" radio ignition shielding to hold the spark plug wires on each side of the block (lots of fun to install) and then.....well you get the idea Claude...
You didn't think you'd get away with just tweaking the doors - did 'ya?
These cars are a journey not a destination my friend.
All indications are its a solid car with good 'bones'...
. Yeah you'll want to repaint the underside of the hood and get rid of that semi-gloss, put the proper weather strip at the rear edge of the hood, and, get the "hockey stick" radio ignition shielding to hold the spark plug wires on each side of the block (lots of fun to install) and then.....well you get the idea Claude...
You didn't think you'd get away with just tweaking the doors - did 'ya?
These cars are a journey not a destination my friend.
All indications are its a solid car with good 'bones'...
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08-06-2016, 08:16 PM
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If you do any cooling system work make sure you put in a correct aluminum radiator which is more efficient than the copper/brass one currently installed.
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08-06-2016, 10:24 PM
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08-06-2016, 10:38 PM
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Easy now.
Yeah you'll want to repaint the underside of the hood and get rid of that semi-gloss, put the proper weather strip at the rear edge of the hood, and, get the "hockey stick" radio ignition shielding to hold the spark plug wires on each side of the block (lots of fun to install) and then.....well you get the idea Claude...
You didn't think you'd get away with just tweaking the doors - did 'ya?
These cars are a journey not a destination my friend.
All indications are its a solid car with good 'bones'...
. Yeah you'll want to repaint the underside of the hood and get rid of that semi-gloss, put the proper weather strip at the rear edge of the hood, and, get the "hockey stick" radio ignition shielding to hold the spark plug wires on each side of the block (lots of fun to install) and then.....well you get the idea Claude...
You didn't think you'd get away with just tweaking the doors - did 'ya?
These cars are a journey not a destination my friend.
All indications are its a solid car with good 'bones'...
To restore a vintage car is 50 % of the fun and this car is going to receive all attention. I will go through the details to be as correct as possible and enjoy the result.