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hey whats wup guys im not new into cars, but recently put a depsoit on a 62 vette was wondering what you guys think, what would you do, whats it worth, its a 62 vette with supposed to the original paint car which i believe it is but maybe you guys can tell me what to look for... the paint looks like nice but has a small crack in the front and small chip that been touched up, interior is nice no rips, unfortunately the original drivetrain was swapped out one the prvious owners couldnt drive stick, and has a newer 327 auto.
Hey, how're you doing?
I think it's a nice looking Vette. That red is awful bright and shiny for original lacquer.
I'd clean up the engine bay and underside, and sort out the details.
It's worth what you are paying for it.
Then I'd drive it every weekend.
Have fun!
Looks awful nice for 56 year old paint - but I wouldn't let that stop you. It's a sharp car. If you buy it you can rub a spot down low with cleaner wax or light polish (not compound) and a white cotton cloth and it doesn't turn red then it's probably a newer base coat/clear coat paint job. If it turns just very slightly red - might be a modern urethane single stage job. If it turns red immediately it may be an original or older lacquer paint job. I wouldn't rub too aggressively in any event just to find out.
Looks awful nice for 56 year old paint - but I wouldn't let that stop you. It's a sharp car. If you buy it you can rub a spot down low with cleaner wax or light polish (not compound) and a white cotton cloth and it doesn't turn red then it's probably a newer base coat/clear coat paint job. If it turns just very slightly red - might be a modern urethane single stage job. If it turns red immediately it may be an original or older lacquer paint job. I wouldn't rub too aggressively in any event just to find out.
good idea, but how do i do that before i give him the rest of the money haha, if i can determine its not the factory paint id like my deposit back, its a nice car but really liked it if the bodys never been mess with
It would be nice if was original paint, but that certainly wouldn't be a deal breaker for me, especially if you're just purchasing to enjoy the car.
One thing I would do is attempt to get it up on a lift and thoroughly check out the underside of the car. Look way up in the wheel-wells, up under the back panels etc. Under the front end around the grill and front turn signal lights etc.
Take a close look at the frame. The rear "kick ups" are notorious for rusting out. This is the location where the frame goes up around the rear wheels. The part that rusts out is just in front of the rear wheel/tires.
The car sure looks nice in the pictures!
Welcome to the forum. There are several good guys on here that's more than willing to share their knowledge.
good idea, but how do i do that before i give him the rest of the money haha, if i can determine its not the factory paint id like my deposit back, its a nice car but really liked it if the bodys never been mess with
Underneath a door sill....its about 7 small screws to remove and usually original paint can be detected in that location...
I would say that the chance that is the original paint is no better than one in a million.
If it is, the paint will be checkered all over, and peeling off in places, or rubbed through to primer on the top surfaces. There will be very obvious cracks in the paint along all inside edges of the body details, especially on the hood. If you don't see these things, you can be assured you are looking at an enamel and clear coated paint job, probably the most recent of many the car has had over its long life.
often the radius rods that attach to the frame break their welds. look for this in front of the rear tire. Rust thru typical on the crossmember where the back end of the rear spring attaches. If you rub some paint with a little rubbing compound it should turn red if lacquer. At least you would know it was not repainted with enamel.
If it is, the paint will be checkered all over, and peeling off in places, or rubbed through to primer on the top surfaces. There will be very obvious cracks in the paint along all inside edges of the body details, especially on the hood.
My '61 has the original paint. My father was the original owner. While I have some of this going on, it's not as bad as you might think... Although I think white is the most forgiving color (red and black are NOT!)
I've refurbed just about everything else on the car, but I'm leaving the paint original... because it looks good to me, and as a tribute to my dad.
My 63 paint was matched to a red 62 the body shop had in the garage sporting its original Roman Red lacquer. The paint looked pretty awesome but -- the car had led a pampered life since new...
As others have said, I'd worry one helluva lot more about frame rust than original paint (with some flaws)...especially at the rear wheel 'kick-ups'...where the steering "center link" attaches and the rear crossmember
Nice corvette. Really check things out carefully! I would inspect the frame and parts of the support near the kick panels.
Also, did you get a five guys burger too?
It looks like you will need some parts. I can see a missing air inlet hose but that could be on the left side. Change out the hoses. You can get the ignition shielding stuff if you want to get the parts. That can add up. Or leave it... Its your corvette so whatever you want to do.
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The body color on the 61 and 62 hood extended around the edge of the hood and underneath it to the support molding that was attached to the bottom of the hood; a distance of only a few inches. The support molding and the rest of the underside of the hood was painted flat semi gloss black, according to Noland Adams.
If you’re not knowledgeable about C1s, you may want to have someone with more knowledge inspect it for you. Post your location and maybe someone on the forum near you can help out
My 63 paint was matched to a red 62 the body shop had in the garage sporting its original Roman Red lacquer. The paint looked pretty awesome but -- the car had led a pampered life since new...
As others have said, I'd worry one helluva lot more about frame rust than original paint (with some flaws)...especially at the rear wheel 'kick-ups'...where the steering "center link" attaches and the rear crossmember
Great visuals, Frankie. If the originator of the thread is reading this, pay CLOSE attention to these pics and find someone who can go over the underside with a fine tooth comb.
03-14-2018, 07:39 AM
corvette newbie (62 orginal paint)
