Your thoughts on this 1963 Split Window
11-01-2018, 11:18 PM
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Your thoughts on this 1963 Split Window
Hello. I am new to the forum and looking for feedback on my 1963 Corvette Split Window. I know it is not for you purists. However, I am looking for honest feedback (good or bad). I built the car to take to auction. I am building another and thought I would get some input from the crowd. Thank you in advance. Here is the link to the auction listing:
http://www.mecum.com/lots/LN1118-334...-window-coupe/
Again, Thank you for your input both good and bad.
http://www.mecum.com/lots/LN1118-334...-window-coupe/
Again, Thank you for your input both good and bad.
11-01-2018, 11:36 PM
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Top dollar builds have a chassis built by SRIII or other supplier.
Didn’t see power windows
The stingray on top of the car isn’t evenly applied
would have liked to see headers as opposed to cast iron manifolds
radiused wheel wells and flared
This will hold back the money. Couldn’t see the entire engine bay, but what I could looked messy. Loved the FI setup you have.
Didn’t see power windows
The stingray on top of the car isn’t evenly applied
would have liked to see headers as opposed to cast iron manifolds
radiused wheel wells and flared
This will hold back the money. Couldn’t see the entire engine bay, but what I could looked messy. Loved the FI setup you have.
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11-02-2018, 12:29 AM
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I hope you'll post the results from the action. It will be interesting to see what buyers are willing to put up.
11-02-2018, 12:41 AM
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Definitely unique. It may be the camera angle, but I think the rear tire looks a little forward in the rear wheel well. As Firstgear said that FI is sweet. I’m new to all this so I’m not sure how far you have to go to get top dollar. As in if you have to go all out on a restomod or can you accomplish it somewhere in the middle. Welcome to the site by the way and not everyone here is a purist.
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11-02-2018, 12:42 AM
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11-02-2018, 12:44 AM
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Anyway, good luck at the auction. I hope you do well!
Pat
11-02-2018, 12:44 AM
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Definitely unique. It may be the camera angle, but I think the rear tire looks a little forward in the rear wheel well. As Firstgear said that FI is sweet. I’m new to all this so I’m not sure how far you have to go to get top dollar. As in if you have to go all out on a restomod or can you accomplish it somewhere in the middle. Welcome to the site by the way and not everyone here is a purist.
11-02-2018, 12:49 AM
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Forgot to add, good luck with your sale. Mine won’t be stock but won’t be a full blown restomod either. It’s just being built the way my son and I like as he will inherit the car one day. Like the seats also.
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11-02-2018, 07:48 AM
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Nice looking car. FI setup looks great! I’m not a fan of black wheels, but they do look good. A 5 or 6 speed would be nice over the 4 speed. Good luck with the auction.
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11-02-2018, 11:24 AM
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11-02-2018, 02:37 PM
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Great advice. I will put a 6 speed in the split window I am currently building. I should have it finished by January. Thank you again for the input.
11-02-2018, 02:56 PM
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I like it, but both of my Corvettes are modified. I’ve never been a fan of flares on coupes as it ruins the beltline and makes the roof look small. However, that’s just me and they don’t look horrible on this car. I agree on the 5 or 6 speed comment. I always stacks on an engine. What are you using for air filters? Tea strainers look great, but at best keep birds, small children and Mustangs from being sucked into the intake. Other options tend to look clunky and detract from the overall look.
i think you did a really nice job on the car, best of luck on the auction!
i think you did a really nice job on the car, best of luck on the auction!
11-02-2018, 03:26 PM
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You asked. I'll oblige. I think the whole car is fugly including the worst part, the wheels/tires. Mild flares on a midyear look good. Those don't. The gawdy flares, the paint design and the wheels/tires all take away from the lines of a midyear. Left front headlight door doesn't fit.
What you did under the hood looks good to me. Real good but I have no idea what it is.
Would I buy it? No. Not my kind of car. Maybe for others?
Good luck on your auction.
Don't forget. You asked.
What you did under the hood looks good to me. Real good but I have no idea what it is.
Would I buy it? No. Not my kind of car. Maybe for others?
Good luck on your auction.
Don't forget. You asked.
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11-02-2018, 04:12 PM
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You asked. I'll oblige. I think the whole car is fugly including the worst part, the wheels/tires. Mild flares on a midyear look good. Those don't. The gawdy flares, the paint design and the wheels/tires all take away from the lines of a midyear. Left front headlight door doesn't fit.
What you did under the hood looks good to me. Real good but I have no idea what it is.
Would I buy it? No. Not my kind of car. Maybe for others?
Good luck on your auction.
Don't forget. You asked.
What you did under the hood looks good to me. Real good but I have no idea what it is.
Would I buy it? No. Not my kind of car. Maybe for others?
Good luck on your auction.
Don't forget. You asked.
11-02-2018, 05:45 PM
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You asked. I'll oblige. I think the whole car is fugly including the worst part, the wheels/tires. Mild flares on a midyear look good. Those don't. The gawdy flares, the paint design and the wheels/tires all take away from the lines of a midyear. Left front headlight door doesn't fit.
What you did under the hood looks good to me. Real good but I have no idea what it is.
Would I buy it? No. Not my kind of car. Maybe for others?
Good luck on your auction.
Don't forget. You asked.
What you did under the hood looks good to me. Real good but I have no idea what it is.
Would I buy it? No. Not my kind of car. Maybe for others?
Good luck on your auction.
Don't forget. You asked.
11-02-2018, 06:07 PM
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11-02-2018, 06:23 PM
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I should have suggested to look on the web sites of the two big auction houses to see what gets good money vs what doesn’t. If you are building to see as opposed to keep you really should look what people are buying.....IMO