[C2] Opinions on this Split Window
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Opinions on this Split Window
Forum needs some fireworks for the imminent July 4th holiday, so how about a thread to critique this 63?
https://www.thelastdetail.com/1963-c...upe-c-1052.htm
I'm having a hard time finding a lot of faults based on the photos, but I am sure some people can see more than me.
My (minor) criticisms are the replacement oil pan, and the fill area where the cage meets the fiberglass in the B-pillar area looks different on each side (might mean something, might mean nothing at all).
https://www.thelastdetail.com/1963-c...upe-c-1052.htm
I'm having a hard time finding a lot of faults based on the photos, but I am sure some people can see more than me.
My (minor) criticisms are the replacement oil pan, and the fill area where the cage meets the fiberglass in the B-pillar area looks different on each side (might mean something, might mean nothing at all).
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The seat vinyl sure is glossy.
Aftermarket (brass?) radiator
Gauge bezels have been cleaned of the dull aluminum paint
Valve covers for early '63 but 89xx VIN, which I think would have late valve covers.
Spin-on oil filter instead of cannister
Aftermarket (brass?) radiator
Gauge bezels have been cleaned of the dull aluminum paint
Valve covers for early '63 but 89xx VIN, which I think would have late valve covers.
Spin-on oil filter instead of cannister
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Good call on all points. I just looked at the most recent TIMJG, cites the breakover point from early to late stamped covers was around #13,000.
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Well, my mistake on the valve covers, then. I admit I'm surprised the early covers survived that long and I'm well aware the judging manual has more than it's share of errors.
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That's completely false. It never bought that car intending to flip it. I owned it 6 months, made thousands in improvements with the plan of keeping it, then sold it due to an investment opportunity that did not materialize.
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Stamp Pad
Is it me or does the block stamp pad look odd. I’m no expert but I’d have it verified by a expert before I spent my hard earned $$$.
JMHO,
Chris
JMHO,
Chris
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Jim, I have no idea personally. You very well may be right, and the guide is wrong. I've never owned a lower-hp small block, so I know nothing about the nuances among stamped valve covers.
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I have about 15 others in my photo library +/- 1000 serial numbers of this car, and I didn't see anything amiss about the stamp in comparison.
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