[C1] Noob
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From: Superior Wisconsin
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Hello all,
I recently joined to be better informed as I plan to list my fathers 1962 . He bought it new and he passed last fall. Trying to absorb the language in order to describe what it is that I’m trying to sell. Lots of knowledgeable folks here.
I recently joined to be better informed as I plan to list my fathers 1962 . He bought it new and he passed last fall. Trying to absorb the language in order to describe what it is that I’m trying to sell. Lots of knowledgeable folks here.
Le Mans Master
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From: New York New York
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Welcome!! This is the place to gain great knowledge.
It would be nice if you filled out your profile.
Also post some pictures of the car, we would love to see them.
Joe
It would be nice if you filled out your profile.
Also post some pictures of the car, we would love to see them.
Joe
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Welcome to the forum! Wow, that would be hard to let it go.
Safety Car
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From: McKinney Texas
Welcome aboard and sorry for your loss. You will find a ton of information here. The details over the life of the car as well as pics will help narrow down a price. I’m sure your pm box will blow up with offers.
Le Mans Master
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From: Calhoun, GA_______ Let It Rock
Welcome, sorry for your loss.
Interesting screen name. Any interest in the Civil War?
Pics of the car....lots of them. Check the frame for rust. Pics of all numbers on engine block, carbs, etc...we can decipher them. List the owner history that you know of the car. I went from GA. to Wis. once to look at a '67 Corvette.
Was promised the frame was rust free...it wasn't...cost me $1500 to check it out myself, but saved a lot by not buying it sight unseen.
Interesting screen name. Any interest in the Civil War?
Pics of the car....lots of them. Check the frame for rust. Pics of all numbers on engine block, carbs, etc...we can decipher them. List the owner history that you know of the car. I went from GA. to Wis. once to look at a '67 Corvette.
Was promised the frame was rust free...it wasn't...cost me $1500 to check it out myself, but saved a lot by not buying it sight unseen.
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From: arvada co
A lot of $$ value is given to the term ‘numbers matching’, this can apply to everything from the engine to the ash tray. Numbers matching implies that things are original –installed at the factory when built-. The engine is the most important item, it has numbers stamped on the block that will tell if it is original to the car.
You have a very desirable car in that it is ‘one owner’, definitely mention that in the ad. Note any changes your father did to the car, for example, the engine blew up and he put in a new one; or - it was in a small wreck involving the front fender. Originality of all items (transmission, rear end, radiator, seats, body panels, etc, etc) will be of keen interest to buyers.
Photos of engine compartment, interior, etc will help the informed on this site identify any modifications that have happened through the years. Include a photo of the engine stamp pad, it is located on the front passenger side where the head meets the block, there should be a series of numbers stamped in the metal.
Good luck!
You have a very desirable car in that it is ‘one owner’, definitely mention that in the ad. Note any changes your father did to the car, for example, the engine blew up and he put in a new one; or - it was in a small wreck involving the front fender. Originality of all items (transmission, rear end, radiator, seats, body panels, etc, etc) will be of keen interest to buyers.
Photos of engine compartment, interior, etc will help the informed on this site identify any modifications that have happened through the years. Include a photo of the engine stamp pad, it is located on the front passenger side where the head meets the block, there should be a series of numbers stamped in the metal.
Good luck!
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Joined: Mar 2019
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From: Superior Wisconsin
As to the 1863sharps, my great-great grandfather was a union lieutenant mustered out of fort Snelling. My nephew has his sword and I retained a 50/70 sharps carbine with the Lawrence conversion.
Racer
Joined: Apr 2019
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From: Northern Virginia
Welcome and sorry to hear your Dad passed.
As I get older, I think about if one of my two adult sons will want to keep my 65 Corvette or not when I'm gone.
Please post some pictures of your Dad's 62, I'd love to see them.
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As I get older, I think about if one of my two adult sons will want to keep my 65 Corvette or not when I'm gone.
Please post some pictures of your Dad's 62, I'd love to see them.
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Joined: Mar 2019
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From: Superior Wisconsin
Yes, will be ready to sell soon. Need to post pics and get more advice on value and will want to get it tuned up, but that won’t take to long.
Please note that it’s a 1962, not a 63, they’re worlds apart.
Thanks
Please note that it’s a 1962, not a 63, they’re worlds apart.
Thanks
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: Bandera Texas
Sorry for your loss. Lots of knowledge here. And I have friends in Wisconsin that can drive over and help you direct.
