ruxvette

I agree. The heat takes the temper out of the steel.

KENS78SILVERANNIV

Go for it. Think of it as a big plastic model car. Strip it down to the frame and work your way back up. Take pictures of every part you replace so you know where it goes and what it looks like. These cars are very simple. The beauty is... if you screw up something... you can always take it off and start over. And... when you're done... you'll have a 500 page picture book and some great stories to talk about.

John BX NY

Very Best of luck to you.... if you didn't take it, the VIN and not much else would have been made into a restomod.

Lotsacubes

Yes.

Eric Cahill

I agree with Ted, I'd tear it apart and find a new frame first and find out what other metal was destroyed! Rebuilding the body, will be the easiest.

gilbybarr

Way, way, WAY beyond anything I would ever take on, or even contract to have performed. The question of salvage title is also a factor even after all the work and money to fix it. Now if you are very skilled, have lots of time and resources to do all this work then it could be a hill you want to climb just for the enjoyment and self-satisfaction. Me? I couldn't pull that trigger.

Duck916

I think that's pretty much the best option with this car.

andy60

Guys, not my first corvette rodeo, old NCRS chassis judge here. Frame is fine.... taking my time....just bought it today. I am still in the evaluation process and may sell the project. Thanks for all the valuable input. Good thing is it is complete, nothing missing.

3JsVette

"am I crazy?" What a loaded question! IMCO I think we all are to a point other wise we probably wouldn't be here.
Some of us just hide it better than others.
About your project I agree with the others as far as a salvage title goes. If it's a salvage title IMCO it's worth the time, effort, and money. If it's not salvage then only you can decide if the overall commitment of what it's going to take to bring this back to life is going to be horrifying or gratifying.
Good luck what ever you decide.

68hemi

You have not disclosed the status of the title which is a huge thing.

belgiumbarry

i would make a list of ALL parts needed.... and calculate total cost for those parts . Then a repaint which most of us don't DIY

Would the final result be worth it compared buying a car in "good" condition ? i don't know.

PS seen projects started because they could buy it that cheap....while mostly that price is neglectible compared to what follows.

groovyjay

Been there, done that. Looks like a fun project! You are my kind of crazy!

Tampa Jerry

Big project. Post pictures along the way. What part of Florida are you located? Jerry

morly1963

Watching-good luck.

andy60

Title is clear. Sellers insurance had lapsed before the fire. Very sad.

LT-1 kid

I would say car is not worth it unless it would of been a L-88 not a base car

Railroadman

As said above, I think it will be a great project. I showed my wife, and she said "Yes, he IS crazy!" I told her 2 years from now you'll pull it into our driveway just to show her otherwise!

biggd

You're basically starting out with a birdcage and VIN, incredible amount of work.
And yes, you're crazy!

road pilot

A lot of time.effort and money.
Good luck

vetteroy1

If you have the skills, time and resources and are building it for yourself I would say why not. Roy