Vettes passed down
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From: Children of the corn Illinois
Bought mine (1960) off my dad 6 years ago (for a price that was far below market, but with the understanding he had first option if I every sold it). He had it for 20 years and put only 1500 miles on it. Have done everything from paint, brakes, axle bearings and wiring. He now says he has no interest in EVER having it back. I just hope I can hold onto it long enough for son or nephew.
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From: formerly perryth TX
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My dad ordered our car new in 62. Grew up cruising around in it. Only snuck it out once when I was 15 and got busted by a cop about 2 blocks from my house. Thankfully Dad never found out.
Got it 93 when he passed. It had set up for several years when he was sick and I was in college. Pulled it to my first house. Got it running to drive to my wedding 10 yrs ago. Got serious about reworking it 3 yrs ago. Been back on the road about 3 months. Link in my sig documents the process.
This is the first picture of it, about 3 weeks after delivery. Mom and Dad before they were married.
My dad ordered our car new in 62. Grew up cruising around in it. Only snuck it out once when I was 15 and got busted by a cop about 2 blocks from my house. Thankfully Dad never found out.
Got it 93 when he passed. It had set up for several years when he was sick and I was in college. Pulled it to my first house. Got it running to drive to my wedding 10 yrs ago. Got serious about reworking it 3 yrs ago. Been back on the road about 3 months. Link in my sig documents the process.
This is the first picture of it, about 3 weeks after delivery. Mom and Dad before they were married.
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Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Stroudsburg PA
My Dad passed his "63 down to me 2 years ago to make room for his new 03 Z-06.....
Now he's talking about getting a late 50's solid axle..... fortunately I'm building a new
home with an extra large garage.... I'm one VERY lucky guy.
Here's a pic of the old and new...
Now he's talking about getting a late 50's solid axle..... fortunately I'm building a new
home with an extra large garage.... I'm one VERY lucky guy.
Here's a pic of the old and new...
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From: No. 13
Originally Posted by w1ctc
How many of us have Corvettes that have been passed down from
one generation to the next. Have Corvettes become a family
heirloom?
one generation to the next. Have Corvettes become a family
heirloom?
Last edited by RGGregory; Sep 17, 2004 at 10:21 PM. Reason: sloppy typing
