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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 12:49 PM
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Here are some pics of the Vette that people have requested of me.
Not for sale.....just wanted to say that.











That switch you see in the last pic infront of the gas pedal,
thats at the bottom of the dash, its the switch for water-injection.
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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 01:02 PM
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Nice parts car. A shame to see it sit out in the elements.
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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 01:06 PM
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Parts car? I think not... Depends if there is any frame or birdcage damage. Looks like it could be a nice project for someone who is up to the task!
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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 01:11 PM
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i think you would have way more into the car than it would be worth.
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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 01:18 PM
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I'd tackle it , would make a nice 540 cube Matt Black Rat rod with ZL1 flares
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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 01:25 PM
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Nope. try 350 Chevy.
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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 01:34 PM
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Oh I am sure it could be rebuilt. You will need some deep pockets to bring it back. A lot of high dollar items are missing in the picture alone. Not to mention a complete interior. I like the tow chain feature. ? = $$$$$$$$$$$$$
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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 01:37 PM
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Tow chain?
No no no, since the fiberglass there had to be replaced,
we lifted that end up with an engine hoist. had to get it over some rocks.
notice that one spot near that chain where the fiberglass chipped.
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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 01:41 PM
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And if you think that our Vette is bad...

In the 2nd picture, you see that rusty roof that has some blue on the edges?
Thats our '67 Goat.
Wanna see the pictures of that??
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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 02:09 PM
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And I thought my '74 needed work!
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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 02:38 PM
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you're in NJ???? where the heck do you live that the neighbors don't complain about the cars sitting unregistered?

since they passed that emissions law about 10 years ago here in my area they have made numerous people remove cars or register and insure them whether they run or not.
a friend of mine picked up a 73 road runner for $500 because the guy was told he had 24 hours to remove or register.
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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 03:27 PM
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Wow that sucks.
But do tell me, where in the world did he find a road-runner for $500?!?!

And my neighbor is a cop,
And my neighbor doesnt mind us having the cars.

But one neighbor did complain,
But thats a long story that makes my blood boil,
so Im not going to bother explain it all.
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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 05:52 PM
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Welcome to the 73 club, Lots of work but anything can be done.
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Now that's a project car!
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Originally Posted by nutsy
i think you would have way more into the car than it would be worth.
And your point is???

Seriously, that's the way it is with a lot of the 73+ years - I know it's true of my '73.
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Originally Posted by VCuomo
And your point is???

Seriously, that's the way it is with a lot of the 73+ years - I know it's true of my '73.
And yet, they're so darn good looking!
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Originally Posted by FRSTR90
Parts car? I think not... Depends if there is any frame or birdcage damage. Looks like it could be a nice project for someone who is up to the task!
I would tackle a project like that. First thing I would do it get her into a garage & start the rebuild.
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What is the paint code on that car? The back licence plate looks like it might be the original colour. Could it be 953 Met. Yellow?
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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 05:25 PM
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I have no idea what the paint code is on the car,
But yes, the licence plate area does resemble the original mustard-yellow.
but as far as the brown, Im not sure what that is.
My dad says he might have a picture of the Vette before...this happened.

And wierd enough, in the 3rd picture,
you can see our '85 F-150,
the paint on the Vette CURRENTLY matches the Ford.
and even wierd-er, we have a car dolly that also matches perfectly!
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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Corvette Priest
I have no idea what the paint code is on the car,
But yes, the licence plate area does resemble the original mustard-yellow.
but as far as the brown, Im not sure what that is.
My dad says he might have a picture of the Vette before...this happened.

And wierd enough, in the 3rd picture,
you can see our '85 F-150,
the paint on the Vette CURRENTLY matches the Ford.
and even wierd-er, we have a car dolly that also matches perfectly!
What does it say on the trim tag?
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