some help would be appreciated
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Well it feels like a long time but, I finally bought my Uncles Vett. With thanks to Dennis Tracy of Tracy Performance in Roseville Mi.. (He not only did the appraisal but spent all the time I wanted to answer questions.) The appraisal was for $9,000 and that is what I payed. There is more issues than I thought, but not too many to stop me. The rear brakes are locked up so I have some work to do to get it home. As I work on it, I will post as many pics as I can. I will also be asking a lot of stupid questions. I cant wait to get started.http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/sr...ilies/rofl.gif
Good luck with it and welcome to the forum.
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A very good price for that car. Looks very solid. Yes, some things to do but we have all been down that road. You will have fun doing the work and at the far end will have a Corvette that people will drool over. Enjoy!
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Interesting Thread...
It was hit in the right front.(not a good repair).
Front bumper is twisted and spoiler is missing.
Rt. head light assembly is not correct? May be out of a 69(they are not the same)
There is a 3" crack in the rt. ft. finder.
Hood does not line up?
Paint.
All the chrome is pitted.
The four finders are showing the bonding strips.
The engine will not turn with a wrench. I am soaking the cylinders with Breakaway but plan on doing a rebuild.
Rt. side mirror is incorrect.
Ignition system is incorrect.
Windshield washer bottle is missing.
Smog system is missing.
All most all vacuum hoses are incorrect.
Complete chassis rebuild(front and rear).
Needs all body mounts.
Break system, fuel system and power steering.
It is from my father(no bidding).
Front bumper is twisted and spoiler is missing.
Rt. head light assembly is not correct? May be out of a 69(they are not the same)
There is a 3" crack in the rt. ft. finder.
Hood does not line up?
Paint.
All the chrome is pitted.
The four finders are showing the bonding strips.
The engine will not turn with a wrench. I am soaking the cylinders with Breakaway but plan on doing a rebuild.
Rt. side mirror is incorrect.
Ignition system is incorrect.
Windshield washer bottle is missing.
Smog system is missing.
All most all vacuum hoses are incorrect.
Complete chassis rebuild(front and rear).
Needs all body mounts.
Break system, fuel system and power steering.
It is from my father(no bidding).
Congrats on the purchase, BB coupes are awesome
Aussie Mark
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Ooo, gunmetal interior, cool - you don't see too many like that.
I don't think so, when I was looking for my Corvette I saw a pretty nice 69 427 4speed asking 15000 and it had been for sale for a while.
I don't think so, when I was looking for my Corvette I saw a pretty nice 69 427 4speed asking 15000 and it had been for sale for a while.
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I am in the process of making a list of what needs to be done
and what I want to do.
I will number them form most to least important. I than will try
to make a list of parts and prices.
This is not going to be a frame off show job.
Clean the frame than use Pro 15 or a similar product.
Rebuild front and rear suspension.
Rebuild breaking system.
Rebuild engine and whatever else for the drive train.
Whatever else I run into.
Hopefully drive it and work on the rest of the list.
Paint and body during the winter.
With lots of questions, posts and pictures.
and what I want to do.
I will number them form most to least important. I than will try
to make a list of parts and prices.
This is not going to be a frame off show job.
Clean the frame than use Pro 15 or a similar product.
Rebuild front and rear suspension.
Rebuild breaking system.
Rebuild engine and whatever else for the drive train.
Whatever else I run into.
Hopefully drive it and work on the rest of the list.
Paint and body during the winter.
With lots of questions, posts and pictures.
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Ooo, gunmetal interior, cool - you don't see too many like that.
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Originally Posted by panicman
Some people have told my father that the car is worth around $20,000
I don't think so, when I was looking for my Corvette I saw a pretty nice 69 427 4speed asking 15000 and it had been for sale for a while.
Quote:
Originally Posted by panicman
Some people have told my father that the car is worth around $20,000
I don't think so, when I was looking for my Corvette I saw a pretty nice 69 427 4speed asking 15000 and it had been for sale for a while.
Not in todays economy...it's a buyers market if the seller is lucky enough to find a buyer.
20K will fetch a savvy shopper a lot of C3 right now,
My car being one example...
69 Convertible.adds to price....modded hurts price a little...very sound frame and bird cage...great interior...way less than 10K invested could be returned to stock pretty easy...( not that I would ) ...
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From: Roseville MI.
first daylight in 25 years
After a very long time it was a good day to bring her home.http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/u...vette001-1.jpg[IMG][IMG]
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BTW Panicman - Nice '68 Vette.
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From: Roseville MI.
first daylight in 25 years 2
Ok lets try this again.
It has not been out of this garage in 25 years. My Dad tells me his mechanic had it running some time around 1995 for a couple minutes.
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I had to remove the parking brake shoes to get it to role.
Now that it's home the FUN starts.
It has not been out of this garage in 25 years. My Dad tells me his mechanic had it running some time around 1995 for a couple minutes.
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[/IMG][IMG][/IMG][IMG][/IMG][IMG][/IMG][IMG][/IMG][IMG][/IMG][IMG][/IMG][IMG][/IMG]I had to remove the parking brake shoes to get it to role.
Now that it's home the FUN starts.
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From: Roseville MI.
time for the first question
When I have the car on jack stands the door gaps are even and the doors open and close easy.
When the car is on the tires the door gaps close some and the doors are harder to shut.
Is this a problem with the frame or is it normal and not a concern?
When the car is on the tires the door gaps close some and the doors are harder to shut.
Is this a problem with the frame or is it normal and not a concern?
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From: Roseville MI.
I have been working a lot of hours latlely but I finely got the motor and trans out. Here are some pics.[IMG]
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This is what I found in the dash.[IMG]
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Next up is to pull the gas tank while I'm waiting for my parts to come in.
Starting with body mounts, gas, and brake lines. Chassis saver for the frame.
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[/IMG]Next up is to pull the gas tank while I'm waiting for my parts to come in.
Starting with body mounts, gas, and brake lines. Chassis saver for the frame.
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That last pic of the dash looks like a mouse nest. Check your wiring as that seems to be their snack of choice. You have a lot of work ahead of you but when you're done, you'll have yourself a very nice Vette.