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Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Tolland CT
On a 1969-1970 big block I'd be obsessive about "correct" but I can't afford one of those beauties. Maybe, that's a good thing (at least I'm trying to tell myself that), because I'd probably be afraid to drive one. If you damage a "perfect" survivor or significant Vette the heavens will open and swallow you whole.
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 208
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From: Wichita Kansas
Hard Question to answer...
The 68 I have I want to keep it as original as possible, The numbers do match. It still has original paint, original 7" wheels, original spare! It even has some original hoses (hard as a rock) that must be replaced, Top is original but must be replaced... etc. so how far do you take it.
If I'm buying a car, it would depend on why I'm buying. I love many "resto-mods" I like the creativity some people put in their cars, I try to keep my cars "stock appearing".
So kind of comes down to "dealers choice" not everyone has same opinion... as that is what makes this hobby so fun.
The 68 I have I want to keep it as original as possible, The numbers do match. It still has original paint, original 7" wheels, original spare! It even has some original hoses (hard as a rock) that must be replaced, Top is original but must be replaced... etc. so how far do you take it.
If I'm buying a car, it would depend on why I'm buying. I love many "resto-mods" I like the creativity some people put in their cars, I try to keep my cars "stock appearing".
So kind of comes down to "dealers choice" not everyone has same opinion... as that is what makes this hobby so fun.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: Peoria Arizona
I think it depends on the car you have.
If I had a 1980, I would likely pull the motor, slide in a small block 427, a 5 speed, paint it black and drive the crap out of it - with little concern for value - because I would be loving how she runs.
If I had a 1969 427 Tri-power car - there is no way that I would cut this up. I would restore it to NCRS spec's and love it - and watch the value grow - as it was a work of art when it left the factory.
If I had a 1980, I would likely pull the motor, slide in a small block 427, a 5 speed, paint it black and drive the crap out of it - with little concern for value - because I would be loving how she runs.
If I had a 1969 427 Tri-power car - there is no way that I would cut this up. I would restore it to NCRS spec's and love it - and watch the value grow - as it was a work of art when it left the factory.
Terrorizing Orange Cones
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Northern CO
As biased as I am, I understand why I share the same unrestrained passion and creativity expressed by guys like Gordonm, U17, MakoShark72, TSW and many others to develop our cars as individually as desired.
I'll go on a limb and venture that to a person, we all enjoy driving these cars. Some of us prefer to extend the original design engineer limits or replace them altogether while others delight in Chevrolet's factory image, as is. Guys like Easy Mike, Alan 71, and gq82 help maintain the original structure of the hobby so that we all have a baseline to refer to. We should have standards while in association with those of us who choose to hot-rod, resto-mod, or change whatever one decides to change.
In either case, I believe it's done to soothe whatever beast drives (sic) you.
BBCorv70's response strikes me to the core; well said. My thoughts agree with his summary.
To the OP, unless and until I can purchase a chrome bumper unit of documented pedigree, I'll enjoy a blend of stock appearing and calculated changes on my current mongrel to improve my driving experiences.
My .02.
I'll go on a limb and venture that to a person, we all enjoy driving these cars. Some of us prefer to extend the original design engineer limits or replace them altogether while others delight in Chevrolet's factory image, as is. Guys like Easy Mike, Alan 71, and gq82 help maintain the original structure of the hobby so that we all have a baseline to refer to. We should have standards while in association with those of us who choose to hot-rod, resto-mod, or change whatever one decides to change.
In either case, I believe it's done to soothe whatever beast drives (sic) you.
BBCorv70's response strikes me to the core; well said. My thoughts agree with his summary.
To the OP, unless and until I can purchase a chrome bumper unit of documented pedigree, I'll enjoy a blend of stock appearing and calculated changes on my current mongrel to improve my driving experiences.
My .02.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: shelbyville West Michigan
nope. could care less. My 'vettes are for driving, not speculating...
And to add, I enjoy knowing my '68 BB had a history, and was driven enough to need a rebuild, and the PO had the desire to add the aluminum heads means he cared about performance. Whjen I see a low mileage, numbers matching "survivor", it says to me nobody ever drove and enjoyed it much.
And to add, I enjoy knowing my '68 BB had a history, and was driven enough to need a rebuild, and the PO had the desire to add the aluminum heads means he cared about performance. Whjen I see a low mileage, numbers matching "survivor", it says to me nobody ever drove and enjoyed it much.
Last edited by gungatim; Apr 13, 2012 at 12:59 PM.
