. It just takes time.
undercarriage photos
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Bellaire
I was not willing to make the SURVIVOR/Bowtie commitment either. Therefore I have ended up spending more repairing the car's mechanicals than I paid for it originally, just to enjoy those weekend drives over the last 8 years. BTW, the car still has it's original paint, chrome and interior. What's in your wallet?
PS - These cars are not that rare...they made over 10,000 of them. They will undoubtedly hold their value, but you will have to wait a long time to recoup all the money that you will likely spend. If you can think of it as an expensive hobby, then you should do all right.
I was not willing to make the SURVIVOR/Bowtie commitment either. Therefore I have ended up spending more repairing the car's mechanicals than I paid for it originally, just to enjoy those weekend drives over the last 8 years. BTW, the car still has it's original paint, chrome and interior. What's in your wallet?
PS - These cars are not that rare...they made over 10,000 of them. They will undoubtedly hold their value, but you will have to wait a long time to recoup all the money that you will likely spend. If you can think of it as an expensive hobby, then you should do all right.
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Racer
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Hi Bellaire,
Since you're looking for a weekend driver.... has this car been driven regularly in the recent past?
I'd be wary of starting to drive a car on a regular basis that's been stored... no matter how well it was stored.
I think a new thread with a title that indicates what you're looking for is the the way to find someone.
I strongly believe that it's a good idea to have someone familiar with 1969 Corvettes, and is used to being held RESPONSIBLE for the information and advice he gives you. This costs money, it's not just someone doing you a favor for beer.
Regards,
Alan
Since you're looking for a weekend driver.... has this car been driven regularly in the recent past?
I'd be wary of starting to drive a car on a regular basis that's been stored... no matter how well it was stored.
I think a new thread with a title that indicates what you're looking for is the the way to find someone.
I strongly believe that it's a good idea to have someone familiar with 1969 Corvettes, and is used to being held RESPONSIBLE for the information and advice he gives you. This costs money, it's not just someone doing you a favor for beer.
Regards,
Alan
Good recomendation on the storage, thankfully it has been driven recently . WRT to an inspection, I am with you on all the points you made. Advice is cheap, good advice comes at a price.
Drifting
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Do you have a NCRS judging guide by chance? If not, be sure to get one. Theres quite a few guys here on the forum from the st louie area that might be able to help you look at this car. How soon do you need to have it inspected? 
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Racer
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From: Fort Worth Texas
I am going to Mizzou homecoming in two weeks. Flying late Thursday and back on Sunday morning. Was planning on driving over on Friday, the 26th to have a look. That is, if it is still available
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cars that have been stored for years ( decades? ) do not make good daily drivers, you will have leaks on about everything that can leak, squeaks on everything that can squeak, hoses, belts, battery, radiator clogs, seats easily ripped, fuel pumps that quit, gas tanks that are sludged up, vacumm lines that are cracked, deteriorated suspension bushings.. you name it, it will go wrong with it the more exercise you give it..
if you want a daily or weekend driver, this car will not meet your requirements.. if you want a highly original corvette that will keep it value and collectibility and have possible ncrs awards, then this is it.. it takes a special dedication to play the NCRS game.
a pic of the alternator stamp? how about a pic of the engine stamp?
a big block with A/C and intact A.I.R. with the in place sound deadener under the tranny is pretty cool.
if you want a daily or weekend driver, this car will not meet your requirements.. if you want a highly original corvette that will keep it value and collectibility and have possible ncrs awards, then this is it.. it takes a special dedication to play the NCRS game.
a pic of the alternator stamp? how about a pic of the engine stamp?
a big block with A/C and intact A.I.R. with the in place sound deadener under the tranny is pretty cool.
Safety Car
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this car is in the c3 registry for sale by an exotic dealer on ebay for 59900 on may 29, 2011. a pretty good description.. i hope the price the OP is considering is nowhere near 59,900$.
the stamp looks good. the age and fonts used on the pad look pretty good.. the negatives are the mis-allignment of some of the characters and the barely perceptible broach marks.. although I am no expert.
pictures show a rusty luggage rack and a busted center console. don't know if much has changed in 16 months.
the stamp looks good. the age and fonts used on the pad look pretty good.. the negatives are the mis-allignment of some of the characters and the barely perceptible broach marks.. although I am no expert.
pictures show a rusty luggage rack and a busted center console. don't know if much has changed in 16 months.
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Hmmm... paper, air, ink broadcast stamp on alternator, undisturbed smog unit? Me likey.
Does this color work for you? As Alan said, you can't change anything on this car.
Nice car.
Does this color work for you? As Alan said, you can't change anything on this car.
Nice car.
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Bellaire
You really need to listen to all the sage advice given here. The car appears to be the real deal and pretty much original...too original for your stated intentions. The low mileage is irrelevant...the car is 42 years old! As Joewill said, everything will require attention. You will not be able to make repairs without disturbing finishes. You will be tempted to remove rust and replace with rattle can paint. Every thing you touch will diminish the value. There are many other cars available that have already gone some distance down the restoration road and had most of the necessary maintenance performed, which will allow you to spend all those weekends driving a big block C3 with nothing but a smile on your face and money in your pocket. This car is for an experienced buyer, a collector who is willing to keep it in storage as an investment.
You really need to listen to all the sage advice given here. The car appears to be the real deal and pretty much original...too original for your stated intentions. The low mileage is irrelevant...the car is 42 years old! As Joewill said, everything will require attention. You will not be able to make repairs without disturbing finishes. You will be tempted to remove rust and replace with rattle can paint. Every thing you touch will diminish the value. There are many other cars available that have already gone some distance down the restoration road and had most of the necessary maintenance performed, which will allow you to spend all those weekends driving a big block C3 with nothing but a smile on your face and money in your pocket. This car is for an experienced buyer, a collector who is willing to keep it in storage as an investment.
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Racer
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The luggage rack looks like it is wrapped in leather, maybe to hide the rust
the paint (as expected) shows its age, but should be easy to spot any body damage if its retouched
The center console has been punched, looks like a high heel might have done it
the paint (as expected) shows its age, but should be easy to spot any body damage if its retouched
The center console has been punched, looks like a high heel might have done it