1970 350 350
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1970 350 350
Hey guys,
I recently acquired this from my uncle who purchased it in the early 70's.
It's a 350,350. 4 speed. It is an a/c car with manual steering and manual windows. It is also a numbers matching car. I am located in north eastern Nc and am looking for someone who does glass work. The car rolled into a bronco a few years ago and needs some repair on the driver rear fender. It does run and drive nicely.
I recently acquired this from my uncle who purchased it in the early 70's.
It's a 350,350. 4 speed. It is an a/c car with manual steering and manual windows. It is also a numbers matching car. I am located in north eastern Nc and am looking for someone who does glass work. The car rolled into a bronco a few years ago and needs some repair on the driver rear fender. It does run and drive nicely.
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nice carwords of advice":
Be careful who you let work on the body of that car. check around and look at some examples of what they have done. You can make a giant mess in a hurry with vette body work.
there is a rule of thumb that is accurate if you cant do your own work
Good work aint Cheap
Cheap work aint Good
be careful I have seen guys get a real deal and then the car looks like doo doo
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Wayne Womble does top notch glass work. He did some work for me about 12 years ago, I'm not positive if he is still doing it. You can find him here on the forum (wombvette) and in New Hill NC.
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Hi d,
This looks like the makings of a PRETTY NICE 70.
I see a few things have been changed (shifter, gas door) a few things are missing (door pulls, rear letters, engine compartment details) so it would be good to make sure ANY parts your uncle may still have come along with the car.
Again, it's VERY nice to acquire a 70 350/350!
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
This looks like the makings of a PRETTY NICE 70.
I see a few things have been changed (shifter, gas door) a few things are missing (door pulls, rear letters, engine compartment details) so it would be good to make sure ANY parts your uncle may still have come along with the car.
Again, it's VERY nice to acquire a 70 350/350!
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
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Even free can be too much
It might be VERY difficult to restore that car for less then it will be worth when complete! If the sentimental value of the car holds something for you then...........
Not that I haven't been in the same boat and completed it! Drove mine for two years put over 24,000 miles on it and sold it for around 10,000 LESS then it cost to build! BUT, damn it was fun!!!
And sorry to hear of your uncle's medical condition! I've seen some folks recover from a stroke extremely well!
Edit: I may have spoken to soon? In your case you do have a much better car to start off with then I did! Assuming its an original example!
WB
Not that I haven't been in the same boat and completed it!
Drove mine for two years put over 24,000 miles on it and sold it for around 10,000 LESS then it cost to build! BUT, damn it was fun!!!And sorry to hear of your uncle's medical condition! I've seen some folks recover from a stroke extremely well!
Edit: I may have spoken to soon? In your case you do have a much better car to start off with then I did! Assuming its an original example!
WB
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Thanks guys. As far as the parts mentioned that's correct, unfortunately the missing parts are gone and will have to be reacquired. He said the mirror and other emblems got missing when he took it to a paint shop several years ago. The gas door was one of them. He actually picked the gas door up from a guy somewhere in Nc. He went there to buy something else and saw it there. He had a stroke in January and they were having to sell some of his stuff to pay bills.
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'70 coupe, 350/350 SB, 4-spd, A/C; Bridgehampton Blue w/ Bright Blue interior, P02 covers. WOW! 
If you bring it back to good stock condition, that car will be worth some $$$$. She's a beaut'....
If you bring it back to good stock condition, that car will be worth some $$$$. She's a beaut'....
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I do have the t tops and back glass but I am missing the decals. Anyone know where I can find correct year model decals? The car still has most everything else original though. I checked a few things and noticed that even the alternator is right for the car
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Most of the Corvette aftermarket parts suppliers carry the various stickers, labels, decals, etc. The [blue] 'vehicle mfgrs. label' on the door jamb can be had from some "specialty" dealers (query the internet); or, with a little creativity, you can make your own with a word processing program and some printer "ingenuity".
The Assembly Instruction Manual (A.I.M.) has drawings of the locations for those various items throughout the car.
The Assembly Instruction Manual (A.I.M.) has drawings of the locations for those various items throughout the car.
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Hi d,
I suggest you order the free parts catalogues from Corvette Central, Zip Products, Paragon Corvette Reproductions, and Dr. Rebuild.
They should be a help in your parts search.
Regards,
Alan
I suggest you order the free parts catalogues from Corvette Central, Zip Products, Paragon Corvette Reproductions, and Dr. Rebuild.
They should be a help in your parts search.
Regards,
Alan
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The best sites for finding those for "reasonable" money is at Corvette car show swap meets. Vendors always have those items as used parts; but most are in good condition and can be refurbished to a nice finished state.
The aftermarket vendors have those parts....but they aren't cheap!
The aftermarket vendors have those parts....but they aren't cheap!
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A 70 350/350 is a great car, but from your pics it looks like you could easily drop over $10k into it for the body work and missing parts.
Just a suggestion before you start buying parts ***** nilly. Decide if you want an "original" looking car or a nice "non-original" looking car. An original looking car will cost you far more than a non-original looking car. Try to make a fairly complete list of parts needed, prices, etc., and then go from there.
FYI - The seats look like blue leather. Blue leather was not an option in 1970, only black & saddle were.
Based on your air cleaner & late model ignition shielding, your car should have a late build VIN (approx. 12000 or higher).
Just a suggestion before you start buying parts ***** nilly. Decide if you want an "original" looking car or a nice "non-original" looking car. An original looking car will cost you far more than a non-original looking car. Try to make a fairly complete list of parts needed, prices, etc., and then go from there.
FYI - The seats look like blue leather. Blue leather was not an option in 1970, only black & saddle were.
Based on your air cleaner & late model ignition shielding, your car should have a late build VIN (approx. 12000 or higher).
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A 70 350/350 is a great car, but from your pics it looks like you could easily drop over $10k into it for the body work and missing parts.
Just a suggestion before you start buying parts ***** nilly. Decide if you want an "original" looking car or a nice "non-original" looking car. An original looking car will cost you far more than a non-original looking car. Try to make a fairly complete list of parts needed, prices, etc., and then go from there.
FYI - The seats look like blue leather. Blue leather was not an option in 1970, only black & saddle were.
Based on your air cleaner & late model ignition shielding, your car should have a late build VIN (approx. 12000 or higher).
Just a suggestion before you start buying parts ***** nilly. Decide if you want an "original" looking car or a nice "non-original" looking car. An original looking car will cost you far more than a non-original looking car. Try to make a fairly complete list of parts needed, prices, etc., and then go from there.
FYI - The seats look like blue leather. Blue leather was not an option in 1970, only black & saddle were.
Based on your air cleaner & late model ignition shielding, your car should have a late build VIN (approx. 12000 or higher).
Could you show me where this info is listed on the blue seats? I see a lot of 70 cars with them. I think it's a vinyl anyway
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