A trip to the wrecking yard
09-23-2017, 08:58 AM
#21
Intermediate
I was a starting out mechanic at a Chevy dealer in the 60's. Back then our dealership was "allotted" about 5 Corvettes a yea - there was a waiting list. And yes they did more running into things than getting hit.
About half of them hit something within a year, something about the long C3 front end.
One in particular: a '69 coupe, I had it all gassed up and ready to go, I changed the plates, salesman handed him the keys - it wasn't 20 minutes later I headed out with the wrecker.
Sad day.
About half of them hit something within a year, something about the long C3 front end.
One in particular: a '69 coupe, I had it all gassed up and ready to go, I changed the plates, salesman handed him the keys - it wasn't 20 minutes later I headed out with the wrecker.
Sad day.
09-23-2017, 02:29 PM
#23
Team Owner
When I moved here to Jax Fl NE corner of the state, there were many Corvette junkyard operations 3 that I know of within easy drive....and one just across the shopping highway from my burb......I don't think any of them are left in operation.....
09-23-2017, 05:00 PM
#24
Race Director
I was wondering the same thing. It's not like it's a "rare" car like a Nomad or Black Widow.
09-24-2017, 08:05 AM
#26
Team Owner
09-24-2017, 05:28 PM
#27
Just another Corvette guy
Today every single one of them would be listed on craigslist as a restorable project for $20K plus.....and they would sell.
09-25-2017, 02:27 AM
#28
Team Owner
Those pictures above don't look like Lincoln, as I have both black and whites and color pictures of their yard! I had to go look, because at first I thought it was also. I also do have that picture somewhere to!
There have been some pieces made to add a split to the later one piece windows and that also became the basis for converting a 63 back that had been changed to a one piece windshield!
There have been some pieces made to add a split to the later one piece windows and that also became the basis for converting a 63 back that had been changed to a one piece windshield!
Last edited by TCracingCA; 09-25-2017 at 04:14 AM.
09-25-2017, 05:51 AM
#29
Melting Slicks
Found this on the web. Neat photo of an old bone yard. Anyone wanna take a guess what year it was taken? If you look close, there are a few C-3 s on the left. Reminds me of when I would take trips to the wrecking yard with the old man. He would be hunting for old Ford parts that would work on his British cars. Not my thing. I just enjoyed looking at the old American muscle cars, hoping to find a souvenir like a shift **** or an emblem. Dreaming of the day I would have cool car.
Ray