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Very nice looking car. Some of the things are not to my taste, but that doesn't matter because it's not mine. You've done a damn nice job on it!
C3 4ME...isn’t that always the case? For me it’s the admiration of ones hard work that you praise not necessarily the choices made. Even I HAD to make a few choices that I otherwise wouldn’t have. I’m a purist at heart, so anything non-original is typically off the table. After driving it and asking a ton of CF members about different comfort options, I was reminded that the beauty of owning such a car is more about enjoying it and less about value.
So I began the process of making my car driveable for a 50 + year old man who has 2 artificial knees and rods in their back.
When I bought the car, the body and paint were great which is why I bought it. It was documented with tank sheet, maintenance records and mileage proof,so with the most expensive part completed, I began the journey to making this car a joy to drive all day if I want.
Every alteration except the AC can be changed to original if a new owner or I wants. That was the over all guiding light of my project. Even the AC was a tough decision because you can’t go back. But again after speaking with industry folks and a bunch of CF members, I found that this addition actually adds value even though it’s aftermarket because almost everyone Wants AC after all. Again, trying to go that extra step, I searched high and low for a center vent and I fabricated the bezel because they literally do not exist. If you look on the back of the bezel where the part number is, you see the outline of where the vent goes in place of the word Corvette, so I cut it out and filled the old slot. By looking at the interior, initially it looks original. I’m not trying to fool anyone I just want it to look stock.
This project has been a joy to do, and my wife and I absolutely LOVE driving it! THANK YOU everyone for your comments, your questions and I promise to add some engine pictures either tonight or tomorrow.
Happy Holidays to ALL!
Rick, thanks for the kind words...the switches for the lumbar controls were put in the power window spots. It seemed like the perfect place for them. The goal is to be able to restore the car to original in a day or less. This way when ever I sell this beauty, if warranted the new owner can undue my personal choices...all except the AC. I did go above and beyond making it look original too by using one piece Center vent.
Thanks for the comments!
Rick Downes
[QUOTE=CraigH;1596077986]Looks fantastic Rick. The white top pops with the red and the interior looks great. White stripe tires set it off.[/QUOTE
Thank you... as promised here are some pictures of the engine bay
I hope these gave everyone a look at the AC work that was done. The only item I need is a 68 carb (7028208) as mine is a rebuilt 77 I believe. Again thanks everyone...I can’t believe it’s still going!<br/>
