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For a few years now, I continually see and read about people pouring a lot of cash into restoring a C3 back to original, reaching for that high score card with NCRS judging. I understand doing this with a 68', '69 or 82' (because they are pretty significant years) but all the inbetween years I don't understand why anyone would put so much money into a car that is not very rare or unique. But for those that do restore those in between years to NCRS standards, I ask...
Why did you choose your specific year? (please list year/model too)
Hi S,
"why"
The decision was easy.
I wanted to restore a car myself because the process interested me.
The choice of car was simple.... it had been watching me from the garage since March of 1971.
The car was special in NO way... coupe, base motor, 4-speed, radio, rwl tires.
I had a budget of $15,000. A bit more than half of it went for chrome plating and having someone paint it.
The experience changed part of my life.
I didn't even know about the NCRS when I was getting started on the restoration. I then realized some of the members had the detailed information I was craving.
I didn't think I'd be interested in having the car Flight Judged but changed my mind in 2011 for it's 45th birthday. It was a pleasant experience for me and the car.
Regards,
Alan
Why do you do whatever you do to your car? I am preserving my car to original because I enjoy doing it. It is my money and that is the way I prefer to use it. As far as the NCRS judging, I am pursuing it as a way to judge how original my car is. It is a game of sorts and I enjoy it.
What I do not understand is why some people think it is their business to complain about what others wish to do with their cars and money? Why do you even care?
Maybe you can help with that one.
Last edited by crawfish333; Dec 5, 2017 at 11:27 AM.
For a few years now, I continually see and read about people pouring a lot of cash into restoring a C3 back to original, reaching for that high score card with NCRS judging. I understand doing this with a 68', '69 or 82' (because they are pretty significant years) but all the inbetween years I don't understand why anyone would put so much money into a car that is not very rare or unique. But for those that do restore those in between years to NCRS standards, I ask...
Why did you choose your specific year? (please list year/model too)
-Stroke
Different strokes for different folks!
I have a 68 and a 72, roadster and a coupe. I like the challenge of putting them back together so that they "LOOK" original from "3 foot out". So the numbers are a lot less important to me by far compared to the money invested. I know others who spent $300 on an original radiator cap and happy to do so, hmm.....Others never drive them after restoration. Some keep them forever. Some get correct head mark bolts, I buy bolts at Lowes/Tractor Supply, LOL's. Me; I want to fix them, drive them for a little while and then sell them and find another! Whatever makes you happy with your Corvette hobby is Great!!
(BTW, Corvettes are better than golf as a hobby by far, you can boil those little white ***** for days and they are still not good to eat!! At least I can go out to eat in my CORVETTE!!!)
I have taken very much the same approach as 20mercury for my 72 except I do not intend on selling it....Matter of fact it's the only individual item named in my will to be left to my son.
Why did I pick a 72....? It was the right time and right price for the right car.
Why do you do whatever you do to your car? I am preserving my car to original because I enjoy doing it. It is my money and that is the way I prefer to use it. As far as the NCRS judging, I am pursuing it as a way to judge how original my car is. It is a game of sorts and I enjoy it.
What I do not understand is why some people think it is their business to complain about what others wish to do with their cars and money? Why do you even care?
Maybe you can help with that one.
Agreed,.....so next time some NCRS type tells me the my 77 doesn't have the right chalk mark or alternator or wheels or colors or interior or stickers or headlights or etc.......I can tell him what you said.
Normally the criticism and attitude comes only from one side.
Last edited by Shovels and Vettes; Dec 5, 2017 at 12:19 PM.
I have never complained about what anyone else wants to do with their car. I figure it is none of my business but i see people on here all of time griping about people who are trying to restore cars to original.
Originally Posted by iwasmenowhesgone
Agreed,.....so next time some NCRS type tells me the my 77 doesn't have the right chalk mark or alternator or wheels or colors or interior or stickers or headlights or etc.......I can tell him what you said.
Normally the criticism and attitude comes only from one side.
Last edited by crawfish333; Dec 5, 2017 at 12:31 PM.
I have a 1974, not at all worth restoring but I like things to be factory. The closer that I get to "correct," the more that it becomes a "time machine" I guess. I know that I haven't the skills or money to make it absolutely correct, and I'm shorting a few corners where things might not show, but I still really want that step back in time experience when I drive it. On a cool Summer night. With the T-Tops off. With my wife beside me. On the way to get some ice creams.
Why worry what the other guy does to their car or why, make yourself happy with your car,
Anyhoo,
I chose my 69 to restomod because i find stock as boring as watching paint dry, convertible was a must and my wife found our 69 but i came close to buying a 75 convertible, it had a 502 and 5 speed,
Hi S,
"why"
The decision was easy.
I wanted to restore a car myself because the process interested me.
The choice of car was simple.... it had been watching me from the garage since March of 1971.
The car was special in NO way... coupe, base motor, 4-speed, radio, rwl tires.
I had a budget of $15,000. A bit more than half of it went for chrome plating and having someone paint it.
The experience changed part of my life.
I didn't even know about the NCRS when I was getting started on the restoration. I then realized some of the members had the detailed information I was craving.
I didn't think I'd be interested in having the car Flight Judged but changed my mind in 2011 for it's 45th birthday. It was a pleasant experience for me and the car.
Regards,
Alan
For a few years now, I continually see and read about people pouring a lot of cash into restoring a C3 back to original, reaching for that high score card with NCRS judging. I understand doing this with a 68', '69 or 82' (because they are pretty significant years) but all the inbetween years I don't understand why anyone would put so much money into a car that is not very rare or unique. But for those that do restore those in between years to NCRS standards, I ask...
Why did you choose your specific year? (please list year/model too)
Why do you do whatever you do to your car? I am preserving my car to original because I enjoy doing it. It is my money and that is the way I prefer to use it. As far as the NCRS judging, I am pursuing it as a way to judge how original my car is. It is a game of sorts and I enjoy it.
What I do not understand is why some people think it is their business to complain about what others wish to do with their cars and money? Why do you even care?
I have never complained about what anyone else wants to do with their car. I figure it is none of my business but i see people on here all of time griping about people who are trying to restore cars to original.
Take a moment to read my op again. No "griping" there. Just a statement of what I understand, what I don't, and then asking for information to be better informed.
Take a moment to read my op again. No "griping" there. Just a statement of what I understand, what I don't, and then asking for information to be better informed.
-Stroke
I'm sorry, but I'm not seeing the information that can be provided in this thread that will result in being better informed. It seems like a question in a context that will create conflict from those you dont understand or agree with and support from those who agree with you. Both type posts have resulted already and I see no upside to this thread, only conflict.
Question for NCRS Restorers. Why?
Whatever makes you happy with your Corvette hobby is Great!! 
