Another Vette Rots away
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Another Vette Rots away
This lost '68 first apeared in the back yard of this place this spring or so.
It hasn't moved since
I walk by it every day and wonder if it ever will :rolleyes:
It hasn't moved since
I walk by it every day and wonder if it ever will :rolleyes:
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Re: Another Vette Rots away (427V8)
I'm sure he's the kind of guy like my uncle is....oh he's a great mechanic and would be able to do such a project...but he's just the kind that can't finish things or just can't get to doing it...I'm sure you know what I mean.
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Re: Another Vette Rots away (427V8)
too bad ya cant go and steal it and leave him some cash for it in the mailbox....People like that guy should be locked up for Vette abuse :smash: :mad
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Re: Another Vette Rots away (Alwyn678)
Actually these pictures make it look like it's in a lot nice place than it really is!
This place is a real junkyard, and remember, this is minnesota, it will be covered in snow before you know it, this is NOT a happy home....Vettes belong on the street! Or at least in garages!
This place is a real junkyard, and remember, this is minnesota, it will be covered in snow before you know it, this is NOT a happy home....Vettes belong on the street! Or at least in garages!
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Re: Another Vette Rots away (Turbo-Jet)
#@%^&!#%! There's my hardtop, and it looks like a BB to boot! If 69roadster sees this, he'll have a fourth :D Seriously, has anyone inquired? Everyone has a price, and I've seen worse...
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Re: Another Vette Rots away (427V8)
Yeah,
there is a guy that lives about a 1/4 of a mile from me that has a purple 69 convertible. When I first saw it about 3 years ago it was a really nice and slick car, but now after sitting in his yard this whole time, no cover no nothing, it's starting to look weathered. I asked him about it one time and he said he is saving it for his grandson, who is about 6 now. That's cool, but doesn't he realize the kid is gonna have to rebuild if it's not taken care of till then. The worst thing is I know it is in running condition right now, since he moves it to mow his yard. That's the only action it see though.
:rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Oh well, I guess it's his car to do with as he pleases.
there is a guy that lives about a 1/4 of a mile from me that has a purple 69 convertible. When I first saw it about 3 years ago it was a really nice and slick car, but now after sitting in his yard this whole time, no cover no nothing, it's starting to look weathered. I asked him about it one time and he said he is saving it for his grandson, who is about 6 now. That's cool, but doesn't he realize the kid is gonna have to rebuild if it's not taken care of till then. The worst thing is I know it is in running condition right now, since he moves it to mow his yard. That's the only action it see though.
:rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Oh well, I guess it's his car to do with as he pleases.
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Re: Another Vette Rots away (Wrencher)
#@%^&!#%! There's my hardtop, and it looks like a BB to boot!
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Re: Another Vette Rots away (1yy07)
Unless 68 vettes are a LOT more rare than I think they are I really doubt you want a Minnesota Vette!
Rust Rust and More Rust!
But if you REALLY want I COULD ask, I suppose....<Shudder>
Maybe I could say I'm from the Corvette preservation society and just want info on the car :D:D
Rust Rust and More Rust!
But if you REALLY want I COULD ask, I suppose....<Shudder>
Maybe I could say I'm from the Corvette preservation society and just want info on the car :D:D
How MUCH HOW MUCH for the vet? somebody ask him! LET ME KNOW.e mail @ 1yy07rnc@bellsouth.net
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Re: Another Vette Rots away (VTHokie77Vette)
With the price of convertible BB chrome bumpers what they are, a frame replacement seems like a fair trade to get one at the low bucks end. Heck, it might be OK!
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Re: Another Vette Rots away (427V8)
But if you REALLY want I COULD ask, I suppose...
thanks for your troubles :cheers:
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Re: Another Vette Rots away (Wrencher)
Tubojet - You're right about the louvers; they're all closed up which may mean the car has a one-piece glass front end. It's definitely not stock looking. Can't tell by the pics if there are hood 'lines' or not.
427V8 - It'd be interesting to know if it is a BB car and if the original engine is under there; could be a tri-power! I say ask him if he's sellin and if you can look at it; talk is cheap.
427V8 - It'd be interesting to know if it is a BB car and if the original engine is under there; could be a tri-power! I say ask him if he's sellin and if you can look at it; talk is cheap.
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Re: Another Vette Rots away (427V8)
That's a very depressing photo :cry . It would be different if it was all smashed up and beyond repair but it seems like a nice piece for a restoration (depending on the frame condition).
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Re: Another Vette Rots away (427V8)
wow, I think that car most deffinately does have potential based on the two pictures. I think if someone spent the $$$ to restore it, they'd have a real nice car.
:cheers:
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Re: Another Vette Rots away (theanswriz42)
its important to remember that almost every part on a corvette can be replaced. Bad frame....can be replaced....busted body parts...can be replaced....and we all know the little peices can be replaced...The bird cage is the only thing I have not seen a replacement for...but that can be gotten at a junk yard...What Im getting at is every corvette has potential, it just depends on how much time/effort someone is willing to put into it.
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