new 56 project
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Joined: Oct 2012
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From: Saginaw MI
new 56 project
I am a new member, but not a new, dyed in the wool Corvette car guy. Last week I found and bought my first C1 56 vette. While traveling in Phoenix I found this car on Craig’s list just hours after it was listed. This story begins with the luck of being in the right place at the right time. After calling the seller I struck a deal to buy this car just hours after it was listed, the gentleman was selling it on behalf of his Fathers trust, his Father was in the process of restoring it as a restomod when he passed unexpectedly. The undercarriage has been fully powder coated, it has a mustang rack and pinion with disks up front and a modern SS Camaro rear end, suspension with disks in the rear, professionally built.
The engine (5.7L) and transmission are both out of a new Camaro, no miles yet. The body is complete with a couple of repairable modifications, those being a missing cowl vent and rear fender wheel lips. Although it is all new paint it is not quite up to the standard I would desire. The dashboard has been cut up which I will restore. The electrical system was never completed, nor was the interior.
So the project begins, It is being transported from Arizona to Michigan as I write. I can’t wait to get it home and begin the fun and tedious process of bringing this car back. I plan on restoring the body an interior but retaining the restomod undercarriage for drivability. I look forward to sharing the process here with fellow corvette counterparts. I am sure you understand what I am feeling now; the exuberance of finding a good car for a great price combined with the optimism and tenacity it will take to bring this project to completion. This is my 7th vette project car and the thrill just keeps getting better.
pictures are in my folder
The engine (5.7L) and transmission are both out of a new Camaro, no miles yet. The body is complete with a couple of repairable modifications, those being a missing cowl vent and rear fender wheel lips. Although it is all new paint it is not quite up to the standard I would desire. The dashboard has been cut up which I will restore. The electrical system was never completed, nor was the interior.
So the project begins, It is being transported from Arizona to Michigan as I write. I can’t wait to get it home and begin the fun and tedious process of bringing this car back. I plan on restoring the body an interior but retaining the restomod undercarriage for drivability. I look forward to sharing the process here with fellow corvette counterparts. I am sure you understand what I am feeling now; the exuberance of finding a good car for a great price combined with the optimism and tenacity it will take to bring this project to completion. This is my 7th vette project car and the thrill just keeps getting better.
pictures are in my folder
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Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Santa Rosa Beach FL
Welcome to the forum
You're well experienced at this which helps. Post over in the C1 General Discussion as well. I'm sure they will share with you.
btw: I just left Dearborn last Wed with a new one
btw: I just left Dearborn last Wed with a new one
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