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Old Apr 13, 2018 | 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Nowhere Man
Frank most when you buy a car and transporting it, the car doesn't have insurance yet. So theft is huge concern
Exactly. I was not sure I'd buy it until yesterday morning after looking it over. Frankie's point is well taken, and I would say it was more a case of "reasonable precautions" than outright paranoia.
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Old Apr 13, 2018 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Railroadman
My first C-2 was a '67 with Rally's, and my '63 had plain steel wheels with no covers IIRC. If you say these are 63's I won't argue, I'm still real new to the nuances of 64's. What you see in the pic was what was on all 4 corners.
Yeah, those are ‘63. These are ‘64 Caps.
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Old Apr 13, 2018 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Nowhere Man
Frank most when you buy a car and transporting it, the car doesn't have insurance yet. So theft is huge concern
Really? I have never bought a car and not had insurance in place for the transport home. I assumed that was SOP. I call my agent and tell her what I’m up to and she tells me I’m covered for 30 days.

Anyway, CONGRATS on the cool buy RRman! Have a ball with it !

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Old Apr 13, 2018 | 09:27 PM
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Nice effort going to make the deal and bring her home!
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Old Apr 13, 2018 | 09:30 PM
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Thanks Vettebuyer, I'm excited about the car. You are correct, the owners manual even has a pic of the 64 covers.

Car was originally sold in Buffalo NY, about an hour from me. From there to Iowa and back again!






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Old Apr 13, 2018 | 09:47 PM
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This looks like a nice project that fits perfect with your rebuild plans. When you're done you will have great driver that you can enjoy. Good luck going forward. Keep the updates coming.
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Old Apr 13, 2018 | 10:01 PM
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There are actually 2 different 64 caps. Difference depends on the amount of paint and what part of the year it was built determines which it got.
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Old Apr 13, 2018 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by pop23235
There are actually 2 different 64 caps. Difference depends on the amount of paint and what part of the year it was built determines which it got.
If I read the trim tag right this is a June 64 build. One deviation from original I do plan is '67 type rally wheels, I like the looks of those better than what came with it.
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Old Apr 13, 2018 | 11:01 PM
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Congrats Railroadman. Glad you got her home safe. On a side note, can I just ask you questions all the time so I can be a n00b forever?
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Old Apr 13, 2018 | 11:06 PM
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Congratulations. Can’t wait to see what you do with it!!
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Old Apr 13, 2018 | 11:10 PM
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Congrats that must have been an awesome trip and a dream come true.
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Old Apr 13, 2018 | 11:18 PM
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Congrats on the new toy. One day I'll get back into C2's as well. I miss my 66 all the time.
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Old Apr 14, 2018 | 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by elwood13
Congrats Railroadman. Glad you got her home safe. On a side note, can I just ask you questions all the time so I can be a n00b forever?
Yeah, that did not come across quite as I intended, and no offense meant to any n00bs. You may ask me any questions you wish, but be warned there is far more I DON'T know than what I DO. I already got an education on wheel covers and I'm sure there will be more things as we go along!
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Old Apr 14, 2018 | 09:01 AM
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It looks nice. We are both starting off with similar goals. Good luck. I have yet to find a bolt that doesn’t want to fight even after days of PB Blaster.
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Old Apr 14, 2018 | 09:48 AM
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Congrats Welcome back to the midyear club and enjoy.
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Old Apr 14, 2018 | 11:18 AM
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No offense taken as I knew you were joking. I was just kidding with you. One thing I have learned about forums is that statement/jokes are sometimes taken the wrong way because the reader cannot hear the inflections as if it were an oral statement. Moderating a forum is tough job. If you over moderate it's a boring place. If you under moderate it becomes a miserable place. From what I have read here I believe the Mods are doing a good job and I would like to thank them. Anyway, looking forward to your rebuild and your jokes.
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Old Apr 14, 2018 | 11:23 AM
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Nice! 64 Convertible is the best of the best!
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Old Apr 14, 2018 | 12:05 PM
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Congratulations Railroad man. Glad you found a new toy.
How about details? What engine, rear axle, how many miles?
Have fun with it.
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Originally Posted by Railroadman
If I read the trim tag right this is a June 64 build. One deviation from original I do plan is '67 type rally wheels, I like the looks of those better than what came with it.
Here you go Don, just what the Dr. ordered... a '64 convertible with the '67 rally's...



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Old Apr 14, 2018 | 12:34 PM
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It's the chase that matters. Glad you got a good one. So now the pedal steel guitar will slip somewhat. Dennis
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