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I aquire a 1964 Convertible that has been sitting for a few decades. Whomever worked on it did really good undercarriage and body work. Its sort of an 80/20 car. 80% doesn't require much attention, 20% requires a lot of attention. Mostly electrical issues, sone mechanical issues (from sitting) and preventive maintenance. Anyway, it on the lift for an extended period as i work through the issues. I hope to have in top shape by early spring.
Progress. Instrument panel is painted, back instrument panel is painted, inside panels are painted sea foam, cleaning gauges, dash is painted as is the speaker grill. Assembly is next.
Thank you for the replies. This work is right up my alley. I've restored many a vehicles, mostly historic military vehicles, and a rally car , and old civi Jeeps.
Car has a direct electrical shortage on the gauges fuse lead. Removed steering column and dash to expose the area so I don't have to stand in my head.
Horn setup bad, blinker switch bad, light switch bad, temp system has a problem and fuel gauge system has a problam. Cigarette light not wired, non landed "brown" wire found, removed glove box radio crap, etc.
one interesting find, a piece of wood with old green duct taped to clutch pedal brace! Also duct rape used fir electrical tape. Crazy stuff, but fun.
Some prigess pictures. Glovebox radio, Audiovox Bubba's playground Have to clean panel Access achieved.
Great photos. There's two very important data tags on mid-year corvettes, the Trim and vin tag, on the cross bar underneath your glove box.. Are they still there on your car?
Great photos. There's two very important data tags on mid-year corvettes, the Trim and vin tag, on the cross bar underneath your glove box.. Are they still there on your car?
Yes, they are there. Original to the car. First thing I checked when looking at a vehicle! Ill place this 64 in the vin registry.
Great find! Looks like it was stored high and dry. If not done so already, pick up a 64 AIM or Assembly Instruction Manual. It is what the factory guys used to assemble the car on the line. Good luck with the project. Jerry
Great find! Looks like it was stored high and dry. If not done so already, pick up a 64 AIM or Assembly Instruction Manual. It is what the factory guys used to assemble the car on the line. Good luck with the project. Jerry
Thank you Jerry. The books are in route. AiM arrived today, another book this Friday.
Your steering column looks like a 63. For sure the upper "bell" is 63, with the bell crank. 63 is a one year only column. Turn signal switch and cancel are unique. Keep us informed...
Aloha,
Rene'
Your steering column looks like a 63. For sure the upper "bell" is 63, with the bell crank. 63 is a one year only column. Turn signal switch and cancel are unique. Keep us informed...
Aloha,
Rene'
Thank you for the information. Definitely a mix of parts. Previous work done in 80s or 90s? I'm sure someone scrounged for parts to get it together. But if it is on it and it works, it'll stay.
Historic military vehicles are the same, if you build to factory class, then parts matter, as does the resale price. If building for enjoyment, parts matter not so much.
Thanks everyone for the information. I appreciate all your knowledge. In fact, it makes me think about switching some things back to 1964. Money spent vs value gained conundrum.
Winter Project, 1964 Convertible
