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Steve Shauger 07-19-2018 01:38 PM

Red-Red LS6 Conv- It Doesn't Get Much Better
 
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With help from members of this site I procured a red-red LS6 convertible for a friend who had been searching for years. I had located a few automatics, wrong drivetrain, and so-so color cars, but the car had to have it all. In addition it checked off all the have-to items: orig drivetrain, 4spd, 410 axle, cowl induction & docs. In addition this car is as rust free as they come, with only 42k miles and purchased from the previous owner of 43 years (1975). This is a Reedman Chevrolet car as well.


They are still out there........

mockingbird812 07-19-2018 01:45 PM

Now that is a PINNACLE car with all of the right boxes checked! Was this a "known" car. Did Rick "the guru" Nelson know about it?

Steve Shauger 07-19-2018 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mockingbird812 (Post 1408502)
Now that is a PINNACLE car with all of the right boxes checked! Was this a "known" car. Did Rick "the guru" Nelson know about it?


This was an unknown car prior to 6 months ago. I had been tip off prior to Rick, but his help was critical. The owner put the word out to another member as well.

Mr70 07-19-2018 01:52 PM

Very nice.
Buckets or Bench?
What assembly plant?..last VIN digits 78?

Steve Shauger 07-19-2018 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr70 (Post 1408506)
Very nice.
Buckets or Bench?
What assembly plant?..last VIN digits 78?


Bench
Baltimore
No

galveston 07-19-2018 01:57 PM

WOW....do tell more :drool:

BLACKLS5 07-19-2018 02:00 PM

Holy cow !!!! What a find. Congrats to the new owner.

SS427 07-19-2018 02:25 PM

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Some additional photos. Congrats to the new owner. I am sure it will be one of if not the finest after restoration. Tough to beat Red/red especially when the roof goes down.

mockingbird812 07-19-2018 02:28 PM

Nice - thanks Rick. How did this car stay off of the radar? It appears to be very driveable and must have been "out and about".

Steve Shauger 07-19-2018 02:31 PM

You'll notice there are no fender emblems. The second owner repainted the car in 78ish and installed NOS fenders. I believe he said he noticed some rust starting down low on passenger fender, so he replaced both and never installed emblems. He did provide NOS emblems....

mockingbird812 07-19-2018 02:34 PM

Ah-huh! That makes sense! Sneaky!

Steve Shauger 07-19-2018 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mockingbird812 (Post 1408513)
Nice - thanks Rick. How did this car stay off of the radar? It appears to be very driveable and must have been "out and about".


The owner did drive it in the 70's and 80's but had a collection of cars. He did tell me about a trip he took to NYC and stopped in front of MSG and Empire State building. He lives just over the outer bridge crossing on the NJ side in the Sewaren area.

chevelleheart 07-19-2018 03:42 PM

Great car ,..what a find! Congrats!

dykstra 07-19-2018 04:24 PM

Great find!!

XXXGoldL34M20 07-19-2018 04:31 PM

Awesome Find, Awesome Car and lucky owner !!
Congrats.
Love these Bench seat cars.

pattrus 07-19-2018 04:33 PM

Nice find.

Stefano 07-19-2018 05:44 PM

Epic, Muscle Car find. Congrats!

mockingbird812 07-19-2018 06:05 PM

Who will the honors of restoring this lovely beast go to?

RPOLS3 07-19-2018 06:38 PM

Wow - just wow.

SBR 07-19-2018 07:14 PM

What a great car, love red on red.

bobm67 07-19-2018 07:47 PM

Wow, I might have seen this car street race on Staten Island.

markjohnson 07-19-2018 07:50 PM

Kudos & much praise should go out to the long-time owner of the past 43 years that lovingly cared for that car for so long.

Ryan1969Chevelle 07-19-2018 08:31 PM

Now there are two red red LS6 verts :-) (like 5.0 mustangs they are everywhere :-) Joke!!

Ryan W31

Xplantdad 07-19-2018 08:52 PM

Very nice!! :)

markinnaples 07-19-2018 09:07 PM

Wow, amazing car. Love that pic of it with the Keystones.

Mr Yenko 07-20-2018 12:53 AM

Congrats to the new owner ! Is this a real white stripe car ? You don't see many, always see black on red.

Steve Shauger 07-20-2018 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Yenko (Post 1408606)
Congrats to the new owner ! Is this a real white stripe car ? You don't see many, always see black on red.


Yes Brian, white top and stripes. I prefer white stripes as well.... I owned an LS5 convert red-red that was identical.

scuncio 07-20-2018 01:24 AM

Gorgeous. We'd love to hear the story when you have time to post.

You know it's been sitting for a while when it still wears those aftermarket bias-ply tires....

sixt9rsx33 07-20-2018 02:28 AM

Beautiful car, wow! Congrats to the new owner.

ZLP955 07-20-2018 11:23 AM

Stunning car.....

YenkoYS-199Stinger 07-20-2018 12:09 PM

Sweet, What a find !!

The Boss 07-20-2018 12:48 PM

WOW! :eek:

flyingn 07-21-2018 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Shauger (Post 1408497)
With help from members of this site I procured a red-red LS6 convertible for a friend who had been searching for years. I had located a few automatics, wrong drivetrain, and so-so color cars, but the car had to have it all. In addition it checked off all the have-to items: orig drivetrain, 4spd, 410 axle, cowl induction & docs. In addition this car is as rust free as they come, with only 42k miles and purchased from the previous owner of 43 years (1975). This is a Reedman Chevrolet car as well.


They are still out there........

Reedman is local to me. Just interested in where the original owner lived? I could have sworn I seen it back in the day cruising Hatboro

Steve Shauger 07-22-2018 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyingn (Post 1408759)
Reedman is local to me. Just interested in where the original owner lived? I could have sworn I seen it back in the day cruising Hatboro


Unfortunately no information on the car prior to 1975. Because the car was purchased at a car auction in NJ.

Mr70 07-22-2018 04:31 PM

Was it a local Police/Municipality auction?

Steve Shauger 07-22-2018 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr70 (Post 1408837)
Was it a local Police/Municipality auction?

No just a used car auction bordentown?

novadude 07-23-2018 05:00 PM

Amazing car! Can you share more pictures (interior, underhood, etc)?

Enoch 08-21-2018 03:24 PM

I knew this car for 30 years :-). Great car great paperwork and original stamps on everything.


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