1966 Chevrolet Corvette 427 4 Sp Conv - Finish It

[provette67]

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-----The bar that these two tags are mounted to should be a green color (zinc-chromate primer) with body color near the outer end towards the door. Unless the car has had a very bad history this area generally lasts very well with no rust issues. It should almost always be left alone. You are now faced with getting the correct rivets which is not that easy. The serial tag rivets that are sold over the internet are often not correct. Same goes for the trim tag rivets. When you want a fairly large pile of money for a car the potential buyers may walk on you if they think there has been any kind of tampering done. This is especially true when you have a very desireable color combination, which this car does. Please dont take this negatively, but I dont know what shops you are talking to but my guess would be that they arent mid-year Corvette specific restoration shops.......Bill S

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brother Bill is exactly correct.This is a non painted area except for as stated some over spray on the end which is not near the tags.So your body shop guys that say that they sand and paint are full of BS.I think that Ebay is a good idea for you.I am really interested in seeing if some one will pay that much for project that from the pictures is going to need a lot more than you state here.

[BigBlockBoy]

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-----The bar that these two tags are mounted to should be a green color (zinc-chromate primer) with body color near the outer end towards the door. Unless the car has had a very bad history this area generally lasts very well with no rust issues. It should almost always be left alone. You are now faced with getting the correct rivets which is not that easy. The serial tag rivets that are sold over the internet are often not correct. Same goes for the trim tag rivets. When you want a fairly large pile of money for a car the potential buyers may walk on you if they think there has been any kind of tampering done. This is especially true when you have a very desireable color combination, which this car does. Please dont take this negatively, but I dont know what shops you are talking to but my guess would be that they arent mid-year Corvette specific restoration shops.......Bill S

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brother Bill is exactly correct.This is a non painted area except for as stated some over spray on the end which is not near the tags.So your body shop guys that say that they sand and paint are full of BS.I think that Ebay is a good idea for you.I am really interested in seeing if some one will pay that much for project that from the pictures is going to need a lot more than you state here.

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I agree with Provette67.there is NO reason to take them off of a mid year Corvette unless of course they are from another car????????????????????

[1970MotionNova]

Yeah the tags are from a MG Midget.......lol. Why do people always expect the worst on a car. How about instead of thinking people are sneaky you actually come look at the car if your interested in actually purchasing a car. Isn't there numbers on the frame of the car itself? Are these cars like a certain year Camaro where you really can't verify anything? I am not a Corvette guy I am into Mopars but I am sure there is some way to verify the car right? I do know that some year model Mopars have the number stamped in the trunk lip on the drivers side under the rubber seal, but I am not sure on 1966 Vette's and how they are verified. I do know that the car came from Wade at Wade's Corvette's in Jacksonville, Fla.

Thanks, Jeff H.

[rubbinisracing]

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Why do people always expect the worst on a car.

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It's what they don't tell you that hurts! I think most of us can remember the feeling we got last time we took a seller we didn't know at his word. For me...if you can't prove it...it's just a story. It may make for good listening but it won't get my wallet out of my pants!

[BigBlockBoy]

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Why do people always expect the worst on a car.

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It's what they don't tell you that hurts! I think most of us can remember the feeling we got last time we took a seller we didn't know at his word. For me...if you can't prove it...it's just a story. It may make for good listening but it won't get my wallet out of my pants!

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just one of the many problems are with you descrption.In one you say that it needs next to nothing.Then you post pictures that show that the car needs almost a full restoration.The pictures of the motor and chassis show incorrect parts and finishes.In order to get the pie in the sky price that you claim that it would be worth you are going to start completly over.The very high end cars are completly restored to beautiful and correct condition.With original documentation.I have bought and restored projects before.You never know what is missing which turns into more money.Good luck with the sale

[1970MotionNova]

Incorrect finishes?? BigBlockBoy, since you are a restorer of cars(or a professional observer), what is wrong with the frame of the car and the motor that is incorrect?? Is it the tires and rims? Don't worry they come with the car at no additional charge, just kidding. The restoration on the motor and frame were done by a very reputable mid-year Corvette shop. Like I have said before, I have no ideal about Corvettes and what is correct on them so please fill me in with what is wrong. I hate that he has paid money for something that is wrong. Also, this is a radio and heater delete car so wiring should be a breeze, right? Everything is painted on the car but the body, which will be painted within the next week and a half or so. The frame and motor and tranny have been completely redone already and all the body parts will already be painted. I just wonder why he has to start over?? I know it's not the paint because it is absolutely amazing. Also, he has the full interior and the new top also. The bumpers are brand new in the wrapping, he has the carberator, and motor pieces and all the car needs is the odd pieces like the door handles, carpet, logos, etc. The owner said the biggest thing to be purchased is the exhaust covers, they run about $1,000 a pair. I just really don't see that much that needs to be done. But your the expert not me so please let me know what it needs. Also, what documentation does the car need? I will say it again, if your actually interested in purchasing a car and taking your wallet out of your pocket, please come take a look because pictures are just that, pictures. I said in my original posting that the car will need parts to finish the car. I don't know what parts it needs, but there is a lot of parts that came off of the car originally that comes with it that can be refinished. I really don't believe that the owner has anything to hide, not at this point. He is at a point that he can't go any further with the car financially or physically. Even the restoration shop that did the frame and the motor said that if they had not purchased 2 tanker Vettes they would have bought this car back in a heartbeat because of the options it has. Anyway, I think the frame looks beautiful but thats just me. Any more professional opinions would be greatly appreciated. There is wealth of knowledge here that may stagger the fabric of time!! Also, if you need any information on the car please feel free to call Wade's Corvettes in Jacksonville, Fla. It is where the car was purchased originally. Plus, they did the frame and motor resto. Maybe you can call them also and help them out by telling them what they are doing wrong. I am sure they would appreciate it and love your professional comments.

Thanks, Jeff H.

[TimG]

I'd recommend taking pictures of the factory cut outs to the birdcage for the sidepipe installation if it is a factory sidepipe car. It looks like both sides still have the dog legs attached, these are removed on factory sidepipe cars. I've seen these on factory sidepipe cars if the front clip and rear quarters are replaced. No way to tell if it is a radio and heater delete or a sidepipe car from the Warranty Plate.
That's why some "before" photos are always good for verification.