Hello All,
I recently puchased a 63 Split Window Fuel Injected, 4 speed coupe built in Feb.,1963. This car has 30,700 original miles and had not been driven in 29 years. I know the owner and about 8 years ago, and was able to verify the drivetrain numbers as correct and also start the car for about a minute. The car was stored in a not so car friendly environment for the first 18 years, causing surface rust on the undercarriage and interior. I'm sure rodents found their way into the frame and exhaust. The last 11 years it has been in a better place. The car has original paint in fair condition, and the interior has faired well except for the front carpet. The brake and fuel lines need to be replaced. There are some other mechanical parts that have been replaced. I would like to bring this car back to original as possible, with the exception of removing rust from various parts and places. I have been advised by a few members not to remove ANY rust, or risk de-valueing the car. I have full intentions on getting this car road worthy and would like to hear what other members have to say. I am new to the NCRS, but I have experience in restoring other cars (not Corvettes). I look foward to conversation with fellow '63 owners. Regards, Rob
I recently puchased a 63 Split Window Fuel Injected, 4 speed coupe built in Feb.,1963. This car has 30,700 original miles and had not been driven in 29 years. I know the owner and about 8 years ago, and was able to verify the drivetrain numbers as correct and also start the car for about a minute. The car was stored in a not so car friendly environment for the first 18 years, causing surface rust on the undercarriage and interior. I'm sure rodents found their way into the frame and exhaust. The last 11 years it has been in a better place. The car has original paint in fair condition, and the interior has faired well except for the front carpet. The brake and fuel lines need to be replaced. There are some other mechanical parts that have been replaced. I would like to bring this car back to original as possible, with the exception of removing rust from various parts and places. I have been advised by a few members not to remove ANY rust, or risk de-valueing the car. I have full intentions on getting this car road worthy and would like to hear what other members have to say. I am new to the NCRS, but I have experience in restoring other cars (not Corvettes). I look foward to conversation with fellow '63 owners. Regards, Rob
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