1966 Corvette 427, 4-Spd w/40,000 original miles needs some TLC in Massachusetts

[David L.]

My 2nd cousin who lives in North Central Massachusetts needs someone who is reliable and familiar with vintage Corvettes to work on a 1966 Corvette w/427, 4-speed M.T., and with about 40,000 original miles. His father is the original owner. The car has been in storage for a number of years. They want to get the car back in shape so that it is road worthy and possibly ready to be sold. Does anyone know of such a person in the New England area who works on vintage Corvettes. I bought my 1966 Corvette in 1979 and have been a NCRS member since 1980. I have always done most of the work on my Corvette including doing a "single handed" body off the frame restoration, however, I did have a company paint the car. I am much too old and have no interest in working on cars that I do not own. I would appreciation any comments.
Dave

[Alan D.]

Re: 1966 Corvette 427, 4-Spd w/40,000 original miles needs some TLC in Massachusetts

Please specify (or close to it) where the town is, lots of good people in Mass. Assume you are looking for a nearby shop.

[Chris H.]

Re: 1966 Corvette 427, 4-Spd w/40,000 original miles needs some TLC in Massachusetts

David, Ron’s Restorations is close by in Fitchburg. He specializes in Corvettes and is active in the NCRS. Thanks

[David L.]

Re: 1966 Corvette 427, 4-Spd w/40,000 original miles needs some TLC in Massachusetts

Please specify (or close to it) where the town is, lots of good people in Mass. Assume you are looking for a nearby shop.

Alan,
Westford, MA
The car will probably be brought to the shop on a flat bed truck. It doesn't need a full restoration, just made road worthy for possibly selling it.
Dave

[David L.]

Re: 1966 Corvette 427, 4-Spd w/40,000 original miles needs some TLC in Massachusetts

Chris,
I have been to Ron's Restorations back in the 1980's in search of some specific parts but know nothing about their work.
Dave

[Chris H.]

Re: 1966 Corvette 427, 4-Spd w/40,000 original miles needs some TLC in Massachusetts

Dave, another place is The
Bowtie Shop in Billerica. Joe Scafidi is also active in the NCRS.

[Chris H.]

Re: 1966 Corvette 427, 4-Spd w/40,000 original miles needs some TLC in Massachusetts

And I’ve never had any work done by either but I know them both and would no qualms about using them.

[David L.]

Re: 1966 Corvette 427, 4-Spd w/40,000 original miles needs some TLC in Massachusetts

Thanks Chris.

[Bill M.]

Re: 1966 Corvette 427, 4-Spd w/40,000 original miles needs some TLC in Massachusetts

Dave why don't you consider selling it as is? you may end up putting a ton of money into it just to get it going. Just a thought it is really a buyers market now.

[Tom E.]

[Deane M.]

Re: 1966 Corvette 427, 4-Spd w/40,000 original miles needs some TLC in Massachusetts

Joe at the Bowtie Shop in Billerica is where to go. Done a lot of work for me over the years. 978-857-5002. Give him a call. Good guy.

[David L.]

Re: 1966 Corvette 427, 4-Spd w/40,000 original miles needs some TLC in Massachusetts

First of all the car is not mine. My 2nd cousin and his father just want to get the car out of storage and in a condition such that it can be driven safely. The car is 54 years old. I think that the last time that I saw the car was about 20 or 25 years ago when it was registered and driven occasionally. They do not want a full "body off frame" restoration. They just want the car in a condition so it can driven safely and then they will decide what to do from there. They may want to keep it or they may want to sell it. I do appreciate all of your the comments.
Dave

[Deane M.]

Re: 1966 Corvette 427, 4-Spd w/40,000 original miles needs some TLC in Massachusetts

Got it. Joe is your guy. He'll change a tire or do a frame off and everything in between.
Worth the call.

[Bill M.]

Re: 1966 Corvette 427, 4-Spd w/40,000 original miles needs some TLC in Massachusetts

My 67 is at Joe's right now getting a fuel injection conversion and an AC update happy with his communication picking car up next week.

[Mark E.]

Re: 1966 Corvette 427, 4-Spd w/40,000 original miles needs some TLC in Massachusetts

Do you know which 427 engine option it has? Other options?