Looking for advice on a 1960 purchase

[Chris E.]

Re: Looking for advice on a 1960 purchase

Yeah, I was curious about your comment about the powdercoated frame too. Other than judging points, what don't you like about that?

[Greg L.]

Re: Looking for advice on a 1960 purchase

I guess I shouldn't knock powder coating because I've never had anything powder coated before and most of my info is from what others have told me. I have heard that it is tough but is thick and can also flake off in large chunks and if it does it's hard to repair.

I just think that for the way these cars get used today that plain ole chassis paint or at most a two part epoxy paint will more than do the trick but maybe that's just me

[Jim H.]

Re: Looking for advice on a 1960 purchase

Powdercoat is very tough stuff. Plus, the nice thing about it is it can fill in pits very easily. Not to mention you can paint over it.

[Loren L.]

Re: Looking for advice on a 1960 purchase

Sorry guys...The seller just informed me that the car in question is a early 59(Sept 5th/58) and NOT a 60!

Will the info and casting numbers that you all mentioned still apply to the 59????

I realize that the "correct" engine now WON'T have a VIN as that started in 1960. That may make it possible to find the "original" block now.

The car should still have seat belts as that started in 1958.

Are the transmission and carb numbers still the same as in 1960? ...the bellhousing number? ...etc???

Thanks and sorry for the mix-up.

The seller didn't KNOW WHAT YEAR IT WAS????????? Run, don't walk, for the nearest exit. Also, based on your questions, put a 6 months supply of dry ice in your wallet pocket and use that time to read the JG and whatever else you need.

[Greg L.]

Re: Looking for advice on a 1960 purchase

The seller didn't KNOW WHAT YEAR IT WAS????????? Run, don't walk, for the nearest exit. Also, based on your questions, put a 6 months supply of dry ice in your wallet pocket and use that time to read the JG and whatever else you need.

Ya I know it looks funny but the actual owner is an older gentleman who just doesn't have the time or energy to put it back together so his daughter is selling it for him and that is who I'm dealing with. She always thought it was a 60 until I asked for the VIN which shows it to be a 59.

[Loren L.]

Re: Looking for advice on a 1960 purchase

1960 vin #1617, engine block casting 3756519, engine stamp 101617 F1208CQ for an original 283/230hp. This car was a one family owner restored last year and is now in Australia.

Picture is attached. I have also seen a Powerglide 245hp car all original, vin # 1105 with a vin stamp on the block. My best guess is all 1960 Corvettes had the vin number stamped on the engine pad as seen here.

My picture doesn't come up clear enough....are the stamps of the VIN individually stamped or in a "gang"? They should be individual.

If 1105 has a VIN stamp, the owner or some prior owner did it.

[Stewart A.]

Re: Looking for advice on a 1960 purchase

Greg, If you have the coin and you love them, buy one. The only thing I can tell you, if you want a numbers car you will be buying parts for a long time and it's not cheap. Try an original jack and handle over 3k and so forth. A top car will cost up to 100 plus. If you just want a nice driver and are not to concerned with numbers you will get out of it around 30% cheaper. I suppose the ultimate is an unmolested worn out car that is all complete. I'm not sure if they still exist. I couldn't find one. Stewy