Anyone willing to look at chrome bumper shark in Metro Atlanta Area?

[Erik S.]

Hello, one of our Dutch Chapter members is looking at a car that is located in the Metro Atlanta Area. It's an LS5 Coupe. Our member is fairly new to the hobby so any help would be appreciated. Please email and / or PM me, or leave a response if you would be willing to help. Obviously any reasonable expenses will be covered. Thanks

Erik

[Ridge K.]

Re: Anyone willing to look at chrome bumper shark in Metro Atlanta Area?

Moving this post back up front.

[Gary C.]

Re: Anyone willing to look at chrome bumper shark in Metro Atlanta Area?

Erik, e-mail the Southeast Chapter Chairman or Mike Samms to see if they know of anyone in that area - contact info below. Gary....
Tony Woodard - Southeast Chapter
325 Forest Ridge Dr
Jacksonville, Alabama 36265-5008
256-435-1086
twoodward@inbox.com
Mike Sams tbsams@windstream.net

[Erik S.]

Re: Anyone willing to look at chrome bumper shark in Metro Atlanta Area?

Thanks Gary - highly appreciated, Erik

[Robert D.]

Re: Anyone willing to look at chrome bumper shark in Metro Atlanta Area?

Hello fellow members,

Time to introduce myself, being the one looking for this LS5.
My name is Robert Didier (French name) and I'm living in Amstelveen, Netherlands. Through Erik Stroeve I joined NCRS, but my first Vette still has to come. And this one is looking good. Now the price also looks 'mighty fine' so I wonder if this car is worth the money. And if anyone from NCRS could help me out this would be great. I already asked American Street Machines if it's OK for a NCRS member to come and take a look.
And already the names of two members are posted. I'll contact them. Thanks!

Robert

[Patrick H.]

Re: Anyone willing to look at chrome bumper shark in Metro Atlanta Area?

Is this the one?:

http://www.americanstreetmachines.com/xCars/PageId/11/Classic-Chevrolet-1972-Corvette-LS5-For-Sale/Id/25/1972-Corvette-LS5/ProdId/410/LId/0,23,25/1972-Corvette-LS5.html#1620672-505091%20088.jpg

[Robert D.]

Re: Anyone willing to look at chrome bumper shark in Metro Atlanta Area?

Correct.
Sorry, I should have given this URL. But this is the one, Ontario Orange with Wheel Covers.

[Patrick H.]

Re: Anyone willing to look at chrome bumper shark in Metro Atlanta Area?

What do you know about it?

From what I can tell in looking at the pictures, the calipers have been replaced (they are now silver, not black), the shocks have been replaced with some nice bright blue ones, the exhaust is GM replacement that has been painted (black on the pipes, silver paint on the mufflers), and some of the undercarriage has been treated to a "black spray paint" restoration. I would "guess" that the car has been repainted in base/clear based on the reflections visible in the paint and the level of gloss. It's also missing the "boot" on the wiper door canister. Also, there is paint on the engine pad so there's no way to tell what it says or how it looks.

It is difficult for me to fully critique the interior without seeing the car in person. It does look nice but it's difficult to tell what may be original and what may have been replaced.

Now you can let me know how close I am.

Patrick

[Robert D.]

Re: Anyone willing to look at chrome bumper shark in Metro Atlanta Area?

Hello Patrick (16386),

Well, you're mighty close...
The car looks nice but one can never be too critical. Just for the sake of clearness: I'm looking for a car that hasn't been touched and this is not an easy job. Now this car is 27 years old so new shocks are not such a problem, but the right color and the right words etc. would be nice. The same applies to the exhaust.
However, what really frightens me is the 'black spray paint' restoration. And about the car being repainted is no longer a guess looking at the photo of the trim plate; this looks a bit sloppy. All in all I'm very grateful for your look at this car. Unfortunately it does not meet my wishes and going for this one in 'excellent condition' seems rather 'tricky'.

However, American Street Machines also sells a '72 LT1 (http://www.americanstreetmachines.com/xCars/PageId/11/Classic-Chevrolet-1972-Corvette-LT1-For-Sale/Id/25/1972-Corvette-LT1/ProdId/422/LId/0,23,25/1972-Corvette-LT1.html#1743672-511503%20098.jpg). It's condition is 'Survivor' and at first I thought this mend it hat to be reanimated. But recently I've been told this means it should be in its original state and there's a chance of things that have to be replaced. Is this so (although the shocks look a bit blue to me)? Some replacements are no real problem; replacements like being done at the LS5 are.
Well Patrick, would you be so kind to take a look at these pictures? I've got an offer from Mike Sams (25349) to inspect the LS5, but maybe it's a better option to go for the LT1.
And don't be afraid: that's it. I will not send you dozens of ad's to look at. On the other hand: if you think you've got the car for me, let me know.
My wishes are 'as original as it gets' and the LT1-hood. So I'm afraid your 72 5-Star Bowtie coupe is not an option .

Thanks,

Robert

[Patrick H.]

Re: Anyone willing to look at chrome bumper shark in Metro Atlanta Area?

Hello Patrick (16386),

Well, you're mighty close...
The car looks nice but one can never be too critical. Just for the sake of clearness: I'm looking for a car that hasn't been touched and this is not an easy job. Now this car is 27 years old so new shocks are not such a problem, but the right color and the right words etc. would be nice. The same applies to the exhaust.
However, what really frightens me is the 'black spray paint' restoration. And about the car being repainted is no longer a guess looking at the photo of the trim plate; this looks a bit sloppy. All in all I'm very grateful for your look at this car. Unfortunately it does not meet my wishes and going for this one in 'excellent condition' seems rather 'tricky'.

However, American Street Machines also sells a '72 LT1 (http://www.americanstreetmachines.com/xCars/PageId/11/Classic-Chevrolet-1972-Corvette-LT1-For-Sale/Id/25/1972-Corvette-LT1/ProdId/422/LId/0,23,25/1972-Corvette-LT1.html#1743672-511503%20098.jpg). It's condition is 'Survivor' and at first I thought this mend it hat to be reanimated. But recently I've been told this means it should be in its original state and there's a chance of things that have to be replaced. Is this so (although the shocks look a bit blue to me)? Some replacements are no real problem; replacements like being done at the LS5 are.
Well Patrick, would you be so kind to take a look at these pictures? I've got an offer from Mike Sams (25349) to inspect the LS5, but maybe it's a better option to go for the LT1.
And don't be afraid: that's it. I will not send you dozens of ad's to look at. On the other hand: if you think you've got the car for me, let me know.
My wishes are 'as original as it gets' and the LT1-hood. So I'm afraid your 72 5-Star Bowtie coupe is not an option .

Thanks,

Robert

Robert,

The ad already tells you it's been repainted and clear coated. If you really, really want an original car, first find one with original paint. Then you can go from there. Both of the ones you've mentioned thus far don't seem to fit that bill. However, in looking at the car it doesn't appear as glossy as the typical base/clear paint job so you may want to confirm it with them.

There's paint on the engine pad, so you know someone's been in there with a spray can. Otherwise it does appear to be a "more original" car than the LS-5. The shocks are the correct gray-blue color.

In fact, other than their statement about the paint and the notation on the pad it appears to be a much more original car than the LS-5. You may do yourself a favor by contacting them and seeing if it has truly been repainted. If not, I'd have the car inspected. If it has and you can accept a repaint then I'd still go ahead with an inspection.


Patrick

[Erik S.]

Re: Anyone willing to look at chrome bumper shark in Metro Atlanta Area?

Robert - simply continue your search and compare the prices vs quality. I am not sure if you budget has changed since the last time I spoke you on the phone but I would think that you need to make compromizes (unfortunately). But that's no big deal - only few people purchase their 100% perfect car the first time out. If you drive the heck out of the car as you are planning to do why bother about original paint (my 2 cents and I appreciate that people have different opinions)

[Patrick H.]

Re: Anyone willing to look at chrome bumper shark in Metro Atlanta Area?

If you drive the heck out of the car as you are planning to do why bother about original paint (my 2 cents and I appreciate that people have different opinions)

If you plan on driving the car a lot, then I'd recommend not worrying about originality so much. A nice restored car or "improved driver" may be your preference. Truly "original" cars tend to sit in your garage with only occasional drives if you want to keep your investment.

You can always restore a restored car, but they're only original once.

Patrick

[Robert D.]

Re: Anyone willing to look at chrome bumper shark in Metro Atlanta Area?

Well, I think I have to let go of some of my demands.
This LT1 looks pretty original and finding a 37 year old car with the original paint is not easy; is it. The car does not have to be 100 % perfect as long as it has been treated nicely. All I want is a car that hasn't been messed with. And I'll won't be using it daily; it's a kind of investment.
I asked American Street Machines about the paint and the history so we'll see.

[Patrick H.]

Re: Anyone willing to look at chrome bumper shark in Metro Atlanta Area?

Well, I think I have to let go of some of my demands.
This LT1 looks pretty original and finding a 37 year old car with the original paint is not easy; is it. The car does not have to be 100 % perfect as long as it has been treated nicely. All I want is a car that hasn't been messed with. And I'll won't be using it daily; it's a kind of investment.
I asked American Street Machines about the paint and the history so we'll see.

Keep us posted.
The LT-1 is a nice car if you value originality.
The LS-5 is still a nice car, but in a different way.

My usual advice -> decide what motor, body style and color you want, then go from there. Buy the nicest one you can afford that meets those criteria.

Patrick

[Robert D.]

Re: Anyone willing to look at chrome bumper shark in Metro Atlanta Area?

Well, your usual advice is a mghty good advice. Let's put an end to this thread and I'll keep looking for the one I want. Thanks,

Robert