1954 brake line blocks and exhaust system question

[Troy P.]

Re: 1954 brake line blocks and exhaust system question

I forget if I sent you the early 54 or the later one. But if it was the early 54, the "Entombed 54", it is going for sale at Mecum in Florida next month.

In the photos of that car one will observe that the courtesy light switches were painted. Never seen that before. I spoke to the owner's mechanic today and he took one of them off and confirmed that there is no paint underneat it. They took the grill bar out to investigate non-working horns and found the last tooth on one side does not have the correct number. Another interesting assembly line issue. They either ran out of the correct ones or the assembly line worker made a mistake.

[Peter R.]

Re: 1954 brake line blocks and exhaust system question

Troy, You sent me the early one, the "entombed Corvette." That's the best one for me, as mine is pretty early, too, #814. I'm looking forward to watching the auction in late January.

Pete

[Chris S.]

Re: 1954 brake line blocks and exhaust system question

I forget if I sent you the early 54 or the later one. But if it was the early 54, the "Entombed 54", it is going for sale at Mecum in Florida next month.

In the photos of that car one will observe that the courtesy light switches were painted. Never seen that before. I spoke to the owner's mechanic today and he took one of them off and confirmed that there is no paint underneat it. They took the grill bar out to investigate non-working horns and found the last tooth on one side does not have the correct number. Another interesting assembly line issue. They either ran out of the correct ones or the assembly line worker made a mistake.

couple other folks have inspected the car as well....seems to have some paint work done...... switches shouldnt have paint on them....

[Troy P.]

Re: 1954 brake line blocks and exhaust system question

Chris,
No paint work done in 2331 miles.

The reason why I inspect and document low mileage unrestored cars is to find the things that are not commonly known and seen but are nevertheless original. Ocassionally I make a discovery that refutes common knowledge.

One thing for sure about 53 to 56 cars is there is a wide variation in the way they came. Chevy seemed to be more consistent by 57.

While it is unusual to find the switches painted it is also unusual to find a "wrong" tooth in the grill bar and washers under one of the front bumperette supports to make them level.

It would be interesting to know when the other folks inspected the car as the current owner has had the car quite a few years and I was the only one he let see it. Everyone will have their chance before the auction.

[Chuck P.]

Re: 1954 brake line blocks and exhaust system question

Would love to have that early CD also. chuckposson@aol.com

[Troy P.]

Re: 1954 brake line blocks and exhaust system question

No problemo. I sent you an email with my address.
Troy

[Troy P.]

Re: 1954 brake line blocks and exhaust system question

Chuck, for some reason my email to you bounced back as undeliverable. Please confirm your address.

[Chuck P.]

Re: 1954 brake line blocks and exhaust system question

Thanks Troy for the reply. Let's try again. chuckposson@aol.com. Thanks--Will you be at the Florida meet?

[Chris S.]

Re: 1954 brake line blocks and exhaust system question

I will shoot you an email..............

[Chuck P.]

Re: 1954 brake line blocks and exhaust system question

Sorry--I screwed up. It should be ceposson@aol.com. Thanks