63 on the road again

[Bill W.]

1963 Red /Red conv. #20937 on the road under its own power for the first time sense the mid 1970's . A long off & on restoration started in 1991 this 63 made its first road test yesterday . The 300 4 speed passed all tests needing only a few adjustments . After spending its first 10 years in Germany then 4 years in Texas . It came to Illinois to live the good life of a restored Corvette .

[Harry S.]

Re: 63 on the road again

Welcome back, congrtulations!

[Michael B.]

Re: 63 on the road again

Congrats! How about some pics of the rebirth? Working on restoring a '63 red/black conv (#11363) with my dad - and we could use some inspiration! Our car last saw the road in 1974.

Mike

[Gerald C.]

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Michael,

Keep going on your car! I once did a 63 roadster restoration that took 12 years! Same old story....when you have the time, you don't have the money...when you have the money, you don't have the time!

After I started it in the frame, it rejuvenated me and then I finished the car and it came out great.

Don't give up, because once it's done, you'll forget all the "agaony and frustration" you and your Dad had gone through!!

Enjoy the time with your Dad, it's a memory you'll never forget.

Jerry

[Michael B.]

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Thanks Jerry - its been an awesome experience so far. And yes, working on it with my dad is something that makes it even more special.

[Harry S.]

Re: 63 on the road again

1963 Red /Red conv. #20937 on the road under its own power for the first time sense the mid 1970's . A long off & on restoration started in 1991 this 63 made its first road test yesterday . The 300 4 speed passed all tests needing only a few adjustments . After spending its first 10 years in Germany then 4 years in Texas . It came to Illinois to live the good life of a restored Corvette .

As Mike said, how about some pictures.

[Paul H.]

Re: 63 on the road again

Congratulations. Another Corvette is re-born. Enjoy the ride.

[Bob J.]

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Good job,Bill
Doing a quality job takes time.

[David D.]

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I have had the pleasure of helping with the convertible top for this car and it is absolutely a beautiful red/red 63. I will look like a million beside the Duntov blue/red coupe! It will be on the NCRS road soon.

[David D.]

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It, the 63 will look like a million, I'm to old to look like a million!

[Bill W.]

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I have lots of photos but they are all film prints .Sorry I dont know how to post photos .

[Tony S.]

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Nice going Bill! What's the next project now? Tony

[Bill W.]

Re: 63 on the road again

starting on my 65 BB next

[Michael H.]

Re: 63 on the road again

starting on my 65 BB next

Can you have her done by 2014 NCRS Convention in KC ? Its close to home.............

Mike