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lspencer534
10-20-2013, 4:02pm
a "good ole car"? I have a 67 SB with 327/300, auto, PS, factory side pipes, radio, and that's all. Carpet is original, seats have been replaced, door panels are original, one repaint, never off the frame, 47K miles.
Today I cranked it for the first time in 3 months. It fired right up and went into a smooth idle. It shifted into gear with no hesitation, and off we went. Those side pipes are sheer music! The engine never missed a beat, and no carbon blew out the pipes when I opened her up.
This car is tight and has no rattles, everything works, it's dependable, and I never have any trouble with her. (I'm knocking on wood with each word I type...) The tightness I attribute to never being off the frame.
Do you have a good ole girl like mine? Unlike my BB 67, which may or may not crank, rattles, and I wouldn't drive it a mile without praying. It's rare and pretty, though....
:(
Legs too long to fit in such a fine car.
lspencer534
10-20-2013, 4:07pm
:(
Legs too long to fit in such a fine car.
Really? I take it you've tried. If I ever get that Triumph TR-6 I'm after, I know you'll fit into it. The leg room extends into the next County...like Cindy Crawford's legs....
Really? I take it you've tried. If I ever get that Triumph TR-6 I'm after, I know you'll fit into it. The leg room extends into the next County...like Cindy Crawford's legs....
Pretty wide county....
Really? I take it you've tried. If I ever get that Triumph TR-6 I'm after, I know you'll fit into it. The leg room extends into the next County...like Cindy Crawford's legs....
Yup. Tried siting in a cherry 65 (black) years ago. No go. Knees and steering wheel have a slight conflict.
Datawiz
10-20-2013, 4:56pm
Yup. Tried siting in a cherry 65 (black) years ago. No go. Knees and steering wheel have a slight conflict.
I feel your pain. :(
I feel your pain. :(
Just a bummer. If I ever had the coin to get one, I couldn't drive it. So why bother dreaming?
63C2splitter
10-20-2013, 5:11pm
The stock steering wheel on a 63 is huge. I still have the stock wheel, but replaced it with an after market (looks the same, but smaller diameter). Makes it a lot easier to get in and out of. But, with the seat all the way back, anyone that is much over 6' tall may be uncomfortable.
Datawiz
10-20-2013, 5:12pm
Just a bummer. If I ever had the coin to get one, I couldn't drive it. So why bother dreaming?
Custom seats and a smaller steering wheel :)
Custom seats and a smaller steering wheel :)
Hmmm....
Something to keep in mind. It's a race. Can I save/earn enough $$$$ before I run out of quality time?
lspencer534
10-20-2013, 5:24pm
Hmmm....
Something to keep in mind. It's a race. Can I save/earn enough $$$$ before I run out of quality time?
They're practically giving them away now. I've seen many C2s sell in the $30K-$40K range. These same cars would've brought $10K-$30K more a few years ago.
Nemesis
10-20-2013, 7:01pm
Not a second gen corvette, but my Mini falls into that category.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q228/THawkbh/mini_zps57b6b081.jpg
lspencer534
10-20-2013, 7:20pm
Not a second gen corvette, but my Mini falls into that category.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q228/THawkbh/mini_zps57b6b081.jpg
It's bullet-proof?
Nemesis
10-20-2013, 7:23pm
It's bullet-proof?
No I would be in trouble if I drove it through a gun fight. I have to ride with my elbow out the window because I don't really fit in it.
Yup. Tried siting in a cherry 65 (black) years ago. No go. Knees and steering wheel have a slight conflict.
I feel your pain. :(
I can't fit in the split window coupe, which is my all time dream car. That's the only car I truly want.
However, I've been told that the '67 has much more interior room, including legroom than the 63-66 models. Don't know if that's true or not.
While on the subject, there is not enough legroom in the C7 for me. :(
As for the OP, my '76 hasn't let me down once, in the two years I've had it.
Sea Six
10-20-2013, 8:10pm
My '66 Vette is a good ol' car. :hurray:
StaticCling
10-20-2013, 8:15pm
My '73 hasn't left me stranded, had it over a year. :seasix:
63C2splitter
10-20-2013, 8:39pm
My 63 has never left me stranded. For many years, I always carried a set of points and condensor with me at all times. I later switched it to electronic ignition. When I first got it, it had a dual point distributor, which gave me some problems....but never stranded. Mine is a 327, 300hp car.
mike100
10-20-2013, 8:50pm
My 91 ZR-1 has taken me on three 1000 mile round trips across the Mojave with no issues. it's better with a few rock chip and some road grime than it ever was as a low mile collector. Gonna probably hit 40k with her in 2014.
mrvette
10-20-2013, 9:07pm
6'5" in my '72 vert, and there is NOTHING stock about my car, nothing,
not the frame, suspension, engine, fuel, trans, cooling, fans, interior, seating, hood, tail lights, head lights, grill, coves, wheels/tires, exhaust, induction, a/c, trans cooling, even the hood opens the opposite way from a stock vette....
see sites for a few pix....
Custom seats and a smaller steering wheel :)
:iagree:
Plus, it's easier to drive with handcuffs on.
http://www.coolcars.org/cce/steeringwheel.jpg
Grey Ghost
10-20-2013, 9:33pm
I can't fit in the split window coupe, which is my all time dream car. That's the only car I truly want.
However, I've been told that the '67 has much more interior room, including legroom than the 63-66 models. Don't know if that's true or not.
Not true, but you could get a factory tilt wheel 66-67. You might be able to mod a coupe to fit you though. I can't remember how much room is behind the seats before you hit the storage area floor pan kick up.
I enjoyed turning a wrench on my '65 and '66. I built them to be reliable. I never did, but had some friends that would drive there BB midyears from GA. to Carlisle, every year. The only problem I ever had, and it is common to midyears, was the wiring harness wiggled loose from the fuse panel. I got it connected well enough to get me back home.
I've been lusting for a '56 or '57. The BIG difference with a solid axle is the floor pan is on top of the frame. So, it is less comfortable than a midyear, where they dropped it down between the frame rails.
Olustee bus
10-21-2013, 3:13am
My 63 is a good ol car. Bought it in 1969. Broke a rocker arm stud the other day but after I get it fixed, some friends are gonna help get it tuned right and it will be great. Waaayyy lots of memories with that car. I was 24 when I bought it.
In 1969 at Fort Monmouth NJ
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff181/busfran/ps_2011_09_13___13_11_31.jpg
now
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff181/busfran/IMG_0451-Copy-Copy.jpg
Olustee bus
10-21-2013, 3:20am
I can't fit in the split window coupe, which is my all time dream car. That's the only car I truly want.
However, I've been told that the '67 has much more interior room, including legroom than the 63-66 models. Don't know if that's true or not.
While on the subject, there is not enough legroom in the C7 for me. :(
I I was as tall as you and had an early model vette, I would seriously consider a bomber seat, set real low and back as far as it would go.
https://www.google.com/search?safe=off&hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1366&bih=635&q=bomber+seats&oq=bomber+seat&gs_l=img.1.0.0l7j0i5l3.1838.6201.0.8554.13.12.1.0.0.0.51.555.12.12.0....0...1ac.1.29.img..0.13.562.xFti7Euae1A
Olustee bus
10-21-2013, 3:22am
6'5" in my '72 vert, and there is NOTHING stock about my car, nothing,
not the frame, suspension, engine, fuel, trans, cooling, fans, interior, seating, hood, tail lights, head lights, grill, coves, wheels/tires, exhaust, induction, a/c, trans cooling, even the hood opens the opposite way from a stock vette....
see sites for a few pix....
Certainly a unique vette. I like the style. I would cut a coil out of the front springs.
island14
10-21-2013, 7:04am
Not a second gen corvette, but my Mini falls into that category.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q228/THawkbh/mini_zps57b6b081.jpg
Got something for you Drew.. :seasix:
http://freeshopmanual.com/uploads/photos/mini-cooper-workshop-manual.jpg
I'm uploading it now along with another manual for you, and will send the download links to your Pm as soon as they are ready for you to download.
:cert:
island14
10-21-2013, 7:11am
My 63 is a good ol car. Bought it in 1969. Broke a rocker arm stud the other day but after I get it fixed, some friends are gonna help get it tuned right and it will be great. Waaayyy lots of memories with that car. I was 24 when I bought it.
In 1969 at Fort Monmouth NJ
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff181/busfran/ps_2011_09_13___13_11_31.jpg
now
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff181/busfran/IMG_0451-Copy-Copy.jpg
Nice looking car!!!.. :seasix:
I saved the pics, can I post them on my vette site? :island14:
:cert:
DukeAllen
10-21-2013, 7:42am
see sites for a few pix....
http://rs1005.pbsrc.com/albums/af176/mrvette72/10outsidebeforepainting.jpg~320x480
Biggest vette I've ever seen! :rofl:
...Whitepower...
10-21-2013, 9:25am
I'm uploading it now along with another manual for you, and will send the download links to your Pm as soon as they are ready for you to download.
:cert:
:cool1:
[QUOTE=Grey Ghost;1056483]Not true, but you could get a factory tilt wheel 66-67. QUOTE]
Nope, telescopic was available on the the C2's, tilt introduced on the 69's.
:waiting: until my C-4 gets old enough for us to wax nostalgic about. Of course, many of you will be dead at that point.
:hide:
Edit: I just did the math.....I'LL be dead at that point, too. Crap.
Madmikeee
10-21-2013, 11:47am
I'm not rich enough to be able to afford even a basket case midyear :(
I'm not rich enough to be able to afford even a basket case midyear :(
Not when a basket case mid-year costs more than restored shark.
Madmikeee
10-21-2013, 1:43pm
Not when a basket case mid-year costs more than restored shark.
'zactly Which is pretty damned sad. I saw a KIT mid year online recently. Body was made by some other company on an aftermarket frame which was a roller. no eng trans, interior, trim NOTHING.
Guy wanted 25 friggin grand for it :slap:
Madmikeee
10-21-2013, 1:50pm
oooh... looky what I found 1969 corvette hard top 4 speed (http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/4072401901.html)
get that guy down to 10k or less and that would b a good deal (Barring frame or cage rot)
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