Re: Chasing the Local legendary cars.
 

Hhmmm, well he said he didnt recall a FI car but Ill ask him again; https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

Re: Chasing the Local legendary cars.
 

There was a 62 FI car also that he sold years ago. They moved up here with the cars over 20 years ago.

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Removed the cast iron Powerglide from the trunk of the 56 and here is my resident...Been there awhile. Drove it a bit more and it even fries the tires in second.

Re: Chasing the Local legendary cars.
 

Charley... That rats suppose to be under the hood https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif It was good seeing you at pleasanton. Sure is a nice Yenko you have there https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/tongue.gif

Re: Chasing the Local legendary cars.
 

Well I can't finish My Cheeseburger now....

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What an adventure. I can't wait for the next chapter. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/laugh.gif

BTW, Charlie, thanks for taking the time to photo and share your story with us. It takes a lot of time (which nobody has) to share this much information. Hats off to ya!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

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Wait, isn't that the mummified remains of King Ratunkamen, the ancient Egyptian God of rotting musclecars?

Re: Chasing the Local legendary cars.
 

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/76780-3-29-04.jpg

That definitely needs a rebody.

toner

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EEEEEEEWWWW!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif

Poor lil' mousie! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif

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jeeze....what a chick...... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Charlie - - these are AWESOME pics to an equally awesome story ! Congrats ! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

The mummified rodent reminds me of a 1970 Sport Satellite wagon that I bought from Texas back in '89. It was going to be a solid donor car for my '70 GTX Wagon. Anyway, as I was tearing the car apart, I was having a heckuva time getting the back seat out of the car. It just wouldn't free itself from the floorpan, even though it was free from the rearward-facing hooks. Come to find out, a rat, about the size of a cat, had gotten underneath the seat at some point, and couldn't get out. Its' remains had become one with the floorpan,the springs, and frame of the seat. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif Whatta mess ........

Re: Chasing the Local legendary cars.
 

congrats on the amazing purchase, I have but one question, was it a good investment (for them)?? looking at the pic of your collection I am sure it will be a good investment for you..
...redvetracr

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I think they said they paid 2,100.00 for the red 63, 7000.00 for the silver 67, 4,000.00 for the yellow 67 and 2,200.00 for the green 63. I will ask what they paid for the 56. But you have to keep in mind that the Gentleman has Alzsheimers and if I ask again the prices could come out different. I know his investment was better than mine as I looked at a nice 59 the other day for sale and it was not much more than my 56 purchase price. They were firm on their price and maybe if common sense had prevailed I could have walked away but then I would not be able to tell this tale for years. I doubt if I will ever find a pile of cars like this again in my lifetime.

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Anybody got 2 pieces of bread? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Anybody got 2 pieces of bread? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/shocked.gif GROSS!!!

Re: Chasing the Local legendary cars.
 

I would think you would need dip for that chip !!!

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Plus the Fact that they were Only 20 miles away from Charleys House has to speak Volumes to both Seller & Buyer.
The Seller doesn't have to advertise,answer inquiriying phone calls,or God forbid,trailer them all to an Auction Somewhere.The Buyer doesn't have to Fly out of State to view them,& run up travel costs,then Trailer all them back to his Home.I would imagine both are very happy with the Final Outcome.It Makes Sense.

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Boy do those prices bring back some memories of when I ran Super car's, used car lot here in Tulsa 72-86. I seldom paid more than 3 grand for any older vette unless it was something special.

I just wish I had been able to hold on to all the good ones that I sold back then. I paid just over $6,000 for both of my Motion Vettes but that was back in '73 & '74.

Inflation on all of these kind of cars, has gone way past my wildest dreams of what the future prices might bring. I remember well that I was hoping that my Motion vettes would be worth around $60 to 70 grand each someday. Boy was it a supprise what they will bring nowadays. (No they are not for sale, so don't ask)

Man some day the tax man is going to make me cry when I have to sell them before I get too old.

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Anybody got 2 pieces of bread? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/shocked.gif GROSS!!!

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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif aahh yes... I've still got that magic touch with the ladies. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

Re: Chasing the Local legendary cars.
 

SELL THEM?????!!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif Man I thought you were gonna will them to ME https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif I know... wishful thinking again.. VERY wishful... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

Re: Chasing the Local legendary cars.
 

That was exciting just reading and seeing the cars.Nice to see them go to the right person instead of being scarfed up by a broker.

Agreed that FLV327 plate is borderline surreal,but then again the whole deal is.Never knew Strough had a dealership in Southgate,I guess a Harry Mann AND DANA vette would be asking for a tad much after a score like that.

Next time I race at Thunderhill I fully expect to see a "ROUTE 66 detour,next exit" sign as I'm passing Woodland,lol- https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Went back today and purchased the parts they had rounded up over the years. Had to make two trips with my pickup and by the time I got the first pile unloaded I wondered why the heck did I just buy all this Crap. There is some good crap though.

Re: Chasing the Local legendary cars.
 

Vette hubcaps or a Teak wheel ? I think Ebay is gonna be my Friend.

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More

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Early Fuel Injection

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Part # and serial # for the injection unit. Maybe someone can tell me exactly what it is.

Re: Chasing the Local legendary cars.
 

Pretty nice seats..Year ?

Re: Chasing the Local legendary cars.
 

Box of Ignition Shielding

Re: Chasing the Local legendary cars.
 

Smog with a nice touch of Owl Poop for that perfect look.

Re: Chasing the Local legendary cars.
 

6 sets of new in the box Corvette floor mats that they bought at their Chevy Dealer years ago but the mat says AMCO ?

Re: Chasing the Local legendary cars.
 

Scroll down the page about half way and it has that number as a 59 unit but says its a reworked 58 FI. I guess if the pics it shows how it was reworked dont show the same as your new unit it would be a 59 with out fail. I have a 61 arund here and they are different all the way

http://www.corvettefever.com/techarticles/9196/

Also theres a place on the web selling early 60 FI's for $4500 so when its time for Ebay ??

Re: Chasing the Local legendary cars.
 

Good $$$ maker on Ebay or at Vette Fest since they (GM) are hard to come by esp the when in a complete set

Re: Chasing the Local legendary cars.
 

20 plus years ago before they moved up here from Southern Ca they used to find and buy Corvettes for their Brother in Nebraska. They apparently bought hundreds of them and shipped them back to Nebraska where he resold them.
Awhile back during the discussion about the fake Burnished Browm Copo when is surfaced at the Kruse Auction in Scottsdale 2 years ago I commented that the sellers had downloaded old timeslips off the net that belonged to my old Silver Copo. They had printed them out and had them in a binder on display like they belonged to the fake Copo. Those timeslips were from Kearney Racetrack in Kearney Nebraska. Well the Brother of the Fella I just bought all these Vettes and parts from was the owner of Kearney Racetrack..Go figure. Small world I guess. Now I know where all the Vettes went.

Re: Chasing the Local legendary cars.
 

Don't Forget...the price of Scrap Metal has gone up recently.

Re: Chasing the Local legendary cars.
 

Off topic, but what kinda dirt-bike is that in the background of the first *parts* pick? That yours Clill??

Re: Chasing the Local legendary cars.
 

Yes that is my new Honda 250X. electric start for the lazy guy that I am.

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56 is stylin with the hardtop back on it.

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67 Smog with owl poop

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68 smog ? has a deep groove pulley.

Re: Chasing the Local legendary cars.
 

No idea on this one.