1966 Corvette 427/425 roadster / not yet completed

[hubleyman]

left side primer..

[Paul D]

What is the "Some docs"?

[hubleyman]

Excellent question Paul ! And to answer some others as well:

I should have been much more clear about these things in my description because they are very important details that affect the value and desirability of these cars:

Docs: What I have is basically misc. old registrations, insurance cards and service records/parts receipts that help show some history. Based on some of those, the previous owner had the car in 1978 and perhaps earlier, but I don't know exactly when he purchased it. He passed away in 1998 and I bought the car from his estate. His sister gave me info on the car's history but I don't have anything that I consider legit (paperwork-wise) to back it up so I just take it as good story material. Unfortunately, I do not have a window sticker or POP, etc. to absolutely document this car or any of it's options.

Where's the original black license plate?: After two years of fighting/arguing with our wonderful Ca DMV, I lost the battle and had to give them up. Since this was an estate purchase and I did not have a signed off title from the (dead) owner, they made me "upgrade" to relectorized plates. I do have old docs that show the "R" series black plates assigned to this vehicle prior to my ownership.

As far as add-on options are concerned: I chose to restore the seats with leather covers (my favorite), but still have the factory vinyl covers that came off the car (which matches the trim tag). The J56 brakes were from one of my other 66's and did not come on this car. Everything else was on this car when I bought it.

Wheels: Yes, those are repro K.O's currently on the chassis but I have the stock steels wheels, NOS hubcaps, and the original Goodyear Goldline spare tire for this car.

Restamps: In this day and age of restamps, I doubt every car and part I see out there, even some of the documented ones. If I was more knowledgable, I might be able to verify/authenticate the stamped numbers on all the components. I can absolutely state that this engine, trans, rear diff, etc. were all in the car when I bought it and I can provide pictures to serious parties of the numbers so they can make their own determination. What the previous owner did in the 20 plus years he had the car I can't say, but most everything I removed from the car seemed to be coming off for the first time. I purchased the car for a very good price and really didn't care about those details back then. If the guy was alive today, I'd be pounding on his doorstep right now for more info....

FYI, car was built in St. Louis in November of '65 so it's not a 450HP version.

Sorry for the ramblings, but I don't want to waste your time or mine or mislead anyone due to lack of info.

Thanks for the questions, Charles

[MosportGreen66]

what is the vin number?

[hubleyman]

Sorry, but for some reason I hesitate to post the exact VIN for the world to see (latent paranoid tenancies I believe is what they told me....).
I will say it's in the 1067XX range so that narrows it down to a choice of about 99 numbers to choose from....
A potential new owner might not want the VIN of this car advertised (some collectors are very particular).
If you have any info on cars in that range that might apply to mine, I'd be happy to hear about it!

[MosportGreen66]

I was just wondering... and I completely understand you precautions.
I have an early '66 as well its a 450 car. Good luck to you, I might have a buyer in mind.

I will let you know.
-Dan

[hubleyman]

To answer a few more questions.....

What does or doesn't come with the car???
Actually, I'm pretty flexible in that area. While I do have lots of NOS parts, etc. that could be included, I'm also fine with not including them as well. Price is to be adjusted based on what the final package ends up being.
If you are into Midyears, it would probably be to your advantage to get a good package deal while you scam lots of extra parts from my stash. For example, maybe those true NOS F41 shocks on my shelf appeal to you for this car or another?
If this is to be your one and only Midyear, then most of the original parts that came off the car are nice enough to use again and you could save some money on the final deal without all the extras......

Glass??
I have all the original date coded tinted glass for this car (including windshield). Due to the typical wiper scratch, I was going to replace the windshield with a correct date coded repro but haven't as of yet.

What's missing??
You made me think about this one. I'd say only a couple of significant items. I don't have a new radiator core center section (but do have the original exterior tanks).
Also don't have the bumpers from this car. I used them on another 66 of mine and haven't got around to replacing them yet. I do have some old bumper cores but they aren't nice enough in my book to use on this car (I tend to be very picky).

Drivetrain stuff??
Engine has been completely rebuilt to stock specs and has been run in place on the chassis after installation. Trans was rebuilt, rear diff was rebuilt, alternator was sent out and restored, T.I. distributor was sent out and restored (not yet installed, ran rebuilt engine with standard points dist), etc....

Thanks for the inquiries!! Charles

[zl12iv]

I did not read your complete post ,the issue is will you accept Trades??
70 Z 28 RS camaro #'s match hugger car ,??
excuse this offer if it any way errupts your mood.

[PeteLeathersac]

65/66 Mk1V Vettes are my favourite too and good luck w/ the sale...but is that one of the real Gurney/Savage Trans Am cars in your shop pics!!!???.

~ Pete

[hubleyman]

Well guys, it's time once again to offer a few of my project cars for sale (different reasons this time around).

And this time they are listed for sale on Ebay.

The Corvette auction is number 200127959094 and is currently listed with a $90,000.00 reserve.

The car is basically the same as described above in this forum with a little bit of progress since it was last offered.

I am also offering two 1970 Cudas for sale as well.

Thanks for your time! Charlie