63 Corvette SWC L84 Restoration

[Xplantdad]

Ohhhh....a mystery! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

[napa68]

This week, I received this PM from Fred (68 Chevy II)

Hello, I would like to email you some original pictures. Your car sounds like the one I owned from 1969-74. Some of the characteristics of yours matched the accessories that I installed on mine back in the day. Unfortunatly I dont have a vin# but the color combo and side exhaust, ce short block, trans etc. was done duringmy ownership during the early 70's. This is a long shot, but if its the same one it was a local Michigan car when new. P M me your email address and I can send pictures I have. Thank you Fred Ragla

Fred emailed the photos to me and we spoke for a little bit this week. I am safe to say, this is the car. From the dates on the CE LT1 block, worked over heads, Muncie trans, small birth marks, as well as my car being delivered to Michigan. What a treat. Had a nice conversation with Fred and will have many more to follow. I am going to try to get to a Pure Stock race so we can meet. The black and white pics are from 69 and the color are from 70 after Fred painted the car. Hope you enjoy!

Tim

p.s big thanks and shout out to Bruce (xplantdad)for converting the photos into something I could post and share!

[napa68]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: napa68</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It's been a while since I posted over the 63. I've been on the road this spring in the &quot;barn find&quot; condition and suppose I am going to continue like that for a little while. I must admit, it's kinda nice not to worry over perfect paint.

Additionally, I have been distracted by something shiny. May be a good candidate for Pure Stock?

Details to follow............... </div></div>

Something shiny...............

[mockingbird812]

Congrats! Fred is one of the good guys! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

[68 Chevy II]

Like Tim said; All the little marks and the obvious changes are on the car. I am very happy that old car is still around! Sounds like a perfect meeting place @ Pure Stock Drags. Thank you Bruce and Sam for the kind words, and I'll see you guys in the Fall. Also, thank you to Yenko.net


Fred

[Xplantdad]

See you then Fred!