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  1. vettefinderjim

    1953 #77 "harerazn"

    It is 1 of 300!! The only one at Barrett Jackson sold for $208600!!! Very impressive. So at 120, you could restore back to original and have money left over. That car last weekend wouldhave brought $150,000 for sure, and maybe more.
  2. vettefinderjim

    1956 Engine Question

    Rebuild it yes!!! Chuck, If it were mine, I would rebuild it. And before you do, look up all the numbers and advertise the complete assembly in the NCRS "DRIVELINE" under parts for sale. Many of the items are Corvette parts. I know people who specialize in just solid axel parts and cars, and...
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    What is a fair price for a running 1960?

    Did you buy it?? I would have offered him $10000 right on the spot with, " HERE, LET'S GO GET IT........SIGHT UN SEEN"
  4. vettefinderjim

    What is a fair price for a running 1960?

    Did you buy it?? I would have offered him $10000 right on the spot with, " HERE, LET'S GO GET IT........SIGHT UN SEEN"
  5. vettefinderjim

    What is a fair price for a running 1960?

    Did you buy it?? I would have offered him $10000 right on the spot with, " HERE, LET'S GO GET IT........SIGHT UN SEEN"
  6. vettefinderjim

    1956 Engine Question

    Here is what my books say!! engine 'J185'=OCT 18,1955 cast date 'FB' suffix engine= 205hp, powerglide, duel ex, 4 barrel, for a 1956 passanger car Chevrolet. 3725305 head= passanger 205 hp and Corvette 210 and early 225hp. This is the first hig performance head made by Chevrolet.It had a...
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    Charcole 1958 Fuelie

    Great color !! Charcoal was a 1/2 year color as black was re-introduced late in production . It was the 3rd most popular color however, with 1631 cars painted behind Snowcrest white with 2477 and Silver blue with 2006 respectively.
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    Charcole 1958 Fuelie

    Jan 21-25, 2004 are the dates!! My mistake, the dates this year are Jan 21-25, 2004 for Barrett-Jackson. The RM and Russo-Steele auctions are in the evenings, Jan 23-24. The Silver Auction is Jan 16-19, and the 1000 car Kruse Auction is Jan 28- Feb. 1. Check each companys web site for up to...
  9. vettefinderjim

    Sources for AFB Carbs?

    NOS Corvette on e-Bay Look under NOS Corvette and Corvette parts on e-Bay. There are quite a few of them there. Remember, many 300hp Chevrolet 327's used them in regular passanger cars also. You may not find a 'match number', but one to get you going until you find the perfect unit. Last one I...
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    Off Road Mufflers 1961 270hp

    Allen Exhaust?? I believe Allen Exhaust www.allencorvetteexhaustsystems.com services these mufflers also. And I do remember putting this exhaust system on all my solid axel cars in the 60's and early 70's. For years, we thought the muffler came on all fuel injected and solid lifter cars.
  11. vettefinderjim

    Charcole 1958 Fuelie

    Let me know next time, i'll by the beer January 10 to 20 each year in Scottsdale is a 10 day period that you must see at least once in your lifetime. I hear Auburn is also great, but more humidity !! With 5 major auctions, The Pavillion Cruise and all the 'car shops' and backyard parties...
  12. vettefinderjim

    Grand Sports @ Amelia Island DVD

    Bill Warner is the man Bill Warner does such a great job. Check out the Amelia Island web site and they will have all the details for this years show.
  13. vettefinderjim

    Is this rightly priced???

    Ony 199 made In 63 , only 199 ZO-6 cars were made. 63 of these had the big 36 gallon gas tank. This particular car is one of thoses with all its documentation and a fresh body off frame restoration. The old law of supply and demand. Only for the high dollar collector, who probably has 25...
  14. vettefinderjim

    Charcole 1958 Fuelie

    They buy and sell cars too !!! Barrett-Jackson and all the auction companies for that matter , are licenced car dealers and therefore do buy and sell cars. Many auctions have a car that is a 'good' buy but no one it the audience that day so they will buy the car and put it in inventory for a...
  15. vettefinderjim

    mystery motor

    PG meter At the race track, the tech guys will use what they call is a PG meter. It is a gague that one uses in a cylinder. Take a spark plug out, remove the coil and inset the gague. Very similer to a compression gague. Crank the engine over. You will get a liter reading which is a result of...
  16. vettefinderjim

    Is it possible to confirm certain options by just the VIN? NEED HELP ASAP!!!

    If you get stuck!!! If you need help, there is a lot of it here. I need to see the car or at least talk to someone to give you some tips on what to look for. Call me if you need info. 909-794-7905 Jim
  17. vettefinderjim

    more wiring questions

    It will go to smoke !! If you are not careful, it will all go to smoke and ash. I would wait for the wiring diagram...........and new harness.......or both before 'guessing' what is correct.
  18. vettefinderjim

    FOLLOWUP ANNOUNCEMENT - It's all mine!

    Nice car M & H Electric in Los Angeles have excellent wire harnesses, all with original OEM clips and connectors. Chech their web site at www.wiringharness.com EC Products in Atascadero, Ca is making a very nice repo grill that used to made by Chris Wickersham. their phone is 805-466-0259...
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    What's this 67' worth ?

    Recent sales A silver / black, 300hp AIR CONDITIONED, convet, 2 top, Texas car that was a #3 driver but had original motor, vinyl top and soft top, TANK STICKER, but automatic, powerglide trans, sold for $45000. I know of a white / bright blue 300hp 4 speed in Northern California for $34000...
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    Concours Detailing

    Now where do you stop?? Once you get all the paint dabs correct, then the engine color.....and the chassis..........and the interior dash fade.........and the carpet fade........and the exterior paint,,,,,,,and ,and When does the body come off ??????
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