Ok, the price is good, but you have to look at a few things. Sidepipes where not offered in 1963, this means the rear lower facia most likely was replaced and has no port holes for the real exhaust tips to go through, if you decide to go to stock exhaust. This means you will have to buy a new lower facsia piece, and have it installed and painted.
Knockoff wheels are correct for 1963, but they had NO black on them. They were not delivered from the factory that way, it was an over the counter dealer option. It is correct to have the correct style 1963-64 Knock offs on the car.
Next is the frame, rust is the biggest problem with mid-years especially in front of the rear wheels. Check out the frame very closely, as this will cost you ALOT of money.
Disk brakes were not offered in 63, so all your brakes should be drum.
The 63 is a VERY Expensive car to restore, I am in the processes and have spent over $30K in three months, but the car does show the effort and its well liked by all who see it.
The Trim tag and VIN Tag are located under the glove box, FYI if you will want to make sure its a 63, make sure the Triam and Vin tag have not been tampered with....the are spot welded to frame and its very easy to tell if they have been replaced.
Remember this, the 63 has over 153 parts that are unique to the 63, although I am a member of the NCRS, my 63 will never be a top flight car, my funds are limited, but it will be a really nice 63. I don't know how far you want to go, myself I go to the proper headmarks on the bolts. But parts are expensive for the 63.
Case in point, the Master Brake Cylinder, a real 63 piece will cost you a minimum of $500., Intake manifold (aluminumum L-76) around $400.00, oil pan around $300.00. etc. So they are expensive cars to maintain.
Make sure you have the correct trim around the spit windows and windshield, both inside and outside. It seems the inside ceiling molding is very rare and expensive to replace, along with the outside trim.
Sorry for going on...but being in the middle of restoring one, I have learned many valuable lessons and don't want you to have expectations of a beautiful car that can't be met.
I was seriously considering a 63 Saddle/Tan, but it had sidepipes, fascia replaced, and a lot of other mods that where not correct. Although the car was beautiful, it would have cost me much more then what I am spending to get it back to showroom/ production level...
I would suggest having somebody from this forum who knows midyears check this car out before its shipped to you.
Good Luck
