What makes a frame off so expensive?

[BLACK MOON]

I agree with Black Moon about setting up a spreadsheet. However I suggest you use the Long Island Corvette catalog and part number as the basis for your inventory system. During my restoration I have ordered (or plan to order) about 900 individual parts. By using the LIC number of the basis of the inventory I can quickly tell if I have ordered it yet or not and it helps keep me from getting confused and ordering something twice.

You can order it from whoever you want but control the inventory using the LIC number.

The first columns of my spreadsheet are:

LIC Section
LIC Description
LIC Part number
Ordering Vendor Name
Ordering Vendor Part number
Units
Unit Cost
Total Cost
...etc.

my 2 cents.

Dave

I agree with Dave. I should have mentioned LIC. Cranky guy but very reasonable. Don't forget rechroming, rebuilding instruments, differential, trans and trailing arms. All need to be gone thru unless you want problems later or unless you have recently had them done.

 

[BLACK MOON]

How about a ZZ4 motor with a Keisler 5 speed or a 502. Contact the magazines first and maybe you'll get a sponsor.

 

[John Mcgraw]

Hey guys,

While I am sure that LICS is a great vendor, I don't think they are going to have any parts for his 60. In my opinion, mary Jo is the best C1 parts vendor to deal with.
Regards, John McGraw

 

[BLACK MOON]

John's right as usual. I forgot it was a C1. Who is Mary Jo?
Thanks John

 

[Dave65]

Hey guys,

While I am sure that LICS is a great vendor, I don't think they are going to have any parts for his 60. In my opinion, mary Jo is the best C1 parts vendor to deal with.
Regards, John McGraw

Sorry, you are right - sometimes I forget there are vette's other than mid-years.

Dave

 

[BarryK]

Sorry, you are right - sometimes I forget there are vette's other than mid-years.

Dave

there are??

 

[John Mcgraw]

Mary Jo Rohner, http://www.earlycorvetteparts.com/

She is a true pleasure to deal with and her prices are as good as almost anyone else.
I thought that all true Corvettes had a trunk! LOL
Regards, John McGraw

 

[firstgear]

thanks all......I am going to Carlisle to hopefully get some solid ideas in addition to some pictures to help motivate and guide me.....