Barn Find

[50th AEfan]

My winter project. Went to see this last month for a friend. Been sitting 10 yrs. There is a Corvette behind all the stuff under several car covers. Used my SSR to drag it out once the STUFF was cleared away.

 

[BDK]

looks to be in very good shape..Are those bias ply tires?

 

[Black 03 Z06]

Wow great find. Congratulations.

What are your plans for it? More pictures would be great!

 

[ByronF]

I really like your SSR! I traded mine on my C7. Wish now I had kept the SSR. If I could track it down I would get in back in a heartbeat.

 

[Dave91TM]

Looks to be in nice shape, more photos, keep us posted on progress.

 

[V8!]

Great find!!!

 

[50th AEfan]

Yes, this was a frame off in the early 90's. Lacquer paint huge bonus. Done right and fairly accurately considering parties involved were NOT ncrs natzi's like me. Tires are Bias correct Cokers and will come back nicely. Always had 45lbs since parked with 2,000 miles on them and rest of the car. Fuel system is getting o'haul from rust and sludge buildup. I've done many not as nice and hope to Top Flight this car next year after Covid passes.

 

[50th AEfan]

I really like your SSR! I traded mine on my C7. Wish now I had kept the SSR. If I could track it down I would get in back in a heartbeat.

Do a Vin Search. It took me 6 months to find it. Sold my 05 Black R 2019 after 3 yrs with only 35,000km. A real Stunner. This time I wanted something special. Had to be Automatic for the Mrs. This is an FPR - Z-49 and 1 of 4 Blurs sent to Canda out of 189 made. This is THE LAST BLUR. Full load and 30,000 kms. She loves it.

 

[50th AEfan]

Carb now rebuilt, fuel pump next and it should run from the gas jug. Tank coming out for an acid bath. Had it running from a squirt can for 30 seconds so I know all the internals are OK.
A little bit every day.

 

[Dale124]

Wow, what a find!
Enjoy.

 

[Luke 1967]

Wow, that is a beauty! Always loved the grills on those 58-60. Based on the matching body paint on the rims, I guess that's a 1960.

 

[50th AEfan]

Wow, that is a beauty! Always loved the grills on those 58-60. Based on the matching body paint on the rims, I guess that's a 1960.

Good catch on rim color same as body. My 58 has silver as all should be and 59's are all black. Took gas tank out for an acid bath next some serious detailing.

Wow, that is a beauty! Always loved the grills on those 58-60. Based on the matching body paint on the rims, I guess that's a 1960.

 

[50th AEfan]

Gas tank out, seats out, getting a detailing plan together. Sending unit totally rusted. At straps and tank were changed out previously.
Hardtop getting a new weather strip kit as well.

 

[Rruuff Day]

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Gas tank out, seats out, getting a detailing plan together. Sending unit totally rusted. At straps and tank were changed out previously.
Hardtop getting a new weather strip kit as well.

I'm jealous. What a beauty Vette.

 

[kerry4]

What a find. Thats like winning the lottery. No matter what it costs it deserves to be restored and on the road again like it was meant to be.

 

[Corvette-North]

That is going to be a beautiful ride!
Enjoy it as much as possible.

 

[50th AEfan]

Spent most of the weekend doing chrome and starting on the interior. Picking up fuel tank with new sender tomorrow. 10 yrs sitting under some covers starting to come around. Nice original California seat backs but bottoms need some help. 1 bite at a time.

 

[Riley P]

That is fantastic! I'll echo other's here that that is one gorgeous Corvette! I really enjoy following along. Very nice.

 

[50th AEfan]

That is fantastic! I'll echo other's here that that is one gorgeous Corvette! I really enjoy following along. Very nice.

Well, glad some of you C-1 fans like this stuff. My goal is to try and make this car as nice as my 58. I got a ways to go but no hurry in Covid times. Got some nice reasonable $$ parts to get rid of on the Parts for sale section and am looking for some items someone may have??

 

[50th AEfan]

Gas tank in. New sender seems to work . Just 2 needleswidth off empty with 5 gallons of V-power in. A small fuel line leak without overtighening and it runs like a swiss watch. Next is operations check and back to detailing.