1971 W-30 4 speed convertible
November 11th, 2014, 05:14 PM
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1971 W-30 4 speed convertible
Looking for history info on my 1971 W-30 4 speed convertible ,, The car spent it's first 10 years in Michigan and then ended up at a chevy Dealer in Pa ,,I know the history from the Chevy dealer till now just looking to fill in the blanks from 1971 till 1980?,, Red with white stripes ,top ,and interior,Jim Stohlman 703 504-8432
November 11th, 2014, 05:53 PM
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Looking for history info on my 1971 W-30 4 speed convertible ,, The car spent it's first 10 years in Michigan and then ended up at a chevy Dealer in Pa ,,I know the history from the Chevy dealer till now just looking to fill in the blanks from 1971 till 1980?,, Red with white stripes ,top ,and interior,Jim Stohlman 703 504-8432
November 13th, 2014, 08:12 AM
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Hi Terry ,, My Email to you got kicked back,, Yes I did get a hold of him and the Owner of the chevy Dealership,Apparently the Dealer has a collection of old cars ,, He did not know the history of the W 30 before he got it,,Thanks for you help ,much appreciated ,,Jim
November 13th, 2014, 10:51 AM
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I owed this car from 2002 until I sold it to Jim. I did the restoration and in the dismantling of the car found the following:
Business Card for a Tuxedo Shop in Rochester Michigan
Drive in Movie Ticket for Detroit Drive in, Admission $1.50
Business Card for Merolis Chevrolet, Wayne Wunderlich, Sales Rep
Congressional Parking Lot #5, Washington BC, 1973
These several pieces led to the conclusion the car spent its early life in Michigan. The car sometime in its life prior to the restoration had all passanger side body panels replaced with GM parts, there was no NCIB report showing an accident claim.
Welding used was brazing, not tig or mig, which was consistant with body shop repair in the early 70's.
Could this have been a GM exec car, linked to Rochester. Body repair ourside of insurance would have been consistant with fleet repair procedures for most companies.
Paul
Business Card for a Tuxedo Shop in Rochester Michigan
Drive in Movie Ticket for Detroit Drive in, Admission $1.50
Business Card for Merolis Chevrolet, Wayne Wunderlich, Sales Rep
Congressional Parking Lot #5, Washington BC, 1973
These several pieces led to the conclusion the car spent its early life in Michigan. The car sometime in its life prior to the restoration had all passanger side body panels replaced with GM parts, there was no NCIB report showing an accident claim.
Welding used was brazing, not tig or mig, which was consistant with body shop repair in the early 70's.
Could this have been a GM exec car, linked to Rochester. Body repair ourside of insurance would have been consistant with fleet repair procedures for most companies.
Paul
November 13th, 2014, 12:01 PM
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Hi Mike
Sorry for my posting slight ,,new to posting on Classic Olds,,I should have known it was you.And just for the record NoBody knows( and remembers) more about 1966 & 1971 W-30s than my friend Michael Bob LOL
Sorry for my posting slight ,,new to posting on Classic Olds,,I should have known it was you.And just for the record NoBody knows( and remembers) more about 1966 & 1971 W-30s than my friend Michael Bob LOL
November 13th, 2014, 12:42 PM
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I know a little about 66's and very little about 71 W-30's. I think Paul probably knows those cars better than anybody.
November 13th, 2014, 03:03 PM
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Jim Bob
Mike Bob---Jim is a great guy and I love him to death but he was the worst helper I ever had . You would think his Dad owned the place or something :-) Seriously though , His Dad was a prince of a man and Jimmy followed right along in his footsteps. ----- Danny Bob
November 13th, 2014, 04:10 PM
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That was 40 years ago,,Damm we getting old ,,Really enjoyed the Day at the track last summer hope to see you again soon ,,Jim
November 13th, 2014, 05:28 PM
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I never met his dad but if Jim Bob is anything like him,he was a great guy.
November 14th, 2014, 01:04 PM
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No !! We're not getting old ---- just the DOB on our drivers license is :-) Buzz you as soon as the season starts after all the snow and cold leaves. BRRRRR.
November 14th, 2014, 03:11 PM
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