Not an Olds but cool too
January 14th, 2011, 11:04 PM
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Not an Olds but cool too
My very own barn find, sort of.
It is my father's '67 427/435 that had a mechanical restoration started about 20 years ago. Many years ago, at near completion, it was parked in a garage and forgotten about (that is another story). Today, it is finally emerging. I plan to be driving it within a month. Cosmetically it was perfect, 20 years ago. I do not plan on restoring it to show car condition. Instead I will clean it as best I can, and alternate between it and my 442 as daily drivers. I am fortunate enough to have covered parking at work.
It is my father's '67 427/435 that had a mechanical restoration started about 20 years ago. Many years ago, at near completion, it was parked in a garage and forgotten about (that is another story). Today, it is finally emerging. I plan to be driving it within a month. Cosmetically it was perfect, 20 years ago. I do not plan on restoring it to show car condition. Instead I will clean it as best I can, and alternate between it and my 442 as daily drivers. I am fortunate enough to have covered parking at work.
January 15th, 2011, 02:30 AM
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Amazing how a car like that can be "forgotten about"
What a nice car. If you feel like forgetting about it again I know just the place for it
Hope it goes well for you.
What a nice car. If you feel like forgetting about it again I know just the place for it
Hope it goes well for you.
January 15th, 2011, 06:53 AM
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My friends dad had a 67 corvette sting ray as well but it was red. Oh yep and it also had the 427 rat.Can you say power.He sold it about 12 years ago for I believe 37,000. Only had 20,000 some miles
January 15th, 2011, 07:51 AM
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Hope you've access to Race Gas - if it's a 3 x 2 427 it has 11:5 compression!
If it's a "way understated" L-88 with auminium heads, it's 12:5!!
I'd aso be getting some of that 'lead additive' to keep it healthy!
If the carb[s] need rebuiding, [probably] make sure you keep the stock ones - worth big money!! Date codes and all that!
And make sure you use oil with zinc - you'll wipe out those cam lobes without it!!
And get "stated value" insurance - you're gonna be shocked it that cars appraisal!
I'll guess $150k +++!
Have fun - get a kill switch for thieves!
If it's a "way understated" L-88 with auminium heads, it's 12:5!!
I'd aso be getting some of that 'lead additive' to keep it healthy!
If the carb[s] need rebuiding, [probably] make sure you keep the stock ones - worth big money!! Date codes and all that!
And make sure you use oil with zinc - you'll wipe out those cam lobes without it!!
And get "stated value" insurance - you're gonna be shocked it that cars appraisal!
I'll guess $150k +++!
Have fun - get a kill switch for thieves!
January 15th, 2011, 08:41 AM
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That's a sweet find and a helluva car for a daily driver. Congrats on that score! My bucket list requires that I own at least one Vette in my life. Hmmm...'65, '67, 70...decisions, decisions. I hope to be facing that decision one day.
January 15th, 2011, 01:55 PM
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As a rule, I am not a jealous person, or I wasn't until now! 
A 67 Vette 427/435 convertible and I am sure 4 speed as well as a daily driver!? They couldn't even afford these cars as daily drivers when they were new and now they are worth 20x more than they were then! I think I would get a rent-a-cop to watch it if it was ever going to be out of my sight!
A 67 Vette 427/435 convertible and I am sure 4 speed as well as a daily driver!? They couldn't even afford these cars as daily drivers when they were new and now they are worth 20x more than they were then! I think I would get a rent-a-cop to watch it if it was ever going to be out of my sight!
January 15th, 2011, 02:37 PM
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In my opinion and lots of other people's opinions, that is he most desirable Corvette ever. Big block, side pipes and I am sure a 4-speed. I agree that I would not let that car out of my sight. It is way too valuable for a daily driver. One thing to look for on the brakes is if it has calipers with stainless steel sleeves. The calipers on those C-3 Corvettes were terrible and stainless steel sleeves was the only way to fix them. There a lot companies that sell them. What a find. WOW
January 15th, 2011, 06:01 PM
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Lots of questions.
The story isn't as exciting as it sounds. By forgotten, I should have said set aside indefinitely.
Before the car was set aside, the engine had been blue printed, the valves where hardened to run on unleaded, and the compression was dropped slightly with a thicker gasket, to allow for premium pump gas.
The car is an original 427/435, with a close ratio 4spd and a 4:11 rear. No a/c, that was just the 427/400. Surprisingly it also has power windows. Power steering was added - just ask anyone who has driven a big block without it - and so where power brakes. Some other small items have been improved, this car is a restoration, not a survivor.
As far as driving it to work, don't worry, It is in a secure garage.
The story isn't as exciting as it sounds. By forgotten, I should have said set aside indefinitely.
Before the car was set aside, the engine had been blue printed, the valves where hardened to run on unleaded, and the compression was dropped slightly with a thicker gasket, to allow for premium pump gas.
The car is an original 427/435, with a close ratio 4spd and a 4:11 rear. No a/c, that was just the 427/400. Surprisingly it also has power windows. Power steering was added - just ask anyone who has driven a big block without it - and so where power brakes. Some other small items have been improved, this car is a restoration, not a survivor.
As far as driving it to work, don't worry, It is in a secure garage.
January 16th, 2011, 02:16 AM
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Big block, convertible, 4.11 gears, and sidepipes....you're going to need ear plugs too.
When I replced my sidepipes, I got mine from theses guys.
http://www.sweet-thunder.com/corvett...pes_63_67.html
Much easier on my ears.
When I replced my sidepipes, I got mine from theses guys.
http://www.sweet-thunder.com/corvett...pes_63_67.html
Much easier on my ears.
July 10th, 2011, 06:00 PM
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Well it is done and on the road! I love my olds, but this car drives absolutely awesome. With the exhaust tip just feet away from your ear, 4:11's, laying rubber through 4 gears is simply addictive! I don't see my new set of coker redlines making through an entire year. The only modification is an aluminum radiator with twin electric fans and a 100 amp alternator to spin them.
July 10th, 2011, 06:23 PM
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Cokers are cheaper by the dozen, and you'll need 'em!
Think I'd go for some "new technoligy" sticky tires and larger wheels, to keep the power under control!
Congrats on getting it running, now keep it right side up!
Think I'd go for some "new technoligy" sticky tires and larger wheels, to keep the power under control!
Congrats on getting it running, now keep it right side up!
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They are radials, larger then stock (same width as a credit card), but still small enough to keep the appearance.
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