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  • Stephen W.
    Very Frequent User
    • March 1, 2002
    • 301

    Original looking?

    When they say "original looking" with no body modifications would this refer to the wrong year hood and wheels?
    I have a very original 64 coupe that was repainted many years ago. The color is correct and is lacquer.Best of all it still shines and looks good but...
    When the car was painted they put a 67 BB hood and Rally wheels on it. The hood has a lighter blue stinger stripe. At least they didn't put 427 badging on it. The rallys are GM and correct ... for a 67. Under the hood the car is very original L-75. All the numbers match from the original carb. to the oil filter cannister. Not so good for the starter , Alternator and regulator. They all LOOK nice and are fresh rebuilt units but nobody paid any attention to the numbers so the original cores must have been donated to the local NAPA store.
    Interior is original and very good. Carpets show a little wear from sliding your leg out but they always had mats and were vacuumed. Dash is excellent but there is some wear from the keys sliding back and forth. Seats are original too but the drivers side bolster seam let go so there is a 3" separation on the seat back. Door panels and everything behind the seats is excellent.
    So until I find a good hood and go for a paint job what kind of reaction would I get if I showed up at a NCRS event? Would this fit for sportsman?
  • Dick W.
    Former NCRS Director Region IV
    • June 30, 1985
    • 10483

    #2
    Re: Original looking?

    Steve. Your car and cars like it are the reason the Sportsman Award was created. Cars that do not totally fit the "As left the factory with normal dealer preparation" phrase. Nice driven cars with owner inspired additions/changes. There are a lot of neat cars that are driven to meets and register in the Sportsman Classes. Bring it out for all to see and see what the events are all about. Sure the emphasis is on judging at the meets, but the fellowship and camaradie is outstanding. I have said many times over the years, and the older I get the more is it true, the cars are just an excuse for most of us to get together. Remember, cars make the friends. Treasure the friends. They are here a very short time. The cars can be replaced
    Dick Whittington

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    • Roy B.
      Expired
      • February 1, 1975
      • 7044

      #3
      Re: Original looking?

      If it has a corvette emblem on it and it's a Corvette . it passes.

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