Moving old vette out of the bushes

[Dick G.]

I am going to pickup a 1960 corvette this Friday. Its been about 30 years Outside since this car has been moved. Of course all the tires are shot. The owner has extra wheels and tires to make the transfer. I just want to make sure to get the original wheels home with me. The front end of the vette is up on blocks. I fear it could be a real bugger to remove these blocks after jacking up the car above the blocks. The ground is frozen and I'm sure they have sank and are now frozen in. Will the weeds, brush, and grass have a hold on the frame or body of this car and its frame? I am taking an arsenal of tools with. It is a challenge I am looking forward to. I will try to post pictures either here or send some into the NCRS restorer. Does anyone else have some similar experiences or advice, they could pass on?? Thanks!

[Dennis C.]

Re: Moving old vette out of the bushes

Dick - My guess - Everything you worried about will not happen. A few of those things you never thought of, will happen. They call that "life"... Good Luck, Dennis

[Dennis C.]

Re: Moving old vette out of the bushes

Dick - My guess - Everything you worried about will not happen. A few of those things you never thought of, will happen. They call that "life"... Good Luck, Dennis

[Dick G.]

Re: Moving old vette out of the bushes

Thanks Dennis! You're probably right. Have you ever heard of this little ***** named Murphy. After 25 years of working at a coal mine as an Electrician, you must try to plan for all contingencies. Did I spell that right? Like you said, the one I never thought of will happen. It's all part of the adventure. Thanks again. Dick Gutman

[Dick G.]

Re: Moving old vette out of the bushes

Thanks Dennis! You're probably right. Have you ever heard of this little ***** named Murphy. After 25 years of working at a coal mine as an Electrician, you must try to plan for all contingencies. Did I spell that right? Like you said, the one I never thought of will happen. It's all part of the adventure. Thanks again. Dick Gutman

[Loren L.]

The Swedish policeman who helped

me find the Camoradi car had a similar experience. He located a 1936 Chev convertible, but it was in the middle of a swampy bog area. Try as they might, it could not be winched or moved through the mire. He waited until winter for the freeze, hiked out, cut it loose from the ice and with camper jacks at six locations, lifted it up out of the ice and placed it on two rolling dollies.
This car is NOT a project, it's a CAREER. In 1998, I sent him a bunch of parts that had been removed from a sold-new-in-Arizona coupe and he is underway now that he has retired.

[Loren L.]

The Swedish policeman who helped

me find the Camoradi car had a similar experience. He located a 1936 Chev convertible, but it was in the middle of a swampy bog area. Try as they might, it could not be winched or moved through the mire. He waited until winter for the freeze, hiked out, cut it loose from the ice and with camper jacks at six locations, lifted it up out of the ice and placed it on two rolling dollies.
This car is NOT a project, it's a CAREER. In 1998, I sent him a bunch of parts that had been removed from a sold-new-in-Arizona coupe and he is underway now that he has retired.