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Sorry, long post but I'm really excited about this, and so is my son.....
This week I have acquired 1962 #483. This car is in very rough condition. Prior owner had it for 35 years(since 72), and it's been sitting for 11 years. I have it's 1972 title. I consider it somewhat of a barn find, because of the turn of events how I found it but that's another story. I had to have it when I discovered it has the original engine. After a few days of exploring the car I estimate 95% of the car is original, sad but original. I looked through the rusted frame, the rotted seats and the chipped paint and can imagine a jewel in disguise. I bet you guys have said or heard this before! I would have passed by this car but that 327 with 45 year old grease and dirt on all the numbers did me in. The car moves under it's own power. Over the last 10 years it was run periodically.
Now down to business. I'll be looking for lots of advice in the future on this one. Being an early car there are probably oddities the books won't reveal. I'm in it for the long haul to do a correct restoration. I hope you all will bear with me. I plan to document and photograph the entire process and will do a website. I will not be starting the project until I get some work area organization done. Unfortunately I have limited garage space.
I'll post some more pictures later.
Rich
This week I have acquired 1962 #483. This car is in very rough condition. Prior owner had it for 35 years(since 72), and it's been sitting for 11 years. I have it's 1972 title. I consider it somewhat of a barn find, because of the turn of events how I found it but that's another story. I had to have it when I discovered it has the original engine. After a few days of exploring the car I estimate 95% of the car is original, sad but original. I looked through the rusted frame, the rotted seats and the chipped paint and can imagine a jewel in disguise. I bet you guys have said or heard this before! I would have passed by this car but that 327 with 45 year old grease and dirt on all the numbers did me in. The car moves under it's own power. Over the last 10 years it was run periodically.
Now down to business. I'll be looking for lots of advice in the future on this one. Being an early car there are probably oddities the books won't reveal. I'm in it for the long haul to do a correct restoration. I hope you all will bear with me. I plan to document and photograph the entire process and will do a website. I will not be starting the project until I get some work area organization done. Unfortunately I have limited garage space.
I'll post some more pictures later.
Rich
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