New Member. Just purchased 65 Coupe/327/auto/air. WHAT TO LOOK FOR...

[Kent K.]

Will pick up the car from Mershons in Springfield, OH. Trust their vehicle expertise. Have read all I can about frame rust, engine and paint. Car has smooth running engine, very good paint. I looked at the frame, as much as I could, no rust seen....Thanks for info from experienced owners.
Thanks

[Don H.]

Re: New Member. Just purchased 65 Coupe/327/auto/air. WHAT TO LOOK FOR...

Congratulations! Please post pictures when you can. Don H.

[Kent K.]

Re: New Member. Just purchased 65 Coupe/327/auto/air. WHAT TO LOOK FOR...

Will do. Have a couple. Looking for the file icon?

[Kent K.]

Re: New Member. Just purchased 65 Coupe/327/auto/air. WHAT TO LOOK FOR...

Here are a few pics.

[Don H.]

Re: New Member. Just purchased 65 Coupe/327/auto/air. WHAT TO LOOK FOR...

65 Glen Green Coupe, with Knock Offs. Sweet.
Welcome to the green 65 mid year club, and to NCRS. Hope to see you out at a meet sometime.

[Kent K.]

Re: New Member. Just purchased 65 Coupe/327/auto/air. WHAT TO LOOK FOR...

Thanks. Mershons is fixing a few interior items, mainly cosmetic. Added power steering. Looking a VolVette and CorvetteAmerica for parts, if needed. Any suggestions for other good sites?

[Bob H.]

Re: New Member. Just purchased 65 Coupe/327/auto/air. WHAT TO LOOK FOR...

Long Island Corvette, Ecklers, Paragon Corvette, Zip Corvette

[Jimmy P.]

Re: New Member. Just purchased 65 Coupe/327/auto/air. WHAT TO LOOK FOR...

Kent,
Nice car Welcome to the NCRS and to the forum. Couple other vendors to use is Dr. Rebuild and Paragon Corvette. Also, as others have or will state, "check here first with any questions or concerns you may have about your car or a part for your car".
Join your local NCRS chapter if there is one near you.
Best of luck with your car!

[Joe R.]

Re: New Member. Just purchased 65 Coupe/327/auto/air. WHAT TO LOOK FOR...

Kent,

I would recommend posting on here before buying parts. Folks on here will suggest the best source. Many times the best option is to restore the parts you have if at all possible. The reproduction parts usually differ from original parts. I'm assuming originality is important to you, maybe it isn't.

Joe

[Alan S.]

Re: New Member. Just purchased 65 Coupe/327/auto/air. WHAT TO LOOK FOR...

Hi Kent,
WELCOME!
That's a great looking car! You must be pretty excited!
I've found that the venders with the LEAST amount of shirts, cup holders, hats, etc. in their catalogue are often good choices for parts. But always check out carefully what you're buying.
I also agree that restoring the original part, if it can be done, is the best idea.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan

[Paul H.]

Re: New Member. Just purchased 65 Coupe/327/auto/air. WHAT TO LOOK FOR...

I believe that was one of the cars they had at Carlisle. I looked at it briefly. It seemed like a very nice car for the money. Nicely optioned Glen Green coupe. Enjoy it.

[Kent K.]

Re: New Member. Just purchased 65 Coupe/327/auto/air. WHAT TO LOOK FOR...

How do I locate the nearest chapter? I live in Northeastern KY.
Thanks

[Don H.]

Re: New Member. Just purchased 65 Coupe/327/auto/air. WHAT TO LOOK FOR...

Kent
look up near top of page for the tool bar above the club name banner for Contacts. Hover on it then click the drop down Contacts.
This leads to a full page list of all the Directors of the club, the advisors, and each Chapter including their chairperson, website, email address and tel numbers.
email me if you need any assistance.
dh

[Kent K.]

Re: New Member. Just purchased 65 Coupe/327/auto/air. WHAT TO LOOK FOR...

Thanks, found the site. Emailed the KY chapter rep.

[Roger W.]

Re: New Member. Just purchased 65 Coupe/327/auto/air. WHAT TO LOOK FOR...

Very nice 65. It is good that it will be ready for cruising when you take possession . You will read many posts about how members had to do much work on their cars when they first got them, before being able to cruise.
Welcome Aboard.