Previous owner comes through!

[Steven B.]

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The picture of the front of the 62 Red vette in the previous post reply shows the area behind the eyebrow above the front bumpers as being "Red"....same color of the car.....Is this correct ?....Or should it be Black...The JG doesn't say.

Black on all.

[David H.]

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I believe black would be correct and also is the grille in the center suppose to be black as well?
The TIMJG does mention it on page 34.
"Two chrome plated pot-metal moldings styled to resemble air inlet ports are located at either side of the center grille, divided by the front bumpers, and the fiberglass area behind is painted semi-gloss black (deduct for body color)."
"1962 grille is black anodized, however gold anodized grilles (either unpainted or painted black) may appear".
Does anyone have a good picture of it to post?
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[Tim L.]

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Tim,nice pics,,
what is the orig. color???(trophy blue,my guess)
but trim tag will tell,can you reveal to us ??
ps hope you saved the trailer package option..
Francis

Francis, original color is Nassau Blue, which it is now. I agree, that one photo on the trailer looks Trophy Blue. Attached are a couple more when the past owner moved it to his garage. The color looks better there. The "trailer package" was long gone by the time I got it!!!

[Tim L.]

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Congrats Tim. I have the complete REGISTERED ownership history of my 57 from when it was sold new in N.C. thru present from Sec. of State. I have often thought of trying to get a hold of prev. owners. How were you able to be successful? Ph calls using directory ass or newspaper ads in cities where your vette was owned? How bout some story telling?

Thanks David, it's a great feeling to be able to know some history and view photos of my car's past. When I bought the car it included some receipts of work done and a copy of a 1978 registration in Michigan. That had a name that I searched for on the internet. Was pretty sure I found the correct address and sent a letter. It came back as I had a street address and it needed a P.O. Box #. Kind of gave up for a while until one day I was on Facebook and searched for the name and one came up in Michigan. As a whim, I sent a message and got very lucky!!! We have both enjoyed talking about the car. I have complete history back to 1978, now the next chapter begins.
Tim

[Tom D.]

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Yellow Sticker on the windshield looks like a tax or inspection sticker. What is the location indicated by that, if you can read it?

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[Richard S.]

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Congrats Tim on finding a previous owner! It is exciting when you do. I have been searching as well and found one owner from 1967 of my brother's car. We had a good chat a couple of weeks ago and he has stayed in touch with me via email. He is gathering anything from the car he can find to send to me. Hopefully there will be pictures. He bought the car in Chatanooga TN from Four Star Motors. Unfortunately they are out of business according to him. I have contacted the Chamber of Commerce and the local historical library trying to get info on the dealer.
Anyone out there ever heard of or delt with Four Star Motors? I am hoping the previous owner can come up with something with a name on it for the owner that sold it to them. It's fun to research it and follow the trail.
Looking at your car in the barn gives me pains everywhere. That poor car! Well, mine wasn't much better when I went to Dallas to bring it home. Inside a portable storage trailer covered with dust just like yours. I had to hook a winch to it to drag it out. I am really starting to like the looks of the C2s. I may have to find one after I am done with this one.
Thanks for sharing!

Four Star Chevrolet in Collinsville, Illinois changed ownership about 3-4 years ago. As I recall they are now called Schmidt Chevrolet.