As a new member of this group, I am just now understanding how little respect '64s get out there. This example is of a very recent Triple Crown winning car that has been heavily modified with "modern technology", since, he states, it was a '64 anyway and not desirable. Amazing. All the original parts can come with the car, but really, how much work would that be to put it back together again. To each his own I guess, but this is just sad to see.
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Agree with Kenneth, the guys elevator does not go to the top floorComment
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They probably read somewhere that you should "stay away from the 4's: 54, 64, 74, 84..." I agree, sad to see that happen to such a good car.Comment
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I remember years ago reading, 'some Corvettes are not worth the money to restore, such as a 59 with power glide'. Well, 59s are all now worth a ton of money now. I had a very nice 63 Coupe, 340 hp., put over 60K miles on it including a San Diego to Williamsburg trip in 1990. Was a little noisy, couldn't see a lot out of the back, but was a good car. I've owned 3 64 Coupes. MUCH nicer driving cars, good ride, quieter inside etc. I just want to thank all the people who shy away from 64s, I always get a good deal and parts are cheaper too! And, best of all, I drive the heck out of them instead of hiding them in a garage because they're 'so collectable'. 63 was a great start, but they got it right in 64.
Dan1964 Red FI Coupe, DUNTOV '09
Drove the 64 over 5000 miles to three Regionals and the San Jose National, one dust storm and 40 lbs of bugs!Comment
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Michael, this 64 thing has diminished greatly (as far as pricing) and will completely disappear when all of the septuagenarians are gone. I have no idea why it started in the first place. Maybe it was that GM didn't fix the 63 things that were complained about like the gauges or the hood indents, but there is still no good reason for it.
As for taking a stock restored (NCRS) car and putting your mark on it (like a dog and a fire hydrant), I was walking up to a 66 at a recent show and noticed an NCRS decal on the vent window. The new Torque Thrust type wheels and large tires should have been evident as to the attitude of the owner, but at first glance it looked like a top flight car. The fender lips were perfect down low, but had been shaved about 3/16 at the top. The valve covers were correct, but they were chrome plated, and not a good job at that. The high rise intake and aftermarket air cleaner were the probable reason for the big block hood on a low hp car. My older son was with me and we had been talking about the various cars, but the owner was polishing up a storm and looked like he was having a good time, so we didn't say anything. Despite my opinions on his modifications to that kind of car, as well as using polish on chrome, he was having fun...right?
In the back of Year One's 2000 Camaro catalog #R8100 is a description of The Old Cars Price Guide Class rating system. On the second category of Class 4, they state..."On the other hand is the SS Chevelle with the aftermarket fuel line and a Holley, headers, traction bars and turbo mufflers, plus a few decals for good measure. Somewhere along the way the LS6 was replaced by a 327 and a Turbo 350. There is a Dixco tach on the hood and a Grant wheel on the column. He probably spent five grand on accessories and the Imron paint job. It looks okay at the drive-in but it is going to take big bucks to make a showable car out of it, mostly for the stuff the kid threw away. Remember, ignorance is curable...." Love it.Comment
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What's a Triple Crown Award outside of horse racing and why is it coveted?
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A fellow over on another Corvette forum went to great lengths to track down and purchase a 63 split window coupe with original drivetrain and original 340hp motor making sure that it didn't have a rusted birdcage or chassis. He then parted it out and is resto rodding it. It is amazing what some people do and the logic behind their actions.Comment
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My first Corvette was a 64 coupe. It was the mid 70's, I had $2000 and Corvettes weren't worth a lot of money. I had my choice of a 63 SWC fuelie or a 64 coupe with a brand new LT-1. I bought the 64 because the 63 ran like crap and that split in the back window looked ugly. 64's have always had a special spot in my heart.Comment
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My first Corvette was a 64 Convertible, white with a red interior. No motor or tranny! Paid $275.00 and the seller gave me a 63 front end door to door. The 64 had a 4.56 rear, funny vented brake backing plates, finned drums with large holes and segmented metallic brake shoes. Also, it had a dual master cylinder. Fixed that old 64 up and painted it pearl white. Sold it for $1800.00 and thought I had skinned the buyer.
Wish I still had that 64 as the brake parts alone would bring $10,000+! I'm sure we all have a story like this as we cut our teeth on Corvettes!
JRComment
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Our 6th Corvette my second.jpg my old '64 back in the time of NCCC before NCRS was inventedComment
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Now that is cool! Thanks for posting.Big Tanks In the High Mountains of New MexicoComment
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