George Smolinski

I went through all of this with a 1966 Biscayne L72. It took about 4 years to get all the correct dated components. I had to compete for them with the 1966 Corvette restorers since the same L72 came in the Corvette also. I was planning to drive it while fixing a few small items and making minor improvements to it. Play with it for a couple years, then sell it. I know the Corvettes that are all correct appreciate much more and faster than a driver like this one, but from personal experience a long time ago (20 years) the drivers don't lose any value. One thought on the engine, it seems to me I read somewhere that the NCRS allowed block restamping to make a car correct. Does anyone know if it's true?

I'll be looking at a '60 Corvette in spring that I want to buy. It's tucked away for the winter now. The current owner bought it used when he was 18. He's now in his late 60'2 early 70's. He's always garaged it. Red, black interior, 283, 4 speed. Engine isn't original, but supposedly a correct 1960 283. 7000 rpm tach with 5000 redline. No hardtop, but does have convertible top in good condition. Never hit body. Never restored, but current owner painted it after he bought it. Overall looks = a driver that was treated well and maintained well. Questions: Any problem areas I should be sure to inspect? What 283 would have come with the car based on the tach info? As a percentage, how much does the non-original engine devalue the car? I know it's impossible to get much information on most Chevrolets from that era. How about Corvettes? Is there something like PHS for them? Condition is about a 3.5 from Old Cars Weekly explanation. Care to put a value on it? Thanks in advance for any help or info.

Facebook 1950 Ford hearse, Flathead V8 and 3 speed with overdrive. Runs with carb bowl filled with gas, runs good no noises. All gauges work. Needs wood work for door frames or some fab work. Missing hinges for one door. Very rare Seibert conversion. I haven’t seen another. Has been sitting in a garage for 25+ years. Needs total restoration. Comes with spare engine and trans. Feel free to call. Located in south jersey. 609-78four-28eightzero.

$7000 for a $3000 car. What a deal!

Doing what you suggest would mean the car was not restores, per the definition of the word restore. I would think also that high end “restorations” are done to original factory specs so the car is as it was when originally built.

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It’s a pretty color though.

Poor proportions when looking at a side view.

Too much work. I'll just hang on to my $12000 until something un-ugly comes along.

I like the 1961 better.

If you want to read something kinda scary and definitely sickening, read “Fast Food Nation” published in 2001. It will make you stop and think next time you eat fast food or buy meat at the chain grocery stores.

Marketplace - 1959 Custom convertible | Facebook Driven 6,000 miles Manual transmission Exterior color: Red · Interior color: Red Fuel type: Gasoline Very good condition Clean title This vehicle has no significant damage or problems. Seller's Description Selling our 1959 custom build. 1948 v8 flat head . 24 bolt head style, Duel shift three speed, duel exhaust. Runs and drives. Snap on convertible top needs replacement. One of a kind car Tomahawk, WI

https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/1098131700873032/? Driven 18,600 miles Automatic transmission Exterior color: Off_white Seller's Description 1960 Plymouth Fury · Coupe · Driven 18,600 miles Barn find 18,600 original miles. V8 318 w/automatic transmission. Minor modifications made that can be easily reversed. Blue Ridge, TX

https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/1161067474835243/? Driven 56,000 miles Manual transmission Exterior color: Black · Interior color: Grey Fuel type: Gasoline Clean title This vehicle has no significant damage or problems. Seller's Description This car is in really great shape to be almost a 100 years old the motor has been rebuilt and runs and drives like it is suppose to has the foot rest in the back and the flip out luggage rack also this car is loaded with all available options that was offered in 1930 mini blinds in rear dual spare tires dual headlights all windows roll down the body has no rust nor the frame it's as nice as u can find Naylor, MO

How about if I can get to it to buy it from him? It's not doing him or anyone else any good packed away in his garage.

No, I don't. I've never seen it written in a textbook or other learning materials when I was in school for painting & decorating, but we learned about mixing too many colors in too small an area. Also, the theory was in play quite often when working with interior decorators & interior designers, but never specifically mentioned as such. "The 5 color theory."

That theory isn't just for cars. Having been a painting & decorating contractor since 1981, and painting for 50+ years, the theory can be and is used in fields requiring color selections.

The wheels in this photo are too busy - 4 different colors within a 16-18" diameter circle; 5 colors in whatever diameter circle with the tire. I think given the color of the car, it will be damn hard to get a color or colors for the rims that will look good. There's just too much white. Was that bright white a factory color?

I would sure appreciate seeing and reading all the information you get off the car, engine, etc. Perhaps you know the locations of the engine numbers and codes, but if not, see the photo I attached. If your friend doesn’t mind, some photos would be great also. We like photos here.

As long as it's in the shop, have them install a hitch so we can haul a trailer load of the goodies we find.😁

Will she sell the yellow pickup? I’d be interested.

How about we drive your pretty silver and black car? That way we'll arrive in style.😁