JkTkPk

Greetings all. I came across this Vette recently tucked away behind a semi-abandoned building. While it's got the split-window treatment, the rest of the body looks like a C3 to me...sorta. Any thoughts on what this owner might have been thinking?

RagTop69

That's a 63 Coupe.

JkTkPk

Here's a better shot. The front vents, fenders, taillights all don't match a '63:

RagTop69

You're right. The first picture sucked and this one shows the back of a 63 coupe and the front clip off of a 68-69. The tail lights look like shelf stock from some 80's GM car. Whoever did that ruined two nice Corvettes.

another-user

sure looks like that rear clip is rusting too. wonder what thats from.

Jclgodale3

What is it? It's ugly, thats for sure

Ironcross

Looks to me as a 63 coupe heavily flared front and rear with 65-67 side skirts......I used the same skirts on my 63....and 67-68 Camaro tail lites........and plastic dont rust....

another-user

oh, i know plastic doesnt rust, but that sure looks like rust. makes me wonder if its a metal body from something else, and a 68-69 front clip grafted to it.

bobbarry

Given the rear drum brakes on it, I'd wager it's an original '63 split-window with custom flares/tail/side-gills.

Manuel Azevedo

It may only be the color but the doors don't look right the way they fit to the top. Also get a feel that the rear roof is narrow. Rust on the rear? Buick Roof? What ever it looks bad in the pictures.

vettebuyer6369

He was either thinking about the drugs he was on, or... "how can I destroy 2 vintage Corvettes all in one project? Hey, I know..."

Roco71

Whatever it is or was its crying out for help. I would like to see more of the car.

petdoc

There was a time when a lot of these were considered by many "just worn out old chevys"........Oh, if we'd only known then what we know now.......

Red 69

I believe you are correct. The door of a C-2 coupe fits into the roof and with no t-tops. The tail lights are from a 67-8 Camaro. The rust is probably from steel roof trusses rusting and dripping down on the fiberglass. I have seen fiberglass that has been discolored from nearby rust, and it looks similar to this 63. This car would be a challenge to restore, but might make a great race car body. In our present economy, there is not much action in new projects and race cars are selling at bargain prices.

Easy Mike

I'm guessing C2 with C3 parts. Doors have C2 vent windows. Looks like Camaro tail lights in the rear clip 68-69 front fender gills, but I'm not sure what the clip might be. Drum brakes.

Texas Stinger

Somebody save it

Donnie Meyer

I'd love to do a restoration on it. It could be a fun car.

Donnie

Alan 71

Hi Donnie,
I remember what you've said about your budget!!!!
That car will eat money in a heartbreaking way!
I'd place a small bet that when it comes off the cinder blocks, the frame breaks!! Just Maybe????
Regards,
Alan

rugerm44

In 1979 the guy across the street had a pretty decent 65 for 3500.I was 18 and didn't have the cash or the space but I knew it would go up in value.at the time I had just bought a decent 69rs camaro for 2500.those were the days.

oldsarge

Maybe it is just rust dripping off the roof above, over the years and landing on the car.