410racing

I need some help gang. I'm looking for my first C3 and found one of interest. The car was restored by Performance Plus Corvettes which is no longer in business. I also found one post in this forum that states the owner of Performance Plus is known to doctor trim tags, etc.

I have no idea if this is true or not. Is there anywhere I can verify the original information of the car from the VIN? It isn't listed on the C3 registry.

I just want to do my research and ensure the car is legit.

Thanks for your help towards this C3 newbie.

Iceaxe

Post a picture of the trim tag along with the VIN and we'll tell you if we see anything that is of concern. It won't guarantee the car is legitimate, but if it isn't something often stands out like build date on trim tag doesn't match VIN build date.

410racing

VIN: 1Z67K2S519705

72 roadster.

Alan 71

Hi 410,
Although that's a pretty picture, in order to study the detail of the trim tag a photo of it taken from straight on and with as little glare as possible would help.
Regards,
Alan

410racing

I agree Alan and have asked for such. They committed to sending it today. I will post when available.

I really appreciate your input Alan, I've been following some of your posts...you really know these cars!

530planeman

Trim tag looks very shinney and clean unusual for a corvette of that age sometimes if you look down inside door you can see original color .
Side note are you a 410 Sprint car racer
Thanks
Wes

410racing

The "shineyness" is what I was concerned about as well.

Wes, I owned a 410 team when I lived in PA. We ran the circuit back there from 2008-2014. I sold it all when I moved to CA and now I can afford to look for my dream car!

71 Green 454

My '71 trim tag is still very shiny. Also, I don't see the black rubber water diverter that should be above the trim tag below the fender.
Not sure if you can see it in my picture.

Also, does it have the blue sticker/tag on the drivers door?



I saw the '72 advertised online, nice looking SB Convertible. I see it has won several trophies.

530planeman

My son races wing 360 in Chico 's
Wes

ed427vette

Don't worry about the shinyness. I need to see the letter C in Chevrolet and the number 9 for the paint code. Those are the two characters that at least one company does not get right.

Andy Tuttle

Wes - does this mean you might make it out to KNOXVILLE, IA sometime? If so let me know - we are 20 minutes away!

Easy Mike

The VIN confirms a 72 convertible equipped with base engine (K). Other than engine, there is no option or color combination information in the VIN.

530planeman

Adny
Once I finish 68 then we will start back racing full time on his bucket list is Knoxville

69FASTFUN

72's did not have the water diverter on them.

71 Green 454

Thanks, I wasn't sure when GM stopped installing them.

410racing

Updated Trim tag photo. Thanks for the help. Also adding VIN photo

410racing

Awesome, I need to get up there sometime. I especially want to see Tulare! I live in Orange County CA and we race in Arizona about 8 times a year. My son has a 360 ride over there.

Fred Rahmer drove for me in 2013 when we won the National Open. I will never forget that season.

Alan 71

Hi 410,
I'm surprised to see the marks left by the pop-rivet tool on the surface of the head of the rivet.
I'm not sure how typical that might be.
Regards,
Alan

410racing

Here are some additional photos guys. Thanks for any input from the pros! Does it look like something has been brushed onto the frame? Is this common?

Was restored in 2005 according to owner. I'm not expecting perfect, just don't want to get burned with a troubled car.

410racing

Any input on these latest photos? Thx.