1971 Convertible
07-26-2014, 03:01 PM
#21
Le Mans Master
I went back to the body shop. They color we found was a 2003 Daimler Chrysler color - and was AKZO NOBEL brand.
This is exactly what the book said:
GW/AGW
Timberline Green P.2c
DK.DN.PU
CHA03:AGW
That is not exact as I believe this car was painted prior to 03, but it is very very close.
This is exactly what the book said:
GW/AGW
Timberline Green P.2c
DK.DN.PU
CHA03:AGW
That is not exact as I believe this car was painted prior to 03, but it is very very close.
07-27-2014, 05:30 PM
#22
Senior Member
Member Since: Jan 2008
Location: Easton, PA
Posts: 12,154
Received 2,031 Likes
on
1,103 Posts
St. Jude Donor '10
I have a couple questions, might as well ask the forum or anyone potentially interested in the car.
1- What would be the best carpet choice. I see they range in price a bit. Is there a difference in quality between lines, or brands/vendors?
2- How would a big block swap effect this particular (base and not necessarily #s matching 350) car? My dad has a big block, and I have always wanted a big block vette...
1- What would be the best carpet choice. I see they range in price a bit. Is there a difference in quality between lines, or brands/vendors?
2- How would a big block swap effect this particular (base and not necessarily #s matching 350) car? My dad has a big block, and I have always wanted a big block vette...
2) This is a much different and tougher question to answer. First question is do you want to own the car, or do you want to sell the car? If you want to sell it I cannot imagine the 454 swap getting you much more for your car, but that is my opinion, but that is one man's opinion and there are many folks here but they won't see your question unless they are looking at the cars for sale section.
Why not try posting both of these questions in the general area of the C-3 forum section and I am certain you will get lots more responses. Make sense?
Good luck.
David
07-28-2014, 04:51 PM
#23
Team Owner
Member Since: May 2005
Location: Madison - just west of Huntsville AL
Posts: 31,361
Received 1,283 Likes
on
732 Posts
I have a couple questions, might as well ask the forum or anyone potentially interested in the car.
1- What would be the best carpet choice. I see they range in price a bit. Is there a difference in quality between lines, or brands/vendors?
2- How would a big block swap effect this particular (base and not necessarily #s matching 350) car? My dad has a big block, and I have always wanted a big block vette...
1- What would be the best carpet choice. I see they range in price a bit. Is there a difference in quality between lines, or brands/vendors?
2- How would a big block swap effect this particular (base and not necessarily #s matching 350) car? My dad has a big block, and I have always wanted a big block vette...
Big block cars have beefier suspension components, rear axle components, etc. And for a reason.
Check around, maybe somebody with a big block car is willing to make a trade.
07-31-2014, 08:42 PM
#27
Racer
Thread Starter
Member Since: Jun 2008
Location: Janesville WI
Posts: 420
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I took some better pics today. A mix of in the shade and direct sunlight.
C3s have the best through the windshield view IMHO:
All the pics I have can be seen on photobucket:
http://s55.photobucket.com/user/subt...?sort=3&page=1
C3s have the best through the windshield view IMHO:
All the pics I have can be seen on photobucket:
http://s55.photobucket.com/user/subt...?sort=3&page=1
07-31-2014, 09:58 PM
#28
Burning Brakes
That thing is beautiful, great photos! If you're only asking 20K and nobody on this site has made a serious offer I can't understand it. Lots of tire kickers here that should be buying your car. However such a nice car I would want to keep.
07-31-2014, 10:48 PM
#29
Racer
Thread Starter
Member Since: Jun 2008
Location: Janesville WI
Posts: 420
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My initial pictures did not do the car justice. I think I will add the recent photos to the top.
08-01-2014, 10:38 AM
#31
Racer
Thread Starter
Member Since: Jun 2008
Location: Janesville WI
Posts: 420
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
This truly is a beautiful car. In retrospect, I should have taken better pictures from the get go. The pics I had were mostly from right when I found it. It looks much better out in the world than stuck in the garage.
The good news is the longer it takes to sell, the longer I get to enjoy it!
08-04-2014, 12:55 PM
#32
Racer
Thread Starter
Member Since: Jun 2008
Location: Janesville WI
Posts: 420
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
So, I found the block # was actually TBC.
So it is a 1970 350!
I know people like #s matching, but the 1970 is the desirable engine year.
Receipt with the car says:
1.60 / 2.02 valves, hardened seats
RV Cam .443/.420 lift
So it is a 1970 350!
I know people like #s matching, but the 1970 is the desirable engine year.
Receipt with the car says:
1.60 / 2.02 valves, hardened seats
RV Cam .443/.420 lift
Last edited by subtlez28; 08-07-2014 at 12:37 AM. Reason: Pics added
08-07-2014, 12:30 AM
#33
Racer
Thread Starter
Member Since: Jun 2008
Location: Janesville WI
Posts: 420
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Pulled a valve cover today. Head casting # is 3973487
From what I am reading on the interwebs, they may be 71 LT1 heads.
This along with the receipt showing 2.02 & 1.60 valves and hardened valve seats installed tend to point to a good combo.
I am having the quadrajet professionally rebuilt now. I'm really looking forward to my next drive!
From what I am reading on the interwebs, they may be 71 LT1 heads.
This along with the receipt showing 2.02 & 1.60 valves and hardened valve seats installed tend to point to a good combo.
I am having the quadrajet professionally rebuilt now. I'm really looking forward to my next drive!
Last edited by subtlez28; 08-07-2014 at 12:37 AM. Reason: Pic added
08-28-2014, 09:05 PM
#36
Senior Member
Member Since: Jan 2008
Location: Easton, PA
Posts: 12,154
Received 2,031 Likes
on
1,103 Posts
St. Jude Donor '10
Congratulations 