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Old 04-10-2014, 08:08 PM
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Default VOTE: To restore or not to restore.

I think they should let the NCM members vote on wither or not to restore the sinkhole vettes.

What does everyone think?
Old 04-10-2014, 08:49 PM
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The last car out is so bad, how could you restore it. Make a clone and display that original car as recovered. The other cars seem in somewhat better shape though some are basically demolished, probably 30% of the original cars will remain after restoration.
Old 04-10-2014, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Larry/car
The last car out is so bad, how could you restore it. Make a clone and display that original car as recovered. The other cars seem in somewhat better shape though some are basically demolished, probably 30% of the original cars will remain after restoration.
That last car was a basic vette with a bunch of bolt ons and accessories that anyone could duplicate with enough money.

It has no heritage like the other corvettes. I think what happened was a good way to thin the herd.

It may sound harsh but others will see there is no significant history to the last vette.
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I vote to restore
Old 04-11-2014, 09:32 AM
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It appears some should be restored and some should not. On the severly damaged Corvettes I am in favor of a permanent display at the Museum...
Old 04-11-2014, 10:15 AM
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I am sure they will restore up through the 1.5 million Vette (even if they use only the VIN on the 1.5); the Mallett could be enclosed in Lucite and made a permanent display with a video of what it looked like on the day it was donated; alternative, bury the Mallett remains at the Motor Sports Park and hold an annual "memorial."
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Let the last one RIP at the NCM
Old 04-11-2014, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by PaulB
It appears some should be restored and some should not. On the severly damaged Corvettes I am in favor of a permanent display at the Museum...
Old 04-11-2014, 11:11 AM
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I think it will end with some repaired and possibly 2-3 not. I think the 2-3 nots should become a permanent display in a specially designed area in the museum showing details and pictures of what happened, etc.

The day after it happened I posted on NCM's facebook they should just build a clear floor and leave the cars in there...lol.
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Originally Posted by PaulB View Post
It appears some should be restored and some should not. On the severly damaged Corvettes I am in favor of a permanent display at the Museum...

Old 04-11-2014, 05:32 PM
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I vote to let the owners of the cars decide for themselves.

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