The Spirit of '66 Build Thread: AutoX Stingray

[65_LS1_T56]

Originally Posted by 57hemicuda

This was already my favorite car, the history just makes it that much better. It makes me think back to what a big deal the bicentennial was. Can't wait to see this on the road again. Wishing I could have talked you into a custom frame, have a couple cool ideas, I guess I'll have to same them for my midyear.LOL

Ron, Ron, Ron...just finish the AMX first please I'm really looking forward to see it done and out there!
Yeah, maybe the custom frame would be here by now, geez.
I did talk to the guy that built it this morning, he remembers everything like it was last week, unbelievable.

Originally Posted by WSSix

Really awesome twist on the story of an already cool car, Aaron.

Thanks Trey. It will stand out in a crowd that's for sure

Originally Posted by Rick D

Wow Aaron this Vett just gets better and better!! I love the old history this cars have, it's got to be sooooo cool to find the guy that built the car back in the day.

Yes it is, and I did speak with him this morning, cool guy. Still into vettes, has 3 I believe still. A C1, C2, and a C3. He said the flares on our car are actually C3 L88 flares that had a GM part number on them. Obviously he massaged them to fit the C2.

Originally Posted by Ricochet

Just chewed through the whole thread. First off, props to your wife for getting involved in this sickness we all have! That's really cool! In regards to the car - what can I say that hasn't been said? Everything about it is just spot on. Wouldn't change a thing about it on the outside. The history you now have on the car even validates it's coolness even more. I'll be watching this one!

Thanks Brent, we are really trying to keep the outside the way it is. You can't replicate that.

Originally Posted by glassman

Yeah me too.....this is going to be fun watching it come together. Love this car, that retro paint. And with the "proper" wheels/tires fitting into those wells, just dessert to the eye.....

The wheels are going to be a huge decision since we are keeping the outside. It has to go with it, but it has to be a bit more modern size-wise. Have to think on this some more. Thanks Mike.

[fxdlryan]

The story makes the car even cooler, if that's possible.

[zo6s10]

Great car and the story just makes it get so much better. I am in love with the paint. Was born in '76 and remember watching cars like this (and Vans) that were the coolest things ever just rot away and die. From 3 years old all I wanted was a car with big flairs and crazy paint, maybe that's how "what is old is new again" works.

Maybe get the original builder to restore the paint? That could make you a trend setter in the PT world. And IMHO that is just a cool paint job and body work, you got lucky there. Some of those 70's cars were too much but yours is awesome.

This maybe my new favorite build, Ron's AMX just got bumped I think

[Solid LT1]

If you need build funds the carb/intake and various motor parts can command quite a price amongst the NCRS guys. That 66 has power brakes, your brake a master cylinder was worth over $1000 at one point. I think there are repops now but still. The guys at Paragon can help you out on values. Just saying this as I'm contemplating selling parts off my numbers matching 72 LT-1 for my LS3 swap.....let's see...CNC port job...for price of my "950" alternator...mmmm

[65_LS1_T56]

Originally Posted by fxdlryan

The story makes the car even cooler, if that's possible.

Thanks Ryan. We were pretty excited to hear about the builder and to get to talk to him.

Originally Posted by zo6s10

Great car and the story just makes it get so much better. I am in love with the paint. Was born in '76 and remember watching cars like this (and Vans) that were the coolest things ever just rot away and die. From 3 years old all I wanted was a car with big flairs and crazy paint, maybe that's how "what is old is new again" works.

Maybe get the original builder to restore the paint? That could make you a trend setter in the PT world. And IMHO that is just a cool paint job and body work, you got lucky there. Some of those 70's cars were too much but yours is awesome.

This maybe my new favorite build, Ron's AMX just got bumped I think

Hey thanks for the comments Eric. Funny about the original builder...now he couldn't fathom cutting a corvette up. He's now a original, numbers matching kind of guy. He said he was in his 20's when he did ours and at the time it was the thing to do.

I can guarantee Ron's AMX thread will be more exciting than this one. The first phase of the Vette will be get it back together and go out and beat on it a little. I'm sure we'll make improvements along the way.

Originally Posted by Solid LT1

If you need build funds the carb/intake and various motor parts can command quite a price amongst the NCRS guys. That 66 has power brakes, your brake a master cylinder was worth over $1000 at one point. I think there are repops now but still. The guys at Paragon can help you out on values. Just saying this as I'm contemplating selling parts off my numbers matching 72 LT-1 for my LS3 swap.....let's see...CNC port job...for price of my "950" alternator...mmmm

We've talked a little about doing just that. But in the end, we feel it's important to just sit on the original parts that came with the car. Some of the pieces are kinda silly on what their value is..but hey, they aren't making '66 Corvettes anymore.

[FLYNAVY53]

Cool build! I just bought a numbers matching '69 roadster and Im having the same dilemma....store the original parts as I build this thing, or sell them to help fund the build. Car has 45K original miles on it....

[andreb]

I am loving this build and the throw back pictures! I became the proud owner of a '64 Coupe last year and the original owner just gave me a few pics from the '70's last week. Great to have those. Thanks for sharing your build, I am glued to this one.

[k7king]

Cool Build Aaron.
I'm working on a 67 myself.
tuned in to watch yours.
Mike

[wiedemab]

not sure how I missed this thread -- - - Awesome!

[65_LS1_T56]

Originally Posted by FLYNAVY53

Cool build! I just bought a numbers matching '69 roadster and Im having the same dilemma....store the original parts as I build this thing, or sell them to help fund the build. Car has 45K original miles on it....

If you can hold on to them, I would. They are only original to a particular car once. Parts like that are easy to sell, but hard to buy later.

Originally Posted by andreb

I am loving this build and the throw back pictures! I became the proud owner of a '64 Coupe last year and the original owner just gave me a few pics from the '70's last week. Great to have those. Thanks for sharing your build, I am glued to this one.

Cool, the old pics are nice to have aren't they.

Originally Posted by k7king

Cool Build Aaron.
I'm working on a 67 myself.
tuned in to watch yours.
Mike

Got a thread started yet Mike?

Originally Posted by wiedemab

not sure how I missed this thread -- - - Awesome!

Geez Brandon, where you been? Working on a garage or something?