Dave64 Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Check this out - fantastic... http://www.autoweek.com/article/20120608/CARNEWS01/120609855?utm_source=DailyDrive20120608&utm_medium=enewsletter&utm_term=image1&utm_content=20120608-Lawn-Art--1965-Chevrolet-Corvette-roadster-hasn%27t-moved-for-nearly-40-years&utm_campaign=awdailydrive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extender32 Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 What a shame and he probably will never part with the car because of its sentimental value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmxdog61u Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Is that the vette over in deep rainbow valley everyone yaks about? Ha. Now that's funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Final Effort Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 I don't understand how someone just park a car like that out in the open. I've seen two Midyear cars have the frame rust out in the area below the doors. At least he could have put it in one of his many outbuildings. He didn't mention the headers and Hurst Comp+ w/T-handle. And $400 for brakes sounds high for back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 sad, if they wanted to restore it someday they wouldnt leave it out there like that. He is not going to period Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y2krtaf Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 The earth will probably reclaim it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chameleon Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Those pictures make me want to cry. The owner should be flogged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azmotorhead Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 The earth cant reclaim it. Fiberglass is not a naturally occuring substance. Hence why its still on this side of the dirt>Mother earth is rejecting it :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmxdog61u Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Hey, its not a twinkie.... it will be reclaimed eventually by the environment. I have seen a fibreglass boat parked in the oregon coastal woods that is dissappearing under a coat of moss and plants growing in, on and around it. The motor is all but a skeleton of rust already. The fibreglass is caving in as it is eaten up by the microbes and whatnot. As much as I would hope the various cars and bikes I have passed on would survive, I doubt it. We are all headed for the same. Enjoy it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccaneer Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 What a shame! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y2krtaf Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 The earth cant reclaim it. Fiberglass is not a naturally occuring substance. Hence why its still on this side of the dirt>Mother earth is rejecting it :-) True,I should have said everything but the fibreglass.Still sad none the less... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayeagle Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Once found a '67 GTX in similar shape .. red w/red interior, 4 gear, 440, dana rear (I looked) .. all original, ..sittin in his front yard, rusted thru the tops of the fenders, roof pinholed and solid rust, trunk and hood just wasted .. ..he was keeping it for his son .. ya .. right. There was already nothin left of the car to restore ..all that was left viable was the drivetrain. I *hate* seein a great car go from sheer neglect.. -Frank aka GE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Yup, me too. I have watched an old model T pickup and an 50's black limo, make unknown, under a barn like structure off Brown and Gilbert for about 40 years so far...I always wanted that Model T for a roadster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmxdog61u Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 There is my friends 67 charger in my barn. A barn find in oklahahoma. All the period mopar goodies, hooker headers, mags, etc. Runs good too. She is asking me to sell it for her. I was thinkin drive it to a local show with a sign? It isn't a resto, it is original patina unmolested. Looks like a hot rod time capsule from the 60's. I was thinking to take it to yoder for detailing out then to a few shows. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 There is my friends 67 charger in my barn. A barn find in oklahahoma. All the period mopar goodies, hooker headers, mags, etc. Runs good too. She is asking me to sell it for her. I was thinkin drive it to a local show with a sign? It isn't a resto, it is original patina unmolested. Looks like a hot rod time capsule from the 60's. I was thinking to take it to yoder for detailing out then to a few shows. Any suggestions? PICS! I had a secret love affair with the 69 and it wasn't because of Bo and Luke Duke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Y Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Curious as to the engine in the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shifty Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 What a damn shame.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Y Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Not a barn find in my mind. No one forgot about it, when it reminds you it's there every day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertdawg Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 I shed a tear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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