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Discussion starter · #23 ·
I felt the same regarding the POP. Why would someone so meticulous with their paperwork... (there is also a complete oil change record for every 3000 miles) not have the POP. In trying to find out more about this car it seems the original owner passed away and there was quite a "discussion" among the survivors with regards to the estate. Apparantly one son said all he wanted was this car, it seems he ended up with it, and "most" of the paperwork. Not sure why he ended up selling it, but he did, to another individual in the area who owned a body shop, then sold it to the current owner who promptly had it delivered to the shop where it is now. So... that is the extent of our knowledge.

While we didnt doubt the current owner regarding his impression that the car was genuine, We had no way of knowing if it had been messed with during the short stent with the guy who bought it from the original son.

From the general concensus in this thread, we are taking it that the car is genuine... "you can't be too careful" as we have learned here. Now all that is left is to agree on a price... easier said than done.

Misshaley
 
#25 ·
mishaley,, nice find but the one thing that would be bothering me is WHY was a vin inspection done ?? The only time i have ever had to have that done is when there is no title too the car and i was trying to get tag, registration and title in my name. Sad to say but not once have i had the officer know about the hidden vins, they would just look at the one in the door jam or in the dash and sign the form, You can look on the title it will show if there was a previous title.
 
Discussion starter · #26 ·
From what i understand, when the current owner bought the car he had it shipped straight to the shop where it is now. So he then needs an inspection of the out of state vehicle he just bought in order to title it, but the car is 18 hours away. He calls the shop owner to arrange for the local sheriff to do a vin certification which he can then use to get the thing titled in his home state. He did email me a copy of the previous title as I had the same question. I am sure the sheriff had no idea of the hidden vins either. The shop owner that showed us the car last night did.
 
#27 ·
Thats understandable if the car wasent present at the time he was trying to transfer the title, Just with all the nightmares we read about with titles and vins just thought it would be worth mentioning,,Frank
 
#34 ·
I would instantly be VERY wary of a Camaro restorer who told me that it was one of 20 built with a "Corvette test engine"; there's no such thing. Have I missed something, or were all the engine numbers posted? :rolleyes:
 
#35 ·
Mud Rat said:
I dont know if I should have started a new thread ... but how did the cowl tags com from the factory painted or unpainted or painted with the paint removed from the letters and numbers.
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Mr Rat:
They were attached to the firewall during body shell assembly prior to body and firewall paint. They them recieved a coat of the firewall color during the black paint process.
They should just show a light to medium coat of firewall black. The factory did not modify them to inhance visiblity - no need, they had the paperwork to show what they needed to know.

HEY Chris!
I have a better photo of your cowl tag that you do :rolleyes:
I'm still on the fence as to originality :D

John:
I haven't seen any numbers posted, but I asked if they were checked and recorded ...

John
 
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Regardless of how this particular situation works out, I think this is a good example that many of the newer members of TC should take note of (those that have been around here for a while should know by now).

We certainly dont mind helping out, but we definately prefer "Im thinking about buying this car, what do you think?" compared to "I just bought this car. Does it look okay or did I get screwed?". :thumbsup:

As for this car, I really cant add much to the discussion. I dont know 67s that well :p


dave
 
Discussion starter · #37 ·
... the restorer that has the car is not a "camaro" restorer. He has worked primarily with Chevelle's and the test engine thing came to him from the owner. It may be adding fuel to the fact that the owner appears quite "proud" of the car. He is asking WAY more that it is worth in its condition...IMHO. We are not asking for a steal...but my goodness. Part may be due to the fact that he bought it sight unseen and had it shipped directly to the shop. The owner has still never laid eyes on the car.

I know in the internet world cars are bought everyday sight unseen, but we must be old fashioned... or maybe silly... but we have to see it first. Sure that crosses a lot of cars off out list, but we have seen too many horror stories.

Thanks for all your input... I will keep you posted.
 
#38 ·
You haven't defined what you think is "WAY more than it's worth", but if it's truly a numbers matching SS350/4 speed convertible with documentation, I'm guessing $25K would be in the ball park.
 
Discussion starter · #39 ·
Well.... he is asking more than that, and the car is pretty rough. Best we can tell needs new quarters and possible fenders to just start naming things, not to mention a full resto. We will see. Terribly confused right now if we need to jump on this one or wait for one in a little better shape.

We have just been told about another car (in our own town) that is an original RS/SS convertible and Shhhhh.... a Big Block. Sitting in an old garage.

Dont get me wrong... i'm not looking for a "done" car, and we dont want to end up with a trailer queen. But we would like to find a decent car that we can work with/on and enjoy on those sunny days when the streets are clean. Smile. (Tragically missing our 67 ss350 conv. that we sold in Nov. in a moment of insanity) http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d89/vanhoo/ss350/camaro.jpg
 
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