The Supercar Registry - ROTTING MUSCLECARS

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I found this in Westerly, RI today on the way home. The writing indicates it had belonged to Card Chevrolet, I think they are still in the Eastern Part of Conn. I can not tell if the paint is a faded Red or Hugger Orange, possibly indicating it was used in the late 60's or early 70's.

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Card Chevrolet Inc
106 W Broad St,
Pawcatuck, CT 06379-1830

Phone: (860) 599- 5741

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gifthe phone is still the same as on the truck!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif

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My son just shouted "MATER!" from across the room as I clicked on this thread. Good'ol Mater!

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I found this in Westerly, RI today on the way home. The writing indicates it had belonged to Card Chevrolet, I think they are still in the Eastern Part of Conn. I can not tell if the paint is a faded Red or Hugger Orange, possibly indicating it was used in the late 60's or early 70's.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h1...k/85a73e91.jpg

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Card Chevrolet Inc
106 W Broad St,
Pawcatuck, CT 06379-1830

Phone: (860) 599- 5741

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gifthe phone is still the same as on the truck!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif

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I've met an early demise... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif

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Here is a GTO or Tempest resting quietly in Iceland.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/1625206...n/photostream/

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Very cool Rick. Lots of pieces (cars even) that can be saved...Looks like it could be fun! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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hey its worth the hassle to get the hood chrome and especially the fender & eyebrow chrome if its not creamed on that white '67 4dr Caprice, when I had mine a few years ago the pass eyebrow went for $150/200 or more if it was decent... perfect = $$$ probably more today, almost chicken lips in the big car world for the pass side, I still think there not made repo yet. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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My friend got this 64 Chevelle last week, it was suppose to go to the crusher but he found out about it and rescued it. jammed inside was 2 new quarter patch panels and extra floor pans.

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/m...07-08_1730.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/m...07-08_1732.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/m...07-08_1729.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/m...07-08_1734.jpg

The Impala in one picture is a 396/4sp convertible he found this summer that he might start on soon.

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Very cool Rick. Lots of pieces (cars even) that can be saved...Looks like it could be fun! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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I was actually hoping to pull good parts off some (or all) of these cars last fall, but never found the time.

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hey its worth the hassle to get the hood chrome and especially the fender & eyebrow chrome if its not creamed on that white '67 4dr Caprice, when I had mine a few years ago the pass eyebrow went for $150/200 or more if it was decent... perfect = $$$ probably more today, almost chicken lips in the big car world for the pass side, I still think there not made repo yet. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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I'll definitely check that out.

The AM radio is still in this car too.

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It would be a good idea to save those double hump 327 heads from the crusher. Maybe the whole engine, depending on the suffix code. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Not Muscle but it is rotting.

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If you look long enough - you can find just about anything rotting on the side of the road!!
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I just got done looking at ALL 126 pages! Thanks guys! (I think, because now I'm kinda depressed)

Anyways, here is one of my all time tear jerkers. A 1967 RS/SS 4spd 375HP 396 Convertible! All original numbers matching ROTTING in this backyard outside of Detroit for years. I spent years begging the owner to sell me the car as I watched it rot farther and farther into the ground. At first he was a first class prick about it, but then he got pretty nice as he saw me year after year and I was being polite each time and showing genuine interest in the car. On this day he actually showed me the car. That's me in the red shirt. Could not get the hood open without stressing the hood so no underhood shots, sorry. Last time I was in touch with the guy he was moving to a city south of detroit, Riverdale? Romulus? or someother "R" named city. Does anyone know the car?? Did it survive??

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...Picture246.jpg
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http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...Picture243.jpg
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http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...Picture244.jpg

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IT AIN'T FER SALE, I'M GONNA REE-STORE IT ONE OF THESE DAYS!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/rolleyes.gif

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Theres a Riverview and a Romulus here. No idea if it survived but I doubt it lasted much longer where it sat.

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Just thought I would post this here? Not rotting, but pretty nice...

[image]http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...rdsauto007.jpg[/image]
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Lemans blue, black gut, with a 3spd and console. 90k+ on the OD and it appeared to be a lacquer paint job or single stage. The rain made it shinier then it was. $16,500

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Jed, they may have painted over the rot!

Make a good high school car for some kid. Keep him out of a ricer.

ROTTING MUSCLECARS - Mystery solved

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http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t...5/rot046-1.jpg

And this looks like a.....??
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That's going to keep me busy for a while. My first three guesses were wrong, who's got it? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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Work took me out in that area again today - so I had to take a side trip.....and the winner is..........

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So why does the bodyline look like it has no kickup like the 64/65 Tempests had?. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif
Looks like you're going to have to go back Dog!. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/shocked.gif

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif
~ Pete

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I think we're close on the A-Body, but not a Chevelle,look at the door upper and the handle.different. Thinking of more Pontiac 64/65 GTO,Lemans.Tempest .

Edited by mr.nova (06/20/08 04:36 PM)

I think Mr Nova nailed it first https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

Most of our comparisons that were confusing were 65 post cars.

thanks Glenn, I haven't slept in weeks. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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ROTTING MUSCLECARS

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That last one is a Jaguar 4.2 liter sedan.

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Some of those pics make me nauseous.

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If that '69 is Butternut Yellow it's kinda' rare, right?

BY '69s are cool.

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That Camaro has a tilt wheel, that is worth a good chunk of change

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$11,500 for the Camaro? I'd probably do it. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif (Easy to say from down here. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/crazy.gif)

And this car doesn't look bad either!
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l1...tencars022.jpg

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Hey Rick, I see the '70 SS396 is still sitting in the same spot. Any news?

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The air cleaner on the SS350 looks similar to the unidentified one I was seeking info on a couple weeks back...same depth assy, tube length and big round ends..
Is there an original application for one the same but as a dual snorkel?.

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif
~ Pete

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Kinda creepy to see a fellow from NY posting pics of cars on my street. He missed the pink 61 Rambler right there too.

In my area these are considered drivers, not rotting cars.

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Kinda creepy to see a fellow from NY posting pics of cars on my street. He missed the pink 61 Rambler right there too.

In my area these are considered drivers, not rotting cars.

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In my mind when I see a car with that much debris under the tires - it's not being driven enough!
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Besides I've been living here over 15 years - I know cheesesteaks and Tastykakes!