1970 Corvette Coupe 454 / 390hp 4 speed 89xx miles

[napa68]

I am glad to report, things did not go as planned at Mecum (doesn't that sound conflicted?) While initially, it looked like I really had a good lot number, all of the ".1, .2, etc. lots had me with over 360 cars in front of me. In short, the car hit the block at around 8:30 pm. The heat in the room was decidedly different from an hour previous, to say nothing for the balance of the day. I'm not going to dwell on that......moving on.

The car was delivered this past Friday night. I must say I was impressed how easily the car started (at -5 degrees F). The same cannot be said for the tailgate on the transporter. I was lucky to get the friggin car off of there.

So you ask, now what? As I mentioned, I am VERY happy to get the car back. I am starting to get ready for the next stage of judging in the NCRS realm. That being what is called a "Performance Verification" Below, is a link to see what that involves.....
https://www.ncrs.org/services/judgin...hp#Performance

https://www.ncrs.org/njc/PV_Sheets/6...g%20Sheets.pdf

If all goes well, the car would then get judged again at an NCRS National event (again), in order to get it's Duntov Award. If things would go to plan, I could also get the 5th Bowtie Star at the same event.

Now if I could only find that damn fuel pump???

[Big Block Bill]

Originally Posted by napa68

I am glad to report, things did not go as planned at Mecum (doesn't that sound conflicted?) While initially, it looked like I really had a good lot number, all of the ".1, .2, etc. lots had me with over 360 cars in front of me. In short, the car hit the block at around 8:30 pm. The heat in the room was decidedly different from an hour previous, to say nothing for the balance of the day. I'm not going to dwell on that......moving on.

The car was delivered this past Friday night. I must say I was impressed how easily the car started (at -5 degrees F). The same cannot be said for the tailgate on the transporter. I was lucky to get the friggin car off of there.

So you ask, now what? As I mentioned, I am VERY happy to get the car back. I am starting to get ready for the next stage of judging in the NCRS realm. That being what is called a "Performance Verification" Below, is a link to see what that involves.....
https://www.ncrs.org/services/judgin...hp#Performance

https://www.ncrs.org/njc/PV_Sheets/6...g%20Sheets.pdf

If all goes well, the car would then get judged again at an NCRS National event (again), in order to get it's Duntov Award. If things would go to plan, I could also get the 5th Bowtie Star at the same event.

Now if I could only find that damn fuel pump???

Tim,

Corvettes like yours sell best to a TRUE "Corvette Guy" who understands what he's buying, not some guy who is liquored up at 8:30 on a Friday night trying to impress his "Niece" he has on his shoulder (I have seen this way to many times at auctions). This car is one of a hand full of cars that can make the claims your Corvette can, so it going to go to someone who will be it's next caretaker that understands it's pedigree is paramount. I applaud you for going for the 5th Star, I wish I did the Bowtie judging with my Founding Benchmark 1967 Lynndale Roadster I sold to Tom O'Grady but I had to leave some "Meat on the Bone" for him. Good luck to you Sir, it is a SPECIAL Corvette and deserves what you are doing for All of the Corvette hobby to see. Bill

[Steve Shauger]

Originally Posted by Big Block Bill

Tim,

Corvettes like yours sell best to a TRUE "Corvette Guy" who understands what he's buying, not some guy who is liquored up at 8:30 on a Friday night trying to impress his "Niece" he has on his shoulder (I have seen this way to many time s at auctions). This car is one of a hand full of cars that can make the claims Your's can so it going to go to someone who understand it's pedigree. I applaud you for going for the 5th Star, I wish I did the Bowtie judging with my Founding Benchmark 1967 Lynndale Roadster I sold to Tom O'Grady but I had to leave some "Meat on the Bone" for him. Good luck you Sir, it is a SPECIAL Corvette and deserves what you are doing for All of the Corvette hobby to see. Bill

Very well said Bill. Tim makes every car he touches better, and a true passionate enthusiast, and asset to the hobby.