1965 Chevrolet Corvette ( 396 Date Correct Clone ) on 2040-cars
Hull, Massachusetts, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Engine:396
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Corvette
Trim: Convertible
Drive Type: Corvette
Options: Convertible
Mileage: 1,000
Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
1965 Corvette Convertible ( 396 Clone ) with 4 speed transmission. UU Code Rally Red paint, Black interior and White soft top. This is a very restorable just don't have the time to go through it. The motor has less than a 1,000 miles with date correct 396 Block, Rectagular Port Heads and Aluminum Intake. I spent over 20K converting this from a non matching numbers 327 to a 396 producing over 425HP. Options include Original AM/FM Radio, Telescopic Steering Column, After Market Knockoff Wheel, Correct Tires, Power Steering and Hardtop.
I have owned the car since 1982 and believe this is the original paint. It may have had one repaint but not sure. The car needs to be repainted. The entire drive train is in great shape.
On Jun-02-13 at 10:42:38 PDT, seller added the following information:
I have added a few new pictures based on some recent questions concerning the frame and number of paint jobs. The frame is in good shape for being 48 years old but could use some attention on the driver side frame rail in front of the rear tire. The rest of the frame is in great shape. I lightly DA the car with 150 grit to show that there has been two repaints since original, not bad considering the age of the car sorry for any confusion.
On Jun-03-13 at 07:25:51 PDT, seller added the following information:
Trying to answere all the question I'm getting I have included a picture of the passenger side engine block and a spare block I have that is not included in this auction but will be available to the purchaser for an additional cost. These blocks are so rear and getting more expensive each day.It always makes sense to have a spare block for this type of car.
I have listed some of the major costs in the past couple of years to convert to a 396. It cost me in parts alone about 20K
Bare Block # 3855962 = $3,000
Bare Heads # 3856208 = $3,500
Stock Intake #386693 = $400
Big Block Hood = $1,100
Rotating Assembly = $1,500
Stock Crank = $300
Machine Shop Labor & Parts =$4,000
Big Block Core Support = $450
Big Block Fan Shroud = $335
Big Block Radiator = $600
Clutch Assembly & Linkage = $325
Big Block Bell Housing = $300
Water Pump / Alternator Brackets & Pulleys= $500
New White Top = $400
Power Steering Pump & Brackets = $375
Air Cleaner / Valve Covers = $225
Major parts total $17,310 and this is only about 80% of the cost not including labor
On Jun-03-13 at 13:24:55 PDT, seller added the following information:
Hi
I can't believe the number of questions I have been getting and want to make sure there are no surprises for the bidders. When I purchased this car back in 1983 the insurance company ( as they do with Corvettes back in the 80's) wanted to inspect the car. and what they found was a VIN TAG they thought had been tampered with and required me to put Massachusetts VIN #'s on the car. The original VIN # 194675S119235 does match the numbers on the frame and at the time I didn't feel like fighting with the registry over the numbers. I have added pictures of the CORVETTE VIN TAG / CORVETTE DATA TAG & The Massachusetts VIN #. It can be changed back and there are companies that do that for you it just never was a big deal for me.
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