1965 Corvette Convertible Project

  • Price: Ask a price!
  • Condition: Used
  • Item location: Canoga Park, California, United States
  • Make: Chevrolet
  • Model: Corvette
  • Type: Convertible
  • Trim: 2 Door
  • Year: 1965
  • Mileage: 99,999
  • VIN: 194675S122555
  • Color: White
  • Engine size: V8 350
  • Power options: Power Windows
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Interior color: Black
  • Vehicle Title: Clear

Chevrolet Corvette 1965 Description

1965 Corvette Convertible Project

For Sale – 1965 Corvette Convertible project with a non-numbers matching small block and T10 4 speed. I have been working on the vehicle for over 3 years but have to sell it for personal reasons. You can see what the car looked like when I first bought the car (first picture). The chassis/running gear are completely restored. The body still needs work. I have the clear title for the vehicle.

See below for details on all parts of the vehicle and terms of the auction including the required non-refundable deposit of $500.

Trim Tag

  • Vin:194675S122555Built in St. Louis, MO,Final Assembly Monday, July 19, 1965
  • Style: 65 4671965 Convertible
  • Trim:STDStandard Black Vinyl
  • Body:S7407Built in St. Louis, MO
  • Paint:900CCErmine White

Engine

  • ·Non Numbers Matching 350
  • ·Block – GM 3970010 – Flint
  • ·Heads definitely 69 or later
  • ·Ran great when pulled from car
  • ·Edelbrock performer manifold
  • ·New water pump
  • ·New fuel pump
  • ·New motor mounts
  • ·Dressed up

Transmission

  • ·1962 B-W T-10 4 speed
  • ·Hurst Shifter
  • ·Cast Iron Bell Housing
  • ·New Clutch
  • ·New Clutch Pressure Plate
  • ·New Bolts for Flywheel, Clutch Plate, Attaching to Engine
  • ·New ujoints
  • ·Balanced driveshaft
  • ·New mount

Rearend

  • ·Rebuilt – 3.70 Gears
  • ·69 big-block diff - Stamp – 1FA 13 69
  • ·Output yokes have been changed to the small-block U-bolt type

Chassis

  • ·Frame - Stripped down to bare metal and painted with original frame paint
  • ·All new brakes (calipers, pads, discs, brake lines)
  • ·All rubber is new
  • ·New separators on leaf springs
  • ·Ground up restored trailing arms
  • ·New short drive shafts and ujoints
  • ·Rebuilt steering box
  • ·All bolts are new
  • ·Everything in front end and rear end is either rebuilt or new
  • ·New shocks
  • ·New gas tank
  • ·New gas line
  • ·New battery tray
  • ·Very good condition hubcaps

Body

  • Have been working on straightening out the body for a while.Used VPA only to work on the car panels.Still needs work.
  • ·Has hard top which is in very good condition; headliner has hole in it
  • ·Convertible top needs to be replaced and frame reconditioned
  • ·Power windows
  • ·All parts for headlights are included with all new screws and clips
  • ·Birdcage is rust free
  • ·Body was stripped with crushed walnut shells
  • ·New rear light panel – needs to be attached
  • ·Replaced tunnel
  • ·Have all glass – not necessarily original

Interior

  • ·Clock needs rebuilding
  • ·Need carpet
  • ·Drivers side dash pad needs replacing
  • ·Center console cover needs refurbishing. Isn’t right one for power windows that the car came with.

New Parts

  • ·Rear lights
  • ·License plate frame
  • ·Lots of bolts and screws (mostly from Long Island Corvettes)
  • ·Front sway bar rubber
  • ·Body mount kit
  • ·Forward lamp harness
  • ·Seatbelts (not like originals) with mounting plates
  • ·Rivets for various parts
  • ·Entire screw kit for interior
  • ·Headlight pigtails
  • ·Dash Harness – from Lectric Limited
  • ·Fuel line and filter from pump to carburetor
  • ·Soft top guide pins
  • ·Shift boot retainer
  • ·Shift boot
  • ·Seat mounting plates
  • ·Rebuild kit for steering knuckle
  • ·Many other items

Missing parts

  • ·Spare tire enclosure (entire unit)
  • ·Radio

Terms

  • ·Sold AS-IS with no Implied or Explicit warranties
  • ·$500 non-refundable deposit due in 3 days upon winning the auction
  • ·Remaining funds due in 10 days upon winning the auction
  • ·Recommend an inspection be conducted – contact me to arrange (car is located in West Hills, CA)
  • ·Can transport vehicle and parts to within 60 miles once car has been purchased
  • ·More pictures can be sent upon request. Let me know what parts of the vehicle you want to see more pictures of.
  • ·Do not bid unless you have the intention to finalize and complete the purchase

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