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1958 Corvette for sale
ncheadle:
Thanks Steve,
I agree – I think the 58 is brilliant and for the price it is very appealing, would only want to get this to a neat drive stage – Certainly not NCRS top flight condition. However not being very mechanically minded I would have no idea on the cost of this and or where to start . Certainly for personal use only and would look at this for a project basis. Just love these old corvettes.
Do you recommend anyone in NSW that would be able to help with getting this back to a driving condition.
Thanks again.
StephenSLR:
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The others here may help you with that.
If you're not planning to do a lot of work yourself it could get expensive.
I'm not sure what condition the motor, gearbox, etc. is, what's missing to get it roadworthy, how the electricals shape up or how long the list of things are that's required for rego.
Matt himself has restored quite a few Mustangs. I recall if nobody buys it he plans to start restoring it.
You could even ask him if he's willing to fix it to a certain level and how much it would cost. Stuff like the the frame rail corrosion I'm sure he could fix up. He's good with Mustangs but Corvette's have a fibreglass shell and I don't know how much experience he has with that.
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58vette:
I have not long finished a resto of a 58 vette , happy to discuss with you my experience
ncheadle:
Thanks 58Vette and Steve.
Any help / guidance would be appreciated. I would like to have a base understanding of the costs associated with just getting this to be "neat". I have asked Matt to come back to me with details on what’s in need of urgent repair etc. Obviously have some concerns at getting this road worthy but am looking at it as a long term project.
How did your restoration go?
StephenSLR:
In the video Matt does say it's in need of a full restoration. Basically you'd have to strip it apart, more than likely take the shell off the frame, repair the corroded sections of the frame rails, etc. and piece it back together. In the process you'd have to figure out whether some parts can be reconditioned or in need of replacement.
It would get expensive to have it done professionally.
I know there's guys who pick up short TAFE courses in welding, upholstery, panel beating, etc. and love this type of project. They learn and restore as they go.
Little things like the boot spears (unique to 58's) and front fender spears are missing though not crucial to get it roadworthy.
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