1968 Corvette

I went to New Jersey (from St. Louis, Mo) to picked up 1968 Corvette Serial # 0076 over the weekend (June 12, 2009) :) :)

Bought ’68 from fellow forum member NJ68 (Ralph). First of all Ralph was totally up front on this transaction at all times. He answered all my question immediately and honestly and provided photos and anything else I requested.

Now for my weekend. J After deal was struck I searched for transporters but ran into problem when it came to all the EXTRA stuff that came with Vette.

To name a few items:
Original perfect 1968 Seats
Original Shroud, fan, fan clutch
Original Ralley Wheels
Original Steering Wheel
Original Radiator
Hard Top
Car Cover
Boxes of any and all parts removed from car
AIM ,Service Manual, Electrical diagrams and many other mauals/documents.

Transporters don’t mess with extras that don’t fit in car. So started looking for a company to box and ship extras. Ralph was starting to research from his end also.

While helping friend with his ’72 Nova SS I mentioned that I was purchasing another Vette and during discussing about transporting situation he says “Hell, lets hook up enclose trailer I bought and have never used and go get that sucker”. J So that’s what we did J This is easier when both of you are retired. J

BTW...GMC 3/4 ton 4 wheel driveton pickup - 26 Foot enclose Trailer

St. Louis, MO to Hoboken, NJ was 970 mile each way and we did it in 3 days. You do the math. With gas, rooms, food, tolls and snack cost about $700 for trip. Main thing was I got to meet Ralph and kick the tires before we exchanged $$$$ and title.

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Ready to leave for New Jersey (Friday 8:00 AM)


Previous Owner last drive -Loading on trailer (Saturday 1:00 PM)

All loaded ready for trip home

Arrival in St. Louis (Sunday 4:00 PM)

Unloading - Twin Grand children - "What did Grandpa get now?"

In Garage

The BAD PART
Tired and not enough time to organize garage Sunday evening

Monday (8:00 AM) RAIN, RAIN, RAIN
and the 1965 is out in the RAIN, RAIN, RAIN
 

Monday (1:00 PM) RAIN finally stopped long enough to garage them both J

  

Wednesday (1:00 PM) Out of the garage and ready for FUN J

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