Our Most CHALLENGING Corvette Restoration Yet? Frame Off 66 C2 Convertible

[@jaybailey8044]

This will be a real challenge indeed. Please keep us posted on the progress on this one.

[@harryw9598]

little blue corvette, you gonna get love that last.

[@bengone3349]

This is a great example why we on the Corvette Forum preach to perspective buyers to get a experienced C-2 person to do the inspection. This won't be cheap, but it will come out looping new.

[@kennethengstrom9261]

It will be interesting to follow the restoration.

[@deanhealy6414]

I know that it will be perfect when you finish it. I can’t wait to watch the process and transformation.

[@seangoodman665]

It can be done. Would love to see a complete cost analysis of the restoration when it’s complete.

[@kerrmudgeon8302]

With enough money.....anything is possible!....or rebuild-able. Love the channel, keep up the awesome work bringing these classics back for round 2.

[@fernandocruzalmeida2258]

Wonderful job! I m from Portugal, my name is Fernando. I have a 289 Mustang GT I purchased in 2008 from a California colector in almost concours condition, stil wonderful to drive with no problems, only the anual big inspection.I would like in a near future to purchase a C2.

[@jhans3278]

Looking forward to this restore. Hope to take away some tips that I can apply to my 65 coupe rebuild.

[@davidmcmenamin9701]

Wow. Got your work cut out but looking forward to seeing the transformation.

[@manuelserrano9857]

Nothing like a challenge to test your skills.

[@ulyssesvazquez387]

Question, what is your opinion a restromod for non numbers matching daily driver?

[@JamesDavis-us6uw]

Just curious how long the restoration process takes on average and how much does it cost?, thanks Jim

[@classiccarsofsarasota]

7-10 months cost depends on what is found during process and missing parts

[@rickhendrix5158]

Chris you should let us blast that foam off of there. A couple hours blasting instead of scrapping.

[@jonsingle1614]

So what was the purpose of all the foam ?????

[@theglacier3367]

Either for sound deadening, and or for "structural purposes". This kind of foam was hot a couple of decades ago to "add strength" to a chassis by limiting the void space in the frame rails. The biggest problem with this foam is it can trap moisture and accelerate rust. Lots of OEMs in the 90s and early 2000s built their cars with this material.

[@houseofno]

Wow! Thanks for uploading this! Always great to see your work. I have never seen a C2 MADE of foam before. Interesting if not correct. Early form of crash protection?

[@icurt06]

It's going to be fun following the build of the 66. I've never seen a Vette with so much foam. I wonder if it would float? Probably not

[@jameshuban6515]

Could you imagine buying this car then finding all that foam, etc.. I'd have to go back and talk to the seller about that one.

[@MrTexasDan]

Wow, ok now yer talkin'. I'm so looking forward to the restoration process. If I can ask again: can you show the details of the (26 or so) steps involved in removing the body? What is the significance of The Foam? Why do people do this? Thanks Junior ... can't wait!

[@Oniiray]

Dream car

[@KaananShah-v5w]

Junior - i am in the uk and i have 1963 split window just bought needs a full restoration and would love it to be done with someone who loves the car - could i tempt you to help me? Thanks in advance for conmsidering

[@oldmanwinter5931]

Do you do C3’s?

[@BradKwfc]

What is with the foam? Trying to quiet the car down?

[@HorsepowerWarehouse]

We're thinking either for sound insulation or an attempt to keep moisture out. I'm happy to report that the foam is long gone. Thanks for checking out my channel!

[@danheaton2522]

I’m very curious as to a ballpark figure on how much it will cost to bring this car back to full glory. I’m really interested in watching this project progress. I’ve wanted a C2 coupe since I was 10 and now that I’m a few years away from retirement and have been investing I’m hopeful to make that 10 year old boys dream come true.

[@frankm2347]

I say upwards to a $100k

[@anthonycusinato3969]

Look closer into the history of that car. That side battery, and inner fender access strongly suggests that car either left St.Louis with a.c. or a big block. Does it have a 9/16" rear sway bar? How heavy in diameter is that front sway bar?

[@halbertking2683]

427 435 horse tripower , yes sir .

[@motivationalaaron]

How much is the 67 vette blue with the white interior?

[@oldmanwinter5931]

Doesn’t gas dissolve foam?

[@johnkelly6942]

Depends on what it cost to buy the car. Hopefully the foam work dramatically reduced the price. Also hope the customer knew they were going to have to pay for a replacement chassis.

[@frankm2347]

How many employees work at your shop? Was the foam some kind of sound deadening?

[@HorsepowerWarehouse]

We have 3 full time technicians including myself. I believe the foam was an attempt to keep out water and prevent rust although the opposite occurred.

[@gregorypeterson9]

Yes, did that foam thing to my sister's audi 100 some 30 years ago, never seen a car rust so fast 😳.

[@glennstasse5698]

We’re disc brakes available in ‘66?

[@HorsepowerWarehouse]

Absolutely, drum brakes were used on 63 and 64. All following years had disk.

[@ernhart3333]

Not sure if you would be interested or would know anyone but I have a New original GM rad support (still has GM sticker on it) for a mid year BUT only catch it has the cutout for the Fuel Injection. I never advertised it but I would think someone would want a new original rad support for a mid year Fuelie.

[@ANOCKS]

Does the horsepower warehouse sell cars?

[@steves9905]

i wonder what they thought the foam was going to solve?

[@georgemattar1182]

Gonna cost $125,000 to make it NCRS quality. Don't add obnoxious N14. Talk the owner into the N11 exhaust.

[@lionden8421]

Would love to work with you for free & see how it's really done! :-)

[@dchoward5687]

I would think that 100,000 dollars would not be out of line for this restoration. My gut tells me that since this car is not anything special it would not be cost effective to restore it. I I have seen 66's better than this one go at auction for 65k to 75k.

[@billp5656]

A restored high performance 327brings well over $100k. The problem is when you start driving it the value quickly drops.

[@MrDjh66]

OMG could never tell from car just sitting there what a disaster my 66 is perfect compared to this one thanks for lesson

[@steveosgood9182]

holy crapola, what a mess. Hit on all four corners? If that car belonged to me, I'd sell it and get a no hit Corvette for you to restore.

[@Thomas63r2]

It is increasingly difficult to find a Corvette restoration candidate of that vintage that has not been in an accident. They were sold and bought as performance cars, and not always driven by skilled drivers. Stuff happens, let’s be happy that the are quality shops who can deal with restoring damaged cars

[@steveosgood9182]

@@Thomas63r2 Sounds like the relatives want to restore dad's old vette. I got spoiled 40 years ago looking at Vettes . You could find the no hit cars fairly easy back then. I wonder what the restoration bill will be, 100K?.For that much you could find a no hit car.

[@georgehernandez1313]

@@steveosgood9182 it's more of a sentimental thing.

[@steveosgood9182]

@@georgehernandez1313 Yes, I mentioned that about the family wanting to restore dad's old vette

[@michaelmaas5544]

@@steveosgood9182 it will be well over $100k to bring it to his standards

[@phillipgarrow2297]

I would have turned this one down

[@caganb]

Junk it

[@WARESPOWER]

This car is horrible. Who poured foam in the chassis

[@dukeman7595]

They are ugly wheels, these years look best with chrome!