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Topic: boatless
Posted By: peter1234
Subject: boatless
Date Posted: February-13-2014 at 5:39pm
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well for the first time in many yrs im going to be boatless for the summer. Today I traded my formula and one of my harley's straight up for a 67 vette convertible. I will probably start looking for a nautique or mustang over the summer for the next summer. this is going to be weird... on a brighter note my wife told me she liked the old boat better than climbing over the windshield of the formula to get to the bowline and anchor so i guess i know what we will be buying.. ------------- former skylark owner now a formula but I cant let this place go |
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Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: February-13-2014 at 5:55pm
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Pics or it didn't happen |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: February-13-2014 at 6:25pm
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I'd like to see it, too. What's it got for an engine? 4 Spd? That's the best year Vette! |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: February-13-2014 at 6:28pm
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sweet love those c2 vert! metallic light blue with crome side pipes is my dream car! ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: peter1234
Date Posted: February-13-2014 at 6:34pm
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i will get some pics when i get it delivered. its white , brown int not my fav but i would imagine it will be the only time in my life one will present itself to me and seems to be a better investment in the long run. its a yr correct but non matching # 327 powerglide older loosely termed restoration (would that be the correct terminology Pete) its a good running very solid car that my friend has owned for yrs and has sat or been driven only a few miles a yr the poor guy is a ford fan .Bruce I also feel it is among a handful of truly desireable yrs , for me the 62 , 67 69 and newer z06 cars ------------- former skylark owner now a formula but I cant let this place go |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: February-13-2014 at 6:35pm
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Duh Bruce, I was talking about his wife crawling over the windshield |
Posted By: peter1234
Date Posted: February-13-2014 at 6:39pm
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quinner ... it was worth the climb for me too.. seb i agree those bb side pipe cars are some of the best cars in the world.. for me its dark metallic green saddle interior with a bb ------------- former skylark owner now a formula but I cant let this place go |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: February-13-2014 at 6:45pm
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Oh geez Quinner, what is wrong with you? LOL, I guess you will be a handful for JBear. Peter I'd say that's a great trade, especially for the long haul. Is it a 327/300? |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: February-13-2014 at 6:49pm
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talking bout vettes..have you seen the sinkhole in the corvette museum in KY? it swallowed 8 cars..including some really nice ones... ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: February-13-2014 at 6:55pm
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------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: peter1234
Date Posted: February-13-2014 at 6:56pm
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i think the 1 millionth and the 1.5 mil th plus 6 others.. Bruce I would say it is probably . The only available original is i think the 350 hp for small blocks. it could be any number of them i think in other 67 g.m s. i had to take the deal he was asking 28 k and my investment into the formula and 02 dyna totaled 10k kind of a no brainer , plus it gives me the chance to someday own that beautiful orange barracuda in south central maine........... ------------- former skylark owner now a formula but I cant let this place go |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: February-13-2014 at 7:05pm
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I bet those guys thought those Vettes were in a safe place. That's crazy. I think you could get a '67 327 Vette anywhere from 265 hp to 375 hp. You'll have to stop by and check out that Cuda! |
Posted By: Waterdog
Date Posted: February-13-2014 at 7:14pm
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Now that's a Lloyds of London insurance claim! ------------- - waterdog - http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=3896&sort=&pagenum=2&yrstart=1978&yrend=1978" rel="nofollow - 78 Ski Tique |
Posted By: JPASS
Date Posted: February-13-2014 at 8:31pm
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Congrats on the Vette. Definitely post some pics. Too bad it's not the 427, but it's still a '67 Vette. One of my favorites, but I wish I could have my uncles old '65 1/2. It was silver with a black interior convertible with a 396 425hp. The only year they put them in the Stingray. Car was a beast. He took me for a hell ride in it and we were flying at well over 140. Unfortunately the car was wrecked. He still misses it to this day. ------------- '92 Correctcraft Ski Nautique |
Posted By: kytom2
Date Posted: February-13-2014 at 11:40pm
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Only small block option for Vette's that year was the L79 327 350 hp. ------------- |
Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: February-14-2014 at 12:01am
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1967 BASE was a 327 with 300 HP. The 327 OPTION was 350 hp, a $105.00 fee! Mine was a Marina Blue 327/350 (30% ordered) with a bright blue interior and 4 speed. The high collector is the the 427, but they all are costly. ------------- Js |
Posted By: kytom2
Date Posted: February-14-2014 at 12:10am
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I stand corrected. Wasn't there also four 427 options that year? Topping out at 435 horse I think. ------------- |
Posted By: JPASS
Date Posted: February-14-2014 at 12:18am
Looks like there were 2 327 options with 300 & 350hp variants and 4 427 options with hp ratings of 390, 400, 430, 435. http://www.web-cars.com/corvette/options.php?optionyear=1967" rel="nofollow - 67 Specs ------------- '92 Correctcraft Ski Nautique |
kytom2 wrote:Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: February-14-2014 at 1:01am
more than a handful is wasted anyhow... john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: peter1234
Date Posted: February-14-2014 at 1:18am
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Posted By: peter1234
Date Posted: February-14-2014 at 1:19am
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it is probably a non original 270 hp motor but its ok , for the investment v.s condition it is a good driver. I have a 427 motor that hasnt run in yrs i suppose i could go to the effort of swapping it in but I probably never will. I cant find any reference to the 300 hp being available that yr. if i could change any one thing it would be to a black interior. I cant wait to wind that powerglide up to 60 and feel it slush into drive. ------------- former skylark owner now a formula but I cant let this place go |
Posted By: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: February-14-2014 at 1:25am
------------- bring the ruckus http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5347" rel="nofollow - 2000 Pro Air |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: February-14-2014 at 1:19pm
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Here's a pretty good chart. 300 and 350 hp in 67. 65 was the year with many 327 options. http://rowleycorvette.com/stats67.html" rel="nofollow - http://rowleycorvette.com/stats67.html I had a 327/300 with a powerglide in an F1 panel truck. You could run it to 5k in 1st, shift into 2nd it and would climb to about 5800 as it slipped into 2nd. |
Posted By: JPASS
Date Posted: February-14-2014 at 1:30pm
I posted a direct link to all the specs a few posts up. Here is a paste from the page: RPO Description Production Price Genuine Leather Seats 1,601 (6.98%) $79 A01 Soft Ray Tinted Glass, all windows 11,331 (49.39%) $16 A02 Soft Ray Tinted Glass, windshield 6,558 (28.59%) $11 A31 Power Windows 4,036 (17.59%) $58 A82 Headrests 1,762 (7.68%) $42 A85 Shoulder Belts 1,426 (6.22%) $26 C07 Auxiliary Hardtop (for convertible) 6,880 (29.99%) $232 C08 Vinyl Covering (for auxiliary hardtop) 1,966 (8.57%) $53 C48 Heater and Defroster Deletion (credit) 35 (0.15%) n/a C60 Air Conditioning 3,788 (16.51%) $413 F41 Special Front and Rear Suspension 2,198 (9.58%) $37 G81 Positraction Rear Axle, all ratios 20,308 (88.53%) $42 J50 Power Brakes 4,766 (20.78%) $42 J56 Special Heavy Duty Brakes 267 (1.16%) $342 K19 Air Injection Reactor 2,573 (11.22%) $45 K66 Transistor Ignition System 5,759 (25.10%) $74 L36 427 cu. in. 390hp Engine 3,832 (16.70%) $200 L68 427 cu. in. 400hp Engine 2,101 (9.16%) $306 L71 427 cu. in. 435hp Engine 3,754 (16.36%) $437 L79 327 cu. in. 350hp Engine 6,375 (27.79%) $105 L88 427 cu. in. 430hp Engine 20 (0.09%) $958 L89 Aluminum Cynlinder Heads for L71 16 (0.07%) $369 M20 4-Speed Manual Transmission 9,157 (39.92%) $184 M21 4-Speed Manual Transmission, close ratio 11,015 (48.02%) $184 M22 4-Speed Manual Transmission, close ratio, heavy duty 20 (0.09%) $237 M35 Powerglide Automatic Transmission 2,324 (10.13%) $194 N03 36 Gallon Fuel Tank (Coupe only) 2 (0.01%) $198 N11 Off Road Exhaust System 2,326 (10.14%) $37 N14 Side Mount Exhaust System 4,209 (18.35%) $132 N36 Telescopic Steering Column 2,415 (10.53%) $42 N40 Power Steering 5,747 (25.05%) $95 N89 Cast Aluminum Bolt-on Wheels (5) 720 (3.14%) $263 P92 Whitewall Tires, 7.75x15 13,445 (58.61%) $31 QB1 Redline Tires, 7.75x15 4,230 (18.44%) $47 U15 Speed Warning Indicator 2,108 (9.19%) $11 U69 AM-FM Radio 22,193 (96.74%) $173 Total Production: 22,940 Coupe: 8,504 (37.07%) Convertible: 14,436 (62.93%) Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 327 cu. in. 300 hp engine and three speed manual transmission: $4,388.00. Base Corvette Convertible with 327 cu. in. 300 hp engine and three speed manual transmission: $4,240.00. Colors Code Exterior Quantity Interior Soft Top Wheels 900 Tuxedo Black 815 (3.55%) Black / Red / Bright Blue Black / White / Teal Blue Silver 972 Ermine White 1,423 (6.20%) Black / Red / Bright Blue Black / White / Teal Blue Silver 974 Rally Red 2,341 (10.20%) Black / Red / White Black / White / Teal Blue Silver 976 Marina Blue 3,840 (16.74%) Black / Bright Blue / Whi Black / White / Teal Blue Silver 977 Lynndale Blue 1,381 (6.02%) Black / White / Teal Blue Black / White / Teal Blue Silver 980 Elkhart Blue 1,096 (4.78%) Black / Teal Blue Black / White / Teal Blue Silver 983 Goodwood Green 4,293 (18.71%) Black / Saddle / White / Black / White / Teal Blue Silver 984 Sunfire Yellow 2,325 (10.14%) Black / White Black / White / Teal Blue Silver 986 Silver Pearl 1,952 (8.51%) Black / Teal Blue Black / White / Teal Blue Silver 988 Marlboro Maroon 3,464 (15.10%) Black / White / Saddle Black / White / Teal Blue Silver ------------- '92 Correctcraft Ski Nautique |
Posted By: peter1234
Date Posted: February-14-2014 at 6:07pm
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oh i see , i missed the note at the bottom. make sense. I was too busy looking at all the options . i will read the tag when it gets delivered, it will be interesting to see what it came with from the factory ------------- former skylark owner now a formula but I cant let this place go |
Posted By: JPASS
Date Posted: February-14-2014 at 9:31pm
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my first post has a link to a very informative site with more than just the specs on the '67. Might want to check it out. Pretty cool info on there. ------------- '92 Correctcraft Ski Nautique |
Posted By: peter1234
Date Posted: February-20-2014 at 8:45pm
 it was delivered today hopefully the pic is resized ok ( i have the hardest time with pics, runs good , needs some detailing , wiring issues and probably a different color interior. all in all a lifetime dream come true------------- former skylark owner now a formula but I cant let this place go |
Posted By: JPASS
Date Posted: February-20-2014 at 8:47pm
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Congrats on your new ride. She's a beauty. I'm assuming it came with the hard top as well. Post more pics when you get a chance. ------------- '92 Correctcraft Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: February-20-2014 at 9:03pm
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Beautiful looking Vette, Peter. What a score! I was reading in Car and Driver about the classic car market and it was predicting that automatics would start bringing more money than standards because the younger generation doesn't know how to drive standards. |
Posted By: bhectus
Date Posted: February-20-2014 at 9:19pm
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That's sexy. Enjoy driving it! ------------- '02 Ski Nautique 196 w/ 5.7 Apex bowtie - Sold '87 Barefoot - sold '97 Super Sport Nautique - originally custom built for Walt Meloon '97 Ski Nautique '83 SN 2001 |
Posted By: peter1234
Date Posted: February-20-2014 at 10:41pm
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thanks no hard top not sure where it went if it had one.. it will be hard not to install side pipes.. being a non matching motor i dont feel too bad about taking a few liberty's as long as i save all the original stuff ------------- former skylark owner now a formula but I cant let this place go |
Posted By: kytom2
Date Posted: February-21-2014 at 12:40am
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Congrats! Great looking car! ------------- |
Posted By: JPASS
Date Posted: February-21-2014 at 10:25am
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Side pipes are a must. Maybe even the big block hood. ------------- '92 Correctcraft Ski Nautique |
Posted By: MartyMabe
Date Posted: February-21-2014 at 11:21am
Peter, Install a hitch on that Vette- come down here to NC- hitch up The Purple Rain and take it back for the season..  Sweet Ride  ------------- 66 Skylark http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5041" rel="nofollow - 93 SN If you're not living in NC, you're just camping out! |
Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: February-21-2014 at 11:37am
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Great looking ride Peter. There isn't a whole lot better than a c2. That footage of the Vette museum is nauseating. ------------- |
Posted By: peter1234
Date Posted: February-21-2014 at 2:47pm
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thanks Marty i'm holding out for a one way trip south from maine on a certain orange barracuda on the lend lease program ------------- former skylark owner now a formula but I cant let this place go |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: February-21-2014 at 3:20pm
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Another example why Topless is way better, very nice! Makes me want to stick dollar bills behind her bumper. |
Posted By: wwchevy
Date Posted: February-21-2014 at 3:42pm
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Peter, That Vette is very cool. 1967 is the best of all of the mid year Corvettes- probably of all Corvettes. A life long dream come true, I am very happy for you. Congratulations. ------------- wwchevy 1989 Barefoot Nautique |
Posted By: peter1234
Date Posted: February-21-2014 at 8:47pm
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Thanks I we nt through it today the only thing i cant find is the protect plate . I googled it and am assuming it has one someplace. gas tank area should hold the build sheet but it has a replacement tank. ------------- former skylark owner now a formula but I cant let this place go |
Posted By: peter1234
Date Posted: April-20-2014 at 7:58pm
well its almost as done for this yr as its going to get , new brakes and components all around , misc electric , dark saddle converted to black interior. just tires and mufflers back to do this spring. its too quiet.  ------------- former skylark owner now a formula but I cant let this place go |
Posted By: peter1234
Date Posted: April-20-2014 at 8:07pm
next winter some weather stripping, tach and clock repair maybe a repaint the following yr ------------- former skylark owner now a formula but I cant let this place go |