My '67 Coupe Moved under it's own power!

[Jcpstrat]

Just an update on some progress. It hadn't moved under it own power in 40+ years but Monday I was able to fire up the engine and back it out of the garage. I let it run a little while and then drove it back into the garage ... yeah! You can imagine how I felt to actually hear & feel the L79 engine rumbling from inside and know that the tranny & clutch all seemed in order too. Couldn't do much else with it as I haven't installed the instrument panel or steering column yet, plus there's still some significant work left but it was fun.

 

[Rruuff Day]

And it'slooking great too John. Congrats. I'm sure every milestone you are reaching along the rebuild way is bringing a smile to your face... You are getting close to completion and that first drive, and with that, the biggest smile of the bunch...

 

[EJChevy]

That's awesome! I'd love to have my very own C2 some day!

 

[turbozig]

Just an update on some progress. It hadn't moved under it own power in 40+ years but Monday I was able to fire up the engine and back it out of the garage. I let it run a little while and then drove it back into the garage ... yeah! You can imagine how I felt to actually hear & feel the L79 engine rumbling from inside and know that the tranny & clutch all seemed in order too. Couldn't do much else with it as I haven't installed the instrument panel or steering column yet, plus there's still some significant work left but it was fun.

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Congratulations!! That is an amazing and priceless moment when all of the money, blood and sweat is worth it all. Glad to hear and would like to see it in person some day.

 

[Black 03 Z06]

Wow, John it is not even my car and I am excited too. Looks incredible.

Congratulation you are a Corvette Hero!!

 

[MikeysZ06]

Wow, John it is not even my car and I am excited too.

I am too ! Quite suitable for the “Beauty” thread I think.

 

[Jcpstrat]

Thank you all for your very generous comments and encouragement ... it really helps. Especially when you spend 2 or 3 hrs on something and realize you just got one thing done with hundreds more to do! But that's the life of many of us who try to bring one of these back.

 

[Luke 1967]

Looking really nice John. Hard to believe that car hasn't been on the road for 40 years!
This is great motivation for the rest of us working on similar projects.
Luke

 

[taylorsk8]

I bet that felt awesome.....I will just live through you vicariously for now!

T

 

[Jcpstrat]

Luke ... I know that you know exactly what I've been going through since you're redoing a '67 Big Block Convertible in parallel with my '67 Small Block Coupe ... both Marina Blue and you've been a big help to me. Thank you

T ... I think I've said it before ... I've been quite envious of all of you that are actually driving your Vette! I'm hoping to be one of you before the end of October.

 

[Riley P]

That is great! It must have been such a win moment!!!! Great work!!!