Steve: Welcome to the List. Obviously you've got a few miles on you & a few dollars to spend. I had a 65SS in 65. After the Army, a few marriages & 3 kids, at the age of 52 I went looking for my dream. You can call it a mid-life thing if you want. Like yourself I'm not super mechanical. I can do more with my head than I can with my hands. But I also love driving my 65SS, having some knowledge & being around the shows & people. Occassionally you'll hear a remark about those who can do & those who buy. Don't let it bother you. If you look at what's going on in today's muscle car sales & auctions you'll see our generation doesn't have 10 years to build a car. There are muscle car wizards out there that love to build & sell. Those of us that can't build, love to drive & maintain, and share the passion. Maintenance alone on one of these cars can be a full time spring to summer job! Especially if you want to show it. Once you buy, you'll want to add your own touches.
The guys on this List are incredible. The amount of expertise & knowledge is mind boggling. No one holds back. The name of the game is HELP & SHARING with RESPECT for all. Indicate what area you live in & the guys will find you. There are also Chevelle Clubs throughout the US, my own is the Maryland CC, check out our website, & National organizations such as ACES. The List as well as all these other areas can be valuable when looking for the right car. I found mine on the List & had it shipped from the west coast almost 5 years ago. The process took about 3 months to complete from search to delivery. Once again Good Luck & Welcome to the List. Be careful when talking to strangers & utilize & listen to these guys on the List. They won't steer you wrong!
Phil G. 65 SS
-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Haines <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: The Chevelle Mailing List <[email protected]>
Sent: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 14:03:26 -0600
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Buying 69 Chevelle
Danny;
Thanks for your response and comments. My perfect car is the one I had in high school (1970-1974) a 69 Chevelle SS-396 (not sure hp I had) Lemans Blue hard top with white vinyl roof and two racing stripes down hood and trunk with white pin stripes on the side. While my car had bench seats, black interior and column shift automatic I would like to have what I always wanted the car to have, bucket seats and 4 speed transmission. Would like to find one with factory air as I don't imagine I will be as concerned about racing it now as I was then but rather be more concerned with my wife being happy with air conditioner. I believe the car would really have looked better with a white interior for seats and that's what I would like now as I am probably better equipped to take care of them.
Danny, finding this car is probably like looking for a needle in a hay stack however that is the perfect car for me. I just want to try to find one as close to this configuration as possible. As far as price I am fairly flexible based on the quality of the car in relation to what it is worth. I am open to a fully restored car done by a quality restoration facility or a really clean car that would be fun to own and drive. In dollar terms say from 15,000 to 50,000. Due to business commitments I don't have a lot of spare time and am not really mechanically inclined but do enjoy driving the cars and being around people and events that share the same passion.
Does this help for starters?
Steve
----- Original Message -----From: Danny WilsherSent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 12:24 PMSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Buying 69 ChevelleSteve, you may have got more than you expected here. There are numerous 69 SS owners here and they are all way more helpful than you can imagine. It would also help if you would let us know what shape of car you are looking for. And a price range that you are willing ot spend and i bet these guys will hook you up!! My son just sold one about a month ago but it was a project car. Good luck on your search. And your question is totally appropraite.....----- Original Message -----From: Steve HainesSent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 12:24 PMSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Buying 69 ChevelleI will start by saying that I am new to the list and would like to ask in advance for your patience if I am posting a question that is inappropriate for this list. I would also appreciate someone letting me know if it is not an appropriate question.I joined the list just a few days ago after finding the web site while doing some searches on Google. Once I joined I was amazed at the amount of talent and information that existed within this group. I am trying to find a 1969 Chevelle SS-396 to purchase and have been looking and searching for some time to try and locate the right car. I know what I want and have found a few cars that would come close however the fact that I am a novice ultimately undermines my confidence in pulling the trigger on purchasing a car.Does anyone within the group know of someone that is familiar with 69's that would not mind consulting with me regarding my hopeful purchase. Additionaly, I would not expect this type of help without gladly agreeing to pay a pre arranged fee.Again, please accept my appologies if this is an inappropriate question.Steve Haines254-631-0754 office254-631-7730 cell
