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1969 Corvette Coupe, Lemans Blue, 427, 390hp, 4 Spd, Matching Numbers on 2040-cars

Year:1969 Mileage:48976 Color: Blue /
 Blue
Location:

Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States

Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:4 speed
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:427
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 194379S700747 Year: 1969
Interior Color: Blue
Make: Chevrolet
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Corvette
Trim: 2 door
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Power Windows
Mileage: 48,976
Exterior Color: Blue
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

I have a lemans blue 1969 Corvette Coupe for sale with 427/390 engine and M21 4 speed trans. I've recently put over $12,000 into the car.    The car has light blue interior (new seats, carpet, shifter tunnel) I've repainted all the remaining panels too. The car looks good from 10 feet but really needs a new paint job. I've included pictures of the problem area's with the paint including a chip on the drivers door, paint issue on edge of hood, a crack near the antenna, a scratch on the drivers side t-top and a crack on the passenger side t-top.  A repaint was the last thing I was going to do after getting all the mechanical issues in order. 


Most of the mechanical issues are now either replaced or rebuilt but it still needs a front end rebuild (complete parts are about $380.00).  I have new shocks all around and I rebuilt the rear suspension including replacing all the parking break hardware, new spindles, bearing, leaf spring etc.. Numbers matching except for the carburetor which is a new street performer quadrajet with electric choke.    I replaced the speedometer (original was not working) and we set the mileage to where the original was before installing.  

I'm not sure if the mileage shown is original to the car or not.   The speedometer is off by about 10 mph so you will have to change the gear in the transmission or purchase a ratio convertor for about $125.00 to get the speed correct (this is the easiest and cheapest solution).    

You will need to provide a $500.00 deposit upon purchase with the remaining balance due in 48 hours.  I have a loan on the car right now so the transaction will have to go through my credit union.  I will provide wire transfer and contact information for them to the winning bidder.   This car has the potential to be a $45K to $50K car with a little bit of work.   

Major Parts replaced since May 2012:

Engine,Drive Train:

Complete Stock Welded Exhaust System including exhaust tips
Clutch and Pressure Plate with flywheel resurfaced
New Starter 
New Starter Heat shield (not installed)
New Ujoints on Drive shaft and Half shafts
New Rear Spindles with Bearings and complete parking break kit
Replaced incorrect intake manifold with correct aluminum manifold
New Street Performer Quadrajet Carburator with Electric Choke
New throttle Cable 
Replaced Accelerator Pedal (used)
4spd Transmission resealed
New Transmission Mount
4spd shifter rebuilt
New gas tank, sending unit, tank pads, filler boot etc.
New speedometer and tach cables
New Aluminum Direct Fit Radiator and all supports
New Heater Hoses
New Tune-up Parts (plugs, points, filters etc.)
New Air filter top with decals


Suspension, Steering:

New swaybar link bushings front and rear
New Trailing Arm Bushings and bumpers
New Rear Leaf Spring and Mounting Hardware (9 leaf)
New Stock Shocks Front and Rear
Rebuilt Steering Box 

Interior:

Seats recovered (factory kit) including new foam and padding (Leather like)
New Carpets
New Shifter Tunnel
All panels repainted with factory color
New Sill Plates
Replaced Speedometer (used)
New Seat Belts (lap and shoulder)
New Side Post Trim Moldings
New Rear View Mirror
New Door Latch Mechanisms
New Electric Window Motors
New Outer window seals
New Rear Storage Compartment Doors (missing door trim frame on Battery compartment)
New Battery Hold Down Kit (Not installed)
Storage Compartment Latches (Not installed)
New Vaccum Override Switches
New Headlight Switch
New Heater Core
All Dash bulbs replaced

Headlights/Wipers:

New Headlight Actuators
New Vaccum hoses and Check Valve
New Head/Wiper Door Vaccum relay
New Wiper Blades

Miscellaneous:

New Spare Tire Wheel
Spare Tire Holder (upper and lower, used)
New Spare Tire Hanger hardware
New Tires - BF Goodrich T/A Radials (5 tires)

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