151 Mile 1970 LT-1 Coupe???

[Paul B.]

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_detail.cfm?LOT_ID=SC0511-107779&utm_source=delivra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=SC0511_T240.1

....Hmmmmmmmm,......

...probably the "most original" in the world???

...a pic is worth a thousand words.

GO......

[Joe L.]

Re: 151 Mile 1970 LT-1 Coupe???

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_de...=SC0511_T240.1


....Hmmmmmmmm,......

...probably the "most original" in the world???

...a pic is worth a thousand words.

GO......

Paul-------



151 miles but it's had both its waterpump and master cylinder replaced and both replaced with incorrect pieces at that.

[Patrick H.]

Re: 151 Mile 1970 LT-1 Coupe???

151 miles since restoration is probably correct.

Exhaust replaced, front spoiler and attaching hardware replaced, paint on plunger(s) in door jamb(s), missing emissions sticker, repro air cleaner hose, oil filler on wrong side, blah blah blah.

My 61000 mile 72 is much more original than that car.

Patrick

[Jim T.]

Re: 151 Mile 1970 LT-1 Coupe???

No expert here, but the air injection system is missing and the radiator is to large. No aluminum expansion tank.

[Joe L.]

Re: 151 Mile 1970 LT-1 Coupe???

No expert here, but the air injection system is missing and the radiator is to large. No aluminum expansion tank.

Jim------


Yes, the missing AIR system is another obvious element of incorrectness. I should have picked that up at a glance; I guess I looked at the photos too quickly.

The radiator and lack of supply tank is probably correct, though. Most 1970 LT-1 did use the copper/brass radiator without supply tank.

Overall, this car is not even an accurate restoration, which casts further grave doubts on it being 151 original mile car.

And this car scored a Top Flight?????

[Dave S.]

Re: 151 Mile 1970 LT-1 Coupe???

Jim------


Yes, the missing AIR system is another obvious element of incorrectness. I should have picked that up at a glance; I guess I looked at the photos too quickly.

The radiator and lack of supply tank is probably correct, though. Most 1970 LT-1 did use the copper/brass radiator without supply tank.

Overall, this car is not even an accurate restoration, which casts further grave doubts on it being 151 original mile car.

And this car scored a Top Flight?????

The paint job on the motor looks like it has 151 miles also. They just all happened in the last month. I can't wait to see how this one sells. I hope somebody pays $500,000 for it.

[Ronald L.]

Re: 151 Mile 1970 LT-1 Coupe???

And the air filter...

[Reba W.]

Re: 151 Mile 1970 LT-1 Coupe???

Glossy door jams....

[Paul O.]

Re: 151 Mile 1970 LT-1 Coupe???

Ride height rear to high, engine compartment black out over done, front license holder has 4 white nuts should only be 2 and do not see the TCS solenoid on right side of intake manifold. The radiator should be brass/copper hence no expansion tank ZR-1 would be Aluminum. Way to many small and large items to be an unrestored 151 mile car. But it is just our opinions and will they hold water when tested.


Paul 18046

[Michael W.]

Re: 151 Mile 1970 LT-1 Coupe???

And this car scored a Top Flight?????

In 2002. Lots of time since then to 'fix' all sorts of things.

[Michael J.]

Re: 151 Mile 1970 LT-1 Coupe???

You know I see cars like this all the time. You do wonder why anyone puts out misleading, cherry-picked info. Why not just tell the whole story? Are there that many ignorant people out there that would spend big bucks without looking closely? I would hope not, but......

[William C.]

Re: 151 Mile 1970 LT-1 Coupe???

Might lead you to some conclusions about what an "honest broker" a particular auction service may (or may not) be.

[Jim T.]

Re: 151 Mile 1970 LT-1 Coupe???

Jim------


Yes, the missing AIR system is another obvious element of incorrectness. I should have picked that up at a glance; I guess I looked at the photos too quickly.

The radiator and lack of supply tank is probably correct, though. Most 1970 LT-1 did use the copper/brass radiator without supply tank.

Overall, this car is not even an accurate restoration, which casts further grave doubts on it being 151 original mile car.

And this car scored a Top Flight?????

Joe I was lazy, I should of looked at my second edition Vette Vues Fact Book by M. F. Dobbins concerning my post. The Fact Book shows the LT-1 with the larger radiator and composite fan shroud. The pictures clearly show no supply tank and the radiator with a pressure cap.
The pictures of the 1970 ZR-1in my Fact Book has the steel fan shroud and smaller aluminum radiator. On page 116 it shows the individual picture of these items. It also says " Harrison aluminum radiator, 3007436, and metal fan shroud used with the racing package LT-1, the ZR-1."

[Joe L.]

Re: 151 Mile 1970 LT-1 Coupe???

Joe I was lazy, I should of looked at my second edition Vette Vues Fact Book by M. F. Dobbins concerning my post. The Fact Book shows the LT-1 with the larger radiator and composite fan shroud. The pictures clearly show no supply tank and the radiator with a pressure cap.
The pictures of the 1970 ZR-1in my Fact Book has the steel fan shroud and smaller aluminum radiator. On page 116 it shows the individual picture of these items. It also says " Harrison aluminum radiator, 3007436, and metal fan shroud used with the racing package LT-1, the ZR-1."

Jim------


I think it's possible that some 1970 LT-1, particularly early cars, were built with the 3155316 aluminum radiator. If so, it was the exception rather than the rule.

[Jim T.]

Re: 151 Mile 1970 LT-1 Coupe???

Jim------


I think it's possible that some 1970 LT-1, particularly early cars, were built with the 3155316 aluminum radiator. If so, it was the exception rather than the rule.

Terry M. has a early 1970 LT-1, he can verify if his LT-1 came with the aluminum radiator.