Had a bunch of Kustoms but this past weekend picked up my first hot rod, saw it and had to have it. Was built in Maryland in 60s and pretty much untouched since, supposedly Bernie Schmidt? Was helping build it I’d love to get more history about the shop and older pics of the car, see a lot of blue flake overspray luv to c it in that version. Was the owner passed and I got it from their estate and been sittings since the 80s and got it running within a few hours. Still needs a lot work before shes road worthy but hopefully get it out this year
I like it, it really has that look of the era, which a lot of newly-built cars aiming for a 60's look don't even come close to. Also appears to be very intact and should be a perfect specimen to preserve.
My brother looked it up came up a 57 Vette 283, does have newer heads. We’re hoping to connect the dots but thinking came from this Vette
When you posted survivor I have to admit I thought of something covered in dust and bird shit and rottening to the ground . I was happy to see something that actually is a survivor . Polish her up and make the late owner proud and cruise the hell out of it!
Wow a unanimous approvalfest...I concur...Congrats @fatty mcguire...you are very fortunate...please keep us in the loop...
Now that’s a great score! A little clean up and good going over for safety and you’re on the road in style. Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
.............That's very interesting. I'm going to have to post some of Fatty's pictures on our Maryland Hot Rod History thread on the Md. Social Forum and see if anyone remembers the car............Don.
I just posted the pictures on the Md. Social Forum with the reference to Bernie Schmidt. Hopefully someone can shed some further light on the cars' history. Thanks for the heads-up 61cad.
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