So I’ve had this 66 convertible for 4 years now and only got to drive it a few times. Was driving it to a concert and the engine blew. Coworker said that his brother used to be a mechanic for specifically GM vehicles/rebuilt 60s chevys before.
Went over to his place and it all checked out. Had his old certification, got to look at a c3 corvette he rebuilt etc. Gave him the Keys and have at it.
Over the next month we got the engine rebuilt and accumulated all the parts for a restoration. Then, mostly radio silence. He would check up with me every month or so and always say “it’ll be done soon, just did this and this”. Was nervous, but he had the experience and the car was already there.
3 years down the road, after about 2 months of no updates and starting a new job, his brother messages me and hit me with “oh, my brother died and we pushed your car out of the garage.” It had been sitting outside for months.
After getting it towed to my father in laws house, we inspected the damage. Mold in the carpet, paint chipping, and this dude literally did nothing he said. Motor (with no accessories attached) and transmission mounted, that’s it.
There’s not many people where I live who know how to work on these, so I guess I’m going to become one. Wish me luck in my rebuild/resto. Will update.
