ACman 7,509 #1 Posted November 8, 2019 (edited) I was offered this body to me over a year ago and I took delivery of it this week . It’s 1 of 300 made for 1960 (turquoise and white) and sold through Chevrolet dealers. The first year was 59 where 200 were built in red and white (this is what I thought I had) . No production numbers for 1961 . These bodies were made in the same factory as the real one . After close inspection of damage I see some turquoise poking through from under some decals and scraped paint leading me to think it’s a 1960 . I was just thinking cool wall art for the barn but a custom gasser built with some Horse parts would be . these next three pictures you can see the turquoise paint coming through . Picture of a original 1960 order form for 61 Edited November 8, 2019 by ACman 4 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,151 #2 Posted November 8, 2019 Oh yeah oh yeah.... You can't hang that one bro. That's got to be on top of something that makes it move around. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,509 #3 Posted November 8, 2019 Well I guess I have my Halloween costume for next year .... 1 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,151 #4 Posted November 9, 2019 16 minutes ago, ACman said: Well I guess I have my Halloween costume for next year .... Oh yyeeaahh. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZXT 2,394 #5 Posted November 9, 2019 Very cool find! I have only seen one of those before, restored and on its original chassis at a car show, with the real thing sitting next to it in matching colors. It is likely a 60, but definitely not a 61. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,150 #6 Posted November 9, 2019 Very cool! How close do the wheel wells line up with a ? Drop the rear tire size, adjust the front spindles and you got yourself a Wheel Horvette... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,732 #7 Posted November 9, 2019 Some Commando 10” rear wheels maybe? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,565 #8 Posted November 9, 2019 That is just wicked cool!!! Would love to see it on a chassis or maybe just a custom built go kart frame. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,720 #9 Posted November 9, 2019 Jeff, it would take a bit of engineering, but if that body could be made to pivot backward (like a drag racing Funny Car body) and mounter in your track chair it would be awesome. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #10 Posted November 9, 2019 Thinking it would look it's best hanging on my wall here Jeff... just sayin'...nice score there buddy. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,936 #11 Posted November 9, 2019 (edited) My Grandmother's neighbor had one of the 60 models when I was little. Only saw the body on it a couple of times as even then they didn't want to wreck it. The oldest brother in the family was a Chevy nut. I still remember his Corvair. Red Convertible with the black top. Edited November 9, 2019 by squonk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,509 #12 Posted November 9, 2019 (edited) 13 hours ago, 953 nut said: Jeff, it would take a bit of engineering, but if that body could be made to pivot backward (like a drag racing Funny Car body) and mounter in your track chair it would be awesome. ...I do have a extra chair that I was going to put under my A-81 (I’ve thought long and hard about putting the A-81 body on my track chair). That parts left from the A-81 like the front and rear axels would be perfect to build a kart . I already have a 6.5hp Predator on the shelf waiting for a project. 12 hours ago, AMC RULES said: Thinking it would look it's best hanging on my wall here Jeff... just sayin'...nice score there buddy. So far it’s the first thing everyone notices when they walk in the barn and this was given to me by my wife’s hairdresser . Guess I’m recouping some of the money we spent in their as she just gave me this! 11 hours ago, squonk said: My Grandmother's neighbor had one of the 60 models when I was little. Only saw the body on it a couple of times as even then they didn't want to wreck it. The oldest brother in the family was a Chevy nut. I still remember his Corvair. Red Convertible with the black top. Mike let me guess you broke that Lauson trying to start it... Edited November 10, 2019 by ACman 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,332 #13 Posted November 11, 2019 Sweet!! I see a twin kohler in that one for sure!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
