"Yellow Streak" 1965 Corvette Roadster

[SpiderGearsMan]

Re: "Yellow Streak" 1965 Corvette Roadster

20 years ago , my boss paid 15 grand for a 66 sbc roadster with a glide
I changed everything on that car

here it is

[Monster]

I so badly want a Stinger hood with an all aluminum 406ci SBC hanging off a 5 or 6-speed manual, with my Hurst shifter bangin' the gears !!!



Here is one that I had considered buying, but it had some damage and they wanted $1,200 for it.

[JOES66FURY]

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I think I saw somewhere that you are thinking of a color change, what do you have in mind?

Thanks for all the kind words and encouragement everyone !


91Bird, I have never been one for the flashy "look at me" paint schemes.
Would like to stick with an original color and so far I am thinking Sebring Silver or Marina Blue.
Still contemplating though.
You got any ideas ?

I have never been a fan of Butternut...reminds me of puss....I like Sebring Silver...or black...can never go wrond witha black vette....

[Blazerteam]

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Yep, that '66 with the BB 427ci is sporting the "Power Blister" hood, very nice ride.
Is it yours ?

Nono ;D.Im just a chevelle guy ;D.

Its Steve Plunketts..he has some cars..

http://www.fleetwoodcountrycruizein.com/collection/private.html

[Monster]

Re: "Yellow Streak" 1965 Corvette Roadster

Yep, that '66 with the BB 427ci is sporting the "Power Blister" hood, very nice ride.
Is it yours ?

[Blazerteam]

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I didnt look enough on that hood Steve :-[.Anyway,both hoods are fine.Check out this one.

http://www.fleetwoodcountrycruizein.com/collection/other/1966vette.html

[Monster]

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Just for giggles, thought I'd post up the original stock colors for the mid-year C2 Vettes.


1967
Tuxedo Black
Ermine White
Elkhart Blue
Lyndale Blue
Marina Blue
Goodwood Green
Rally Red
Silver Pearl
Sunfire Yellow
Marlboro Maroon

1966
Tuxedo Black
Ermine White
Nassau Blue
Mosport Green
Miland Maroon
Silver Pearl
Rally Red
Sunfire Yellow
Laguna Blue
Trophy Blue

1965
Tuxedo Black
Ermine White
Nassau Blue
Glen Green
Milano Maroon
Silver Pearl
Rally Red
Goldwood Yellow

1964
Tuxedo Black
Ermine White
Riverside Red
Satin Silver
Silver Blue
Daytona Blue
Saddle Tan

1963
Tuxedo Black
Ermine White
Riverside Red
Silver Blue
Daytona Blue
Saddle Tan
Sebring Silver

[CTX-SLPR]

Re: "Yellow Streak" 1965 Corvette Roadster

Keep the yellowish cream colour, one of my favorite colours for a 60's car for some reason. Not really a fan of either of the blues or the silver. Black is nice but I still like the yellow better.

[Monster]

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The silver one with sidepipes and stinger hood...talk about classy.

Arild, that is not a "Stinger" hood, rather it's the special "Power Blister" hood (a funnel-shaped air scoop),
that 1965 Corvettes with the newly optional 396-cid "big-block" V-8 came with.
... but still classy !!
;)

Here is an example of a "Stinger" hood (a large front-opening air scoop over the center bulge),
that was released in 1967 for Big-block cars, instead of the previous power blister.

[ponchoman]

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Hey, good for you! That body style is one of my all time favorites. If I ever buy a vette, that's what it'll be. Only down side is bigger guys like me are a little cramped inside, but it's worth it!

[Schtauffer]

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Awesome Steve, awesome. I like the yellow, just always had a thing for it. Maybe its cuz of the Butternut 68 Camaro that my dad wouldn't let me buy when I was 14...

Anyway, congrats on the acquisition. May it bring you much pleasure and satisfaction.

[Monster]

Here's a pic of a '63 Roadster with a code correct Sebring Silver exterior that I missed out on.
I just loved the year specific hood and knock-off wheels.

[Blazerteam]

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The silver one with sidepipes and stinger hood...talk about classy.. :P

[91CCFirebird]

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I think silver is a good look especially if you switch to a stinger hood and add a black stinger.  However, I am a huge fan of Marina blue so I would be hard pressed not to go that route.  Jeep is using a color very similar to Marina blue on some of their new wranglers and it always catches my eye.  I think they call it Surf Blue.

[Monster]

Re: "Yellow Streak" 1965 Corvette Roadster

I think I saw somewhere that you are thinking of a color change, what do you have in mind?

Thanks for all the kind words and encouragement everyone !


91Bird, I have never been one for the flashy "look at me" paint schemes.
Would like to stick with an original color and so far I am thinking Sebring Silver or Marina Blue.
Still contemplating though.
You got any ideas ?