Can you believe this jerk parked next to me? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

coloradosean2009 · 06-30-2010, 08:04 PM

I am always happy to see my `72 sitting in the parking garage when I get off the train from downtown. I look it over to make sure there are no new scratches because you guys know how people are in the parking lot.

Today I get off the train and see some jerk has parked his vette next to me.... I hate it when the best looking vehicle is not mine! I do think the pickup looks better with her parked alongside though.

I don't know my corvettes; any idea what year it is from the photos? She is in great shape.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 06-30-2010, 08:07 PM

That is a beautiful Vette and it is one of my favorite years, (58-62). I am not sure what year it is but believe it is a 58.

Jim

D-Rat · 06-30-2010, 08:26 PM

I'll say '59. A '58 would have stainless steel trim strips on the decklid and they went to the signature 4 round tails in 60 or 61.

rsavage · 06-30-2010, 08:28 PM

Looks like a '58. Gorgeous isn't it! Upon further review, I believe that D-Rat is correct unless the two chrome spines were left off the trunk lid.

100gold · 06-30-2010, 08:44 PM

You were paid a compliment. That guy knew that at least his passenger side would be safe from door dings.

67chevy1series · 06-30-2010, 08:48 PM

definatly 58 becauce first year for dual headlights and the back still looks like a 56 57 so 58

darush01 · 07-01-2010, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

definatly 58 becauce first year for dual headlights and the back still looks like a 56 57 so 58

how could you tell? i looked the pic over well and I couldnt tell if it had singl or dual headlights

Keith Seymore · 07-02-2010, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by darush01

how could you tell? i looked the pic over well and I couldnt tell if it had singl or dual headlights

You can tell (at least if you are familiar with 56/57 vs 58/59/60).

The 56/57 fenders are rounded on top, to match the single headlamp. 58/59/60 fenders are broader across the top, in order to accomodate the dual headlamps. You can also set the indent (feature) in the top of the fender.

Trust me; you can tell.

K

Deggs · 07-01-2010, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 100gold

You were paid a compliment. That guy knew that at least his passenger side would be safe from door dings.

This.

72Subby · 07-01-2010, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 100gold

You were paid a compliment. That guy knew that at least his passenger side would be safe from door dings.

100gold has it right.

I believe this is good karma, given a choice I always park next to someone who I can tell is a car guy like myself. I'm doing him a favor (giving him 50% door ding protection) and I believe he will do the same for me.

Unless he was a real snob (I've heard some Corvette owners can be...) I'm sure his choice of parking spot was very deliberate, and a compliment.

--steve

68 short step · 06-30-2010, 09:04 PM

i wouldnt leave that unattended in a parking guarge.

71meangreenc10 · 07-01-2010, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 68 short step

i wouldnt leave that unattended in a parking guarge.

No way,,,,did I mention NO WAY would I leave that in a parking garage.......

Smitty

**yote1234** · 07-01-2010, 09:34 AM

ahhhhh just an old chevy! hehehe

Fastfun · 06-30-2010, 09:20 PM

That is a 59 or 60 Has dual head lights and no trunk trim also the hood on a 58 has louver look to it.

dwcsr · 06-30-2010, 09:27 PM

I had a 60 that looked just like that. I think 61 had the stingray type rear.

Infanti · 06-30-2010, 09:55 PM

I agree with Fastfun , 59-60. 58's had hood louvers and trunk spears.Hub caps have little slots on outer edge on the 59-60. The passenger side of the dash on a 60 would have a bar over and under the corvette insignia.Little differences between years.My older brother had same color 58 corvette.Love these cars.

**DPowers** · 06-30-2010, 10:01 PM

Today I get off the train and see some jerk has parked his vette next to me.... I hate it when the best looking vehicle is not mine!

You know- he is saying the same thing....

mcbassin · 06-30-2010, 10:30 PM

wow! what a jerk! what was he thinking? Your truck still looks great! I would leave that awesome vette in a parking garage either. Wouldn't leave your truck in there either if it was mine. thanks for sharing!

**70shortfleet** · 06-30-2010, 10:53 PM

That is a 1959, the 58 had a wash board hood and I don't see that on this one.

Andy4639 · 06-30-2010, 10:54 PM

I'd guess 59 with the head lights. What a Jerk!!! Are you kidding me! I think he paid you the highest compliment he could by parking his $20,000 vett beside your truck!
He knew you took care of it so he wasn't worried about his doors being nicked either.

mcbassin · 06-30-2010, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

I'd guess 59 with the head lights. What a Jerk!!! Are you kidding me! I think he paid you the highest compliment he could by parking his $20,000 vett beside your truck!
He knew you took care of it so he wasn't worried about his doors being nicked either.

$20k that's funny right there

crapy67 · 07-01-2010, 12:11 AM

I hate vettes, I probably would have taken a dump in the front seat for parking next to me.

beebster · 07-02-2010, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by crapy67

I hate vettes, I probably would have taken a dump in the front seat for parking next to me.

ha ha, i hate vettes too!
overpriced, and over appreciated. No doubt they are nice cars but I'd take that truck over that vette, but that's just me. I don't like the pretentiousness that comes with vettes. I don't like camaro's or Nova's either. And yes, every corvette owner i ever met was a snob.

knsmodels · 07-01-2010, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

$20k that's funny right there

yeah at that price put me down for half a dozen.....

loosecannonzs · 07-01-2010, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

I'd guess 59 with the head lights. What a Jerk!!! Are you kidding me! I think he paid you the highest compliment he could by parking his $120,000 vett beside your truck!
He knew you took care of it so he wasn't worried about his doors being nicked either.

I fixed it for you.

06-30-2010, 08:04 PM	#1
coloradosean2009 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 291	Can you believe this jerk parked next to me? I am always happy to see my `72 sitting in the parking garage when I get off the train from downtown. I look it over to make sure there are no new scratches because you guys know how people are in the parking lot. Today I get off the train and see some jerk has parked his vette next to me.... I hate it when the best looking vehicle is not mine! I do think the pickup looks better with her parked alongside though. I don't know my corvettes; any idea what year it is from the photos? She is in great shape. Attached Images __________________ __________________________________________ Sean 1972 C20 2005 4Runner

06-30-2010, 08:07 PM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Can you believe this jerk parked next to me? That is a beautiful Vette and it is one of my favorite years, (58-62). I am not sure what year it is but believe it is a 58. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

06-30-2010, 08:26 PM	#3
D-Rat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 226	Re: Can you believe this jerk parked next to me? I'll say '59. A '58 would have stainless steel trim strips on the decklid and they went to the signature 4 round tails in 60 or 61. __________________ 1970 CST with a screaming 400 www.nissan4wheelers.com

06-30-2010, 08:28 PM	#4
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Can you believe this jerk parked next to me? Looks like a '58. Gorgeous isn't it! Upon further review, I believe that D-Rat is correct unless the two chrome spines were left off the trunk lid. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7 Last edited by rsavage; 06-30-2010 at 08:31 PM.

06-30-2010, 08:44 PM	#5
100gold Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Weiser,Idaho Posts: 234	Re: Can you believe this jerk parked next to me? You were paid a compliment. That guy knew that at least his passenger side would be safe from door dings.

06-30-2010, 08:48 PM	#6
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Can you believe this jerk parked next to me? definatly 58 becauce first year for dual headlights and the back still looks like a 56 57 so 58

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68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Can you believe this jerk parked next to me? i wouldnt leave that unattended in a parking guarge.

07-01-2010, 09:34 AM	#13
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,428	Re: Can you believe this jerk parked next to me? ahhhhh just an old chevy! hehehe __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

06-30-2010, 09:20 PM	#14
Fastfun Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 615	Re: Can you believe this jerk parked next to me? That is a 59 or 60 Has dual head lights and no trunk trim also the hood on a 58 has louver look to it.

06-30-2010, 09:27 PM	#15
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: Can you believe this jerk parked next to me? I had a 60 that looked just like that. I think 61 had the stingray type rear.

06-30-2010, 09:55 PM	#16
Infanti www.infantimachine.com Join Date: May 2007 Location: Delta,BC Canada Posts: 311	Re: Can you believe this jerk parked next to me? I agree with Fastfun , 59-60. 58's had hood louvers and trunk spears.Hub caps have little slots on outer edge on the 59-60. The passenger side of the dash on a 60 would have a bar over and under the corvette insignia.Little differences between years.My older brother had same color 58 corvette.Love these cars.

06-30-2010, 10:01 PM	#17
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,455	Re: Can you believe this jerk parked next to me? Today I get off the train and see some jerk has parked his vette next to me.... I hate it when the best looking vehicle is not mine! You know- he is saying the same thing.... __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

06-30-2010, 10:30 PM	#18
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Can you believe this jerk parked next to me? wow! what a jerk! what was he thinking? Your truck still looks great! I would leave that awesome vette in a parking garage either. Wouldn't leave your truck in there either if it was mine. thanks for sharing! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

06-30-2010, 10:53 PM	#19
70shortfleet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St.Peters, MO Posts: 2,247	Re: Can you believe this jerk parked next to me? That is a 1959, the 58 had a wash board hood and I don't see that on this one.

06-30-2010, 10:54 PM	#20
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Can you believe this jerk parked next to me? I'd guess 59 with the head lights. What a Jerk!!! Are you kidding me! I think he paid you the highest compliment he could by parking his $20,000 vett beside your truck! He knew you took care of it so he wasn't worried about his doors being nicked either. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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07-01-2010, 12:11 AM	#22
crapy67 White wall terror Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Croydon, Pa. Posts: 152	Re: Can you believe this jerk parked next to me? I hate vettes, I probably would have taken a dump in the front seat for parking next to me.

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