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Re: Does Someone's Xmas include a 1960 365?
Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 9:04 pm
by libratune
No one was more surprised than me when my astonishingly low bid took this baby. As it has a 5-knob setup, I suspect the original wiring harness has been replaced. But it is a Capri with most of its original finish.
It will soon join the ranks of my other unrestored Capris . . .
Paul, any suggestions?
Re: Does Someone's Xmas include a 1960 365?
Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 9:16 pm
by cjj
Wow, congrats on that one! I guess it'll be a nice Christmas present, huh?
Re: Does Someone's Xmas include a 1960 365?
Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 9:28 pm
by libratune
cjj wrote:Wow, congrats on that one! I guess it'll be a nice Christmas present, huh?
It's not due to arrive until 12/31, so I am thinking of it as a "holiday surprise" -- hopefully, a good one.
Waiting to see what's under that guard, tho . . .
Re: Does Someone's Xmas include a 1960 365?
Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 9:29 pm
by chucksimms
Wow. What a score. I paid that for a '68 335 last year, and considerably more for a '66 365OS this summer. Lucky!
Re: Does Someone's Xmas include a 1960 365?
Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 9:30 pm
by cjj
libratune wrote:cjj wrote:Wow, congrats on that one! I guess it'll be a nice Christmas present, huh?
It's not due to arrive until 12/31, so I am thinking of it as a "holiday surprise" -- hopefully, a good one.
Waiting to see what's under that guard, tho . . .
No doubt it'll be a great way to start off the new year!
Re: Does Someone's Xmas include a 1960 365?
Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 10:16 pm
by jps
Nice snag, Ron!
Another one for NC.
Re: Does Someone's Xmas include a 1960 365?
Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 12:40 am
by jwilli
I'm betting that the wiring harness is correct. Nice snag!
Re: Does Someone's Xmas include a 1960 365?
Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 12:43 am
by libratune
jwilli wrote:I'm betting that the wiring harness is correct. Nice snag!
Hey John, I hope you're right! Then this will truly be a snag/steal/deal !
What do you make of the white gards and the TRC?
Re: Does Someone's Xmas include a 1960 365?
Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 12:50 am
by jps
libratune wrote:What do you make of the white gards and the TRC?
Given that the TRC says MIUSA on it that can't be the original one, can it?
Re: Does Someone's Xmas include a 1960 365?
Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 3:29 am
by collin
Congrats Ron! Lovely example, at a great price.
Ps...don't restore it! Even with the wear, the fireglo is nicely aged, and original
I guess it if needs hardware/setup/incorrect parts replaced then go fer it!
Re: Does Someone's Xmas include a 1960 365?
Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 12:10 pm
by sloop_john_b
Wow, congrats Ron!! That was one of the deals of the year, for sure.
I'm with Collin on this one - leave it as is!
BTW - tell me more about this cache of "unrestored Capris".
Re: Does Someone's Xmas include a 1960 365?
Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 2:41 pm
by rickenbrother
Very nice, congrats and enjoy it, Ron!
I agree with JB and Collin, leave it as is.
Re: Does Someone's Xmas include a 1960 365?
Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 8:05 pm
by jwilli
libratune wrote:jwilli wrote:I'm betting that the wiring harness is correct. Nice snag!
Hey John, I hope you're right! Then this will truly be a snag/steal/deal !
What do you make of the white gards and the TRC?
I believe the TRC and white guards were fitted later. I could be wrong on the guard but as jps posted, it says "made in usa" on it. That was a great buy for you. I was wondering why it was going for so little!?
Re: Does Someone's Xmas include a 1960 365?
Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 11:45 am
by customxke
I was watching this, and was planning on bidding, but I snoozed. Too much Xmas food and wine. Congrats Ron, you got a great deal!!!
Re: Does Someone's Xmas include a 1960 365?
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 6:10 pm
by libratune
Remember this lost soul:
- Mystery Capri
Add a little bit of TLC, gold plastic and the proper Ac'cent arm and:
- 1960 365 Capri - Body Front
- 1960 365 Capri - Full Front
- 1960 365 Capri - Control Side
BTW, an interesting feature of this guitar is that it is a late 1960 Capri with a blend knob. The wiring harness, which appears all original with unbroken solder joints, has matching 1962 pots. Original to the guitar? Who knows.
The new pics don't show all the scratches, dings, etc. but this baby is in very solid shape (caution: Dusan, the bridge is almost all the way down) the neck straight and action good.
I consider myself lucky. This eBay "shot in the dark" turned into a nice acquisition.
(Not all of them do.)
PS -- Anyone have a early 60's case for this baby? The 70's Gibson case is just not cutting it.