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Here's one for the backyard mechanic (1/13)
 10/15/07 11:01pm
PSU 98
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Shenandoah, PA - USA

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1982 Chevrolet Corvette


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Here's one for the backyard mechanic (2/13)
 10/15/07 11:59pm
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Montesano, WA - USA

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had a really nice one. sold it to a good friend. Purchased 2004 custom coupe in Feb. 2009 did not tell anyone here until August 2009. BAD I KNOW.


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what the f####?
Here's one for the backyard mechanic (3/13)
 10/16/07 6:39am
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Sebago Lake, ME - USA

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1978 Silver Anniversary L82 4spd (M21) Red Leather. Pace Car is in the hands of a new caretaker.


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So, I'll get out my little book here and look up wholesale, and oh yeah, wheres that column for missing engine???LOL
Here's one for the backyard mechanic (4/13)
 10/16/07 8:17am
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Duncanville, TX - USA

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#1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas


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That thang has more than just the "engine only" missin!
The PCM and wiring harness is gone too! By the time you bought all the stuff that's gone, you could buy a complete car...why bother?

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Here's one for the backyard mechanic (5/13)
 10/16/07 11:11am
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visalia, CA - USA

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1981 red with silver interior,350(L-81), 350TH, glass t-tops, aluminium rims, 1980 Black/ Black int., 350 GM crate engine/350TH, 1976 black/ saddle int., L-82 w/headers, holly carb, Hypertech ignition


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Maybe it's just me,  but I thought that was a lot of money to ask for a car that had been gutted soo back !Thumbs%20Down
Here's one for the backyard mechanic (6/13)
 10/16/07 12:50pm
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Eagan, MN - USA

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Gone, but not forgotten: 1974 Coupe Red, matching numbers, Black Interior, L-48 w/ 4 speed; The “Admiral”, also gone and never to be forgotten. 1994 Admiral Blue LT-1 coupe, Black Interior Automatic


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But.....you could drop a crate motor in that sucker....... LOLsundew2007-10-16 09:51:28

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Here's one for the backyard mechanic (7/13)
 10/16/07 1:44pm
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Manteca, CA - USA

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1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed


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Well........isn't the Z06 motor the best part ?Confused
I'll guess the Z06 body is still wicked fastLOL .
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Here's one for the backyard mechanic (8/13)
 10/16/07 3:12pm
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Shenandoah, PA - USA

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1982 Chevrolet Corvette


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A ZO6 (LS7) crate motor will run you about $15,000.  I think it would be a shame to see someone drop a "plain 'ol" LS1/LS6 engine into that car  Ouch
 
I actually thought it was a good price for a roller, considering with an engine that's a $70,000 automobile.
Here's one for the backyard mechanic (9/13)
 10/16/07 3:26pm
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DUNEDIN, FL - USA

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1969 COUPE CORTEZ SILVER, BRIGHT BLUE INTERIOR 383 cu. in. 512 HP. Hooker headers w/ side pipes PS PS AC AM FM STEREO. 68,000.MILES C5 5oth Anniversary Coupe , auto.350hp


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cAN ANY ONE SPELL  RACE CAR!!!   IF I WAS IN THE POSITION TO DO SO  THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT I WOULD DO.  pRICE WOULD HAVE TO COME DOWN SOME THOUGH!
Here's one for the backyard mechanic (10/13)
 10/16/07 3:29pm
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Irving, TX - USA

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#1 -1969 Corvette Coupe Riverside Gold, black interior,MN,A/C,350/350,PS,PB,window cranks. #2 -2000 C5, black/black, 6 sp, Bose system & lots of buttons.


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[QUOTE=PSU 98]A ZO6 (LS7) crate motor will run you about $15,000.  I think it would be a shame to see someone drop a "plain 'ol" LS1/LS6 engine into that car  Ouch
 
I actually thought it was a good price for a roller, considering with an engine that's a $70,000 automobile.
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It wouldn't be a shame to slap a LS1 engine in it if ya' want gas milage!LOLLOL
 
IMHO, it's WAY over priced.Ouch


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Here's one for the backyard mechanic (11/13)
 10/16/07 10:33pm
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HOWELL, NJ - USA

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1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.


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Jest park er in th driv-way!!!Rolling%20On%20The%20Floor%20Laughing
Here's one for the backyard mechanic (12/13)
 10/17/07 12:37pm
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Victor, NY - USA

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2004 Commemorative Edition Coupe, Auto w/HUD. 13K miles in 2015. Sold 1982 Red Coupe


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Consider it an opportunity to put a dual turbo Linger motor in.Clap

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Here's one for the backyard mechanic (13/13)
 10/17/07 1:12pm
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1982 Chevrolet Corvette


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[QUOTE=dwright]Consider it an opportunity to put a dual turbo Linger motor in.[/QUOTE]
 
There's an idea.
 
I frequent Phoenix Motorsports with my Camaro and some friends' cars, and they routinely have brand new ZO6s there stripped down and gutted, in various stages of race prep  Wacko
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