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Re: How long have you owned your C3? (21/31)
11/16/13 3:16pm

ceastham1
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greer, SC - USA

Vette(s):
C(6-5+2)VR - 1964 convertible 327/365 & 2003 convertible - 50th Anniversary Edition & 2010 3LT Coupe

Joined: 10/15/2007
Posts: 746

Not sure I should answer this survey ....

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Re: How long have you owned your C3? (22/31)
1/13/14 6:15pm

rmendoza
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Colorado Springs, CO - USA

Vette(s):
'68 (2), '75 (4), '86, '90, '99, '00, '02. '98 (2), '06 (3), '10, '12 GS, '82 Collector Edition, '03, '90 C4 ZR-1, '14, '15

Joined: 10/11/2013
Posts: 109

In 1973 I traded a '74 Vega and $1,100 for a '68 L-79 4spd Marina Blue Roadster. After 2 yrs and gas going up to 35.9 per gallon, couldn't afford it (made $7 per hour and single) so I sold it. After 40 yrs and a '75, '86, '90, '98, '06, '98, '10, '12 vettes.........I returned to my first vette love.........'68 Rally Red Roadster.

So I've had my latest '68 C3 5 months and still have my last '98 Torch Red Roadster for one with the modern touch.

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'75 Steel Blue Stingray Coupe

'75 Hot Red L82 Stingray Convertible

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Re: How long have you owned your C3? (23/31)
1/13/14 11:12pm

Marine7
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New Eagle, PA - USA

Vette(s):
1979

Joined: 12/15/2013
Posts: 6

I just save my C3 from the salvage yard right before Christmas. A guy was going to scrap her because of suspension broken on right front and some other minor damage due to bein stolen and wrecked into a police cruiser. While I am here would you recommend going back stock on suspension or upgrade?

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Re: How long have you owned your C3? (24/31)
1/14/14 7:24am

Sarge81

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WEST SENECA, NY - USA

Vette(s):
1981 Blue Ice Met. w/pearl ghost flames TKO500 5speed. LS1 Swap 3.45 Dana 44.

Joined: 12/3/2001
Posts: 2379

14 years this February. Thumbs Up

Definitely a record for me. I'm usually chomping at the bit after 3 yrs. to get rid of a vehicle. I pretty much come to the conclusion I'll probably die with this car. LOL

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GEN III 5.7L "LS6" Engine swap
TKO500 5 spd.

3.54 Dana 44

'69 "N11" Sidepipes
Borgeson Steering Box
Born 8/1981
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Re: How long have you owned your C3? (25/31)
1/14/14 2:08pm

Adams' Apple

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Duncanville, TX - USA

Vette(s):
#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

Joined: 11/8/2003
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ceastham1 said: Not sure I should answer this survey ....

C'mon Clint....get off the pot and GET ONE already...you KNOW you want one...... LOL

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"Money can't buy happiness -- but somehow it's more comforting to cry in a CORVETTE than in a Kia"

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Re: How long have you owned your C3? (26/31)
1/24/14 1:30pm

MITCH76LZ

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Derry, NH - USA

Vette(s):
1976 with a factory LZ HP 350, 4 speed with gymkhana suspension I ordered new in 1976 it has 45.000 mi and I am currently doing a frame off restoration

Joined: 12/12/2005
Posts: 5

38 years bought mine new in 76

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Re: How long have you owned your C3? (27/31)
1/24/14 2:47pm

eurodesk

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Indianapolis, IN - USA

Vette(s):
1981 corvette coupe 1999 convertible

Joined: 11/11/2003
Posts: 102

I have owned the Beast for 25 years this Month.

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Re: How long have you owned your C3? (28/31)
1/29/14 5:21pm

OH6A

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Cadiz, KY - USA

Vette(s):
74 Convertible

Joined: 8/26/2002
Posts: 249

Bought the 73 on 9/11/01 because it was built the same month as my daughter was born. It was not as good as a basket case. The thought was to rebuild it and give it to her. Long story shortened, after several thousand dollars and almost as many hours, she and her husband came to visit and looked at it. They looked at it for about 20 seconds and commented "that s nice". Then her husband said that it would be hard for him to drive in traffic because it did not have an automatic. I still have it and intend to keep it.

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Re: How long have you owned your C3? (29/31)
1/29/14 6:41pm

CCasey
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New Albany, OH - USA

Vette(s):
1980 Coupe / Snowcrest White / L48, 350 / Comp Cam / Edelbrock Heads / Cyclone Intake / Holley Carb / Holley Fuel Pump / Patriot Headers / Dual Exhaust / Magnaflow Mufflers / 1964 Coupe / Riverside Red / L76, 327, 365hp

Joined: 8/17/2010
Posts: 173

I ordered my '80 in August 1979 and pick it up at the dealer in December 1979.

Wow, 34 years and a 30,577 miles - all mine!

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Re: How long have you owned your C3? (30/31)
1/30/14 9:46am

knotacare
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Newark, DE - USA

Vette(s):
1968 Conv, 454HO,500HP-600TQ, TKO-600,3:70 HD rear,hotrod air, custom paint & suspension,1973 Ruby Red,T-top, 383 Stroker, TK)-500,frame off restro, 1967 Dodge Coronet, 340 stroker to 406, Dana 60

Joined: 7/26/2004
Posts: 463

68 12 yrs, 77 3yrs, 73 2yrs

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Re: How long have you owned your C3? (31/31)
2/1/14 8:32pm

suki
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North Charleston, SC - USA

Vette(s):
1995 Indy Pace Car Convertible (Original owner) 1979 Red on Red (Original owner)

Joined: 1/27/2003
Posts: 23

1979 bought new in Dec 79. Still looks as good as on the showroom floor.

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