I bought my 76 vette this past May off a private owner. I had my son with me and we did some basic research. My wish list was 75-77 and a stick. I wasnt looking for a show car, just a Vette in decent shape. When i saw and heard her, I fell in love. Since May i learned a few things about my treasure, she' s not a GrandSport as the emblem states. I jst had her tunefthis past weekend and the mechanic informed me that her engine is from a 69 camaro. I love my girl and though she' s no longer " all natural" she still turns heads. Hence my question- may i still consider myself a Vette owner and qelcomed to this Registry which Ive also come to love?

As others may say being a corvette owner is to be an individual.You take your car and make it your own.Weather you have a numbers matching NCRS car just a driver it's a corvette and it's all in what you want...so enjoy you car to the fullest.                              Rick  

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Simple question.  Did it start out life being a C3 Corvette.  It did and you cannot change that.  Lots of guys modify their C3 is ways that some others may be would not do but they are C3's as long as the VIN says they are.

Sharon, just remember we are all part of this elite group. But the real issue in "Vette owner" is Who OWNS Who?..............namely the Vettes own us..........we all love them, that's why we are all here. Good luck with your baby! 

The fact that your baby needed a heart transplant at some point in the past does not lessen her status as a corvette or your status as a C3 owner.  You and your corvette are welcome and we are glad you are here.

Thanks and you are absolutely right. My treasure has become my new adventure.

I have owned a 1980 Corvette since new. The frame off rebuild is coming to an end and it has a lot of new/different parts than what was on the car originally.

Thanks All. You are all right. Ive already had her in two local car shows. I knew she wouldnt be trophy worthy, but shes definitely show worthy in my opinion. Funny that she was even painted the Grandsport blue with large white racing stripe. Mornings before I head to work, i still peek in the garage and think "dang" shes mine. Shes definitely " defining" me. Ive always loved the Mako Shark body style. Though i dont have the big bucks to sink into alot of cosmetic restoring, i she will get the TLC she needs. My dad was a mechanic and now i wish i wouldve taken more interest in how they run versus how they look. So thats why Im here....to get educated and seek advise. Thanks again all!

You don't even have to own a Corvette of ANY year to be a member here...everyone is Welcome! We just happen to be oriented to the Shark cars('68-'82), that's all. 
There are Corvettes of every kind here, from 100%, untouched originals, to full-blown, out of this world customs, and even other year series....we don't have limits on what ya own. If yours has had a rough life, and has needed some revitalization, it's all good...they all have a story. That's part of the fun, and mystique of owning them. Jump right on in!

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