Topic: Hobby Car Corvettes, PA
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Oneonta, NY - USA
Joined: 1/10/2013
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Vette(s): 1979 Coupe L-82 4-speed
I'm looking to buy a '78 or '79 coupe. I live in central NYS, but am willing to drive up to about 250 miles since I want a 4-speed manual transmission. I've found a number of vehicles of interest in Martinsburg, PA -- Hobby Car Corvettes. Has anyone on the C3VR ever dealt with them. Can anyone vouch for their reputation and/or business practices? Thank you so much!
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Vette(s): 1979 Coupe L-82 4-speed
Thanks, Greer!
I'll check out this link.
Quite a pretty passel of Vettes you have!
Thanks again! Will keep you posted.
Hey Newbie,
I visited Hobby a few years ago when I was first beginning to look for a C3. It was a bit of a drive and the weather was cold. The place looks like a poor little 'dirt lot' country car dealer from the road and it's easy to miss. They have some nice cars, inside their small showroom, and I believe they are expert in their field, but I left feeling very unsatisfied. They didn't offer any help in how to choose a C3. The son told me I was asking all the wrong questions, but didn't offer to help with any of the right questions.
I don't know your experience with C3's, but if you're new to this hobby, then I strongly suggest you spend a lot of time here and the "Corvette Forum" reading everything you can. It took me about a year before I finally bought my basket case. But, like you, I knew what model year I wanted. Then I had to look at a few rotten wrecks before I found my new love.
Sincerely,
John
1973 BB 4-Speed Coupe Project Car
2009 Z06 Mostly Stock
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Vette(s): 1979 Coupe L-82 4-speed
Hey John, thanks for the sage advice!
Lifetime MemberMake sure you know what to look for when buying one of these cars, the good ones are out there.
You just need to make sure you are getting all the car your paying for.
I'm not far from you, (Utica area) if you need help checking out any cars for sure let me know!
Welcome aboard!
ebo
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Vette(s): 1979 Coupe L-82 4-speed
Hi Alan,
Are you a member of the Mohawk Valley Corvette Club? I will most likely be joining that club, as it's the closest one to me. Thanks for the offer to help with my search. Have a pleasant evening!
Yes I'm the VP of that club, great group of people and I have brought quite a few C3's into that club. For sure check out there web site www.mvcorvetteclub.com
Check out the activity's pictures and you will see the annual picnic at my house.
ebo
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Vette(s): 1979 Coupe L-82 4-speed
Thought I recognized the cars in your profile pic. Also, the white check pattern on the driveway.
I've been on the MVCC site a few times and was impressed with the number and scope of activities you do out there.
Hopefully, I can make it to a meeting soon -- I see you have one on Wednesday night.
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