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Topic: How did I do?

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How did I do?

Posted: 3/19/08 4:49pm Message 1 of 32
Mashman
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Austin, TX - USA
Joined: 3/19/2008
Posts: 18
Vette(s): 1972 convertible 350, white with blue interior
I just purchased this 1972 convertible (my first) today, and while I think I got a fair to good deal, I'm curious to see what the experts think.
 
Below is link to a sideshow with lots of pictures, and I paid 26.5.
 
(EDIT) - sorry I crewed up the poll, there was supposed to be a just about right vote - and I don't see a way to add another selection to the poll.
 
Mashman2008-03-19 16:52:38


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Posted: 3/19/08 5:40pm Message 2 of 32
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COPPERAS COVE, TX - USA
Joined: 7/6/2002
Posts: 417
Vette(s): 1972 corvette stingray convertible 2007 coupe
 As the owner of a 72 convertible I think you did good. Does it have a hardtop with it? Mine has both tops, one of 811 in 72 that had a vinyl top insted of painted. I just noticed that you live in Austin, are you going to Hot Springs with us in April? Did you get the car locally? looks familiar.fp_vetter722008-03-19 17:44:08



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Posted: 3/19/08 5:41pm Message 3 of 32
JJoyal
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HARRISVILLE, RI - USA
Joined: 3/9/2004
Posts: 176
Vette(s): 68 convertible green 427 c.i.green exterior black top and interior

Welcome to the club, great vette best of luck and enjoy it. Thumbs%20Up




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Posted: 3/19/08 5:47pm Message 4 of 32
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Greensburg, IN - USA
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Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe, 1989 Coupe, 2001 Roadster Present: 1967 Stingray Roadster, 1976 Stingray Coupe, 1989 Roadster..

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Posted: 3/19/08 5:59pm Message 5 of 32
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Irving, TX - USA
Joined: 8/21/2004
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Vette(s): #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.
Ok Matt......I'm drooling over your car pictures! Tongue SAAA.....WEEEETTT!Wink


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Posted: 3/19/08 5:59pm Message 6 of 32
Mashman
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Austin, TX - USA
Joined: 3/19/2008
Posts: 18
Vette(s): 1972 convertible 350, white with blue interior
No hardtop - but living in Austin I don't think that may be much of a problem.  I might decide to see about purchasing one down the road, but not sure.
 
I'm not going to be able to do Hot Springs, I'm already commited to taking my wife to Vegas the following weekend.
 
I have seen a lot of posts for local drives/rallies - I've just started checking out the various forums (this is by far the best) - and I saw something about a bluebonnet drive coming up in April -  I think I'm going to try and do that one.
 
No I purchased the car from someone in Chicago  - the pictures are ones he took for the sale - I get the car next Friday.



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Posted: 3/19/08 6:25pm Message 7 of 32
sgm2004
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Falls Church, VA - USA
Joined: 3/22/2006
Posts: 232
Vette(s): 1975, 4 speed, L48, NOW Silver mist, Oxblood inside 2003 50th Av Torch RED little brother to 75
Matt, Thumbs%20Up good job great looking car.
 
Guy



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Posted: 3/19/08 6:27pm Message 8 of 32
ranger3
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North Charleston, SC - USA
Joined: 3/20/2004
Posts: 4176
Vette(s): 1975 L48 AT AC T-top
I am not normally a fan of white Vettes, but yours is a beautiful car. Is it a restoration or a well taken care of survivor? Based on the condition, I think you paid a very reasonable amount. Most of all..drive it and enjoy it. They were after all, made to be driven.

Scott


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Posted: 3/19/08 6:43pm Message 9 of 32
pdupler
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Fort Worth, TX - USA
Joined: 12/26/2007
Posts: 121
Vette(s): 1969 Lemans Blue Coupe, 350/300 Automagic
Having been c3 shopping recently, I think you got a good deal.  If there remains much original date coded parts, then you got a great deal.   I'm just up the road a bit in Fort Worth, so hopefully will get to see it in person someday. pdupler2008-03-19 18:46:27


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Posted: 3/19/08 6:50pm Message 10 of 32
Mashman
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Austin, TX - USA
Joined: 3/19/2008
Posts: 18
Vette(s): 1972 convertible 350, white with blue interior
I hate to say it, but I'm not sure if it's been restored yet or not.  I won't have posession of the car until the 28'th.
 
Things that have me guessing .  1) There are only 38K miles on a matchin #'s engine (350 sb).  2) The undercarriage appears to be VERY clean.  And, 3) I thought I read somewhere that 72's didn't come with passenger side mirrors?
 
So, until I get a chance to look real close (or better yet, have someone who knows what they are looking at take a look), I'm not sure I'll be able to tell.



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