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How did I do?

Posted: 3/20/08 7:55am Message 21 of 32
71Shark
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Edmond, OK - USA
Joined: 7/13/2006
Posts: 400
Vette(s): 1971 Brands Hatch Green L48 Coupe Automatic Driver - restored 1995
It looks great!  You are correct about the passenger mirror.  It did not come with it.  Also. I see the aftermarket radio.  Maybe he still has the original. I wish mine was so clean!


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Posted: 3/20/08 8:12am Message 22 of 32
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Rockland, MA - USA
Joined: 1/30/2003
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Vette(s): 76, L48, 4spd & 09, LS3, 6spd
Nice Vette! Welcome!
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Posted: 3/20/08 10:24am Message 23 of 32
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Duncanville, TX - USA
Joined: 11/8/2003
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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
She's a sweetheart!! Looks really nice. I'd have to assume it has had some resto work done, unless it has spent it's entire life under covers, in a garage. The pass side mirror is dealer installed.
One thing I did notice that you will need to address is the lack of the foam "air dam/seal" that should be across the top of the radiator support, that seals it to the hood. You will definitely need this in Texas, if you plan on driving it during the summer here!!
I agree that you prolly paid the right price for the car....congrats!!
Welcome to C3VR!!


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Posted: 3/20/08 12:31pm Message 24 of 32
KeBo
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Kendall Park, NJ - USA
Joined: 3/9/2005
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Vette(s): 1981 - 59 Beige over Cinnebar leather. Edlebrock top end, 2200 stall w/shift kit, 3:55s, Mufflex maniback exhaust, nice stereo, 16 in AREs w/BFGs
1st off - CONGRATS!  Man that is saaweeeet! On the retail scale, its a fair deal. If it brings you lots of joy, its a bargain.  CV Mikes is a very reputable dealer.
 
My word of advice to anyone getting into the old car world
A) Be prepared to spend money the day you get the car. There will be 3 types of work, 1) Work you just want to do (maybe new mats, etc etc), 2) Work that you see that you have to do (they all need something), 3) Work that is not caught but you'll find out in 1-6 months of using it (leaky calipers, they all leak).  Just don't be discouraged if anything comes up!  Every once in a while we ger lucky and theres no out of pocket.
 
I put 2500.00 in my car day 1 and another 10k over the next 3 years and my car was clean when I got it.
 
NOW - We have a 1 question entance exam.
 
Q) Where is the safest place to park your car
A1) With a valet?
A2) In front of your families house with someone watching it
A3) In a lot at least 6 cars away from any other car?
 
 
 
Answer is if you picked 1, 2 or 3 you must relinquish the car!!!!  We never park out  cars anywhere!!  LOL!!  ENJOY AND WELCOME!!!!!



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Posted: 3/20/08 7:16pm Message 25 of 32
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dwright
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Victor, NY - USA
Joined: 7/12/2004
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Vette(s): 2004 Commemorative Edition Coupe, Auto w/HUD. 13K miles in 2015. Sold 1982 Red Coupe
Matt,
Congrats on what appears to be a super clean car.
Even if you find some little things wrong during the first six months, you will still be so happy, you won't care.
If it is something major, like the engine or tranny, you will say "It's over 36 years old, time for a new motor and tranny."
 
Enjoy your new toy.



 
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Posted: 3/21/08 3:14am Message 26 of 32
jbs82vette
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Mint Hill, NC - USA
Joined: 10/25/2007
Posts: 123
Vette(s): 1982 White Corvette, dark blue leather interior, 70,000 miles
Beautiful car! Clap Color combo like my 82 White and blue.


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Posted: 3/21/08 6:01pm Message 27 of 32
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As another '72 convertible owner, I too have to give you thumbs up!   


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Posted: 3/21/08 6:23pm Message 28 of 32
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HOWELL, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 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.
Matt,
 
    Simply a beautiful Vette.Thumbs%20Up  I love convertible chrome bumper cars!!!Cool
 
Best of luck and welcome aboard!!! Big%20smile
 
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Posted: 3/21/08 9:26pm Message 29 of 32
BelgiumBarry
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Vette(s): 350/350 T-top 1970 Cortez silver -blue interior
really nice vette ClapClapClapClap
always amazing seeing such slides what beautiful cars we have ....Big%20smile



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Posted: 3/22/08 3:20am Message 30 of 32
Aaron1976
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Vancouver, WA - USA
Joined: 11/17/2007
Posts: 830
Vette(s): 1976 Corvette Stingray L-48 Automatic Black
Yes you found one good lookin' Vette there. Very nice color combo and chrome bumpers to boot! Wow our cars look fast!LOL


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