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First things first...I'd like to start by saying what a wonderful site this is. I have spent the last couple of hours just "surfing" this site and am very happy and proud to be a C3 owner. I've just recently landed a "SHARK" that I've been looking for for awhile (3yrs). It's a Silver '80 L48 automatic, mirrored t-tops,aluminum wheels with 54k(pic coming soon). Not sure about matching #'s yet. Been to busy enjoying the ride. Runs great.Needs paint and some other (what I'm hoping to be)minor things i.e. weatherstripping, updated radio & speakers, and carpeting. Any help/feedback/tips/tricks/comments about these things or anything else would be a great help. Thanks again for a great site. 
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|QUOTE|1 FAST 80 said: First things first...I'd like to start by saying what a wonderful site this is. I have spent the last couple of hours just "surfing" .... Thanks again for a great site. |/QUOTE|
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|QUOTE|1 FAST 80 said: Runs great.Needs paint and some other (what I'm hoping to be)minor things i.e. weatherstripping, updated radio & speakers, and carpeting. Any help/feedback/tips/tricks/comments about these things or anything else would be a great help. Thanks again for a great site. |/QUOTE|
You'll find a lot of friendly help and advice here. I sure have. Welcome aboard...!!!
|/QUOTE|You'll find a lot of friendly help and advice here. I sure have. Welcome aboard...!!!
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from NC! and welcome to the C3VR!!
Welcome to C3VR. You'll learn a lot here. Regarding the updated stereo... An important question to ask yourself is, do you want to keep the stock look or a more modern headunit that may require you to do some cutting? I chose a newer pioneer headunit and had to cut my center guage panel. I was worried to do it at first, but once it was done I liked it and didn't mind that it had been cut.
1977 Corvette EX-L48
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383 Stroker, Holley MPFI, MSD Ignition, BTO 700R4, VBP Street/Slalom, Hooker Sidepipes with JCL Spiral Baffles, Corbeau A4s w/ Shark Bar and Simpson 5-Points, 17" AR TTII's, Kumho MX's
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Welcome Douglas!! Don't be afraid to ask any questions here. We all work on our cars because they are at least 20 years olod. We help out when we can and if we don't know the answer, we can probably find out for you!!
Can't wait to see a pic of the car
Can't wait to see a pic of the car
Hi
Welcome.
Don't worry about numbers matching, you don't want to give it away anymore, do you ?
Numbers matching is only for more money when you sell.
Of course, you still want to know.
My car is a non matching car. Can you see it from the pic ?
Good luck and don't hesitate asking questions.
Remember, there is no such thing like a stupid question, but many stupid answers.
Good luck, Gunther
|UPDATED|5/16/2002 5:32:22 PM|/UPDATED|
Welcome.
Don't worry about numbers matching, you don't want to give it away anymore, do you ?
Numbers matching is only for more money when you sell.
Of course, you still want to know.
My car is a non matching car. Can you see it from the pic ?
Good luck and don't hesitate asking questions.
Remember, there is no such thing like a stupid question, but many stupid answers.
Good luck, Gunther
|UPDATED|5/16/2002 5:32:22 PM|/UPDATED|
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Vette(s): 1979 Black coupe. 11256 original, documented, miles on it when I bought it in April of 2000. It now has 13100 on it. Oyster interior, like new. Everything original, everything works, except the clock. Paint has a couple of minor flaws.
Vettes are great aren't they?
My vette has the original radio and speakers, and back in 79 I didn't realize how bad the audio equip was. I would like to change mine also, but I'm trying to keep it in original cond. So I have to listen to the shabby sounds of an ancient stereo. Oh well, that is what I have to do to keep it original...
blk79
My vette has the original radio and speakers, and back in 79 I didn't realize how bad the audio equip was. I would like to change mine also, but I'm trying to keep it in original cond. So I have to listen to the shabby sounds of an ancient stereo. Oh well, that is what I have to do to keep it original...
blk79
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