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Eagleville, PA - USA
Joined: 11/1/2001
Posts: 18565
Vette(s): Used to own a 1979 Corvette now owned by JB79
I would like to welcome Avboden to C3VR!
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My first Vette, now owned by JB79:

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I'd like to make a formal thread introducing the car in an area of the forum where people actually look...judging by page views this area isn't one of them. At anyrate, i'll do it anyways.
Avboden 2010-07-22 22:36:20
I want to get a few things straight. You seriously CHARGE for this forum? Or is it for club membership? Either way....seriously?
back to the car






This is a 1968 convertible that i've built with my father and brother over the past 10 years.
Engine: Sallee Chevrolet ZZ450: 383 stroker with edelbrock heads, Accel DFI, 452HP/458torque
Transmission: Tremec 5
Exhaust: Hooker super comp headers with modified 1969 sidepipes
Suspension: Full BBP kit with Bilsteins
Brakes: Currently SSBC Calipers that we HATE and will soon be upgrading to either baers or willwoods, probably 6 pot beasts. Full stainless lines already obviously
Interior: Shrunken trans tunnel around new tranny, full custom aluminum dash and center console leather wrapped. Custom door panels. Corbeau A4 seats. Full 5 point race harnesses.
Paint: Custom paint by Flash's Automotive in Spokane Wa based on Kawasaki blue.
Other: H4 headlight conversion, full vacuum system strip and mechanization, Custom fuel pump/filter rail. Fob security/start system. LED tail/marker lights.
and much, much more. I pretty much deem it a superbuild.
okay okay, pictures! Don't mind the dusty interior
Oh yeah, we have an original hardtop as well
god this is such a PIA to post pictures....could this forum be more complicated? Man I miss a simple Vbull.




It at the front row of the local car show with the spokane vette club



SHELBYVILLE, TN - USA
Joined: 7/5/2002
Posts: 3942
Vette(s): 1976 L48 auto
1978 L82 4speed
1994 LT1 6speed
1978 L82 4speed
1994 LT1 6speed

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Moses Lake, WA - USA
Joined: 4/16/2005
Posts: 2134
Vette(s): 1976 L48 4-spd, Mahogany Metalic exterior, Buckskin interior 350ci/350hp, 3rd owner, fiberglass spring, 255/50-16's Torq-Thrust II
Welcome to the forum, now we have two places to chat.
Glen suncountry 2010-07-23 12:55:27
There was lots of discussion about whether to charge or not. One of the main reasons to charge is to keep out those that are not into the hobby and only want to stir the pot. It also ensures that Adam has the funds to keep the site going. The members here are very helpful, there is no such thing as a dumb question and if you ask a question with out first searching it out, you won't get put down. I don't think I could buy much for the Corvette with $15 so the fee was no big deal.
What I found works for picture posting is to use photobucket and past the link into the post. I use that for PNWriders too.
Is the owner of Flashes Body shop part of your vette club? I had the opportunity to tour is collection. He has some really nice vettes tucked away.
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Wait, so the generic [img ] [/img ] works here? Thought I tried it...hmm lets try again


Ah okay it does work after all. My problem was the forum was auto shortening my URL to a link instead of leaving it long for the IMG code...got it figured out now. Thanks!
We're actually not part of the Spokane Vette Club yet....just kinda parked with them in a "oh look a line of corvettes, lets park there" sort of way. We'll be joining shortly though...didn't even know they existed before the show.
I don't believe Flash is part of the club. But you're right...that man knows his corvettes, his collection is very, very nice. I wouldn't trust anyone else for body work on a vette around here.
Your reasoning behind charging makes sense now...I guess it does weed out the bad apples.
Currently the only thing left to figure out on the car is the brakes....we had SSBP Calipers but managed to bust out the sidewall at the bleeder valve. IT was a HORRIBLY designed caliper...very very thin at the bleeder valve. We were using the SSBP pressure gauge with their adaptor...turns out their adaptor wasn't long enough and in tightening it, it hit the inside edge of the caliper and just levered straight through the outside wall of the bleeder valve.
Currently the debate is between Baer and Willwoods.
Welcome to the C3VR family, Andrew (Avboden).
Really nice vette you've got there.
Larry


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HOWELL, NJ - USA
Joined: 5/18/2004
Posts: 6812
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.
Nice car. Very cool interior mods... Welcome aboard!!! 

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Manteca, CA - USA
Joined: 11/20/2005
Posts: 3623
Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold
1975 L48 4 speed
OH MY ! What can you say, Fabulous. I love customs. Welcome to the forum Andrew, and yes, you're correct in assuming that there are more commonly viewed forum categories. Some of us just try to insure that everyone stopping by is recognized and made to feel welcome. If you have the time, please do re post so that others can enjoy your creation. Thanks Andrew.
Jimmy B.
Just can't wait to get on the road again.
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