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Forum: C3 General
04-23-2013, 07:18 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 9,163
Posted By earthquake68

Just an update. Since this car was such a...

Just an update.

Since this car was such a "trashed out" piece of crap. I took the radiator and A/C condenser out, pulled the wheels off and the engine and trans out and scrapped the rest. I sold...
Forum: C3 General
04-16-2013, 10:19 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 9,163
Posted By earthquake68

Again. I never intended it to be an investment. ...

Again. I never intended it to be an investment.

The "auction" is a miniature BJ or Mecum. Far from wholesale. Plenty of money in the room jacking prices up way past a rational thinking human...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
04-15-2013, 02:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,996
Posted By earthquake68

Never mind. I'll just scrap this piece of crap...

Never mind. I'll just scrap this piece of crap since it's trashed out so bad.
Forum: C3 General
04-15-2013, 01:38 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 9,163
Posted By earthquake68

2 years ago, I sold this car for $5K. ...

2 years ago, I sold this car for $5K.

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p224/earthquake68/firstwarmweekend2009002.jpg...
Forum: C3 General
04-15-2013, 01:33 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 9,163
Posted By earthquake68

First, I really didn't buy this car to make...

First, I really didn't buy this car to make money. I bought it because my wife wanted a C3. I figured a bright red C3 would be easier to sell if the need arose. She told me to sell it after I did the...
Forum: C3 General
04-15-2013, 10:31 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 9,163
Posted By earthquake68

The paint is NOT oxidized. You can clearly read a...

The paint is NOT oxidized. You can clearly read a newspaper in the side of the car.

As I said, there was a NEW '79 that only sold for $8,300. $1,000's of dollars were spent on the mechanical end...
Forum: C3 General
04-15-2013, 10:14 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 9,163
Posted By earthquake68

I just checked the archives. There was a MINT,...

I just checked the archives. There was a MINT, one owner, 28K documented miles, absolutely PRISTINE 1979 Corvette that sold for $8,370. Color was silver with a red interior. Original paint and...
Forum: C3 General
04-15-2013, 09:58 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 9,163
Posted By earthquake68

I just got a HUGE blast of reality at the auction

I put my nice driver condition '79 Corvette in the classic car auction in Branson. What was the reaction to my bubble back? It has NO value!

An '81 Camaro Z28 sold for $9,300.
A custom '57 Chevy...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
04-13-2013, 11:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,996
Posted By earthquake68

Hmmm. I hope everyone with a rubber bumper car...

Hmmm. I hope everyone with a rubber bumper car isn't planning on a classic car auction for their rides. My car, I would describe as a nice driver. Great for cruise ins and the interior has no rips,...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
04-04-2013, 01:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,996
Posted By earthquake68

The car is now committed to the Branson Classic...

The car is now committed to the Branson Classic Car Auction in Branson, Missouri. It will run on Friday, April 12th. Preview is on Thursday.
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
04-03-2013, 08:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,996
Posted By earthquake68

I finally got some decent shots of it today. ...

I finally got some decent shots of it today.

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p224/earthquake68/Corvettedone004_zpsff2d5b6c.jpg
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Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
04-02-2013, 06:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,996
Posted By earthquake68

The power steering is all tightened up and...

The power steering is all tightened up and working properly now. The new hoses are installed. My wife took it to pick up our oldest from school today and said it did fine. It should be a nice driver...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
03-30-2013, 04:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,996
Posted By earthquake68

I found a leak in the power steering, so I...

I found a leak in the power steering, so I ordered new power assist hoses for it and they should be here and installed by Tuesday. I also started to fix the paint on it. It was a little cloudy before...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
03-28-2013, 10:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,211
Posted By earthquake68

This is mine and not too awful far away. ...

This is mine and not too awful far away.

http://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/3707068643.html
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
03-28-2013, 10:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,996
Posted By earthquake68

1979 Corvette with 1978 L82 engine. $8,000 obo.

I have a '79 Corvette with a non numbers matching 1978 L82 in it. The body and interior are in good driver condition. The engine has new rod and main bearings and new oil pump. 600 Holley and...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
02-09-2013, 12:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,235
Posted By earthquake68

This is SOLD!!!

This is SOLD!!!
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
02-09-2013, 12:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,574
Posted By earthquake68

This is SOLD!

This is SOLD!
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
02-09-2013, 12:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,321
Posted By earthquake68

This is SOLD!!!

This is SOLD!!!
Forum: C3 General
10-31-2012, 08:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,280
Posted By earthquake68

Cool! Thanks. :thumbs:

Cool! Thanks. :thumbs:
Forum: C3 General
10-31-2012, 01:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,280
Posted By earthquake68

A have three girls. They don't care. lol! :D

A have three girls. They don't care. lol! :D
Forum: C3 General
10-31-2012, 01:01 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,650
Posted By earthquake68

I sold this '82 two years ago in Missouri for...

I sold this '82 two years ago in Missouri for $5K. ....The deals are out there if you look long enough. There's a few customs around here in that price range that look decent. A station wagon and a...
Forum: C3 General
10-30-2012, 11:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,280
Posted By earthquake68

Thanks! Sure, share away. :D

Thanks! Sure, share away. :D
Forum: C3 General
10-30-2012, 10:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,280
Posted By earthquake68

A gearhead's Halloween

My wife, Tiffany bought me a pumpkin to carve with the kids. I couldn't think of anything to carve off hand, so I went with my fall back. A C3. :D

Obviously, it's not that great, but I did make...
Forum: C3 General
07-01-2012, 10:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,538
Posted By earthquake68

You don't want to load up layers of paint on a...

You don't want to load up layers of paint on a car. The thinner the paint, the more flexible it stays. Two coats primer, just enough base to cover completely and two coats clear.

If you remove the...
Forum: C3 General
06-29-2012, 11:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,538
Posted By earthquake68

400 is what I would use to scuff it up. THE...

400 is what I would use to scuff it up.

THE ONLY use for a flex agent is to keep the paint flexible long enough to install a flex bumper on the vehicle if it was painted OFF the vehicle. You are...
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