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Forum: C3 General
09-26-2013, 12:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 618
Posted By Eddie 1979

I'm looking at both options and see originality...

I'm looking at both options and see originality as a sliding scale. The closer to NCRS the more I'd pay, but at the same time I'm not sure how NCRS would judge things like frame rust. I'd rather...
Forum: C3 General
09-25-2013, 04:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 618
Posted By Eddie 1979

I wouldn't bring it back to normal, that wouldn't...

I wouldn't bring it back to normal, that wouldn't be as fun! Just wanted the option to do so if I sold it down the line to someone who was set on original.

Could the old heads, carb, manifolds be...
Forum: C3 General
09-25-2013, 02:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 618
Posted By Eddie 1979

Opinions on this modified '72

Hi folks, so the search for my C3 continues. I've branched out to "modified numbers matching" vehicles now. What are your thoughts on something like this:

1972 Modified C3...
Forum: C3 General
09-20-2013, 12:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,656
Posted By Eddie 1979

Thanks for that great information. We did...

Thanks for that great information.

We did get the car on the hoist and tapped around from the bottom and didn't hear anything obvious. Seat belt/battery mounts seemed okay. The previous owner the...
Forum: C3 General
09-19-2013, 03:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,656
Posted By Eddie 1979

Looked at that post, nice!! You did all that...

Looked at that post, nice!! You did all that frame on? Looks like you had a lot of the mechanicals off. To get to inside the rails like you did what is the bare minimum that needs to come off the...
Forum: C3 General
09-19-2013, 09:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,656
Posted By Eddie 1979

Internal Frame Rust - Common?

I'm looking at buying a '72 C3 and most things have checked out. In terms of the under body the 2nd owner back replaced the entire suspension and cleaned up the sides and bottom of the frame and...
Forum: C3 General
09-18-2013, 10:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,168
Posted By Eddie 1979

Only god scares me more than rust! Based on what...

Only god scares me more than rust! Based on what I can tell this was a frame on refresh (not restoration), and the original drivetrain is there. Torn between a car like this that may need a frame off...
Forum: C3 General
09-18-2013, 12:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,168
Posted By Eddie 1979

Here is an update on the car. Big thanks to...

Here is an update on the car. Big thanks to Chuck from the forum and Joe H. from the NCRS forums for looking at the car. Really generous of them. Here are the results of the two inspections. ...
Forum: C3 General
09-11-2013, 04:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,168
Posted By Eddie 1979

Thank you for volunteering. There are some...

Thank you for volunteering. There are some really cool people on the forum here and on NCRS. MyRay76 and a fellow who recently rebuilt his '72 are both going to look at the car next week.

Really...
Forum: C3 General
09-10-2013, 09:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,168
Posted By Eddie 1979

Bought '72 LT1 need help with inspection! Cleveland OH

Hello, so I have an accepted offer on this 1972 LT1 and now need I to quickly move forward with an inspection! It was sold as a numbers matching engine/transmission, matching paint code, solid car....
Forum: C3 General
09-09-2013, 09:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,400
Posted By Eddie 1979

The problem with local cars and clubs in my area...

The problem with local cars and clubs in my area is that I am in Vancouver, Canada. There aren't many C3s on the road here, so basically I have to import from my southern neighbor if I want...
Forum: C3 General
09-08-2013, 04:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,400
Posted By Eddie 1979

I should clarify. I'm looking for something in...

I should clarify. I'm looking for something in good condition that I can drive about 12-15 times over summer weekends. A numbers matching (but not top flight) car that will obviously be maintained...
Forum: C3 General
09-07-2013, 02:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,400
Posted By Eddie 1979

Okay the search continues, I'm looking at a few...

Okay the search continues, I'm looking at a few LT1s. There are a couple on Ebay and one for sale here on the forum. Hopefully it's not against the rules to post links, but I'd like your opinion on...
Forum: C3 General
09-04-2013, 09:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,400
Posted By Eddie 1979

Now I feel like Ralph Macchio from the Karate Kid...

Now I feel like Ralph Macchio from the Karate Kid after a talk with his sensei

you're right though, time to study up :D
Forum: C3 General
09-03-2013, 05:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,400
Posted By Eddie 1979

Omitted the 68 because I've heard they have some...

Omitted the 68 because I've heard they have some one off parts that as harder to source. 72's are okay too, just don't want to go too many years past that. I suppose it just depends on the...
Forum: C3 General
09-03-2013, 05:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,400
Posted By Eddie 1979

I totally agree. It was either go with an old...

I totally agree. It was either go with an old Datsun 240Z or the C3; My issue with the Datsun is it needs to be modified to be fun, whereas the C3 does not! If the C3 holds it's value that's good...
Forum: C3 General
09-03-2013, 01:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,400
Posted By Eddie 1979

Buying a 69-71 C3 - Advice

Hi folks, first post here. I have my heart set on a 69-71 C3, mostly original and not a project. Right now I'm browsing the cars for sale here and on ebay. I want a driver and an investment. ...
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