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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-12-2024, 10:06 PM
Replies: 10,487
Views: 2,250,922
Posted By TAlvarez

I always thought that the Maroon interior would...

I always thought that the Maroon interior would have been a nice option with the Silver Pearl body color. I guess this is an example of how to get that option. Buy a Milano Maroon car with the Maroon...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-12-2024, 09:56 PM
Replies: 10,487
Views: 2,250,922
Posted By 3JsVette

https://buffalo.craigslist.org/cto/d/lockport-1965...

https://buffalo.craigslist.org/cto/d/lockport-1965-corvette-coupe/7746265562.html1965 Corvette Coupe - $69,000...
Forum: C3 General
05-11-2024, 09:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 353
Posted By vtech

Personally, any older muscle car that is 40 to 55...

Personally, any older muscle car that is 40 to 55 years old like C3's, that were professionally undercoated would not prevent me from buying it. As long as the car is solid and rust free, checking...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-06-2024, 03:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,071
Posted By C2vettelover

This is fantastic feedback! Thank you all so...

This is fantastic feedback! Thank you all so much. I live two hours northwest of Madison, WI and have narrowed it down considerably to what I want from when my search/research began in February,...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-06-2024, 02:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,071
Posted By C2vettelover

This is fantastic feedback! Thank you all so...

This is fantastic feedback! Thank you all so much. I live two hours northwest of Madison, WI and have narrowed it down considerably to what I want from when my search/research began in February,...
Forum: C3 General
04-30-2024, 09:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,123
Posted By Douglas Mariani

That whole bird cage needs to be replaced. That's...

That whole bird cage needs to be replaced. That's not surface rust, that's rot. Also if you look at the front sway bar where it mounts to the frame you can see the Weld is separating from the frame...
Forum: C3 General
04-29-2024, 04:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,123
Posted By Lost Hog

Is this a walk away from C3?

Hello all! I'm looking for some advice on what to do. I'm fairly new to the corvette family and having a difficult time determining whether I should go forward with purchasing this 71 convertible...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
04-27-2024, 11:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 773
Posted By chieftbird

1974 Corvette Stingray Numbers LS 4 4-speed Matching T-Top $22,750

I am dropping the price to $21,000.

1974 Corvette with the numbers matching LS4 454 engine and 4 speed transmission, final year for this combination. Car shows 47K miles, believed to be original.,...
Forum: C3 General
04-07-2024, 11:06 AM
Replies: 1,110
Views: 59,305
Posted By Arg0413

I've been working towards getting the rear clip...

I've been working towards getting the rear clip in epoxy primer to seal the fiberglass and enable the use of body filler to finish the body work. The weather for the past week has been sunshine and...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-01-2024, 08:33 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,600
Posted By rgsGarage

I would get a lot more pictures, especially of...

I would get a lot more pictures, especially of the frame and bird cage and put it on a 10 day eBay auction. I would think it would bring more than 10K if those are not rusted out.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-31-2024, 11:49 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,108
Posted By joewill

New frames are 8000, more with...

New frames are 8000, more with shipping/acquisition costs, sales tax.
when you find a good used one you are kind of forced to buy what it is. They are only available once or twice a year and who...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-28-2024, 09:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 990
Posted By Nowhere Man

Lets' be practical. Not worth much more than a...

Lets' be practical. Not worth much more than a pile of beans.

Potential buyers care more about how it starts, engine sounds/condition/idle etc., how it drives on the road, bird cage condition,...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-28-2024, 08:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 990
Posted By CorvetteMikeB

Lets' be practical. Not worth much more than a...

Lets' be practical. Not worth much more than a pile of beans.

Potential buyers care more about how it starts, engine sounds/condition/idle etc., how it drives on the road, bird cage condition,...
Forum: C3 General
03-26-2024, 05:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 557
Posted By lowdercaleb

The underside doesn't look too bad but I would be...

The underside doesn't look too bad but I would be pulling off the kick panels to look at the bird cage and interior window trim and looking it over very closely.

I forgot to mention, this is not...
Forum: C3 General
03-13-2024, 11:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 399
Posted By Chagjr

What some history of your C3 can tell you.

I am finally turning the corner on the 1968 L79.

It has been satisfying yet disappointing over the last 15 months. One step forward, then 2 steps back can take the wind out of your sails on a...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
03-12-2024, 08:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,535
Posted By pzcg7l

1978 Silver Anniversary L82 4spd: Top Flight / Bloomington Benchmark / Triple Diamond

1978 Silver Anniversary Edition with Oyster leather interior. Very good mostly original condition with just 40,xxx miles from new. Uniquely equipped with rare L82 + M21 4-speed, 25th Anniversary...
Forum: C3 General
03-07-2024, 07:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 294
Posted By 66RAY

I will toss in my two cents. I'm currently doing...

I will toss in my two cents. I'm currently doing a long term body off on my 72 Ontario Orange small block. Love the color. My car had less miles on the engine but rust issues in the bird cage. My...
Forum: C3 General
03-01-2024, 12:07 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,021
Posted By 70L46Conv4Sp

No smog tests here, but I think I am going to...

No smog tests here, but I think I am going to stay away from the C3s. I love them particularly the 78-81. Outside of the Jaguar E-Type I think they are the most beautiful auto designs out there but...
Forum: C3 General
02-27-2024, 09:22 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,021
Posted By DWAVette

No smog tests here, but I think I am going to...

No smog tests here, but I think I am going to stay away from the C3s. I love them particularly the 78-81. Outside of the Jaguar E-Type I think they are the most beautiful auto designs out there but...
Forum: C3 General
02-26-2024, 06:37 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,021
Posted By Bikespace

I like it! Looks better than the comical...

I like it!

Looks better than the comical antenna that makes the Corvette look like an RC car.

A 3D printed plug would be a better option, though.


No smog tests here, but I think I am going...
Forum: C3 General
02-26-2024, 06:36 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,021
Posted By 81Mistake

No smog tests here, but I think I am going to...

No smog tests here, but I think I am going to stay away from the C3s. I love them particularly the 78-81. Outside of the Jaguar E-Type I think they are the most beautiful auto designs out there but...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-25-2024, 11:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 897
Posted By dplotkin

when you first drive the car, it has a loud...

when you first drive the car, it has a loud squeak sound. looking over the U joints they look brand new. while the bushings are mostly original, they are still there all together. if you jack that...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-25-2024, 11:43 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 897
Posted By Nowhere Man

mid year convertible body squeaks

when you first drive the car, it has a loud squeak sound. looking over the U joints they look brand new. while the bushings are mostly original, they are still there all together. if you jack...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-23-2024, 12:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 935
Posted By kjbuster1

A lot of great pieces of advice. For $20k...

A lot of great pieces of advice. For $20k assuming most parts are there and title is clean you should not loss money. You could part it out and come out ahead. I just helped a friend sell their ‘64...
Forum: C3 General
02-20-2024, 03:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 482
Posted By pedalmore

427SIXPACK Here are the VIN and Trim Tag photos...

427SIXPACK Here are the VIN and Trim Tag photos sorry prior photos and current car at body shop. My understanding is that the car was originally CA based. The bird cage and frame appears rust free as...
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