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Old 08-19-2016, 04:27 PM
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Been window shopping 68-72 stingrays, mainly verts , finally pulled the trigger yesterday, cant wait to drive this sucker. Ive owned many vettes (have 3 now ) but never a C3 which I feel are mostly undervalued cars imo. Looking forward to gaining some knowledge from you all

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Old 08-19-2016, 04:32 PM
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Wow, sweet shark...looks like it has upgraded brakes... Congrats!!
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Congrats, looks great.....more info on the wheels when you get time....
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Congrats, looks great.....more info on the wheels when you get time....
according to seller, there are 1 off custom build welds, 10" wide on all 4 corners, upgraded brakes , ridetech suspension , sway bars, "some say" it handles better than newer vettes
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Showroom condition, nice purchase!
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Originally Posted by Redgts1982
according to seller, there are 1 off custom build welds, 10" wide on all 4 corners, upgraded brakes , ridetech suspension , sway bars, "some say" it handles better than newer vettes
They do look great and give the car quite an unique look!!!
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Old 08-19-2016, 04:48 PM
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Showroom condition, nice purchase!
not quite showroom, paint is 5 footer and some cracking in some areas, good driving car
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Well, the pic sure is awesome!
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Hi R,
That's a terrific looking car!
I'm really a original car guy but that car has a great stance!
Good Luck!
I hope you enjoy it and it offers some things your other Corvettes don't!
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Great looking car been seeing that on my local Craigslist the last few months , like the wheels on it
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Beautiful..congratulations!
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Wow, it sure looks good in the picture!!! The rocker molding looks new.
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Wow, it sure looks good in the picture!!! The rocker molding looks new.
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Previous owner just spent 35k on upgrades and overhaul , purchase was sub 35k so I feel like I got a great deal
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Hi r,
Does the hood open????
Hint,Hint!
I'll bet it does!
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"Nice" . That is one great looking ride .
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Very nice, congratulations on a C3, few cars can compare to that shape and power. The wheels and stance look fantastic. Even the painted hardtop. It looks very similar to mine in color and wheels. We need to see more pictures of your ride!
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I'll post some good ones when it gets here next week !
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Great looking ride.

I live in Cartersville as well...1972 coupe. You going to have it at the square first Saturday in Sept. I would love to see it in person.

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Very nice!
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Beautiful car ! Enjoy. BTW is the Four Way Lunch still open in Cartersville?
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