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Old 02-14-2017, 12:49 PM
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Hello All,

I just bought my second corvette the first was a 1976 now I have a 1956.

I need lots of advice the car is mostly apart and needs everything.

What should I do first and would should I never do?

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Frank
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First thing I would do is post in the C1/C2 section of this forum ... lot's of excellent resources and advice. Second - get pictures of what you have. Everyone will want to see what you are working with. Third - what's your goal ? restore ? restomod ? parts for sale ?

Good Luck !!!

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Originally Posted by ceastham1
First thing I would do is post in the C1/C2 section of this forum ... lot's of excellent resources and advice. Second - get pictures of what you have. Everyone will want to see what you are working with. Third - what's your goal ? restore ? restomod ? parts for sale ?

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... and find a Corvette shop to help, a Corvette club may also have members willing to help out. Where are you located?
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... and find a Corvette shop to help, a Corvette club may also have members willing to help out. Where are you located?
Tickfaw, La.
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Originally Posted by ceastham1
First thing I would do is post in the C1/C2 section of this forum ... lot's of excellent resources and advice. Second - get pictures of what you have. Everyone will want to see what you are working with. Third - what's your goal ? restore ? restomod ? parts for sale ?

Good Luck !!!
Ok thanks

not sure yet I guess that will depend if I can find the VIN and get a title
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congrats and post some pics...
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Tickfaw, La.
http://bayoustatecorvetteclub.com/site/ Appears to be a big club and active too. Considering how close you are to interstate highway, worth the effort to attend a show of theirs....
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Originally Posted by snow
congrats and post some pics...





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Well it's a bust on the vin unless you guys know if a different location

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