Well here is my E-Bay purchase
Le Mans Master
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From: Tampa Bay FL
Originally Posted by tyancey00
Bought this on e-bay and went to Detroit and brought it back to St. Louis. I drove it home and have driven it all over the country side and happy to report I have no mechanical qestions because nothing has gone wrong, yet. Between this forum and the St. Louis Sharks I believe I can fix anything that breaks, I hope. So far it is cool as can be...
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Burning Brakes
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From: St. Louis MO
Originally Posted by TedH
What mods/improvements have you planned for it? I've been through my '80 L48 since purchase in '97. Nearly all mechanicals are new and I finished the interior in late 2004.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 1999
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From: Madison Alabama
Originally Posted by tyancey00
Hummmm... extrapolate... that means I need to cypher sumptin, right?
I say 1. Yup that is correct I have the only dark blue 4 speed from 1980!! Must be worth a bunch of money!! or not...
I say 1. Yup that is correct I have the only dark blue 4 speed from 1980!! Must be worth a bunch of money!! or not...
Hey, it's your story, slap that sucker BACK on ebay and advertise it as very rare, 1 of 1 
...sad thing it's been done before!mod it, keep it stock, whatever, just enjoy it!
Semper Fi
2TONE82
Z16/Z06 #165
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: St. Louis MO
Originally Posted by 2TONE82
Hey, it's your story, slap that sucker BACK on ebay and advertise it as very rare, 1 of 1 ...sad thing it's been done before!mod it, keep it stock, whatever, just enjoy it!
Semper Fi
2TONE82
Z16/Z06 #165
Thanks
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Minneapolis, Mn USA
Looks gorgeous.
You should consider modifying the brakes with VBP O-ringers for safety at this point. Lets you enjoy grand touring knowing your brakes are nice and reliable.
Brent...
You should consider modifying the brakes with VBP O-ringers for safety at this point. Lets you enjoy grand touring knowing your brakes are nice and reliable.
Brent...
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: St. Louis MO
Originally Posted by MN-Brent
Looks gorgeous.
You should consider modifying the brakes with VBP O-ringers for safety at this point. Lets you enjoy grand touring knowing your brakes are nice and reliable.
Brent...
You should consider modifying the brakes with VBP O-ringers for safety at this point. Lets you enjoy grand touring knowing your brakes are nice and reliable.
Brent...
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Originally Posted by tyancey00
Bought this on e-bay and went to Detroit and brought it back to St. Louis. I drove it home and have driven it all over the country side and happy to report I have no mechanical qestions because nothing has gone wrong, yet. Between this forum and the St. Louis Sharks I believe I can fix anything that breaks, I hope. So far it is cool as can be...
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Nice car, congrats!!
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Burning Brakes
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From: St. Louis MO
It is almost 70 here today and I feel that I MUST take the tops out and go for a ride. I am sure it will make the rest of the day much better! I need to see if the new radio can work over the wind noise...