More work than I thought
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From: Palmdale CA.
More work than I thought
when I bought the car, I was thinking all i really needed was the brakes & a major paint job, the car ran ok, and with a little work I would be able to get it to run great, I ran her to about 95 mph and it felt like I did not have full control of the stering,so I have to have that checked out, was able to take some pics under the car and needs work all so, but I guess am in it for the long haul, so it will be a little longer and more money than I thought before I have her like I would like.
Melting Slicks
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From: Space Coast Gator Territory
Your underside looks in purdy good shape for the cars age. How is the frame in front of the rear wheels? What do you want to do under there? Welcome to the world of Corvettes, it will absorb your spare time and expendable income. This forum is an excellent place to get info on whatever project you are doing. There is always someone here who has been there and done that. Have fun and enjoy your car!
Racer
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From: Virginia
Nice car, looks to be overall in pretty good shape. One thing to consider while you're working on the car, since you haven't owned it long, is to try to keep it on the road. Fix things that you can do in a weekend or two, and keep driving it until you really get to know the car. Get a good feel for that car, then make decisions on the major jobs. Have fun. Good luck.
Le Mans Master
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From: one night in Bangkok you are never lonely
Originally Posted by FAST73
Nice car, looks to be overall in pretty good shape. One thing to consider while you're working on the car, since you haven't owned it long, is to try to keep it on the road. Fix things that you can do in a weekend or two, and keep driving it until you really get to know the car. Get a good feel for that car, then make decisions on the major jobs. Have fun. Good luck.
Drive it till get a better idea as to what you want out of your vette
Le Mans Master
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From: Orlando Florida
St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by hawkster101
when I bought the car, I was thinking all i really needed was the brakes & a major paint job, the car ran ok, and with a little work I would be able to get it to run great
Yours looks good, nice car
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From what I can see your undercarriage looks pretty nice, alot better than mine when I began my frame-off.
Provided there isn't any major rusty spots, you should be able to keep her on the road while tackling things a weekend or two at a time.
Provided there isn't any major rusty spots, you should be able to keep her on the road while tackling things a weekend or two at a time.
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