Hello, I'm new here
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7th Gear
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Fresno Ca
Hello, I'm new here
Hello, my name is Mauro and I'm happy I found this forum. I'm not too shabby when it comes to computers, so my son Paul will be helping me out with posting on here. I'm 55 years old and I've loved Corvettes ever since I saw my first 1967 427 when I was around 15 years old. I dont quite have a 67, I got the numbers mixed up, but my 76 will do. It is a very road-worthy, drivable car. I've had it for a little over 4 years now. Its white with fire thorn red interior. L48 with 114,000 original miles. Ever since I've bought it, I have done many upgrades.
**Interior
-New door panels
-New door sills
-New seats
-Factory power windows
-Factory A/c
-Aftermarket corvette 'deck'
-2 6x9's in the back with upgraded front components
-Rear tint
**Engine/Exhaust
Rebuilt rochester 850cfm
Recurved distributor
Petronix ignition w/ AC wires
Redtop battery
Aluminum valve covers
Chrome alternator
Various chrome engine accessories
Magnaflow cats with 40 series flowmasters
**Suspension/Brakes/Tires/Misc
Bilstein adjustable gas shocks front and rear
7 leaf rear spring (swapped from fiberglass monospring)
BFgoodrich 245/60/15
New brakes and calipers
New radius arms
New front grand touring springs
New front and rear fiberglass bumpers
I'm sure there is more to list and things I left out but off the top of my heads thats about it. I'm very happy with the car. Hopefully I can talk to other enthusiasts with similar C3's and share ideas, gain information, and so on. Looking forward to browsing around this site. Thanks.
-Mauro
Pictures up here!
**Interior
-New door panels
-New door sills
-New seats
-Factory power windows
-Factory A/c
-Aftermarket corvette 'deck'
-2 6x9's in the back with upgraded front components
-Rear tint
**Engine/Exhaust
Rebuilt rochester 850cfm
Recurved distributor
Petronix ignition w/ AC wires
Redtop battery
Aluminum valve covers
Chrome alternator
Various chrome engine accessories
Magnaflow cats with 40 series flowmasters
**Suspension/Brakes/Tires/Misc
Bilstein adjustable gas shocks front and rear
7 leaf rear spring (swapped from fiberglass monospring)
BFgoodrich 245/60/15
New brakes and calipers
New radius arms
New front grand touring springs
New front and rear fiberglass bumpers
I'm sure there is more to list and things I left out but off the top of my heads thats about it. I'm very happy with the car. Hopefully I can talk to other enthusiasts with similar C3's and share ideas, gain information, and so on. Looking forward to browsing around this site. Thanks.
-Mauro
Pictures up here!
Last edited by Mauro; Aug 16, 2006 at 11:39 PM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 3,342
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From: Connecticut
Hey Mauro!
Welcome aboard... by far the best bunch of folks with bowtie brains on the net!
We need more pictures!!!! we love pictures here
I am very curious about the Rebuilt rochester 850cfm
I would like to know where you found an 850 and would love to see a pic of it (choke open looking straight down at the primarys)
Im sure any questions you have will be answered, theres alot of experience on this forum
Welcome aboard... by far the best bunch of folks with bowtie brains on the net!
We need more pictures!!!! we love pictures here
I am very curious about the Rebuilt rochester 850cfm
I would like to know where you found an 850 and would love to see a pic of it (choke open looking straight down at the primarys)
Im sure any questions you have will be answered, theres alot of experience on this forum
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 1999
Posts: 2,675
Likes: 13
From: Sudbury MA
Mauro,
Welcome to the best Corvette forum on the internet.
Lots of good people here who are always willing to help with suggestions and ways for you to spend your money.
I'm 59 and have had my 68 coupe since 1972. I just spent last 10 years completely restoring it to factory new condition and I would not have accomplished this task without the help of the many good people on this forum.
I think you're gonna like it here.
We get a little rowdy sometimes but don't take it personal; no harm intended.
Enjoy your new toy,
Kurt
Welcome to the best Corvette forum on the internet.
Lots of good people here who are always willing to help with suggestions and ways for you to spend your money.
I'm 59 and have had my 68 coupe since 1972. I just spent last 10 years completely restoring it to factory new condition and I would not have accomplished this task without the help of the many good people on this forum.
I think you're gonna like it here.
We get a little rowdy sometimes but don't take it personal; no harm intended.
Enjoy your new toy,
Kurt
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From: Oregon
Originally Posted by Bob Onit
Hey Mauro!
Welcome aboard... by far the best bunch of folks with bowtie brains on the net!
We need more pictures!!!! we love pictures here
I am very curious about the Rebuilt rochester 850cfm
I would like to know where you found an 850 and would love to see a pic of it (choke open looking straight down at the primarys)
Im sure any questions you have will be answered, theres alot of experience on this forum
Welcome aboard... by far the best bunch of folks with bowtie brains on the net!
We need more pictures!!!! we love pictures here
I am very curious about the Rebuilt rochester 850cfm
I would like to know where you found an 850 and would love to see a pic of it (choke open looking straight down at the primarys)
Im sure any questions you have will be answered, theres alot of experience on this forum
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From: Lenoir City Tennessee
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Welcom to the Forum. You have found THE corvette place on the net. There are lots others out there but this is one of the best. Lots of great folks with lots of knowledge. One thing about it, you will find people are doing thing to their vettes you haven't thought of yet but will want to be doing. Hang around and enjoy.
cause ya gotta be mad too...lol. Enjoy!
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7th Gear
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 7
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From: Fresno Ca
thanks for the warm welcome............ looking forward to chatting with all the nice and helpful vette enthusiasts out there.... Lord knows I need lots of help.... More pics tonight.... Just curious..... Anyone from Central California on here? Thanks again.......
