First Time Owner
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Drifting
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Sault Ste. Marie Ontario
First Time Owner
Well it's been a very long wait but I'm proud to say I now own my first corvette! She's not pretty right now but it's mine and I can't keep the smiles down.
The car is a 40,00 mile, 73 metallic yellow coupe with a 454, 4-speed combo. The car was left untouched so all the parts are there with the exception of the smog pump and headers. Unfortunately the back frame corners are rusted out so I'm in for a full blown restoration.
I plan to get the car on the road for a few weeks to get a feel for it before starting the project. This winter the body will come off and away we go!
Once I find out how to post pictures I'll throw a couple up here.
The car is a 40,00 mile, 73 metallic yellow coupe with a 454, 4-speed combo. The car was left untouched so all the parts are there with the exception of the smog pump and headers. Unfortunately the back frame corners are rusted out so I'm in for a full blown restoration.
I plan to get the car on the road for a few weeks to get a feel for it before starting the project. This winter the body will come off and away we go!
Once I find out how to post pictures I'll throw a couple up here.
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Drifting
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,871
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From: Sault Ste. Marie Ontario
First Time Owner
Thanks for the support guys. Farmer, it was your pics that convinced me to go for it!
I've got a boat load of work ahead of me, but I'm looking forward to it.
If anyone can tell me how to attach pictures to the forum, I'll post the before pics now and keep you updated as the restoration progresses.
Thanks again
Ian
I've got a boat load of work ahead of me, but I'm looking forward to it.
If anyone can tell me how to attach pictures to the forum, I'll post the before pics now and keep you updated as the restoration progresses.
Thanks again
Ian
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2001
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From: Concord VA, U.S.A.
St. Jude Donor '05 thru '26
Originally Posted by eastltd
Thanks for the support guys. Farmer, it was your pics that convinced me to go for it!
I've got a boat load of work ahead of me, but I'm looking forward to it.
If anyone can tell me how to attach pictures to the forum, I'll post the before pics now and keep you updated as the restoration progresses.
Thanks again
Ian
I've got a boat load of work ahead of me, but I'm looking forward to it.
If anyone can tell me how to attach pictures to the forum, I'll post the before pics now and keep you updated as the restoration progresses.
Thanks again
Ian
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...67&forum_id=31
Le Mans Master
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From: GA "When I grow up, I'm gonna get a Trans Am and run from the cops". Direct quote from my 4yo son.
Congrats on your car. Just remember....Money talks, now the only thing yours is going to say is "Goodbye".
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Safety Car
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From: AnyTown NJ
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Originally Posted by eastltd
I plan to get the car on the road for a few weeks to get a feel for it before starting the project. This winter the body will come off and away we go!
You have chosen an excellent plan....get to know the car before ripping into it.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Cortlandt Manor New York
Nice looking ride. Good luck with the restoration. Word of caution- Check out the frame rot carefully before you decide to drive it too hard. These cars have been known to break in half when the frames are too far gone.
