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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 11:34 PM
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Default Considering a C3 - Helpful Hints?

I'm a relatively new C6 owner (one of the ones who waves) who has become literally addicted to the car - partially because of all of the help of folks on the forum. The problem is that I love the car so much that I want to buy a "big brother" for it. I'm considering a 1968-1972 vert. I'm not looking at project cars but very solid restorations and/or upgrades. In other words, I basically want something close to a new car with the old body and interior.

My problem is that my experience and expertise with C3s is VERY limited. I would appreciate any helpful hints/tips, things to watch out for and reference books you have found helpful.

Thanks much!
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 09:26 AM
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Start with Michael Antonick's Illustrated Corvette Buyers Guide Use that as a base, and put together other references.
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 10:26 AM
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I find these articles useful.

http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/dpg/part1.htm

http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/dpg/part2.htm

http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/dpg/part3.htm

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