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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 07:25 PM
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Just got this one. 72 vert. Had it repainted, now working on the details. runs great! Car seemst o be all there, not abused, but highly neglected.

hope to have it finished by christmas

http://peachstateposse.com/Gallery2/72-Project




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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 07:48 PM
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you must be a doctor the way you protect it while you work on it .
I did mine just the opposite did all the work then paint .
I'm not sure which is best . I was told a long time ago always have a good looking ride and you will never give up on it unlike an ugly one .
you have a very nice vette keep up the good work habits.
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 08:03 PM
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What engine; Is it manual or auto?
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 08:33 PM
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Is that yours? Man you go and make that late C3 a vert and then you buy a bumper vert. Im jealous!

Looking good!
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 08:39 PM
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I want to know about the lift in his garage! What kind of lift is that? How high will it go?
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 08:41 PM
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Nice job,
We'll call you Doctor Just for fun.
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 08:42 PM
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Congratulations on the 72 (the best year C3 IMO )

Looks good. You'll enjoy it.
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 08:46 PM
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I want to know about the lift in his garage! What kind of lift is that? How high will it go?

its a kwiklift. www.kwiklift.com

holds car approx 30-32 inches off the floor
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That blue looks really good. Should be a fun winter project. This is going to be a keep I am guessing since you had it painted. I started with a neglected car and love it.
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Great looking color...my favorite. Congrats on your purchase
Actually, that modified car cover is a GREAT idea. Keeps the paint safe ALL OVER!!! If I had done that after new paint, maybe I wouldn't be fixing so many chips
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Originally Posted by Edzred72
Great looking color...my favorite. Congrats on your purchase
Actually, that modified car cover is a GREAT idea. Keeps the paint safe ALL OVER!!! If I had done that after new paint, maybe I wouldn't be fixing so many chips
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that looks awesome Eddie
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Looking good. Hope all goes well in finishing by xmas
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Old Oct 30, 2006 | 08:28 AM
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very nice!
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Great looking car. Bet you're glad you held on to your Kwik-Lift.
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