The Rotting Must Stop
Le Mans Master
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From: I can walk to MA
Nice shape from the pics, but you never know until you dig in.
Looks like Bubba was there a couple times, but no big deal.
The reverse lights have been replaced with another set of tail lights.
The mirrors have been "upgraded" with sport mirrors, rather than the chrome ones it "should" have.
Medium metallic blue '73 .... my favorite of all vettes.
You done good.
Looks like Bubba was there a couple times, but no big deal.
The reverse lights have been replaced with another set of tail lights.
The mirrors have been "upgraded" with sport mirrors, rather than the chrome ones it "should" have.
Medium metallic blue '73 .... my favorite of all vettes.
You done good.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Granville Ohio
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16'17-'18-'19-'20-21
Thanks for all the comments. Will send updates once we get into it. That's the good thing about the Forum. We all try to contribute to help each other. Doesn't get any better than that.
Thanks,
Dave
Thanks,
Dave
Le Mans Master
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From: LONG ISLAND
2025 C3 ('68-'73) of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2024 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2023 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
NOW ..........all ya gotta do is put a CHROME front bumper on it & you can join the real C-3 club !!! 
Just kidding...........great find, looks like a fun project. Enjoy your resto time with your son, thats most important. Teach him everything you know so you can have him pass it on to his kids............keep us posted with pics as ya go !!!
Just kidding...........great find, looks like a fun project. Enjoy your resto time with your son, thats most important. Teach him everything you know so you can have him pass it on to his kids............keep us posted with pics as ya go !!!
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St. Jude Donor '09
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Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16'17-'18-'19-'20-21
Le Mans Master
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From: Glen Allen, VA
You bought a well running 73 for 3900, and you got a great deal I'd say. The roughness you mention, really looks no more than cosmetic, which is a great foundation to start with. Congratulations and have a lot of fun.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Granville Ohio
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16'17-'18-'19-'20-21
Just came from the garage. I am feeling real lucky right now. Frame is in "A1" shape. Totally solid underneath. That was my only fear on the whole car. Everything else can be purchased and replaced.
Just saw the tilt and telescoping steering wheel. That's awesome. Dash is ok and all gauges still work. Did all C3's/73's have the tilt/telescope wheel????
All is good so far.
Dave
Just saw the tilt and telescoping steering wheel. That's awesome. Dash is ok and all gauges still work. Did all C3's/73's have the tilt/telescope wheel????
All is good so far.
Dave
Racer
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Australia Victoria
You are so lucky ... I would have picked that up in a snap if I saw one in that condition over here.
Not all, but it's not uncommon.
In "1973" from the factory 17,949 had tilt/tele out of 30,464 built.
Not all, but it's not uncommon.
In "1973" from the factory 17,949 had tilt/tele out of 30,464 built.
