When I bought my car it was because I wanted a project that would be worth something some day. I've rebuilt probaqbly 15 cars in my short 37 years and not a 1 of them was really worth anything when I was done. Surley what I put into them.

That shpiel helped me convince my wife it was a good idea to spend 8k on a car that to her looked like it should be junked.

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The car is a 68 #'s matching 427/390. I did do a little research when looking for the car and thought I would never be able to put a deal together with my ol' lady on a BB because of price.. Well the good lord wanted me to have this car and made it happen..

I started working on it and just like the other cars Ive had it was ok and somewhat fun. When I got deeper into it I started realizing what I really had. I have a BB car with a 4 speed mean azz tranny hooked up to a fully independent rear suspension. And no back seat. Im starting to get the idea that this thing is really different than anything Ive seen.

I pulled the motor:
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Cleaned it up, re did the whole front susp
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and put the motor back in:



The car today, still needs alot of work.

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But what has changed in this story is.. Today was the first time I really drove this freggin ROCKET SHIP.

This is why I am now truly in love. This car was built to run. I ran it up to about 3k let the clutch out somewhat aggressivly and floored it.

UNBELIVABLE!!!!
There's alot of pretty cars out there but there sure aint alot than can run like this. I had a 78 6.6 TA. I thought that was fast... Can you tell Im excited. Thats what Im about and this country's about Horse Power and Im wollerin in it..

Why do you love yours? Looks?. Performance?. Both?

 

Both. I'm working on both, and it has and always had the looks.

I like being able to make it my own and seeing everyone else make theirs their own too.

 

Great story and Nice to hear your enjoying the car

I have always liked my C-3's and have had many cars that perform, however the C-3 is the last no frills seat of the pants driving experiance and a buch of fun

 

you gotta lov corvette's. they look fast parked in the driveway. keep up the good work and post more pic's of the complete restoration.

 

Nice car and the end value is meaningless after you "fell for her"

 

Your car has come a long ways and I bet it is one you will hang onto for awhile.


greg

 

Car's looking good. It's coming along nicely. My car's pretty quick with a 290 horse motor, so I can only guess how much of a monster yours is. Make sure to post more pictures as it progresses.

 

Thanks guys and Im especially thankfull that no negative trolls have stank up my thread "yet". Heres some more pics..

Had some pillar rot that I fixed.
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Had transistorized Ign that I sold. Allowed me to buy some more stuff.



Motor sliped right in. No prob.



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Cleaned the M21, replaced the fluid and the rear seal.




Been working on the interior. Cleaned it up and have been applying heat shield.




Redid the a arms, ball J's, all rubber, rotors, calipers, etc..







This is what Im shooting for. Although I have a coupe.
My color too:


Me and my friends resting after working on the car.



Im in the Blue shirt.
Sincerely, Rico...

 

Your car is badazz. I would only put Torque-thrust D's on, put in the glass and trim and leave it in primer. Just plain mean. /:\

 

Rico

Sounds good.

Yes, performance is where it's at.

 

Would love to see more pics of the project in its current state. Oh and the Vert looks good too.

 

Its not a Con "vert" able. Its a coupe. I will post some pics though. Thanks alot..

 

I love the primer look too! I think its cool how the shiny motor clashes with the dull primer.

I bet its a fun ride! Cna't wait to see more!

 

Ive always wanted to see a C3 in just primer black! Looks evil

Thanks for the pic, and congrats! Thats one hell of a vette. Lots of potential

 

Flippin' sweet ride! You got shocks.. satin black patina... 427 cubic inches. Did you ever take it off of any sweet jumps?

Back in '82, you could have had like three of those cars for $8500. And you could have been state champions. Just resist the temptation to use one of those "shocking" time machines...

Terry

 

I like the car, I like the story, and I am happy for you. We all love your car!
I think the F-250 logo would look good on the fender skirt. It would be the fastest thing that a Ford badge ever rode on!

 

Somebody that understands me. Your not like a super hot, rich widow of a guy that owned a body shop are you?

 

I did actually say # match. Just once, but Im not worried about all of that. Whats the point?.

 

Yea, I caught that after my original reply- but nobody even mentioned it. Nice change. There is no point in worrying about it. I am not to the driving part on mine- but I am REAL close. I guess it will be next spring. Did you get a long hood, or is that the short version? I did the same with my hood, and used the short style.

 

Car is lookin' good

I remember the first time I took my 68 for a drive, rather than just up and down the driveway. I took it to the station for it's first fill-up, then a cruise around the neighborhood. Didn't go far, the car still needed an alignment, but I still felt like a little kid with a new toy