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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 08:26 AM
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I posted in the "newbie" forum but figured I would extend my greeting towards the C3 group as well. Been on LS1tech for 5 or so years with past F & Y bodies. Sold my 04' Zo6, but kept my C3 hotrod/resto project. got a Black 1980 Vette 350/350, and I was attacked by the "gofast" demon and put an assload of money into the motor and now the rest of the drivetrain is paying the price. Im slowly finishing up the rest of the car one dollar at a time. I've been in driveline/U-joint/rear camber hell the past couple of weeks, but I've been reading some previous and archived post and feel a little better now. Here are some exterior pics, sorry about the size.
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 08:33 AM
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Welcome to the C3 group
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 08:49 AM
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welcome, indeed. fyi - we LOOOOVE pics, so post 'em when you get 'em!
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 10:50 AM
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As my nickname shows, I'm very partial to C3's so welcome to C3 land! Good luck with the rest of your project - spring isn't too far off
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 11:21 AM
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Welcome to the forum. Post some pics, we'd love to see the new family member.

http://photos.imageevent.com/durango...g%20Images.pdf
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 02:19 PM
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Nice and shiny! Welcome to the madness!
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 02:26 PM
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Is that a real nitrous bottle in the back or is it one of those bass tubes that are supposed to look like one?
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 02:40 PM
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Welcome, and thats one Ssssleeeek C3.
btw: where did you get the Bra?...Bra
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Originally Posted by Durango_boy
Is that a real nitrous bottle in the back or is it one of those bass tubes that are supposed to look like one?
yeah, its a real bottle. kinda explains why i go through U-joints and half shafts like there goin out of style.

I think I got the bra from Ecklers or Mid-America, cant remember, have to go through my reciept book, i.e. book of financial depression.
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welcome here,really nice vette you got
Must be fun with the nitrous also!
what is done to the engine more than the nitro?
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Originally Posted by stingraymaniac
welcome here,really nice vette you got
Must be fun with the nitrous also!
what is done to the engine more than the nitro?
its really just a typical money pit small block. 355ci retrofit roller, 4 bolt mains, steel rods, steel crank, forged pistons, Dart heads, Crower roller cam, 3500 stall with a 3:73 gear.
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