Sierramadre

Well, it took about three years of searching (that's half the fun though, right?) but I'm back in the C3 family. I sold my C6 two years ago and have always wanted another chrome bumper car. I've been lurking on this site for quite awhile picking up tips and information. By the way, I feel a lot more comfortable here than with the C6 crowd...

So, I found a 1970 Daytona Yellow corvette convertible that had just undergone a two year frame off restoration. It's probably over restored by NCRS standards but it has all of the original and correct numbered major components. It came from a private collection and has just over 200 miles on it since the restoration was completed.

The car was a one owner car that came out of Florida and they chose it for the restoration because it had a dry frame, a no hit body, and was pretty highly optioned; L46, M21, tilt/tele, power steering and brakes, and power windows.

If I can figure out how to post pictures, I will post a few. Too bad its 8 degrees in Michigan today. I'm dying to go for a ride.

spedaleden

First thing - Welcome back

Second thing - Why did you get rid of the C6. Most guys here want to get too, where you came from. (I'm not talking about the forum)

Anyways, again welcome back and do a search on posting pics and you'll be up in no time.

BTW we love pics

rosslato

AM RITE DOWN THE ROAD FROM YA, NICE CHOICE IN A VETTE. heres how to post pics, open an acct at photobucket.com n download yer pictures then on the bottom under yer pic u wanna display highlite n copy the last box, image code, then just paste it into your reply where u want it. it's so simple you'll kick yerself like i did. lookn forward to seeing it this summer.

C3 4ME

hey, what's the temp got to do with it, as long as the roads are clear, have at it! The grass here is covered in a dusting bu the roads are clear, I think I may have to take the Vette out today. Cold as heck outside, but nice and sunny.

Sierramadre

Here are a few pictures. I would love to own several vettes but my pocketbook won't allow it. I also have a couple Harleys so I had to cut back a little or I was going to end up living in one of my cars.

rosslato

very clean, very nice. u gonna drive it or look at it?

whiteflame

What a Beauty. Nice find .... Dave

Glass Act

Welcome, and very nice ride.

C3 RV

Very nice. I agree with you in that it is hard to feel the same for the new ones as the C3s.

Sierramadre

Thanks for the welcome. It's good to be back. I'm going to drive the car, that's what they're made for right? I intend to keep it in nice shape, but its going to be on the road and I'm going to be behind the wheel with a big smile...

whiteflame

Dave

rosslato

thats the attitude i wanna hear, just stay outta the rain, not fun cleaning the undercarriage as i know very well i also have a bike, a 99 1500 kaw Drifter n a couple rigid frame 650 triumps.

yellow 72

Nice

Mershons...that's where my car came from, way back in 1989.

r44s

She's a beauty, enjoy. Hope you plan to drive it now and then rather than store it in a garage and just look .

91DRM

Sorry man, gonna have to leave it in the garage, to nice to drive. Now you gotta buy another one for a driver.

Sierramadre

I'm planning to drive the car often. I will keep it in nice condition, but it isn't going to be a trailer queen.

I've purchased three cars from Mershon's in the past 15 years and each time its been a good experience.

Tuxblacray

I frequent Mershons. They have some nice cars and do quality restorations on them. Apparently they like your car too they still have it shown as "Just Arrived". Congradulations!

Sierramadre

I don't think the car lasted 24 hours from the time Mershon's received it, to the time when I bought it. Apparently, they bought the car from one of their customers who is a collector and had restored it.

When I called on it and told them I was intetrested, they held it for me until I could get there to see it in person. I drove down from Detroit, which took about 4 hours, and they had already taken two deposits on on it. Once I saw it, it didn't take me long to decide that I wanted it.

Its a very nice car, but I bought it to drive it and enjoy it.

carriljc

I'd be afraid to get it dirty. I try to keep mine kinda nice, but don't know what I'd do if I ever got it that nice....which shouldn't be a problem since I do take it out and get it dirty.

Sierramadre

I know what you mean. It's going to get a little dirty and show a little wear but that's okay. Sitting next to a showcar and dusting it off every half hour isn't my thing.