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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 11:10 PM
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I would like to see pictures of everyones 78/79 corvette. I'm partial to these years. I just want to see what you guys have done with yours. Maybe it will give me & my dad some ideas.

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My '79 has little modifications, but here are some pics anyway...


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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 01:03 AM
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 08:48 AM
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I drove this car for 17 years. Loved it!



I now drive the green C2.


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love the pics. Keep em coming. I really like the z06 wheels on these years. Something different.
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Notice on the interior of mine a few subtle incorrect details that were there when I bought the car. The steering wheel has black spokes instead of the correct satiin ones and the parking brake console is black where it should be red. I like both details better than the General intended, so I won't change them. Also, once the seats wear out I will replace them with the correct red leather instead of the existing velour.

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Here's my 79 on the body work. I hope the pics will appear. This is my first try to send a picture.
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 07:49 PM
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Duke94,
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My '79:



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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 11:35 PM
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I've posted this before, but here is my dad's vette he had when I was little.


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very nice car mia!!
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by lkefthrlkeson
very nice car mia!!
Thank you. Close up, it really needs paint BAD!!! Looks better in the pics... Just put a new interior and stereo system in. Mechanically it is perfect. 85k original miles, factory AC works. Runs and drives great...
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