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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 11:32 AM
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Hello everyone, im new here. Im about to start working on my dads vette this summer thought id check out some forums. I was sent here from some people on CFMperformance.net. currently the car has leaking p/s pump and the body and inty are just worn.The glass T-tops are cracked, this thing has been stored for almost 10 years heres some pix of it









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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 11:42 AM
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 11:49 AM
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hey im in the bay area too, hopefully i find more bay area people on here
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 12:01 PM
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Looks like it will be Some work check out the frame and the bird cage and go from there welcome to the forum,and for all the question you might be asking I would fill out your Profile that way we wont have to ask what year car and if it has any mods everytime.I like that color.
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Welcome! What are your plans for the car? Modded, stock, or just good enough to use as a Sunday driver?
wanted it it to go somewhat fast

at least fast enough to keep up with my WS-6

but i took it to work 2day lifted it on a rack and found some of the frame was messed up and welded back together

ill have to ask my dad if this happened while he had it
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