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Old May 8, 2008 | 09:34 PM
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I stopped by this place. Got to say I was impressed with the the parts selection on the shelfs. They pulled a few obscure parts I wanted. Pretty cool half dismembered chrome bumper in the showroom so you can see the birdcage and how all the systems are set-up under the skin.

Anyone else in MN ever visit these guys?

Totally positive experience. Look up Molly and Mike and tell them Brent sent ya!!

Brent...

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ya they made me feel i was wasting thier time and told me the part i was looking for does not exist (tranny cooler line outlet pipe) thank goodness for the Internet!!!
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Originally Posted by MN-Brent
I stopped by this place. Got to say I was impressed with the the parts selection on the shelfs. They pulled a few obscure parts I wanted. Pretty cool half dismembered chrome bumper in the showroom so you can see the birdcage and how all the systems are set-up under the skin.

Anyone else in MN ever visit these guys?

Totally positive experience. Look up Molly and Tom and tell them Brent sent ya!!

Brent...
I shop there for most of my parts for a few reasons.
1) They are located about a mile from my office.
(My wife and I work in the 3 big buildings along Hwy 10.)
2) If they don't carry the part, they order the part you need from whatever big name Corvette parts distributor has the part you want and you don't pay shipping charges (just MN sales tax).
3) Dave (the owner) knows Corvettes. They're good people.
4) They have some used parts from C3s and C4s and can get more.
5) You can stop by and just ask questions or talk Corvettes without any pressure to buy stuff.

I lile studying the cut-away C3 they have right in the store - better than pictures!!
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Old May 9, 2008 | 09:07 AM
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I agree, Nice to see all the parts on the shelf and not on a catalog page.
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Old May 9, 2008 | 09:37 AM
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I've been there a few times. Think it's great.
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I prefer The Corvette Shop up in Ham Lake. They go way out of their way to make you happy and they have an extensive collection of C3 parts. Very friendly and knowledgable folks, and they love Corvettes. They have been around ever since I can remember.

Just another option.
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Where is Corvette Specialties located? (How to get there)

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Maybe some day I will get my act together and drive my 72 there as a destination. Other than driving it home the day I bought it, I have never had my C3 that far away from my garage and tools.

I'm not sure what I am worried about. It isn't the same car I brought home anymore. I think it would be quite dependable now. Maybe this summer will be the one.
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Where is Corvette Specialties located? (How to get there)

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Corvette Specialties is locate a couple blocks north of Co. Rd J/85th St in Blaine between Hwy 65 and 35w.

http://www.corvettespecialties.com/
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