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Old 06-25-2008, 04:11 AM
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Hey Kens80v
that would be great!

Do you have pics posted of your Vette? and do you know the best places i can get parts locally??

are you a member of the Corvette club here...

thx
Old 07-06-2008, 08:28 PM
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Well here is a pic of the body mount behind the driver rear wheel well and a pic of the brake pedal... not muc wear IMO on the pedal

ANd i will have pics up of the kickpanel mounts one i have more time..

lmk what you think.



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Old 07-06-2008, 09:16 PM
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i dont think its too bad, i would buy it, but check those body mounts before you plunk down the $$$
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Not that bad if you're willing to put the time and money into it and you've checked for rust like everyone stated.

Expect to change these things immediately:
1. Both Trailing arms & assemblies, I'd expect the parking break to get stuck during your initial test drive(?) so don't touch it.
2. brake lines from the rubbers to and including the calipers and pads.
3. Tires & alignment
4. New seals and lube the rear
5. Exhaust system
6. Oil pan gasket
7. Valve cover gaskets
8. tune up(that's obvious)

Now you can get to everything else rubber and mechanical. Deal with the non essential stuff when you refill your bank account. Expect to spend somewhere around $3-5K.

I can't recall you stating weather you had a garage or not. If not, I wouldn't consider buying this Vette.

Good luck.
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Those are rock solid, in excellant condition.
Old 07-07-2008, 08:41 PM
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Thx guys,

Right now my cousin is doing all the brakes rotors and replacing the master cylinder, and two ball joints.

looking good so far.

then replacing all the gaskets, tune up ...etc
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Looks like a good purchase Arnold! I personally don't belong to the local club. I've had my car for 25 yrs now. I'm in the middle of a body off restoration. You are welcome to come over....there are many things I can show you. I'm in Oakbank.
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That would be awesome...Once I get her road worthy i'll contact you so i can see your vett as well
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Looks like a good purchase Arnold! I personally don't belong to the local club. I've had my car for 25 yrs now. I'm in the middle of a body off restoration. You are welcome to come over....there are many things I can show you. I'm in Oakbank.



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