My "new" '69 Vette
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Aptos, CA
My "new" '69 Vette
Hey guys I'm pretty new here, and very new to being a Corvette "owner" (less than six months).
Just thought I would put some pictures to the car I keep asking questions about and learning how to fix by soaking up the information on this forum.
My 1969 350/350 non numbers matching, restored about 15 years ago.
I'm 24, single and currently learning to fly helicopters for the Navy.
Had to get the car now while it was still within reach.
Just thought I would put some pictures to the car I keep asking questions about and learning how to fix by soaking up the information on this forum.
My 1969 350/350 non numbers matching, restored about 15 years ago.
I'm 24, single and currently learning to fly helicopters for the Navy.
Had to get the car now while it was still within reach.
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I sure wish I had jumped in when I was your age. Very nice car and congratulations. Many many years of fun ahead for you and you started, in my humble opinion, with a great year and a great looking 69. Several forum members here own 69's and you are wise to soak up the knowledge, we can all learn here. If you learn something about your car be sure to share it as well and thanks for sharing the pictures. 
My wife is a huge blue fan.
David
77Sleeper
My wife is a huge blue fan.
David
77Sleeper
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That is a great looking car! We love pics, as you know by now. Smart move buying one at 24. Take that from a guy who waited until he was 38 to buy his. You may want to look into some ignition shielding to cover those wires. Your engine area is very clean, and besides for headers (ok) , it looks like you are trying to stay factory. The covers give such a nice look to the engine bay for a little money. Thanks for your service!
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That is a great looking car! We love pics, as you know by now. Smart move buying one at 24. Take that from a guy who waited until he was 38 to buy his. You may want to look into some ignition shielding to cover those wires. Your engine area is very clean, and besides for headers (ok) , it looks like you are trying to stay factory. The covers give such a nice look to the engine bay for a little money. Thanks for your service!
Car looks very nice. Pretty blue. A couple great investments for the new '69 owner are the 1969 Corvette guidebook by Rick Bizocco and the NCRS judging manual for 68-69.
And thanks for your service.
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Great looking car. I love the blue on it. Hope you enjoy the car for a long time. What are your plans for the car? 
