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Old May 7, 2009 | 04:04 PM
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Found this on craigslist. It is true it does need paint. I call that an understatement!

http://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/1129076870.html
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Old May 7, 2009 | 04:07 PM
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It needs paint and mostly everything else...
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Old May 7, 2009 | 04:21 PM
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it reminds me of an ad for a pick up truck, ad said "needs headlights" but the picture showed a truck that looked like it had rear ended a semi.
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Old May 7, 2009 | 04:33 PM
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Naw, that will buff right out!
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Old May 7, 2009 | 04:36 PM
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It's amazing what a coat of paint will do.
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Old May 7, 2009 | 04:50 PM
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It seems pointless to put a tarp over the engine - ya think?
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Old May 7, 2009 | 04:54 PM
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It looks to me like it just quit 'SMOKING'!!!!!
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Old May 7, 2009 | 05:14 PM
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Now i no why it,s alot more to paint a vette than a regular car!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by 78VetteChic
It seems pointless to put a tarp over the engine - ya think?
Yes especially when its so burnt there isnt anything left really...
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Old May 7, 2009 | 06:47 PM
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The ad said.. "Lots of good parts. Needs paint"
What he means is that you need to paint the parts after you part the car
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Old May 7, 2009 | 07:43 PM
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the only thing that needs is some more fire to finish it off
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I sense a hint of sarcasm in that ad.
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Old May 8, 2009 | 02:21 PM
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Looks like it needs a "little" restoration from the GROUND up.
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Old May 8, 2009 | 02:41 PM
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All that really needs to be replaced is everything in front of the rear "CORVETTE" emblem.
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