. What's next on your "to do list" for the Vette?
I'm new here, so Hello!
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 73
Likes: 13
From: Corpus Christi, TX
I'm new here, so Hello!
Howdy all!
Just rejoined the Vette brotherhood today. I had a '79 back in 1989 and finally found a nice project C3 to get back into the drivers seat.
Friend of a friend has owned this '70 350/300 coupe since 1972! Was originally Donnybrooke Green but, for some weird reason, was repainted a pale yellow in the 80's.
Still need to check the motor for numbers but the PO says it's original, I believe him as he has nothing to gain at this point by lying and I didn't pay a premium for NM anyway.
A few pics to start off with:
As found in his garage, been parked here since 1992, two front tires still holding air.
The only real fiberglass damage to speak of:
Engine bay shot, factory air parts still there, works? Ha ha, wishful thinking:
At home with her new Bavarian stablemate:
It'll be a long slow resto, as the purchase itself took some funds dedicated to another project, but for $4500, I just couldn't pass it up. My oldest brother had a Monaco Orange '69 back in about '80 and I just absolutely loved that car....now is my chance!
Cheers,
Russ
Just rejoined the Vette brotherhood today. I had a '79 back in 1989 and finally found a nice project C3 to get back into the drivers seat.
Friend of a friend has owned this '70 350/300 coupe since 1972! Was originally Donnybrooke Green but, for some weird reason, was repainted a pale yellow in the 80's.
Still need to check the motor for numbers but the PO says it's original, I believe him as he has nothing to gain at this point by lying and I didn't pay a premium for NM anyway.
A few pics to start off with:
As found in his garage, been parked here since 1992, two front tires still holding air.
The only real fiberglass damage to speak of:
Engine bay shot, factory air parts still there, works? Ha ha, wishful thinking:
At home with her new Bavarian stablemate:
It'll be a long slow resto, as the purchase itself took some funds dedicated to another project, but for $4500, I just couldn't pass it up. My oldest brother had a Monaco Orange '69 back in about '80 and I just absolutely loved that car....now is my chance!
Cheers,
Russ
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 3,719
Likes: 95
From: Saskatchewan, Canada
Welcome aboard, Russ. Nice C3 
Any questions - you will find the answers here. ALOT of knowledgeable members here willing to help. Post photos of your resto as you go. 
Any questions - you will find the answers here. ALOT of knowledgeable members here willing to help. Post photos of your resto as you go.
Last edited by bkvette3; Sep 6, 2010 at 05:56 PM.
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 31,280
Likes: 4,372
From: Westminster Maryland
H Russ,
Welcome!
It looks like you've found a very nice project!
From the pictures it appears that the car is quite complete which is a real plus. If the frame and birdcage are in good shape, (not too rusty), that would be even a bigger plus.
I think you're in for some real fun!
Regards,
Alan
Welcome!
It looks like you've found a very nice project!
From the pictures it appears that the car is quite complete which is a real plus. If the frame and birdcage are in good shape, (not too rusty), that would be even a bigger plus.
I think you're in for some real fun!
Regards,
Alan
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 3,264
Likes: 3
From: Vero Beach FL
Welcome Russ, I can tell you are excited about your project I know I would be if I were you. looks like a very complete car with that said do yourself a favor take lots of pictures of before and after and do not throw anything away until your done. 
Good to have you here!
Scott
with that said do yourself a favor take lots of pictures of before and after and do not throw anything away until your done. Good to have you here!
Scott
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 5,485
Likes: 7
From: Peekskill NY
Hi Russ,
Welcome to the forum. 70 is a great year & the original color is a beautiful color. You have a nice project and looks to have some nice options. Let's see a few pics of the interior, engine and underneath.
Here's a pic of my 70. Hope you decide to return it to it's original color! BTW,DBG was the most popular color in 1970.
Glenn
Welcome to the forum. 70 is a great year & the original color is a beautiful color. You have a nice project and looks to have some nice options. Let's see a few pics of the interior, engine and underneath.
Here's a pic of my 70. Hope you decide to return it to it's original color! BTW,DBG was the most popular color in 1970.
Glenn
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 73
Likes: 13
From: Corpus Christi, TX
...and I'm back, again
Yup. Resurrecting this thread as I've just bought this car
Again
We moved from San Antonio to Boston lat.e '13 and I had put the project on hold. The car went to a friend's house for storage until we moved to Corpus Christi. His son asked to buy it and I agreed.
It's been sitting in his workshop since then in pretty much the shape as when I bought it other than some disassembly.
So, I talked to him the other day and we made a deal. I'm clearing space in my garage and should have it here in a couple of weeks. I'll most likely pull the front clip to address the birdcage and then what happens next.
Looking forward to this...again, lol
Again
We moved from San Antonio to Boston lat.e '13 and I had put the project on hold. The car went to a friend's house for storage until we moved to Corpus Christi. His son asked to buy it and I agreed.
It's been sitting in his workshop since then in pretty much the shape as when I bought it other than some disassembly.
So, I talked to him the other day and we made a deal. I'm clearing space in my garage and should have it here in a couple of weeks. I'll most likely pull the front clip to address the birdcage and then what happens next.
Looking forward to this...again, lol
Administrator
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 368,390
Likes: 24,790
From: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.
C7 of the Year - Modified Finalist 2021
MO Events Coordinator
St. Jude Co-Organizer
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '26
NCM Sinkhole Donor
CI 5, 8 & 11 Veteran
Closing now.