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New to the corvette world
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From: Orlando, FL
New to the corvette world
I just completed a restoration on a '65 Buick GS and was itching to start a new project. A guy at work's father had a one owner 1970 Corvette Convertible 350/ 350 Hp with 79,000 miles that his parents bought brand new for him in 1970. The original owner told me that in 1970 Chevy had a 5 year 50,000 mile warranty and the block was replaced at 42,000 miles. The original owner had the Protect O Plate and a box full of every receipt of every item he had ever replaced on the car! It's a Florida car with no rust and in great shape and he sold it to me today for $6000 (I think that was a decent price 
). It has a few chips in the fiberglass and the interior is a lil' ratty but I can't wait to start on this restoration! Thanks for letting me brag about my find and for having a great forum. I have attached a few pics of my "new ride".
). It has a few chips in the fiberglass and the interior is a lil' ratty but I can't wait to start on this restoration! Thanks for letting me brag about my find and for having a great forum. I have attached a few pics of my "new ride".
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I'm calling the cops. You stole this one. Great find and have fun on the resto.
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From: Orlando, FL
Thanks guys, the down side is that the car was parked in his garage in 2001 and has not been started since but that "aint" so bad. I was not real sure what a decent price would be on the car, prices seem to be all over the place when looking for one to restore, in hindsight I'm just real lucky the seller agreed to that price.
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You more than stole it, he gave it away!
My jaw dropped when I read how much you paid!
You're going to have lots of fun with this Vette!
Join the C-3 registry.
Also buy the AIM-Assembly Instruction Manual, which has assembly diagrams of the major components. These were used by the assembly line workers. Also, buy the chassis service manual for your year. Most of the Parts vendors listed in the left panel sell them.
Did the original owner have the ignition shielding? You should ask him for any parts he may have removed from it over the years.
Lets see some pics of the interior also!
Before you drive it, make it safe. I'm sure the calipers are shot and maybe the master cylinder.
I noticed the floppy exterior mirror. This is a common issue. I did a thread on how to fix it, and costs almost nothing.
Here's the link:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...oday-pics.html
Glenn
My jaw dropped when I read how much you paid!
You're going to have lots of fun with this Vette!
Join the C-3 registry.
Also buy the AIM-Assembly Instruction Manual, which has assembly diagrams of the major components. These were used by the assembly line workers. Also, buy the chassis service manual for your year. Most of the Parts vendors listed in the left panel sell them.
Did the original owner have the ignition shielding? You should ask him for any parts he may have removed from it over the years.
Lets see some pics of the interior also!
Before you drive it, make it safe. I'm sure the calipers are shot and maybe the master cylinder.
I noticed the floppy exterior mirror. This is a common issue. I did a thread on how to fix it, and costs almost nothing.
Here's the link:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...oday-pics.html
Glenn
Last edited by GD70; Nov 17, 2010 at 09:52 PM.
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You more than stole it, he gave it away!
My jaw dropped when I read how much you paid!
You're going to have lots of fun with this Vette!
Join the C-3 registry.
Also buy the AIM-Assembly Instruction Manual, which has assembly diagrams of the major components. These were used by the assembly line workers. Also, buy the chassis service manual for your year. Most of the Parts vendors listed in the left panel sell them.
Lets see some pics of the interior also!
Before you drive it, make it safe. I'm sure the calipers are shot and maybe the master cylinder.
I noticed the floppy exterior mirror. This is a common issue. I did a thread on how to fix it, and costs almost nothing.
Here's the link:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...oday-pics.html
Glenn
My jaw dropped when I read how much you paid!
You're going to have lots of fun with this Vette!
Join the C-3 registry.
Also buy the AIM-Assembly Instruction Manual, which has assembly diagrams of the major components. These were used by the assembly line workers. Also, buy the chassis service manual for your year. Most of the Parts vendors listed in the left panel sell them.
Lets see some pics of the interior also!
Before you drive it, make it safe. I'm sure the calipers are shot and maybe the master cylinder.
I noticed the floppy exterior mirror. This is a common issue. I did a thread on how to fix it, and costs almost nothing.
Here's the link:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...oday-pics.html
Glenn
What a great deal congrats. Wish I could fine one like that. Also with GD 70 join C3 registry they are a great bunch of guys & gals to get to know. They are having one heck of a gathering this year of C3s
. Best of lucksgm
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Nice deal You have a great car to start with and a one owner as well. Have fun :cheers
You have a great car to start with and a one owner as well. Have fun :cheers
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Looks like a nice car. Congrats on the purchase.
My advice would be to leave the car as is after you get her started and tuned. Drive her for a while and get to know her. While you are doing that, you can begin a list of what needs to be done immediately, what is of secondary importance, and what can wait.
Now is the time to begin assembling your Corvette reference library. You will want the assembly instruction manual (AIM) and the GM chassis service manual before you get too very involved with the restoration.
If you have an original owner's manual with the car, my advice would be to remove it and store it in a safe place. Purchase a reproduction owner's manual and keep the repro in the car.
Start surfing the Corvette aftermarket providers. You will eventually be getting well acquainted with those folks.
My advice would be to leave the car as is after you get her started and tuned. Drive her for a while and get to know her. While you are doing that, you can begin a list of what needs to be done immediately, what is of secondary importance, and what can wait.
Now is the time to begin assembling your Corvette reference library. You will want the assembly instruction manual (AIM) and the GM chassis service manual before you get too very involved with the restoration.
If you have an original owner's manual with the car, my advice would be to remove it and store it in a safe place. Purchase a reproduction owner's manual and keep the repro in the car.
Start surfing the Corvette aftermarket providers. You will eventually be getting well acquainted with those folks.
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From: Hutto Texas
Keep bragging and posting pics! What a great find. Congrats on getting her and at a great price. I second on what Easy Mike said. Just get her running and driving and go from there. These cars can be money pits for parts so keeping, cleaning, and restoring what you have is key. Since you already restored your GS I am sure you know this all too well. Have fun with her!
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From: Chester Virginia
You stole that car at that price. Didn't see the tranny type but regardless....I bid two months ago at an auction for a non profit on a 1969 convertible with a non matching 350/300 engine four speed. I bid max of $10001 and could not be present but the day of bidding two guys bid it up to $16,000 which is what it went for. It ran and had been detailed, was a soft top but my guess needed work. It was the right vintage though and someone else paid more than you paid by 2.5 times for similar condition car. I ended up a week later buying a 76 four speed, L48 engine couple in great shape for about what I bid because of it's condition and that it had never been a Northern car with the rust belt issues. You got a terrific deal. Now, clean it up to your standards and have fun. I found a road course that will under certain conditions let me drive it on the course for a day....
