Pulled the trigger
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: San Antonio Texas
Pulled the trigger
Well, it’s been about 3 months since I sold my old C4. I had a criteria list for a C3 roadster for my wish car:
Had to be:
68-72 Vert, 350 ( w/350 hp preferably), 4-speed, PS, and PB if possible, and definitely A/C (I live in Texas)…… Since selling the C4, I have been scouring the web incessantly, and bam, this one appeared. So I jumped on this little dude. Probably paid too much (again), but…oh, well. What’s new!
This is a 1970 Vert, #’s matching, 350/350 4 speed, with A/C, PS, PDB. It’s in pretty good condition: no rust, okay interior, okay paint, runs very good, and a tolerable color scheme. Definitely not a show car, but very close to what I wanted. It’s been exactly 30 yrs since I sold my last C3 to get married (!?!?!?), so I think I’m gonna like this car really well. Lee
Had to be:
68-72 Vert, 350 ( w/350 hp preferably), 4-speed, PS, and PB if possible, and definitely A/C (I live in Texas)…… Since selling the C4, I have been scouring the web incessantly, and bam, this one appeared. So I jumped on this little dude. Probably paid too much (again), but…oh, well. What’s new!
This is a 1970 Vert, #’s matching, 350/350 4 speed, with A/C, PS, PDB. It’s in pretty good condition: no rust, okay interior, okay paint, runs very good, and a tolerable color scheme. Definitely not a show car, but very close to what I wanted. It’s been exactly 30 yrs since I sold my last C3 to get married (!?!?!?), so I think I’m gonna like this car really well. Lee
Last edited by petdoc; Mar 10, 2011 at 03:17 PM. Reason: screwed up
Burning Brakes
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From: ESCONDIDO CA
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Pretty car, congradulations on your find and buy.
Now you have to change your avitar. . .
Now you have to change your avitar. . .
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Austin Tx
Nice car!
One thing I noticed right away, is that it has the 72's amber colored indicator lenses on the front. I know many times 70, and 71 owners put these on to make there cars look like new 72's at the time. But, it also could indicate that there was some sort of damage to the front of the car, and the newer lights were used as replacements.
It's most likely the first. And even if it's the second, I would assume that the work was done well, but I would probably consider replacing with the correct clear lenses so as not to draw attention to it.
One thing I noticed right away, is that it has the 72's amber colored indicator lenses on the front. I know many times 70, and 71 owners put these on to make there cars look like new 72's at the time. But, it also could indicate that there was some sort of damage to the front of the car, and the newer lights were used as replacements.
It's most likely the first. And even if it's the second, I would assume that the work was done well, but I would probably consider replacing with the correct clear lenses so as not to draw attention to it.
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Lakeland Florida
Great looking car. If you were doing a lot of looking, then you knew the car was for you when you saw it. You might have paid a little more than what you wanted, but then after you pulled the trigger you have the car you wanted.
Congratulations.
kdf
Congratulations.
kdf
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Memphis tn
Beautiful car!
I have seen several of these on Ebay, Lakeway motors in MO? Wondering how they were to deal with? Reading some of the feedbacks the guy seems like kind of a jerk... I have asked questions on several of his vettes and he did not seem very forthcoming. Good experience?
Moose
I have seen several of these on Ebay, Lakeway motors in MO? Wondering how they were to deal with? Reading some of the feedbacks the guy seems like kind of a jerk... I have asked questions on several of his vettes and he did not seem very forthcoming. Good experience?
Moose
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Tolland CT
Nice car!
One thing I noticed right away, is that it has the 72's amber colored indicator lenses on the front. I know many times 70, and 71 owners put these on to make there cars look like new 72's at the time. But, it also could indicate that there was some sort of damage to the front of the car, and the newer lights were used as replacements.
It's most likely the first. And even if it's the second, I would assume that the work was done well, but I would probably consider replacing with the correct clear lenses so as not to draw attention to it.
One thing I noticed right away, is that it has the 72's amber colored indicator lenses on the front. I know many times 70, and 71 owners put these on to make there cars look like new 72's at the time. But, it also could indicate that there was some sort of damage to the front of the car, and the newer lights were used as replacements.
It's most likely the first. And even if it's the second, I would assume that the work was done well, but I would probably consider replacing with the correct clear lenses so as not to draw attention to it.
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi bb,
I believe the transition from studs to screws took place late in the 70 model year, with some 70s having screws and some very early 71s having studs.
The grills with studs have become crazy $.
Regards,
Alan
I believe the transition from studs to screws took place late in the 70 model year, with some 70s having screws and some very early 71s having studs.
The grills with studs have become crazy $.
Regards,
Alan
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Tolland CT
Thanks for the info. A nice car none the less, didn't mean to suggest otherwise.
The grilles on the 70 are an oddity, some with studs, some with screws. Mine has one each. Strange part on mine is the left side has studs, the side which had some minor damage long ago. My right side has screws, think that side was untouched. I may never know what was done by past owners.
Yeah, either grille, studded or with screws are EXTREMELY expensive to replace.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: San Antonio Texas
Thanks for all the kind words, fellas. I will not have it for 10 days or so. They are installing a new compressor/condenser, and the parts aren't in yet. The sellers were very accomodating to me. I can't say a bad word about that at all. I'll check out the grilles when she arrives....and as for the parking lenses....well, I have been guilty of swapping them out on a 68 (camaro ss to rs tail light) myself... Again, I appreciate all the vette love...and I'll get working on that avatar....prob blasphemy to have that ugly 90's thing on this section of the forum anyway! :0) Lee
Last edited by petdoc; Mar 11, 2011 at 12:32 AM.
