Corvette Mentor?
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8th Gear
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From: Augusta GA
St. Jude Donor '11
Corvette Mentor?
Hey everyone, I am looking for information, or someone I can come to when I have a question about my vette. I need someone to point me in the right direction. I have a 79 white Corvette named Eva, 65000 orginal miles, most of everything is orginal when I bought it 3 years ago. I think the exhaust manifold and the a/c is the only thing not stock. I have a few problems with it but I am trying to fix it all on my own, I am 26 and a US Marine so it's hard to find time to do most of the stuff, but I am trying not to get frustrated and get it running great, it was my coming back from Iraq gift to myself (that my wife let me have). I just would like to have someone I can email whenever I have a question? Anyone willing to help, my first question is what do I do I first, my dad was a mechanic so I know how to work on cars but I am not good with the technical stuff like engines sizes and stuff like that.
Last edited by michaelk706; Sep 15, 2011 at 01:25 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Russell Ontario
St. Jude Donor '09
Well you can e-mail me anytime , I write some articles on C-3's and PM me I'll send you the site . If the answer is not there, ask me or for that matter you are on the right site to get all the info you need. This place is full of people with lots of knowledge. Good luck and don't get mad enjoy your ride, . Thanks a bunch for your service
Ron . retired ARMY
Ron . retired ARMY
Drifting
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From: PA
I have a buddy I call my mentor. He has been twisting bolts a lot longer than me and it really helps having someone who knows you and your car real well. Sometime the advice on forums can be a little hard to decipher. I'm sure you will find someone to help......remember to be thoughtful when asking advice, and I always try to hook my buddy up once in a while for all the help. I would go to the effort to meet your "mentor" in person and build a true friendship. I started getting help from my friend years ago when I wasn't driving a chevy....we were both pontiac guys. We are still friends and he still helps me quite often. We have met on several occasions to twist bolts, go to a show, or just have a beer. Good times.
Pro
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Semper Fi, Devil Dog!!
You can contact me too but I likely won't be a ton of help on technical questions. There are too many people here that know far more than I do. Still - we Marines have to stick together, and my 78 will be very similar to your 79.
You can contact me too but I likely won't be a ton of help on technical questions. There are too many people here that know far more than I do. Still - we Marines have to stick together, and my 78 will be very similar to your 79.
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8th Gear
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Augusta GA
St. Jude Donor '11
I really appreciate your guys helping and I am not here to take adavantage of anyone, I want someone who if I have to learn together I have to learn together, I am not totally stupid with cars, I just want to do this one right, and not knowing where to start is not fun and have a car I can give to my son one day if he is lucky!
Melting Slicks
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From: Massapequa Park NY
Welcome home & thank you for your service 
Congrats on the purchase as well. Lots of knowledgeable guys on this forum always willing to answer questions & provide advice.
Not necessary to email, just post you questions & someone will help
Jim
Congrats on the purchase as well. Lots of knowledgeable guys on this forum always willing to answer questions & provide advice.Not necessary to email, just post you questions & someone will help
Jim
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Melting Slicks
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From: Savannah GA
Welcome, and I too suggest simply posting your questions right here. Every member here has somthing to offer, and there's nearly always someone who has gone through whatever issue you are having and can suggest possible cures.
As to where to start, tell us more about the car, read the "sticky" how to post photos article at the top of the page and ask anything. I assume the car is registered and you are driving it, so perhaps the best place to start is asking you what you think needs attention first?
As to where to start, tell us more about the car, read the "sticky" how to post photos article at the top of the page and ask anything. I assume the car is registered and you are driving it, so perhaps the best place to start is asking you what you think needs attention first?
Team Owner
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From: Huntersville NC
Post your questions on the forum here and you'll have mentors out the wah-zoo.
And the questions asked and answered will serve as entertainment for the rest of us!
