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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 02:23 PM
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Just picked up this 82 on saturday. I purchased it from a forum member who made this car virtually flawless. New Paint, New interior, stereo system, white tachs with blue led's, new brakes,arms,pads rotors, new fuel tank and more. Car had 68k orig miles on it and engine was completely rebuilt and only ahs 400 miles on it. Im so happy, Ive wanted a red 82 for the longest time and have looked at a ton of them and most were way overpriced and not nearly as nice as this one. Anyway, I thought id share some pics of my new baby. Cant wait for more nice weather here in Michigan!










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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 02:47 PM
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Looks like a nice car. Congrats. Cruise and enjoy.

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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 02:57 PM
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That looks like one fine ride.

Is it now carburated?
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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 03:18 PM
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Glad you waited for the right one. That is just sweet. Enjoy the heck out of it
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Congrats!
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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 05:30 PM
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Absolutely gorgeous! Love the early and very late C3's. Hope you drive the heck out of it!
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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 07:41 PM
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Very nice!!...I like the way the gauges are lit.
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Congrats, that is a beauty red vette !!!!
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i like the blue LED cluster panel.
And the paint looks fantastic!!

Can we ask how much you paid?
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Originally Posted by ~Stingray
i like the blue LED cluster panel.
And the paint looks fantastic!!

Can we ask how much you paid?
It was south of 10 (i stole it) . But the best part was the guy i bought it from. What a great dude! This car is absolutly flawless and i couldnt be happier. Ive driven it everyday and I am getting used to the C3 steering vs my C5 but i love it. When its parked at night ive found myself in the garage sitting a chair and just staring at it. I cant wait to go to some rallys and shows this summer.
Heres some pics i took yesterday with my brothers 94 trans am. Enjoy and Thanks for the compliments fellas!






Last one here is a little grainy (sorry)
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BTW can someone let me know where to get the chrome rallys? I saw them on ecklers for 999.00 but i was wondering if there is a cheaper source? Thanks All
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Great car!! I luv the blue guage lights
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Beautiful car for sure , congrat's
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Gorgeous!
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Stunning car! You picked up a beauty. I think that color is called Retina Burning Red

Congrats!

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You may want to consider torque thrust IIs for rims. They would look outstanding on your car and are very common on C2s and C3s.
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Wow, heck of a deal on a beauty of a car. Nice house, BTW.
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Originally Posted by uxojerry
You may want to consider torque thrust IIs for rims. They would look outstanding on your car and are very common on C2s and C3s.
taking all suggestions. Looked these up and im a lil more into the stock look. Wouldnt mind some spokes and spinners if i were gonna go custom. But thatnks alot for the suggestion!
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