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Heel & Toe
Joined: May 2012
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From: Los Angeles California
New to GM
Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. While I have restored a number of Fords (mostly 55-57 Thunderbirds) and a few imports, I am new to the world of GM. I just purchased a 79 L48 from a friend who inherited it. It was a daily driver for his retired uncle so has just over 100K. I'm planning on a running restoration until it really needs work. I already ordered most of the "reading material" I think I will need, plus some minor parts to keep my motivation up. Had to flatbed it home because of (I believe) a kinked replacement fuel pump supply line (one of the ordered parts). I'll see about posting photos when I get time.
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Southeast, Tennessee
St. Jude Donor '09 thru '26
welcome to the forum. lots of knowledgeable folks here to bounce questions off of. mechanics on the older cars are pretty straight forward, but you will have a good time with the vacuum system on the later C3s. in addition, you may be disappointed in the performance as the later C3 generation suffers from the strangling that GM had to do to get the cars cleared through EPA back then. the later L48 engines produced under 190hp and with a fairly heavy car it feels like it, lol.
good luck with your new ride and many happy and safe miles.
good luck with your new ride and many happy and safe miles.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Confusion
Nobody here will tell you the honest truth about these cars, so I will.............Turn around and walk away from it now, it will ruin you emotionally and financially!!
If you want you can thank me now.....................
If you want you can thank me now.....................
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Ocean County NJ
Congratulations and welcome! I had a good chuckle over Loads' welcome message - I didn't heed his advice and am a masochist like the rest of the C3 crowd and love the illness. Don't keep track of your expenses or tell the wife what you spend and all will be worth it 
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Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: WI
I grew up on Fords and restored several as well, mostly the Bullet Birds, Square Birds and full sized. One thing I think you'll like about Corvettes compared to most Fords (Mustangs being the exception) is that you can buy almost EVERYTHING aftermarket. Quality varies, but at least the parts ARE available. GM still produces a lot of items too. A lot of part interchangability too. Best wishes!
Mark G
Mark G
Last edited by Mark G; May 22, 2012 at 08:45 PM.
Racer
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Clearwater FL
Welcome to the GM club!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Shelby NC
I'm just plain "gutless" I guess, I refuse to add up all my receipts 
But, wife and I enjoy the cars and have great times with others going places and always someone will acknowledge the car.
Welcome!!
But, wife and I enjoy the cars and have great times with others going places and always someone will acknowledge the car.
Welcome!!
