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Old Jun 30, 2016 | 08:30 PM
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Nice! Any more pics?
Thanks.. Lots of in progress pic’s but none so glamorous as the one above so far lol. Going to try and buff the paint out a little bit and take some more.
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Old Jun 30, 2016 | 09:38 PM
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I picked up my baby from the painter yesterday...now how do I put it back together without scratching it???
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Nice!! What hood is that?
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Old Aug 30, 2016 | 06:26 PM
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Old Aug 31, 2016 | 11:39 AM
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I love my 69 C3 in Black and Saddle Interior but I just added a new 2016 Black and Adrenaline Red Interior C7 to my stable. I love them both.

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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 11:09 PM
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1977 L-82 4 speed
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Old Sep 11, 2016 | 05:24 AM
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My 76 that I painted myself 2 years ago.
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Old Sep 11, 2016 | 11:16 AM
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Tagged it in Jan, 5500 miles to date
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Old Sep 11, 2016 | 06:16 PM
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Old Sep 11, 2016 | 06:51 PM
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I just love black Vettes. My 69 C3.
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Old Sep 13, 2016 | 03:11 PM
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Old Nov 29, 2016 | 06:06 PM
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My black 71. Formerly Brand Hatch green.
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Old Nov 30, 2016 | 04:35 PM
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My 69 L36 427/390hp Stingray Day 2 pics w/AR Torque Thrusts.
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Pic of my 69 & My 78 Pace Car the day I sold it. Hey, the Pace Car is 1/2 Black!
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Old Nov 30, 2016 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by FNHOSTL1
My 69 L36 427/390hp Stingray Day 2 pics w/AR Torque Thrusts.
Day 1 pic w/stock Rally's.
Pic of my 69 & My 78 Pace Car the day I sold it. Hey, the Pace Car is 1/2 Black!
Car looks awesome, especially with Torque Thrust wheels....I WANT IT!
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Old Nov 30, 2016 | 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by iwasmenowhesgone
Car looks awesome, especially with Torque Thrust wheels....I WANT IT!
Thanks man. Although Rally's w/old school bias plys are a great original look, I personally think there isn't a wheel that looks nicer than TT's on a C3.
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Old Nov 30, 2016 | 10:01 PM
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Old Dec 1, 2016 | 09:49 AM
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Old Dec 1, 2016 | 11:33 PM
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Those pipes look great with those wheels
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Old Dec 1, 2016 | 11:44 PM
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S-L-O-W-L-Y.......it takes shape.....next---make it look like a '68!

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Old Dec 4, 2016 | 05:29 AM
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I love my 69 C3 in Black and Saddle Interior but I just added a new 2016 Black and Adrenaline Red Interior C7 to my stable. I love them both.

Now I have some serious garage envy !!
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