any thoughts on this '71 'Vette?
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any thoughts on this '71 'Vette?
I am asking about a '72 on an earlier thread but also would appreciate any thoughts on this '71 . I love the color combo but can't seem to get past the seats and "roll bar". Thanks ahead of time!
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I have an original 72, so I like the originals. This blue 71 is nice, and the blue and white soft tops is really nice. The new ZO6 seats were probably a cheaper solution to reupholstering the original buckets. The roll bar does have a purpose, but does alter the look drastically. It has an X pipe, and if you are into loud cars you will find it really cool. If you are not so much into that, then it will be much louder than stock. Here is a buddies '85 with an X pipe, no cats, bone stock motor pretty much.
The camera I had at the time was ancient and so the sound quality sucks. It was violent like lightning. It is amazing how loud it is.
Anyways the car is nice in sense that it has some mods, IF that is what you like YOU have to decide what types of mods do you like/not like, what can YOU deal with. IF you bought a C3 with mods, could the things YOU don't like be removed or replaced fairly easily? I like the 72, as it is a 72
…I just have a soft spot for them. LOL Both are nice, but for the extra money…the 71 is IMO the better color combo, but has more mods to it. I am not sure I could see paying the extra cash for the 71, compared to the 72. Anyways what are your thoughts on them so far?
The camera I had at the time was ancient and so the sound quality sucks. It was violent like lightning. It is amazing how loud it is.
Anyways the car is nice in sense that it has some mods, IF that is what you like YOU have to decide what types of mods do you like/not like, what can YOU deal with. IF you bought a C3 with mods, could the things YOU don't like be removed or replaced fairly easily? I like the 72, as it is a 72
…I just have a soft spot for them. LOL Both are nice, but for the extra money…the 71 is IMO the better color combo, but has more mods to it. I am not sure I could see paying the extra cash for the 71, compared to the 72. Anyways what are your thoughts on them so far?
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Wow, that car in the video is loud! Like 'em loud...but that may be a bit much. I like the "look" of the black one but love the color combo of the blue/white one. Not really into mods either as it kills resale potential. What is the HP on the black one?
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in all honesty…that is really the only thing that kills the deal on me…I know it is removable..but as is….it is a turn off more than any of the other mods.
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Thanks redrdstr72, you were a BIG help with me on this car
All, let's just say that Red really knows his C3's!! I plan on posting more details about his help along with some news pictures etc. after the car gets here.
