1969 L88 Resto
08-05-2014, 04:50 PM
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1969 L88 Resto
Hey guys and girls- just received this 1969 blue/black L88. Will keep you all updated throughout the restoration. She's our next frame off. Enjoy.
08-05-2014, 05:04 PM
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NEXT frame off restore!?!?!
You're addicted!
And I'm waiting for more pics of an already great-looking car.
You're addicted!
And I'm waiting for more pics of an already great-looking car.
08-05-2014, 08:25 PM
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08-05-2014, 08:47 PM
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L88 pr0n. Pure and simple.
What is it about chrome bumper C3's with sidepipes and lumpy cam profiles, sitting like that and idling? You can just imagine those high domed pistons dancing with the opening and closing of those big valves... then cruising out to the boulevard to step on the accelerator, to hear that monster rev up.
Dats sexy man.
I have to go change pantalones, now.
What is it about chrome bumper C3's with sidepipes and lumpy cam profiles, sitting like that and idling? You can just imagine those high domed pistons dancing with the opening and closing of those big valves... then cruising out to the boulevard to step on the accelerator, to hear that monster rev up.
Dats sexy man.
I have to go change pantalones, now.
08-06-2014, 09:07 AM
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2023 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2021 C8 of the Year Finalist Unmodified
2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (performance mods)
2019 C1 of Year Winner (performance mods)
2017 Corvette of the Year Finalist
2016 C2 of Year
2015 C3 of Year Finalist
Nice piece of Corvette history 
What a sound through those pipes. Just a bit of a cam 
What a sound through those pipes. Just a bit of a cam
08-06-2014, 09:23 AM
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From where I sit, that car does not need a frame off restoration. The value might lie in leaving it unrestored.
08-06-2014, 10:17 AM
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Melting Slicks
08-06-2014, 10:57 AM
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Le Mans Master
wow, that thing looks ready to enjoy the way it sits. awesome car.
08-06-2014, 12:03 PM
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Le Mans Master
I agree. I find it far more interesting as it is. Once it's restored, it'll never be driven again, and become another work of art to be traded among the wealthy.
08-06-2014, 12:24 PM
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Melting Slicks
Mike,
Its a nice car for sure, but my opinion is that it's been gone through before... The engine compartment in particular has all sorts of finish and equipment deviations... Nothing that can't be addressed, but far from "original." The interior looks pretty good... I wouldn't be surprised to find out that it was pretty much untouched.
Considering what these cars are going for, throwing a restoration on a car worth north of half a million actually might be a good thing.
Looks like an earlier car... Neat stuff!
Regards,
Stan Falenski
08-06-2014, 12:28 PM
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Melting Slicks
08-06-2014, 01:55 PM
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