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Aug 24, 2015 | 08:59 PM

#21

dar322

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From: Crystal Lake IL

St. Jude Donor '12-'13

my car was never perfect coming off the assy line. but its still alive and well...unlike most other cars from that era.

Aug 24, 2015 | 09:26 PM

#22

PhilaScott

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From: West Chester Pennsylvania

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottieS

Everyone I know buys classics cars with little things to fix. Has anyone ever actually perfected their car or is there always more to do. I want to one day have my 1976 look just like the ones in the magazines but I feel like that it may never come through.

The one most important and valuable lesson I've learned about Corvettes is "if it stops leaking, it must be out of fluid".

Aug 25, 2015 | 05:42 AM

#23

oldgto

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From: Orlando FL

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhilaScott

The one most important and valuable lesson I've learned about Corvettes is "if it stops leaking, it must be out of fluid".

Can we then apply an old Harley sentiment to Corvettes?........
Corvettes don`t "leak oil"..... they "mark their territory"!

Aug 25, 2015 | 11:04 AM

#24

Faster Rat

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2024 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified

I've never thought of making it perfect. Heck, I just want to stop taking 2 steps forward and 1 step back. After pulling the engine and having it completely rebuilt 6 years ago, now the rear crankshaft seal is leaking. I absolutely hate having to do something over again...when there are so many other things on the list to take care of.

Aug 25, 2015 | 11:16 AM

#25

pauldana

Race Director

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From: California

no matter the state of my Vette... she is always perfect for me:-)

Aug 25, 2015 | 12:59 PM

#26

exposingtime

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From: Pinecrest FL

2015 C3 of the Year Finalist

I went through judging last year on a national level. Scored a 97% and achieved a duntov with a basically unrestored car. I have no interest in fixing much at this point...I have really just been enjoying my car.

I would like to find an original bright blue E brake console without a crack.

Gary

Aug 26, 2015 | 11:56 PM

#27

68/70Vette

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From: Redondo Beach, California

If you have a 20, 30, 40, etc year old car, it will never perfect until you learn how to run the clock backwards to the time it rolled off the assembly line. It's a matter of thermodynamics with respect to entropy.

Aug 27, 2015 | 06:42 AM

#28

diehrd

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From: New York

I consider all my upgrades having made my car perfect. Everything plays together exceptionally well .. Power / handling / breaking all as good as a 2015 .. Paint, interior, rims and tires all flow perfectly ..

And anyone who has or would ride in her would agree it is as good as you will get for not just a c-3 but a resto-mod of any brand..