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Mar 12, 2016 | 01:37 AM

jr73

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From: Central Wisconsin

Show us your 73

We are the misfits of the C3 family, not embraced by the bumper crowd and not a true Aero bumper car. Kind of out there on our own

It would be nice to see the Corvette Forums 73s in any stage, whether complete or in restoration

Mar 12, 2016 | 02:00 AM

tpfarm

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From: Palm Desert California

L82 Four speed. Black interior. I've had it for two years and have replaced the top, interior and to many other things to count. Name: IMGP3075.JPG
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Mar 12, 2016 | 02:39 AM

Tim 1973

Burning Brakes

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From: Killeen Texas

Mine is still in the working stage....

Mar 12, 2016 | 08:03 AM

Blue73Shark

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From: Lewes Delaware

L82 4 speed midnight blue interior

Fran

Mar 12, 2016 | 09:45 AM

CheezMoe

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From: Piedmont Va

St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13,'19-'20

73's are great for the Not Correctly Restored Corvette Society (NCRCS) membership. Best way to shut a bumper snob up is leave em at the light!

Mar 12, 2016 | 10:36 AM

jr73

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dosoctaves

73's are great for the Not Correctly Restored Corvette Society (NCRCS) membership. Best way to shut a bumper snob up is leave em at the light!

Mar 12, 2016 | 11:11 AM

Black & Tan

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From: Sioux Falls SD

Mine's not a true '73, but a '73 tribute Vette.

1973 has always been my favorite.

Mar 12, 2016 | 12:27 PM

73 Scott

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Here's mine after a lot of work.....still working on it today, doing the rear wheel bearings, just finished a five speed install.

Last edited by 73 Scott; Mar 12, 2016 at 12:28 PM.

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Mar 12, 2016 | 01:16 PM

Redhook98

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From: Colonial Beach Virginia

Here is my 73. L48/auto, but only 19k miles. Orange with the dark saddle interior. Only mods are chambered exhaust with headers, glass rear spring and removed the smog equipment.

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Mar 12, 2016 | 02:15 PM

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DonnieP73

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From: West Monroe Louisiana

2023 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified

This is my 73 now:

This is were I started:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ant-to-do.html

Donnie

Mar 12, 2016 | 08:51 PM

#11

trw

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From: Crescent City, CA

White it is.

Mar 12, 2016 | 10:19 PM

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brent319

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From: iowa city iowa

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I love the 73. When we did all of the body work on mine, I had the option to change to put any combination of front/ back on it. I chose the 73. I like how unique it is. I will probably put the bumpers on the summer. Then again I have been saying that for a few summers now.

Mar 12, 2016 | 10:31 PM

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Msbfdx

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From: Tennessee

Mar 12, 2016 | 11:15 PM

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Richard454

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OK- Black & Tan - Brent- come on guys- that's not fair!!!

Here's my REAL 1973 L82 4 speed (now 5) AC/PW/PB/PS leather

On the golf course- Wisconsin Dells WI
Hotrod Power Tour 2014

DSCN4343 by Richard Hayes, on Flickr

The hotel in Champaign, IL after driving almost 650 miles in one day...
Hotrod Power Tour 2015

DSCN5254 by Richard Hayes, on Flickr

After 2000 miles in one week- last stop Birmingham AL
Power tour 2015

DSCN5324 by Richard Hayes, on Flickr

Last edited by Richard454; Mar 12, 2016 at 11:16 PM.

Mar 13, 2016 | 12:01 AM

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Tom73

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From: NM

I got to get in here:

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Mar 13, 2016 | 12:11 AM

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brent319

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From: iowa city iowa

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard454

OK- Black & Tan - Brent- come on guys- that's not fair!!!

You are right, Sir, Richard. Mine is not a real deal 73, I just wanted to point out to the OP that some of us really like the 73.

Mar 13, 2016 | 12:59 AM

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jr73

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From: Central Wisconsin

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard454

Here's my REAL 1973 L82 4 speed (now 5) AC/PW/PB/PS leather

On the golf course- Wisconsin Dells WI
Hotrod Power Tour 2014

hey you were 40 minutes from my house.
Man you really crank the miles on that 73

ps it looks like you lost a hub cover there

Last edited by jr73; Mar 13, 2016 at 01:09 AM.

Mar 13, 2016 | 12:59 AM

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jr73

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From: Central Wisconsin

Quote:

Originally Posted by brent319

You are right, Sir, Richard. Mine is not a real deal 73, I just wanted to point out to the OP that some of us really like the 73.

I like to hear that

Mar 13, 2016 | 10:12 AM

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CheezMoe

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From: Piedmont Va

St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13,'19-'20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom73

I got to get in here:

Love that color Tom!

Mar 13, 2016 | 01:17 PM

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redwingvette

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From: Waterford Mi

My 73 and one of many trips to the NCM

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