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Old Aug 20, 2016 | 05:51 AM
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Yep....2 all the way for me.

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Old Aug 20, 2016 | 07:53 AM
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Great looking ride.

I live in Cartersville as well...1972 coupe. You going to have it at the square first Saturday in Sept. I would love to see it in person.

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Is that a small car show ? didn't know there did anything up there. Might stop bye in the car
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Old Aug 20, 2016 | 10:55 AM
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Does the hood open????
Hint,Hint!
I'll bet it does!
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I'll bet it looks as good under the hood too , but I could never understand why so many people display their corvette with the hood open at cruises . I think it just ruins the lines of the car. My engine compartment is detailed as new but you will never see the engine unless you ask to see it.
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Old Aug 20, 2016 | 09:09 PM
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It's just a cruise-in....1st Saturday of the month March thru Oct. I think the entry fee is just $5 and it goes to a local charity. I'm not sure how many cars show up....I don't think there is any judging.

I have yet to be able to take my '72 up there....Seems I'm always busy or knee deep in a project.

I hope to have the dash and radio back in by the next show.

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Old Aug 20, 2016 | 09:39 PM
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Hey that car looks great. It looks AWESOME in your living room too. I am a fan of your wheels too.
Congratulations on the great buy!!
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Old Aug 21, 2016 | 12:05 AM
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What a beautiful car! Really like the wheels, the way it sits, etc. I hope you get a ton of enjoyment from it!
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Originally Posted by bj1k
I'll bet it looks as good under the hood too , but I could never understand why so many people display their corvette with the hood open at cruises . I think it just ruins the lines of the car. My engine compartment is detailed as new but you will never see the engine unless you ask to see it.


Here is under the hood pic

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As much as I like the wheels , I might be swapping them out for CCW classics, we will see
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Hi r,
Well!!!
The engine compartment and chassis look like someone with ability has put some work in them.
Still think it sits especially nice!
Awfully pretty car!
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Originally Posted by bj1k
I'll bet it looks as good under the hood too , but I could never understand why so many people display their corvette with the hood open at cruises . I think it just ruins the lines of the car. My engine compartment is detailed as new but you will never see the engine unless you ask to see it.
I agree. I never open the hood on my cars unless someone asks, then it's closed back up.
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Old Aug 22, 2016 | 07:58 PM
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Red,
That is a very sharp looking machine. Well done on the purchase !
I have never been a fan of aftermarket wheels on a C3. Always a Rallye fan forever. HOWEVER, those wheels really look sensational on that C3 mate and have me second guessing my original opinion !

Cheers,

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Beautiful car! Congrats!
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Originally Posted by Ryan Menzies
Red,
That is a very sharp looking machine. Well done on the purchase !
I have never been a fan of aftermarket wheels on a C3. Always a Rallye fan forever. HOWEVER, those wheels really look sensational on that C3 mate and have me second guessing my original opinion !

Cheers,

Ryan
Thanks Ryan, I thought it has excellent stance myself , what drew my eye to begin with to this car, but after seeing ccw classic on C3, I might go that way .. hang on to the welds for rainy day
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Beautiful Beast! Congratulations!
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Very nice.....was that on ebay a while back? Wheels look great.
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Very nice.

It looks like its exhaust has resonators & glass packs ? Same set up as my '72 and it sounds great.

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Originally Posted by Wee
Yep....2 all the way for me.

Brian
Originally Posted by brit vet
Very nice.

It looks like its exhaust has resonators & glass packs ? Same set up as my '72 and it sounds great.

Stuart
It's for mufflers not sure what kind , and chambers exhaust , looks like 2.5"
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Originally Posted by Wee
Yep....2 all the way for me.

Brian
Originally Posted by bluegtp
Very nice.....was that on ebay a while back? Wheels look great.
Yeah it was , completed the purchase off eBay , cars home now , but have a no start issue trying to figure out
Brand new optima battery , so it weird
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