First C3 purchase , super excited
Aug 19, 2016 | 04:27 PM
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Racer
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From: Cartersville GA
First C3 purchase , super excited
Been window shopping 68-72 stingrays, mainly verts , finally pulled the trigger yesterday, cant wait to drive this sucker. Ive owned many vettes (have 3 now ) but never a C3 which I feel are mostly undervalued cars imo. Looking forward to gaining some knowledge from you all
Here is the car:
Aug 19, 2016 | 04:32 PM
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Wow, sweet shark...looks like it has upgraded brakes... Congrats!!
Aug 19, 2016 | 04:33 PM
Melting Slicks
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Congrats, looks great
.....more info on the wheels when you get time....
Aug 19, 2016 | 04:37 PM
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Racer
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From: Cartersville GA
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SSROADSTER
Congrats, looks great
.....more info on the wheels when you get time....
according to seller, there are 1 off custom build welds, 10" wide on all 4 corners, upgraded brakes , ridetech suspension , sway bars, "some say" it handles better than newer vettes
Aug 19, 2016 | 04:38 PM
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Showroom condition, nice purchase!
Aug 19, 2016 | 04:40 PM
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by
Redgts1982
according to seller, there are 1 off custom build welds, 10" wide on all 4 corners, upgraded brakes , ridetech suspension , sway bars, "some say" it handles better than newer vettes
They do look great and give the car quite an unique look!!!
Aug 19, 2016 | 04:48 PM
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Racer
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From: Cartersville GA
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Shaynanigans
Showroom condition, nice purchase!
not quite showroom, paint is 5 footer and some cracking in some areas, good driving car
Aug 19, 2016 | 04:55 PM
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Well, the pic sure is awesome!
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Aug 19, 2016 | 04:57 PM
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Hi R,
That's a terrific looking car!
I'm really a original car guy but that car has a great stance!
Good Luck!
I hope you enjoy it and it offers some things your other Corvettes don't!
Regards,
Alan
Aug 19, 2016 | 05:40 PM
Racer
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Great looking car been seeing that on my local Craigslist the last few months , like the wheels on it
Aug 19, 2016 | 06:06 PM
Burning Brakes
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Beautiful..congratulations!
Aug 19, 2016 | 06:17 PM
Instructor
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Wow, it sure looks good in the picture!!! The rocker molding looks new.
Dean
Aug 19, 2016 | 06:26 PM
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Racer
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From: Cartersville GA
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cdl49
Wow, it sure looks good in the picture!!! The rocker molding looks new.
Dean
Previous owner just spent 35k on upgrades and overhaul , purchase was sub 35k so I feel like I got a great deal
Aug 19, 2016 | 06:29 PM
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Hi r,
Does the hood open????
Hint,Hint!
I'll bet it does!
Regards,
Alan
Aug 19, 2016 | 07:11 PM
Drifting
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"Nice" . That is one great looking ride .
Aug 19, 2016 | 07:47 PM
Drifting
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Very nice, congratulations on a C3, few cars can compare to that shape and power. The wheels and stance look fantastic. Even the painted hardtop. It looks very similar to mine in color and wheels. We need to see more pictures of your ride!
Aug 19, 2016 | 07:55 PM
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Racer
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From: Cartersville GA
I'll post some good ones when it gets here next week !
Aug 19, 2016 | 11:09 PM
Drifting
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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.
Brian
Aug 19, 2016 | 11:41 PM
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Aug 20, 2016 | 12:07 AM
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Beautiful car ! Enjoy. BTW is the Four Way Lunch still open in Cartersville?