Early year C3 problems?
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From: Naperville IL
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Hi,
As I've gotten older I've realized that there's really nothing wrong with paying too much for something you REALLY like.
The problem is paying too much for something that as it turns out you don't like as much as you THOUGHT you would.
It's sorta the same thing with wives!
Regards,
Alan
As I've gotten older I've realized that there's really nothing wrong with paying too much for something you REALLY like.
The problem is paying too much for something that as it turns out you don't like as much as you THOUGHT you would.
It's sorta the same thing with wives!
Regards,
Alan
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http://www.corvettemikemidwest.com/u...onvertible-672
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Very nice looking car. Be prepared to take a big step out of the drivers seat. Those unshielded Hooker style side pipes will burn the s$$t out of your leg and the little ladies too.
Just something to be made aware of.
A 68 can be a nice buy but again make sure all the 1 year only hard to find parts are still on the car.
I like having a 68. Everybody guesses..... hey what year is that 69?
We are a special group.
Marshal
Just something to be made aware of.
A 68 can be a nice buy but again make sure all the 1 year only hard to find parts are still on the car.
I like having a 68. Everybody guesses..... hey what year is that 69?
We are a special group.
Marshal
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Hi e,
"What do you guys think of this one?"
It looks like a pretty nice car in those photos.
But there's really VERY little information about the car.
A person interested in a an original appearing car is going to have a hard time taking it seriously because of the black paint.
However a person looking for a modified car might find it to be to their tastes.
I agree with Marshal that you'll need to buy two pairs of 'shin protectors' to be safe with that side exhaust.
Probably worth a visit.
Regards,
Alan
"What do you guys think of this one?"
It looks like a pretty nice car in those photos.
But there's really VERY little information about the car.
A person interested in a an original appearing car is going to have a hard time taking it seriously because of the black paint.
However a person looking for a modified car might find it to be to their tastes.
I agree with Marshal that you'll need to buy two pairs of 'shin protectors' to be safe with that side exhaust.
Probably worth a visit.
Regards,
Alan
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Hi e,
"What do you guys think of this one?"
It looks like a pretty nice car in those photos.
But there's really VERY little information about the car.
A person interested in a an original appearing car is going to have a hard time taking it seriously because of the black paint.
However a person looking for a modified car might find it to be to their tastes.
I agree with Marshal that you'll need to buy two pairs of 'shin protectors' to be safe with that side exhaust.
Probably worth a visit.
Regards,
Alan
"What do you guys think of this one?"
It looks like a pretty nice car in those photos.
But there's really VERY little information about the car.
A person interested in a an original appearing car is going to have a hard time taking it seriously because of the black paint.
However a person looking for a modified car might find it to be to their tastes.
I agree with Marshal that you'll need to buy two pairs of 'shin protectors' to be safe with that side exhaust.
Probably worth a visit.
Regards,
Alan
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Here's a nice looking 73. I don't know anything about the car but the price seems right.
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/5996213926.html
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/5996213926.html
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Hi e,
The problem for SOME people will be the fact that black wasn't one of the available colors in 70-72 cars.
SOME people feel that a car painted in a color other than it's original has it's value decreased by the cost of repainting it. $10,000?
This may or may not matter to YOU.
Notice the high-lighted words.
You should be aware of this in any case.
Regards,
Alan
The problem for SOME people will be the fact that black wasn't one of the available colors in 70-72 cars.
SOME people feel that a car painted in a color other than it's original has it's value decreased by the cost of repainting it. $10,000?
This may or may not matter to YOU.
Notice the high-lighted words.
You should be aware of this in any case.
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; Mar 4, 2017 at 10:28 AM.
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I'm shopping for my first Vette, preferably 69-73. I am working with about $20-25k. What are some problems that I should be looking for in this year range? I don't mind dealing with a few mechanical problems, but I don't want to buy something that will need another $20k to keep it nice and on the road. Thanks!
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I looked up a couple of Vett sites and used a zip code near Naperville, Il. There are a few worth looking at in your price range maybe: Vettfinders.com, Buyavett.com, classiccars.com. You may even give CorvetteLady.com a call she has been in the Corvette business for years, her name is Sonja. She may be able to help locate a car or have one. I found her to be as honest as one could expect I guess and quite set in her ways. Research, Research and dig deep into the car you are looking for, don't let your eyes lie to you there are a lot of cars for sale you may even find one outside of the year range you mentioned be open to that happening. It's the hunt after all that can be most of the fun. Good Luck.
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I'm shopping for my first Vette, preferably 69-73. I am working with about $20-25k. What are some problems that I should be looking for in this year range? I don't mind dealing with a few mechanical problems, but I don't want to buy something that will need another $20k to keep it nice and on the road. Thanks!
You can either buy and old one and go broke $100 at a time or buy a new one and go broke all at once !
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Thanks Pigfarmer. I agree, the new vettes are really nice, but isn't going broke $100 at a time part of the fun?
Burning Brakes
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absolutely
I looked at some real survivor/collectors at a local dealer. I think they are legit and are definitely in much better shape than most. They wouldn't have needed the work (right away anyway) but I'd never feel comfortable tearing into them the way I have this one. I would've missed out on half the fun.
Now back to vacuuming out mouse turds and stuff.....
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Also, the 68-69 is more true to form. By 1970-72 the cars body changed and the wheel wells became more flared, this was done to prevent chips.
As a owner of a 68, you should not limit your search. Look at the cars in the for sale section on this forums. Good look with your search
As a owner of a 68, you should not limit your search. Look at the cars in the for sale section on this forums. Good look with your search
Drifting
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From: Deerfield Illinois
2022 C3 of the Year Finalist - Modified
C3 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
Also, the 68-69 is more true to form. By 1970-72 the cars body changed and the wheel wells became more flared, this was done to prevent chips.
As a owner of a 68, you should not limit your search. Look at the cars in the for sale section on this forums. Good look with your search
As a owner of a 68, you should not limit your search. Look at the cars in the for sale section on this forums. Good look with your search