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Old Jul 26, 2018 | 02:54 PM
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I have a 1976 corvette that my father gave me I'm in the process of fixing it it currently runs and drives just needs a new paint job let me know what you guys think of it.
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Old Jul 26, 2018 | 03:06 PM
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Congratulations, but unless your dad did a lot of work, the car in your pics is a 78 or 79. Check the VIN on the driver's windshield post.
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Welcome to the forum! Did you mean a '78 or newer model? A lick of paint and she'll look good.
Old Jul 26, 2018 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by resdoggie
Welcome to the forum! Did you mean a '78 or newer model? A lick of paint and she'll look good.
I meant 78 sorry about that. but it yes we've been working on it for over three years now. Thank you.
Old Jul 26, 2018 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Easy Mike
Congratulations, but unless your dad did a lot of work, the car in your pics is a 78 or 79. Check the VIN on the driver's windshield post.
is the tail in back was that a standard thing you can have is that an aftermarket part done to car?
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is the tail in back was that a standard thing you can have is that an aftermarket part done to car?
Thats the "Pace Car" type spoiler that was available.
Old Jul 26, 2018 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Vettebuyer6369
Thats the "Pace Car" type spoiler that was available.
I see. Thank you didn't know it was a pace car.
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Originally Posted by C4lover2000
...didn't know it was a pace car...
Check the VIN. Pace Cars had a special VIN number and sequence. 1Z87*8S9xxxxx. Regular production 78s had a 4 in place of the 9. The * is the engine ID code and can vary.
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Regular production 78s did not have the clam shell seats but the Pace Cars did. Your dad could have changed them out but check the vin like Mike suggested.

https://www.corvetteactioncenter.com...1978/78id.html
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Originally Posted by karol
Regular production 78s did not have the clam shell seats but the Pace Cars did. Your dad could have changed them out but check the vin like Mike suggested.

https://www.corvetteactioncenter.com...1978/78id.html
just checked the vin it matches the vin number for a pace car I'm glad it's a pace car.
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Did you read the 10 rules thread at the top of thjs section? Already own it, but it will show you how to check this car's condition underneath.
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Originally Posted by derekderek
Did you read the 10 rules thread at the top of thjs section? Already own it, but it will show you how to check this car's condition underneath.
I'm sorry I don't understand what your trying to say.
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Congrats on your third Corvette at 18! Good luck with your C3. She looks like she has great potential. Kudos to you for rollin’ up your sleeves and getting your hands dirty getting her back on the road!
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Originally Posted by C4lover2000
I'm sorry I don't understand what your trying to say.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-corvette.html

He’s talking about this thread. Lots of good info!
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https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-corvette.html

He’s talking about this thread. Lots of good info!
oh okay I'll thank you for clarifying and she's just needs paint everything else works I currently have the battery off.
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Very cool!
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Welcome to the dark side .78 pace car ,very cool
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