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Aug 28, 2018 | 12:21 PM

Dave Cunningham

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From: Victoria BC

My new 69

after months of searching, and a year and a half without a corvette, I just brought home my newest project. Made a deal with an awesome guy in Missouri named Orville, on this 69 L36 roadster. All original drivetrain, no hit body, rock solid frame, tank sticker , still on the tank, if you can believe it. Runs and drives like new. So happy to be back in the game!

Aug 28, 2018 | 12:29 PM

69Vett

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very Nice, worth the wait ! BB convertible ! sweeet !

Aug 28, 2018 | 12:40 PM

Easy Mike

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Congrats!! Looks like a nice car.

Aug 28, 2018 | 03:38 PM

jr9170

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Aug 28, 2018 | 03:48 PM

SB64

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Looks like a great car. Does it need things? I mean it looks really nice from the picture.

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Aug 28, 2018 | 04:04 PM

3X2

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sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!! more pictures, please.

Aug 28, 2018 | 04:29 PM

vettebuyer6369

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Looks nice. Welcome to the '69 club!

Aug 28, 2018 | 05:33 PM

JBrooke825

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That’s a great color ,good luck with it.

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Aug 28, 2018 | 06:06 PM

Mike H.

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Nice roadster! Love the color as well....

Aug 28, 2018 | 07:51 PM

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1bdvet

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Welcome home, and enjoy your new ride!

Aug 28, 2018 | 08:23 PM

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kdf1986

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From: Lakeland Florida

That looks like a nice car that you finally found. After 1.5 years it must be worth the wait.

kdf

Aug 28, 2018 | 09:34 PM

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roy69

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From: Kulpmont PA

Sweet!!!

Aug 28, 2018 | 10:53 PM

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3JsVette

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Great find. Well worth the wait. Enjoy the ride!

Aug 29, 2018 | 10:49 AM

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Dave Cunningham

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From: Victoria BC

More pics

Here are some more pictures, ran all the numbers on the motor trans and diff yesterday , all correct as far as I can tell, I got a pic of the tank sheet as well. The car is a nice driver , but to be a top flight car it would need a full restoration. Just going to drive it for awhile and take it from there.

Aug 29, 2018 | 11:25 AM

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cv67

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Nice, just keep driving it thats what they are for!
Dont have to be perfect, judged or "correct" to make you smile.

Aug 29, 2018 | 11:31 AM

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v2racing

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From: Spring Park MN

69 BB, 4 speed vert, sweet! Nice find.

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Aug 29, 2018 | 01:16 PM

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Tonio

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From: Bedford New York

Congrats! Very nice car. I love these early convertibles with the luggage rack...it fits the mood just right; ready for a drive to the beach! Enjoy it!

Aug 29, 2018 | 04:49 PM

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69monzacpe

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From: Cartersville GA

Very nice example of an early '69, good luck with it. Non-power brakes work well, just take a little more effort (especially when some jacka__ pulls out in front of you!)