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Old Jan 24, 2019 | 01:36 AM
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If anyone read my intro thread they will know that I am looking for a 68-72 C3, I have been to see a few, they seem ti cary wildly in price and condition. I went to see a black 68 thats on sale for $28,500 however it had some issues and I was wondering if people could let me know if these are serious or could be fixed reasonably easy. I will arrange a thorough inspection but dont want to pay the price if there are some serious obvious gotchas. Here is the link to the car, https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sf...794221037.html there are many pictures of the car including underside in this link, my pictures just highlight issues I could see. Appreciate any help you guys can offer.



Below back wheel (passenger side if I remember correctly)


Below back wheel (driver side if I remember correctly)



Last edited by Dave Murray; Jan 24, 2019 at 01:29 PM. Reason: Informing about the pictures in the link to the car.
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Old Jan 24, 2019 | 06:41 AM
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I see age. I do not see a deal breaker. That said, five pics aren't much to look at.
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Old Jan 24, 2019 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Easy Mike
I see age. I do not see a deal breaker. That said, five pics aren't much to look at.
Thanks a lot Mike, I should have actually mentioned that there are lots of pictures in the link, will edit my post.
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Old Jan 24, 2019 | 01:38 PM
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I live in the LA County area and I can inspect it, if you'd like. I looked at the pictures and so far, so good. But up close and personal is what counts when you're looking at a C3 Corvette. I had an auto restoration shop for five years in the North LA County area and I know my Chevy's pretty well. PM me, when you have a chance. I am free for the weekend, starting tomorrow.
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