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May 13, 2024 | 10:36 AM

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74Ken

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Burning Brakes

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From: Bowmanville Ontario

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50 Years old today

Well this day as come, Violet is 50 years old today. Born on May 13/1974.
I have had her since 2012, she was in ruff shape when I got her from a Barn (smelled like cow dung in there).

As of 2023, I have spent $18,315.30 on purchase and upgrades. (Cost breakdown attached).
Still yet to do: Door skins, Engine rebuild (tired 350 to fresh 383), 373 gears, shark bite suspension and maybe a 200R4 tranny.

Here is what she looks like now;

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May 13, 2024 | 11:09 AM

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1bdvet

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From: Plantation Florida USAF(Retired) 1966-1990

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St. Jude Donor '05 thru '26

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Looks good, wish you posted what it looked like when you pulled it out of the barn!

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May 13, 2024 | 11:36 AM

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SEVNT6

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From: Omaha NE

2025 c3 ('74-'82) of the Year Finalist - Unmodified

2023 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified

2022 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified

2020 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified

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Two rare sights......'74 Vette and a phone booth..

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May 13, 2024 | 11:48 AM

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74VetteAZ

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Sleek, beautiful - a timeless classic

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May 13, 2024 | 11:57 AM

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74Ken

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Burning Brakes

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Here she was when I met her for the first time.

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May 13, 2024 | 12:48 PM

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Newbomb2469

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2025 c3 ('74-'82) of the Year Finalist - Unmodified

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You have done a great job👍👍👍

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May 13, 2024 | 01:31 PM

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doorgunner

2026 Loser of the Year

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From: New Or-leens Loo-z-anna

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Originally Posted by Newbomb2469

You have done a great job👍👍👍

FIFFFTY...FIFFFTY YEAARS OLD!

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May 13, 2024 | 02:42 PM

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dan1495

Burning Brakes

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From: Clear Lake Shores Texas

2016 C3 of Year Finalist

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What a difference! Glad to see another one saved.

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