new to corvette
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From: blountville tn
new to corvette
hey i am new to corvettes my dad just left me a #match 69 conv, 350 auto. he has it torn down to just a body and all the inside new <NOS>
and just needs slight body and painf it is the butternut yellow
my question is it worth for me to but together i am a master ASE tech. i work on KIA's never been around a corvette and idea where to start or should i just try to sell it
thanks
eddie
and just needs slight body and painf it is the butternut yellow
my question is it worth for me to but together i am a master ASE tech. i work on KIA's never been around a corvette and idea where to start or should i just try to sell it
thanks
eddie
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From: Columbia Missouri
hey i am new to corvettes my dad just left me a #match 69 conv, 350 auto. he has it torn down to just a body and all the inside new <NOS>
and just needs slight body and painf it is the butternut yellow
my question is it worth for me to but together i am a master ASE tech. i work on KIA's never been around a corvette and idea where to start or should i just try to sell it
thanks
eddie
and just needs slight body and painf it is the butternut yellow
my question is it worth for me to but together i am a master ASE tech. i work on KIA's never been around a corvette and idea where to start or should i just try to sell it
thanks
eddie
Keep it. Welcome to the forum.
We'd love to see some pics of the Vette.First thing is safety. Go through the brakes and suspension. Then start working on making sure everything needed for daily operation works like lights and wipers...yata, yata...
Finally, cosmetics. Fix the nagging interior issues and decide what level of body work and paint is needed.
You can find the help you need here, concerning every aspect of your new Vette.
Pro
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Pitman NJ
Eddie,
Welcome to the forum.
If you think you would like a vette, I recommend that you keep the car, and assemble it. As far as C3's go, you have a GREAT starting point as far as model year and body style. Since you are already a mechanic, you should be able to do all of the work necessary to get it going.
This forum LOVES pictures, so please post some.
If you any questions, just post them here, and people will chime in. This is a great place for information.
Welcome to the forum.
If you think you would like a vette, I recommend that you keep the car, and assemble it. As far as C3's go, you have a GREAT starting point as far as model year and body style. Since you are already a mechanic, you should be able to do all of the work necessary to get it going.
This forum LOVES pictures, so please post some.
If you any questions, just post them here, and people will chime in. This is a great place for information.
Pro
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Most of us would give our left nut (most of us aren't using them anymore anyway) to have your credentials with ASC. You're gonna have a ball working on this car and a whole lot to be proud of when you're done. Who knows, you may pass it on to your son someday; can't do that with many other cars. 
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From: Somerville NJ
And you don,t have to be in a hurry.
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From: Algonac Michigan
Without a doubt....KEEP THAT CAR!!!!!!!!!
Now I really don't have a need for a #s matching car, But in your instance I would seriously consider going that route. You have the perfect candidate IMHO.
Take your time and enjoy the experiance of working on the best car to ever come out of G.M.
If you do decide to sell put me at the top of the list,PLEASE???????
Cash on the barrelhead baby!!!
Now I really don't have a need for a #s matching car, But in your instance I would seriously consider going that route. You have the perfect candidate IMHO.
Take your time and enjoy the experiance of working on the best car to ever come out of G.M.
If you do decide to sell put me at the top of the list,PLEASE???????
Cash on the barrelhead baby!!!