As promised...PICS!
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Drifting
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Prosper TX
As promised...PICS!
Last week I purchased my first Vette, a '73 which I am loving. If you recall, I am the 60's Mustang guy that has now converted to Bowtie. I appreciate all the encouragement and support from this forum.
As promised, here are some pics I took of her today.
I am happy with the original interior and the paint job is good as well. The car runs good, but this winter I think I'll go ahead and pull the engine and rebuild it as I want about 325-350hp. I think I'll also go ahead and swap out some of the suspension parts. I am loving this car.
As promised, here are some pics I took of her today.
I am happy with the original interior and the paint job is good as well. The car runs good, but this winter I think I'll go ahead and pull the engine and rebuild it as I want about 325-350hp. I think I'll also go ahead and swap out some of the suspension parts. I am loving this car.
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi FS,
Your car really does look great! Silver and red is a knock-out combination.
When you start on the engine this winter consider saving EVERYTHING. You just don't know what original part you or a future owner may want someday.
Thanks for taking the time to post the pictures!
Regards,
Alan
Your car really does look great! Silver and red is a knock-out combination.
When you start on the engine this winter consider saving EVERYTHING. You just don't know what original part you or a future owner may want someday.
Thanks for taking the time to post the pictures!
Regards,
Alan
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Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Fisher, IL
looks darn good. Suspension was the first thing i tackled on my 69 as i wanted it to handle more like my 96vette i sold to get the 69.
I always like the 73 due to it's uniqueness among corvettes...
I always like the 73 due to it's uniqueness among corvettes...
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Columbus Mn
Wow, I like the color combo. I love the chrome bumper cars, but really think the 73 body lines are one of the best, plus you still get the chrome bumpers. Don't get wrong, I like all the C3's, but the 73 is my favorite.
Anyway, welcome, I was a ford guy (torino's) many many moons ago. I actually appreciate all muscle cars, but C3's are one of the best.
Anyway, welcome, I was a ford guy (torino's) many many moons ago. I actually appreciate all muscle cars, but C3's are one of the best.
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