Finally got my Vette!!!
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Finally got my Vette!!!
Went down, picked it up, drove it 3.5 hours home. I loved the drive, and even got to use the t-tops for a little bit.
Not perfect, needs work, but about what I expected for the price. Engine is strong, and tranny is silky. Through my testdrives while shopping, i have driven a few. This is definitely more powerful than most of the 82's i've driven.
What it needs: Radio sucks and only one speaker works, heat/AC, gages cluster is only half working, wipers and power locks. T-tops also leak and let in a lot of air. Body pretty good, but needs paint.
Quick...Someone tell me of a pic hosting site, so i can show you guys my new car. Baby blue metallic.
Not perfect, needs work, but about what I expected for the price. Engine is strong, and tranny is silky. Through my testdrives while shopping, i have driven a few. This is definitely more powerful than most of the 82's i've driven.
What it needs: Radio sucks and only one speaker works, heat/AC, gages cluster is only half working, wipers and power locks. T-tops also leak and let in a lot of air. Body pretty good, but needs paint.
Quick...Someone tell me of a pic hosting site, so i can show you guys my new car. Baby blue metallic.
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Re: Finally got my Vette!!! (pats406nitrovette)
Driving it home for 3.5 hrs is a great start!! Many who have paid more could not do that! Saw some pics from the auction. Looks good! :) MJ
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Re: Finally got my Vette!!! (Double_0_7)
Went down, picked it up, drove it 3.5 hours home. I loved the drive, and even got to use the t-tops for a little bit.
Not perfect, needs work, but about what I expected for the price. Engine is strong, and tranny is silky. Through my testdrives while shopping, i have driven a few. This is definitely more powerful than most of the 82's i've driven.
What it needs: Radio sucks and only one speaker works, heat/AC, gages cluster is only half working, wipers and power locks. T-tops also leak and let in a lot of air. Body pretty good, but needs paint.
Quick...Someone tell me of a pic hosting site, so i can show you guys my new car. Baby blue metallic.
Not perfect, needs work, but about what I expected for the price. Engine is strong, and tranny is silky. Through my testdrives while shopping, i have driven a few. This is definitely more powerful than most of the 82's i've driven.
What it needs: Radio sucks and only one speaker works, heat/AC, gages cluster is only half working, wipers and power locks. T-tops also leak and let in a lot of air. Body pretty good, but needs paint.
Quick...Someone tell me of a pic hosting site, so i can show you guys my new car. Baby blue metallic.
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Re: Finally got my Vette!!! (Pete Z)
Those pics look great! (much better than auction pics). The seller took close-ups of some damaged spots. I give him a lot of credit for disclosure. MJ