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Old Feb 18, 2003 | 09:36 PM
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Howdy ! I'm new to this forum and I'm looking forward to learning all I can about my car. I recently purchased a 1980 C3, 4 speed, Black on Black. I've installed an Edelbrock Performer intake, and a Holley 650 carb. It's at my mechanic's shop now having a a new cam installed. Should get her back tomorrow, then it's off to the painters to have the color freshened up. I've recieved Mid-America Designs and Ecklers catalogs and I've been window shopping, but want to wait on the cosmetic stuff until I get it running correctly.
Anyway, Sorry for the long winded post, but I'll be around !
Later

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Old Feb 18, 2003 | 09:43 PM
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Old Feb 18, 2003 | 09:51 PM
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wow, a black on black vette in Texas, you must like to sweat! :D

welcome to the best corvette site on the 'net.

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Old Feb 18, 2003 | 09:52 PM
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Find the Jegs and Summit Catalogs. You are gonna need them. :)
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Old Feb 18, 2003 | 10:02 PM
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welcome needforspeed2,
let me know if i can help you (san antonio)
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Old Feb 18, 2003 | 10:36 PM
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Welcome aboard needforspeed2....

Black was probably the best color that GM ever painted these C-3's. Add a 4-speed and it gets even better. Add HP and then it really gets fun! Don't listen to those in the Northeast..... they are getting the jitters of being couped up. A vette with no where to go.:cry

Those of us who have them in pieces around the garage are used to it.

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Old Feb 18, 2003 | 10:41 PM
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Old Feb 18, 2003 | 11:06 PM
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Welcome needforspeed2. This is a Great Place to learn about your car and chat with the Friendliest Corvette Owners on the web. Careful though..this place is Highly Addictave :D
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Welcome to the forum. By the way what cam are you having put in your engine? You will love it here with all the help and experience that is on this forum. :) :)
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