somebody help me please
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From: houston tx
somebody help me please
i am selling my bmw m coupe and my harley chopper so i can get a 68 or a 69, hardtop prefered, i know nothing except that i love the looks of this particular vette and i must have one.
any tips on what to look out for when i look at the cars is appreciated, i dont want to buy a pile of junk that just looks good.
i dont really care that much if the numbers match, i want a car i can drive and is reliable.
i prefer a yellow or black.
i like the look of the sidepipes, but does this cause problems as far as ground clearance goes?
whats the deal with all the different hoods?
i like the hoods with the 2 "slits"? on the top, what does this signify?
is the 427 motor the way to go?
do ALL THE T TOPS LEAK? i would not like that, but i think the coupes look much better than the rag tops.
what about a rag top with a hardtop also?
any help in this area is greatly appreciated/
pics of my harley can be seen here:
http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/mik...2001/my_photos
[IMG][/IMG] :iagree:
any tips on what to look out for when i look at the cars is appreciated, i dont want to buy a pile of junk that just looks good.
i dont really care that much if the numbers match, i want a car i can drive and is reliable.
i prefer a yellow or black.
i like the look of the sidepipes, but does this cause problems as far as ground clearance goes?
whats the deal with all the different hoods?
i like the hoods with the 2 "slits"? on the top, what does this signify?
is the 427 motor the way to go?
do ALL THE T TOPS LEAK? i would not like that, but i think the coupes look much better than the rag tops.
what about a rag top with a hardtop also?
any help in this area is greatly appreciated/
pics of my harley can be seen here:
http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/mik...2001/my_photos
[IMG][/IMG] :iagree:
Melting Slicks
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From: Enterprise Oregon
Re: somebody help me please (miky2001)
To answer some q's --most t tops do not leak--427's use lots of gas--and are expensive --buy a guide to vettes so you know what your looking at look for frame rust --gills on hood usually means big block engine--tho not always-in my opinion your better off getting a done car as parts sometimes are spendy my 2 cents worth --anyone else Glenn oh yes welcome and enjoy --save the wave :party:
Safety Car
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From: St. Charles IL
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Re: somebody help me please (miky2001)
Given the choice between those 2 years, everything else being equal, I would go for the 69. 68's had a few issues being the first year for this style, those issues were corrected in the 69 model year. Please don't mis-understand me if you are a 68 owner and reading this, both years are really awesome cars and I don't want to start a fight. My best advice to you is shop around for the one you really like. To get a really good one you will be looking at prices in excess of $25,000, then get some of the guys here involved in helping you check the car out prior to purchase.
Drifting
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From: Marietta Ga.
Re: somebody help me please (miky2001)
Here's some reading for you on how to buy a vette
http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/dpg/part1.htm
http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/dpg/part2.htm
http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/dpg/part3.htm
http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/dpg/part1.htm
http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/dpg/part2.htm
http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/dpg/part3.htm
Melting Slicks
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Re: somebody help me please (72GACRZR)
:iagree: Read the faqs, beware of rust, buy the best car you can afford, because the beaters will nickel and dime you to death. You can score a '68 or '69 small block coupe in pretty good condition in the mid teens $-wise if you shop around.
Welcome to the club. :thumbs:
JB
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Welcome to the club. :thumbs:
JB
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