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Old Aug 23, 2004 | 10:03 AM
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Decided to take a couple pics for you guys this weekend...while I was cleaning out the garage (I am actually missing less sockets than I thought )

Still looking for an answer on the horn btw...just wondering if there is a relay or how the heck this thing works.

She is a 20 footer to be sure...spider cracks in the paint...chips, even some back end fiberglass damage...ahhh but from 20 feet



I am currently working on the interior...I need to get one of thos clock rebuild kits and a new lens for gauges. I did something a little different with the center gauge console...I blacked out the bottom and sides, but left the gauge pod shiney...I kind of like it. I also, at minimum need a rebuild kit for the heater control. Of course, new door panels are in order.



Just like this angle a lot...



really, how can you not love the c3 body style!



Thanks for lookin!
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Old Aug 23, 2004 | 11:37 AM
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nice car!!
looks good on the pics
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Old Aug 23, 2004 | 11:51 AM
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very nice
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Old Aug 23, 2004 | 12:06 PM
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You don't see nearly enough green C3's.
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Old Aug 23, 2004 | 12:14 PM
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Very nice Vette. Is there a 427 under the hood or just the 427 hood?
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Old Aug 23, 2004 | 12:40 PM
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it is a numbers matching 68 427 BB...the 427 has been punched out some and has some goodies inside, it is just way too much fun to drive!

I am trying to do little things to it here and there...basically getting it back in shape...last year was the top, this year, just putzing and driving. Looking forward to the day I can afford a good paint job on it.

The paint is green, which came from the factory. Green seems to be an appropriate color for a C-3...makes people green with envy, and empties the green from your wallet
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Old Aug 23, 2004 | 12:47 PM
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The paint is green, which came from the factory. Green seems to be an appropriate color for a C-3...makes people green with envy, and empties the green from your wallet
Very well put! I see you have the four-wheel drive version too! No trouble going off-road? (Looks great on the lawn!)
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Old Aug 23, 2004 | 01:12 PM
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Indeed, very nice! Chrome bumper verts are awesome looking. I never get tired of looking at them. Thanks for the photos.
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its got 'off road' exhaust, right
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Old Aug 23, 2004 | 02:10 PM
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Kewl pic's, we always want to see
pic's of rides very nice vette
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Old Aug 23, 2004 | 02:52 PM
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Pics. Nice ride.
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Old Aug 23, 2004 | 03:01 PM
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Nice car
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Old Aug 23, 2004 | 10:12 PM
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BEAUTIFUL!! And I agree with you on that one pose - I love it!!
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Chrome bumper vert with side pipes
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