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Nov 10, 2004 | 01:28 PM

68 Yellow 468

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Racer

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From: Austin Texas

My First Corvette!

I have been a member here since 01 and this FIRST forum post will be to say that I have purchased my very first corvette.

The car is to be shipped in the next 24 hours and should be at my house sometime next week. It is a yellow 1968 convertible and I think the car is just super.

I picked up the vette a few years before I really meant to, but this car met so many of my requirements that I couldn't help but take the plunge. I had learned, through the various project cars that I have had, that I needed to find someone who had already completed the project and had done essentially everything to the car that I would have done. So, when I saw this car........

I was hoping to post some pictures to share with the forum, but don't see a way to do that. On my screen under 'posting rules' is "You may not post attachments". Any thoughts on how I might post some pictures?

I look forward to learning a great deal from the folks here.

Warm Regards,

Bryan Lewis

Last edited by 300ZXTwinTurbo; Nov 10, 2004 at 01:34 PM.

Nov 10, 2004 | 01:31 PM

CGGorman

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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=891758

Nov 10, 2004 | 02:03 PM

68 Yellow 468

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Racer

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From: Austin Texas

Thank you.
The pictures are 'pending approval'.

Bryan

Nov 10, 2004 | 02:39 PM

Eddie 70

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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15

Sounds like it must be a pretty nice car if it made you take the plunge 2 years before you were ready. Good luck and I hope it is all you wanted it to be. Don't be so shy the next 3 years. Ask a bunch of questions and feel free to post about the new ride.

Nov 10, 2004 | 03:17 PM

1Bad69

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sounds good..now you just need to change your name...

Nov 10, 2004 | 04:30 PM

COMMANDER370

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From: WESTLAKE LA

Welcome to the insanity

Nov 10, 2004 | 04:37 PM

68 Yellow 468

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Racer

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From: Austin Texas

Pictures

Eddie 70 - Thank you for the warm welcome.

1Bad69 - As soon as I can figure out how!

JewliaGoulia - Here are the links (not sure how to get pic. to show):

(Motor)
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/phot...cat/500/page/2

(Outside of car)
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/phot...cat/500/page/1

(Outside)
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/phot...hp/photo/23452

(Interior)
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/phot...hp/photo/23450

(Interior)
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/phot...hp/photo/23448

Any anyone share w/ me how to get the pictures to post instead of giving the links?
Thanks.

Bryan

Nov 10, 2004 | 04:39 PM

baja216

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Nov 10, 2004 | 04:43 PM

NHvette

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Pretty sweet.
All the nice upgrades: TTIIs, C4 seats, and a sweet injected BB !!
Oh - and a hardtop that contrasts nicely.

Nice looking C3.

Nov 10, 2004 | 04:44 PM

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NHvette

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Any anyone share w/ me how to get the pictures to post instead of giving the links?
Thanks.

Bryan

Put the IMAGE tags around each http address: [lMG] address [/lMG]

Nov 10, 2004 | 04:45 PM

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NHvette

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[lMG]http://forums.corvetteforum.com/photopost/data/1000/2398075_12_s.jpg[/lMG]

gives you this: (note I used lower case L instead of upper case I above)

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Nov 10, 2004 | 04:48 PM

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Daytona69

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That is one nice Shark you picked up...congrats and enjoy

Nov 10, 2004 | 04:50 PM

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matchframe

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That is one sweet Vette!!

Nov 10, 2004 | 04:55 PM

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72Shark

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AS an owner of 2 C3's (one is a 68 verta!!) all I can say about yours is.....DDAAAAAMMMMMMNNNNN what a nice car!!!!

Nov 10, 2004 | 05:09 PM

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ICEMAN59

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From: COVINGTON LA

I ain't much for yellow but that is one sweeeeeeeet vette man!

I don't know what you paid but it was worth every penny

. Welcome and enjoy

Nov 10, 2004 | 05:12 PM

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Fevre

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Very sharp car with lots of goodies!

Welcome to club.

Nov 10, 2004 | 05:13 PM

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68 Yellow 468

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Racer

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From: Austin Texas

COMMANDER370 - No doubt! I plan on doing little to the car, but have considered side pipes. There have been some absolutely beautiful pictures of cars on here running them.

NHvette - Thanks for the school lesson on posting. I believe I have it now.

Thank you everyone for the kind words on the car. Makes me feel better and better about my decision to purchase earlier than expected. It's a bit funny, but at 35 years old I do feel rather giddy about taking delivery of the car next week. I might even burn a day or two of vacation to get acquainted with her.

What a forum you guys have here!

Bryan

Nov 10, 2004 | 05:15 PM

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70_Shark

Racer

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From: Minneapolis Minnesota

Wow, very nice! I will have to look into a steering wheel like that.

Nov 10, 2004 | 05:20 PM

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highschool67

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From: Coralville Iowa

Congrats from a fellow, yellow 68 Owner "Ole Yeller" Safari Yellow

Last edited by highschool67; Nov 10, 2004 at 05:52 PM.

Nov 10, 2004 | 05:23 PM

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68 Yellow 468

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Racer

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From: Austin Texas

Dyno Chart

One of the things that cinched the deal for me was the dyno chart for the motor; a motor that made really good power on pump gas with no turbos/superchargers to fandangle things.

If there is interest, I will pull the scanner from my upstairs storage and get the dyno sheet posted.

Bryan

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