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Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Kingman AZ
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
Really appreciate it guys. Looks like I'm going to get a beater for cheap, then save for the Vette. I've wanted a Vette since I was a kid, so waiting a little longer won't be toooo bad.
Now since we got that question out of the way, anyone have any advice for when the time comes for, year, mileage, anything to look for? I'm relatively new to this, so any help would be appreciated.
Now since we got that question out of the way, anyone have any advice for when the time comes for, year, mileage, anything to look for? I'm relatively new to this, so any help would be appreciated.
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 33,031
Likes: 6,544
From: Rochester NY
St. Jude Donor '09 thru '26
You can learn a lot just by going through all the old pages here. (Remember they have a "45 day rule" - if it's been more than that long since the last post, you're not supposed to bring it back to life). Do a search on various things you're interested in and it's amazing what will pop up.
Be prepared to have issues no matter what year you get. They're old cars and things break and wear out. The more work you can do yourself, the better.
One other thing and it can be a biggie. Assuming you DO know how to turn a wrench - even a little - once you actually buy a Vette go buy the FSM - "Factory Service Manual". They are year-specific and will tell you how to do ANY repair you can think of, step-by-step. They're big - two volumes about the size of phone books - and not cheap (new over $100, used available on flea-bay etc) but they will save you time, aggravation and headaches and will pay for itself in a very short time by NOT having to take the car to a garage or dealer.
Don't rush out and get the first one you see - do homework, make friends who know the cars and have them help you look. This forum is probably your best resource of all. But hang in there, you'll get one.
And when you do, don't forget to wave to other Vettes!
Be prepared to have issues no matter what year you get. They're old cars and things break and wear out. The more work you can do yourself, the better.
One other thing and it can be a biggie. Assuming you DO know how to turn a wrench - even a little - once you actually buy a Vette go buy the FSM - "Factory Service Manual". They are year-specific and will tell you how to do ANY repair you can think of, step-by-step. They're big - two volumes about the size of phone books - and not cheap (new over $100, used available on flea-bay etc) but they will save you time, aggravation and headaches and will pay for itself in a very short time by NOT having to take the car to a garage or dealer.
Don't rush out and get the first one you see - do homework, make friends who know the cars and have them help you look. This forum is probably your best resource of all. But hang in there, you'll get one.
And when you do, don't forget to wave to other Vettes!
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 27,118
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From: Montgomery, Alabama
2017 C6 of Year Finalist
The targa top is removable on C4s. You can also get a clear replacement top.
Check with Corvette clubs in your area. Their members could give you a lot of advice.
