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Old Oct 16, 2016 | 06:02 PM
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Well today I scored in what I feel was a great buy. I got an 1989 Corvette, 82,xxx miles, great interior, and paint. Now the downsides...1. Need Brake Hardware kits for all 4 corners all calipers rattle. 2. Need to pull the passenger side mirror and get it working. 3. Drivers Seat, power stuff is non functional. 4. Need to change the half shaft U-joints. 5. Needs Weatherstripping for both windows, and the molding at the base of the window and the door.

Now lets see if I can post pictures here...






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Old Oct 16, 2016 | 06:15 PM
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Very nice! I'm going to look at an 84 next weekend. I'd be ok with a C3 or C4 running project. Looks like you have one that won't take much to be a daily.
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Old Oct 16, 2016 | 06:40 PM
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Congratulations.

Looks pretty good. Love the 6 speeds.
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Old Oct 16, 2016 | 07:57 PM
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Thanks, I dont think I did too badly, as I only gave $5200 for it...Now just have to work out the issues. Put about 150 miles on it today, got an average of 24 mpg

D.
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Old Oct 16, 2016 | 08:06 PM
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Looks good congrats the few repairs are very minor.
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Old Oct 16, 2016 | 08:48 PM
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Very nice, my dream vette is a 6 speed just like that one!
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Old Oct 16, 2016 | 11:37 PM
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Congrats, looks super clean. 6 speed to boot! Real nice car.

At $5200, you stole that car. Seller is going to be kicking himself for letting it go that cheap.
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Old Oct 17, 2016 | 08:27 AM
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Looks like you got a good deal. Congrats!
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Congrats and killer deal! 6 speed is the cherry on top! Enjoy!
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Old Oct 17, 2016 | 11:01 AM
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Very nice 89' 6-speed. Congrats!!!
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Old Oct 17, 2016 | 11:08 AM
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good show!!
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Old Oct 17, 2016 | 11:41 AM
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Old Oct 17, 2016 | 01:14 PM
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I think you got a great deal on your new C4. Enjoy your new Corvette. I wish you many miles of smiles!
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Old Oct 17, 2016 | 03:16 PM
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Congrats you got a great deal and make sure to drive the wheels off that car

6. Antenna? Looks like it is stuck in the up position
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Old Oct 17, 2016 | 03:24 PM
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Yeah that pesky antenna...and an inoperative cruise control...cargo cover that doesn't retract, a missing hood prop rod, I think that's it.

Anyone have a lead on a Factory Service Manual? As my experience with Haynes and Chilton's is they make good fire starting material...and not much else..
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good looker
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The 89 C4 is a great car. You bought a nice one.
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Old Oct 18, 2016 | 11:41 PM
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That's a sharp looking a C4. What plans do you have in store for it?
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