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Old May 11, 2017 | 12:56 PM
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Congrats that is a beautiful Corvette you bought!
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Sweet ride. Welcome.
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Old May 11, 2017 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by merlinskw


It has hard top and glass top .
I see a halo and glass hatch on that car. How can it be both coupe and convertible? Confused.
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Old May 11, 2017 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by DGXR
I see a halo and glass hatch on that car. How can it be both coupe and convertible? Confused.
As I said my first vette, I could be calling it an improper term, Just going from my title and the removable tops...
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Old May 11, 2017 | 07:38 PM
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As I said my first vette, I could be calling it an improper term, Just going from my title and the removable tops...
Some may call it Targa top maybe, is that the term I'm looking for?
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Originally Posted by merlinskw
Some may call it Targa top maybe, is that the term I'm looking for?
That's it. And a lot of people call the frame a halo, but I've always called it a Targa bar.

Besides, I can't see myself with a halo over my head.
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That's it. And a lot of people call the frame a halo, but I've always called it a Targa bar.

Besides, I can't see myself with a halo over my head.
Lol!!! Thanks man, I have so much to learn, many things have changed since being around my father's 66...
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Originally Posted by merlinskw
Some may call it Targa top maybe, is that the term I'm looking for?
Yes it's a coupe, all coupes had targa top, lucky you got both the glass and hard top, most people have said ride and handling very much better with top installed, to much flex when removed. Very nice looking and a super deal,Enjoy. Title should say coupe.
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Old May 11, 2017 | 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by A Peter C4
Yes it's a coupe, all coupes had targa top, lucky you got both the glass and hard top, most people have said ride and handling very much better with top installed, to much flex when removed. Very nice looking and a super deal,Enjoy. Title should say coupe.
Thanks a bunch buddy!
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Originally Posted by A Peter C4
Yes it's a coupe, all coupes had targa top, lucky you got both the glass and hard top, most people have said ride and handling very much better with top installed, to much flex when removed. Very nice looking and a super deal,Enjoy. Title should say coupe.
Thanks a bunch buddy! Very helpful to know because eventually I need to replace the old seals...
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I always saud I would not buy another black car.... but I sure would have bought that one! Great score!
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Originally Posted by A Peter C4
Yes it's a coupe, all coupes had targa top, lucky you got both the glass and hard top, most people have said ride and handling very much better with top installed, to much flex when removed. Very nice looking and a super deal,Enjoy. Title should say coupe.
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Thanks a bunch buddy!
You should make clear to your insurance company that you have a coupe. It'll likely be a few dollars cheaper than a convertible and it'll eliminate any confusion should there be an unexpected incident.
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5k WTF!! Congrats. Auto or stick?
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engine pics?
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Old May 12, 2017 | 09:04 PM
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5k WTF!! Congrats. Auto or stick?
It's auto, I'd have preferred a manual of course but I'm happy with it.
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engine pics?

Im getting ready to detail it all, but here is a few pics...



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Originally Posted by 96GS#007
You should make clear to your insurance company that you have a coupe. It'll likely be a few dollars cheaper than a convertible and it'll eliminate any confusion should there be an unexpected incident.
Thanks already took care of that today, much appreciated.
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Awesome.... time to get to work detailing that engine!!
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Not being rude here , (trying to help) but do you have paperwork?

Those parts you showed as LPE were available as bolt ons.

If you get the paperwork of LPE doing your car or having real LPE parts it would be a little more valuable in the end perhaps.
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