new to corvette
Apr 1, 2008 | 07:06 PM
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From: blountville tn
new to corvette
hey i am new to corvettes my dad just left me a #match 69 conv, 350 auto. he has it torn down to just a body and all the inside new <NOS>
and just needs slight body and painf it is the butternut yellow
my question is it worth for me to but together i am a master ASE tech. i work on KIA's never been around a corvette and idea where to start or should i just try to sell it
thanks
eddie
Apr 1, 2008 | 07:15 PM
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From: Franklin, Tennessee NCM Life Member #1631
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St Jude Donor '07-'08-'09
Welcome aboard and congrats on the 69 Corvette.
I would suggest that you post this question in the C3 General Section below as that is where the experts will most likely see your post.
Apr 1, 2008 | 07:19 PM
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Apr 1, 2008 | 07:20 PM
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Apr 1, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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Apr 1, 2008 | 08:43 PM
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Welcome to the Forum!!!!!!
And Congratulations!!!!!! If it was my car I would keep it and restore it. '69's are good cars. JMO.
Apr 1, 2008 | 08:57 PM
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I'd keep it and take my time restoring it. 69's are great cars. Good luck.
Apr 1, 2008 | 09:07 PM
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Apr 1, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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Welcome aboard, and Congrats on the '69 Vette!
Apr 1, 2008 | 09:33 PM
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Welcome to the forum, and congrats on the 69 vette... As above, keep it and restore it.. Post some pics as you go...
Apr 2, 2008 | 01:10 AM
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Apr 2, 2008 | 07:45 AM
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Welcome aboard. Enjoy !!!!
Apr 2, 2008 | 09:50 AM
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Welcome to the forum and congrats on the car. Donn
Apr 2, 2008 | 11:02 AM
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Welcome aboard...I'm with everyone else, a 69 conv is a great car, you can have a blast getting that up and running.
Apr 2, 2008 | 03:53 PM
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Apr 3, 2008 | 10:57 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
eddie miller
my question is it worth for me to but together i am a master ASE tech. i work on KIA's never been around a corvette and idea where to start or should i just try to sell it
thanks
eddie
I'd keep it but we're Corvette guys. Good luck to whatever you decide and welcome aboard.
Apr 3, 2008 | 11:46 AM
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Aloha and welcome to the CF, I would say the 69 is well worth keeping and restoring.
Apr 3, 2008 | 12:05 PM
Melting Slicks
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Welcome and I would keep it and finish restoring it.
Apr 3, 2008 | 05:53 PM
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Welcome!
Apr 3, 2008 | 10:20 PM
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