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Help!
I just became the owner of a 1980 corvette through my sick father inlaw. I am hoping that this site can help me and restoring this car to it's original beauty. It has been sitting for 12 years and is in need of some serious TLC. We have stripped the interior out because it was totally infested with mold and nastiness.
I am not totally clueless about cars but I am not gearhead either, My BF is doing most of the work but I would like to be able to help by finding him some resources and knowledge that he might not find on his own. So any information or insight would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
I am not totally clueless about cars but I am not gearhead either, My BF is doing most of the work but I would like to be able to help by finding him some resources and knowledge that he might not find on his own. So any information or insight would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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This is a great place to start. Welcome. Your best bet is to find someone in your area that is a Corvette or old car nut to look the car over for you. At that point, they can advise you if the project is worth carrying out.
You can spend way beyond what they're worth if you're not careful. This car sounds like it may have some sentimental value and may change the way you look at it.
Like I said, get someone involved to assist. You'll be glad you did !!
Again........... Welcome to the forum.
You can spend way beyond what they're worth if you're not careful. This car sounds like it may have some sentimental value and may change the way you look at it.
Like I said, get someone involved to assist. You'll be glad you did !!
Again........... Welcome to the forum.
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Tom Hendricks tom@budschevy.com
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Corvette Specialist Since 1993
BUDS CHEVROLET
St. Marys, Ohio
800-688-2837
WEBSITE WWW.BUDSCHEVY.COM
HOURS MON-WED 7:00AM - 5:00PM
FFRIDAY AND SATURDAY BY APPT.
OFF THURSDAYS
NCRS # 23758 Miami Valley Chapter ( Ohio )
NCM Founding Member #1143
NADA Classic Car Guide Advisiory Board Member
C5/C6 Registry Corporate Member # 5
My Corvettes. 63, 71, 73, 78.
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