Hi all!
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Heel & Toe
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Hi all!
Long time listener, first time caller.
Just bought a '79 L-48 car from a friend of mine. He has owned it for about 19 years and has put nearly 500 miles on it in that time (it shows just over 61,400 on the ticker). He has moved and his new place and work schedule makes it hard for him to keep it, so I got first shot at it with a good price. Most everything is there and works but is very tired after sitting for so long. I have been lurking here for a long time, mostly in the C6 section and now need your help with getting this ole' girl up to snuff. Very knowledgable folks here, glad to be amongst you all. Thanks in advance for your help, Rick.
Just bought a '79 L-48 car from a friend of mine. He has owned it for about 19 years and has put nearly 500 miles on it in that time (it shows just over 61,400 on the ticker). He has moved and his new place and work schedule makes it hard for him to keep it, so I got first shot at it with a good price. Most everything is there and works but is very tired after sitting for so long. I have been lurking here for a long time, mostly in the C6 section and now need your help with getting this ole' girl up to snuff. Very knowledgable folks here, glad to be amongst you all. Thanks in advance for your help, Rick.
Team Owner
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Welcome to the Forum Rick!!!!!!!!!! 
Congratulations on your C3!! Best of luck getting her in shape. I hope you choose to keep it stock. Post some pics if you get a chance. Enjoy the car and the Forums. 
Congratulations on your C3!! Best of luck getting her in shape. I hope you choose to keep it stock. Post some pics if you get a chance. Enjoy the car and the Forums.
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Heel & Toe
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Thanks guys. It looks like I will start with shocks and urethane both front and rear, rebuild the carb, drain the tank, start replacing hoses, get all of the gauges working, ...............gonna' be fun....................I hope.
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Long time listener, first time caller.
Just bought a '79 L-48 car from a friend of mine. He has owned it for about 19 years and has put nearly 500 miles on it in that time (it shows just over 61,400 on the ticker). He has moved and his new place and work schedule makes it hard for him to keep it, so I got first shot at it with a good price. Most everything is there and works but is very tired after sitting for so long. I have been lurking here for a long time, mostly in the C6 section and now need your help with getting this ole' girl up to snuff. Very knowledgable folks here, glad to be amongst you all. Thanks in advance for your help, Rick.
Just bought a '79 L-48 car from a friend of mine. He has owned it for about 19 years and has put nearly 500 miles on it in that time (it shows just over 61,400 on the ticker). He has moved and his new place and work schedule makes it hard for him to keep it, so I got first shot at it with a good price. Most everything is there and works but is very tired after sitting for so long. I have been lurking here for a long time, mostly in the C6 section and now need your help with getting this ole' girl up to snuff. Very knowledgable folks here, glad to be amongst you all. Thanks in advance for your help, Rick.
Rick! I bought a 79 L-48 yesterday! mine is Starlight Black what color is yours? Mine has 42,293 miles.
Melting Slicks
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Welcome
Congratulations on your Classic Corvette & Welcome to the Forum! As you've already seen lots of great information & knowledgeable Vette owners here! Working on these old Corvettes is like the Best of Times & the Worst of Times until you get behind the wheel & drive it fast! 
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Heel & Toe
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Red with black interior. Just over 61,400 miles on her. Most everything works. About to go out to the garage to attempt to run down the temperature gauge sending unit wire. Hopped on here real quick to check how it is routed. Hope it is hiding somewhere.
