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Old Dec 22, 2013 | 09:46 PM
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Hey everyone! I just picked up my first corvette this weekend actually. It is a 79 L82 4speed and I love it! It still needs some cosmetic and interior restoration, so I will definitely be picking some brains! haha

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Originally Posted by txeng89
Hey everyone! I just picked up my first corvette this weekend actually. It is a 79 L82 4speed and I love it! It still needs some cosmetic and interior restoration, so I will definitely be picking some brains! haha

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Will
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Thanks everyone! I will be sure to post some actual pictures when I get home from work today so y'all can get a better view of her!
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Here are the pics of her. As you can tell she needs some love in order to return her to her former glory!





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welcome. show us pics as you go!

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