First Vette- New member from VA
05-28-2017, 11:03 PM
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As the title says, this is my first Corvette... my previous muscle cars have all been Pontiacs ('65 GTO, '68 GTO, '68 Firebird 400). Looking forward to learning about Corvettes in general and C3's in particular.
Just picked up this 1979 L-82 4-speed. It's no show car (the paint is 15 years old), but it is strong mechanically. It's a solid "ten footer", lol!
Just picked up this 1979 L-82 4-speed. It's no show car (the paint is 15 years old), but it is strong mechanically. It's a solid "ten footer", lol!
05-28-2017, 11:11 PM
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05-29-2017, 12:33 AM
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Looks like a nice '79. Welcome and good luck with the car.
05-29-2017, 08:19 AM
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Another former Pontiac guy here. (70 GTO, 74 GTO, 2-78 TA's)
Car looks great, congrats and welcome to the forum!
Car looks great, congrats and welcome to the forum!
05-29-2017, 01:05 PM
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I also had a blue 79, bought it brand new. Really enjoyed it, L-82 car with glass roof panels and spoiler but they were so underpowered mad me somewhat sad. Traded it in a new 81 two tone sliver and blue - also nice car. I am so happy with my new 17 GS vert - wonderful ride and power is better than I expected stock - thinking about perf mods already!
However seeing your 79 brings back wonderful memories.
However seeing your 79 brings back wonderful memories.
05-29-2017, 02:21 PM
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I also had a blue 79, bought it brand new. Really enjoyed it, L-82 car with glass roof panels and spoiler but they were so underpowered mad me somewhat sad. Traded it in a new 81 two tone sliver and blue - also nice car. I am so happy with my new 17 GS vert - wonderful ride and power is better than I expected stock - thinking about perf mods already!
However seeing your 79 brings back wonderful memories.
However seeing your 79 brings back wonderful memories.
05-29-2017, 04:27 PM
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Congrats. on the great looking C3.
Congrats. on the great looking C3.
03-14-2018, 10:36 PM
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Cool license!
Also, like your Warthog! Many years ago I was with the TTS at DM for several of the early classes of A-10 drivers. Perhaps we crossed paths?
Also, like your Warthog! Many years ago I was with the TTS at DM for several of the early classes of A-10 drivers. Perhaps we crossed paths?
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Welcome my 'young jedi', and congrats on one beautiful blue starship. Now get out there and explore
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05-19-2019, 09:50 PM
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I got some new engine bling, a new intake manifold, new distributor, new wires, new plugs. other stuff. Got rid of the dangerous glass fuel filter and the fuel line running over top of the header. It looks soooo much better now.
