Newbie from New Orleans
02-25-2018, 09:35 PM
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Well, the suburbs, really. Long time Corvette enthusiast, first-time owner. Actually, my 1979 L-82 was my dad's (hence my username), but he passed on and I'm an only child, so...that's how I came across this forum and boy howdy has it been a big help so far. As with most C3's there's a ton of TLC needed and I'm a decent enough mechanic. Dad wanted to sell her when he took ill to help cover his medical expenses, but mercifully it never came to that. I had no plans to keep her until I tried to start her one day and found the battery dead. That got me tinkering and I'm pretty sure I'm going to hang on to her for a while. Dad was fortunate enough to be able to buy one of his dream cars and enjoy it for a few years so she'll always be Dad's Vette. I may be the legal owner, but spiritually she'll always be his. This is a great opportunity for my son and I to spend some quality time wrenching on his Paw Paw's car. Thanks for reading this far, looking forward to getting to know more of you as I take this journey!
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02-25-2018, 11:13 PM
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What a great story and tribute to your dad. Best of luck with the car and welcome to the forum.
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Great that you and your son will be able to continue being caretakers for this Vette.
Great that you and your son will be able to continue being caretakers for this Vette.
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