First time C3 Vette owner
Nov 6, 2018 | 09:39 PM
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First time C3 Vette owner
In 1977 when my car was rolling off the factory floor I was an 11 year old kid that fell in love with the corvette at first sight. Over the years I had plastic models too numerous to count and never lost that love for the brand. Today at 52 years young (at least how I feel when I'm driving) I finally became a owner. Now she aint the prettiest at the dance but she's solid and all original down to the radio. I've got lots to do and will have a ton of questions for sure but at the end of the day it feels darn good to be an owner. Thanks in advance and if you see me standing around mouth open and gawking at all these beautiful cars please excuse me, its been a long time time coming and I'm happy to be here...
Nov 6, 2018 | 11:48 PM
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Congrats on getting your '77 and hope it gives you many years of driving pleasure. Welcome to the forum.
Nov 7, 2018 | 07:01 AM
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Congrats on the C3 and WELCOME to the forum!!
Nov 7, 2018 | 07:11 AM
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Hello and welcome abaord!
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Nov 7, 2018 | 07:29 AM
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Congrats and welcome to the forum!!
It's a feeling only a car guy would understand, enjoy!!
Nov 7, 2018 | 08:26 AM
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Welcome to the Forum
Great bunch of guys on the C3 section
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Nov 7, 2018 | 08:36 AM
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Congrats and welcome aboard!
Nov 7, 2018 | 08:58 AM
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Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your C3!
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Nov 7, 2018 | 10:45 AM
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Nov 7, 2018 | 11:11 AM
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Nov 7, 2018 | 02:06 PM
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Welcome to the forum & Corvette ownership. The C3 section will provide a lot of information to upgrade & improve your car.
Nov 7, 2018 | 03:03 PM
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Nov 15, 2018 | 03:17 PM
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That's awesome. I just bought my 1982 C3 and love it. It has 26K original miles and hopefully one day I will be a C7 owner but I love the older Vettes. Enjoy it....
Nov 15, 2018 | 06:49 PM
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Welcome!
Nov 16, 2018 | 12:26 PM
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Welcome and enjoy