Newbie from Tennessee
Feb 6, 2022 | 07:41 PM
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From: Knoxville,TN
Newbie from Tennessee
Hello everyone,
Just got my Dads 1978 S/A out of the shed. Its been sitting for about 40 years. Going to try to get it back on the road again. Thanks in advance for the great info.
Tom
Feb 6, 2022 | 07:46 PM
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Welcome to the forums, Doesn't like it needs much head over to the C3 sections for any info you may need.. https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...s-1968-1982-5/
Feb 6, 2022 | 07:55 PM
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Welcome to the forum.
I lived in east TN for about 5 years, MANY years ago.
Feb 6, 2022 | 08:25 PM
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Feb 6, 2022 | 08:26 PM
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Welcome! Car looks like it will be great.
Feb 6, 2022 | 08:35 PM
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Feb 6, 2022 | 09:29 PM
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Welceom to the forum and best of luck getting your C3 back in shape and out on the road again.
Feb 7, 2022 | 08:42 AM
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Feb 7, 2022 | 08:42 AM
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Welcome and good luck getting it sorted!!
Feb 7, 2022 | 09:59 AM
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Greetings Tom and welcome to the forum!
Feb 7, 2022 | 11:43 AM
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Welcome sure is nice ride, I would start asking in the C3 area for advice!
Feb 7, 2022 | 10:35 PM
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Welcome aboard from a fellow East Tennessean.
Feb 7, 2022 | 10:40 PM
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Nice looking ‘78 !! I’m from East Tennessee also.
Feb 11, 2022 | 11:22 AM
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Feb 11, 2022 | 11:22 AM
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Feb 12, 2022 | 02:39 AM
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Welcome. That will be a nice example from the silver anniversary year when you get her done.