70 Vette in Va
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70 Vette in Va
Hello all. I bought a 1970 Corvette this summer. I may have paid too much at $10,500. However I have no regrets. It’s I believe Binghamton Blue w/ the bright blue interior, the problem is it’s is non running. And I have a bunch of parts, however I am missing a lot of hardware. Easy example is the seats. They are just laying in the car. So I need to purchase hardware and figure out what I need and install correctly as far as bolts, washers and nuts and the order they go. The bumpers are off but I don’t have the braces or hardware either. It has just over 68000 miles. I think that’s original and not flipped over. I say that because it still has the original rotors on it. I doubt they were replaced and somebody riveted on a new set. It does not have the original 350 engine in it, however I do have the original block. It has a 4 speed. It’s as if someone started to tear it down to do a restoration, but lost interest. My plan is to get her back on the road and fix her up as I go. I’m hoping to learn and get help here.
thanks,
BH
thanks,
BH
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Welcome to the Forum and congratulations on your ‘70 Corvette! 
Sounds like you have a fun, but challenging, restoration ahead of you. You will find lots of great members and helpful info in the C3 sections at https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...s-1968-1982-5/.
You may also find beneficial info in various sub-sections of https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ette-topics-8/.
Best wishes with your project!
Sounds like you have a fun, but challenging, restoration ahead of you. You will find lots of great members and helpful info in the C3 sections at https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...s-1968-1982-5/.
You may also find beneficial info in various sub-sections of https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ette-topics-8/.
Best wishes with your project!
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Welcome to the forum and as mentioned, the C3 sections of the forum may be of great use to you, especially the C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted section.
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Welcome to the Forums. would be great to post a thread in C3 section on your restoration journey.. good luck...
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