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Old Jun 29, 2023 | 10:12 AM
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I pick this up on Monday. It's an early build '77 L48 4-speed. Bought it off of the original owner who sadly is no longer able to drive it. It needs a lot of detail work, and I'll eventually paint it. But for now, just going to drive it with the original patina. Nothing fancy, but I think it's a good entry into the C3 world for me. I've wanted a C3 since I left the military in '87, and I'm finally there at 59 years old.



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Old Jun 29, 2023 | 10:31 AM
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Congrats on your C3 and hope you get many miles of driving pleasure from the car. Welcome and enjoy the forum.
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Old Jun 29, 2023 | 10:37 AM
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Old Jun 29, 2023 | 10:59 AM
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Congrats, welcome to the forum and thanks for your service...
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Old Jun 29, 2023 | 11:18 AM
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Welcome to the Forum, Robert, and congratulations on your C3!
Lot of great members and helpful info in the C3 sections at: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...s-1968-1982-5/
Thank you for your military service!
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Old Jun 29, 2023 | 12:34 PM
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Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. I'm sorry I can't "Like" your posts.
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Old Jun 29, 2023 | 01:05 PM
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Welcome to the forum.

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