First time C3 owner
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Jun 2023
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From: Treasure Lake, PA
First time C3 owner
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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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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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!
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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