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Jul 6, 2023 | 10:44 AM

73lsfour

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1st and only C3

Good day! New to the forum. I have a 73 C3 w/454/ All (or so I believe) original. I call it the "rat behind the barn" as that is where I found it. Had been sitting for 25+ years until the owner passed. I never known it was there until the owner passed and it was put up for sale. 454/th400 coupe. AC/PS. When I purchased the car, the widow said that her husband parked the car behind the barn many years ago ( possibly as far back as 1995). When asked, she could not tell me why he parked it...however ...I figured it out (or so I believe) and that is why I am here. I tend to spend a lot of time reading posts and researching before I open my big mouth and insert foot...having looked over many posts in the forum there appear to be many folks that have a greater knowledge base and experience than I...which is exactly what I am seeking. Before being asked...I will at some point, try to post a couple of pics of how I found the car...but I am computerly challenged. I do know which end of the screwdriver to hold but I am not a professional mechanic by any means. I try rather hard to do as much of the work as possible...although it can very much be a struggle...I do enjoy it until I don't...but I try to keep on keeping on. The goal...get this car running and drive it. Car has 73,xxx miles on the odometer. The car is/was originally "metallic yellow"...I believe that is the color. Now it is a solar treated dull gold. Car appears to be otherwise straight. But does not run...and I am going to pose my question in the general/technical forum...I would be remiss if I did not say..."Greetings from Big Sky Country"! Gus

Jul 6, 2023 | 11:41 AM

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Welcome to the Forums.. good luck on the Resto Project. lot's of good info and good folks that can help in the C3 sections. Post your progress for us if you can.

Jul 6, 2023 | 11:43 AM

SEVNT6

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Congrats and welcome to the forum.
If it was metallic yellow the paint code should be 953 on the trim tag, 952 for yellow...

Jul 6, 2023 | 12:53 PM

egiordanosr

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Welcome!

Jul 6, 2023 | 01:24 PM

Route99

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Welcome to the Forum, Gus, and congratulations on your C3!

Hopefully, the knowledgeable folks in the C3 sections will help you get on the right path to getting your ride running like a top.
You may also want to see if there are any Corvette clubs in your area; you may find additional input there.
Best wishes for spending many years smiling as you cruise in your ‘73!

Jul 6, 2023 | 02:37 PM

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Congrats on getting your C3 - that generation of Corvettes has such a classic body style.

welcome and hope you find the forum full of useful info and helpful members.