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Old Oct 11, 2024 | 10:50 AM
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Hello, My name is Jack.

I picked up a C3 corvette in 2020 as it was on its way to the junk yard as a rolling 1971 frame with a 78 body. I have spent 3 years restoring it so far and have made it a bit of a personal project specific to what I want done to it. I dumped most of my high school income into it, and have since slowed down a bit as I moved states to pursue a degree. I still go home a few times a year and do work on a bit of everything. this is about the only photo I have of me and the car. I am not much for photos. My middle school teacher took this photo. She wrote my scholarship recommendation for a Mechanical Engineering research grant....which I am currently using.

Old Oct 11, 2024 | 11:51 AM
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Jack - Welcome to the forum and best of luck getting your C3 back in shape. Lots of resources can be found on the forum.
Old Oct 11, 2024 | 11:53 AM
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thank you.
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Great story and love your new Nassau blue Convertible! I’m sure you will enjoy it.
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