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Oct 11, 2024 | 10:50 AM
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8th Gear
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Just rolled in
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.
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.
Oct 11, 2024 | 11:53 AM
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8th Gear
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Oct 11, 2024 | 12:53 PM
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Welcome, that is challenge, and enjoy making it your ride!
Oct 11, 2024 | 03:04 PM
Melting Slicks
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Welcome and good luck with your build!
Oct 11, 2024 | 10:23 PM
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Welcome... Good luck on the Project
Oct 12, 2024 | 03:47 AM
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Oct 12, 2024 | 07:31 AM
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Welcome to the Forum and good luck with the car and the degree.
Oct 12, 2024 | 01:55 PM
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Welcome and continued success with your project!!
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Welcome! Enjoy your ride! You can have a lot of fun working on your C3!
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Welcome and good luck with the build!
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Great story and love your new Nassau blue Convertible! I’m sure you will enjoy it.
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