My 79 C3 - Just Bought It!
 

Here it is! The frame is excellent. Will post more pics when I get it home and in my driveway later this week

Needs: Passenger door will not open from the outside

Headlight covers don't do anything

Drivers side window motor not working

Loosing brake fluid, will need brake work

T-Top seals are shot

Needs battery, and a good interior cleaning (White leather)

95K, paid $5500

red - the fastest color?
 

wow, very nice! :hurray:

i spent 3 years looking for my C3, i wanted a perfect frame, birdcage and body with low miles. mine was a barn find and had sat a little, so i replaced the calipers and pads (napa stuff, $95 per wheel total) and stripped the interior to re-wrapped some wiring insulation that mice had chewed off, then new carpets. after that it's been fiddely little things and going to car shows - much fun.

am in vt on the ny border - where you is?

I am about an hour North of Scranton PA. The was a PA car, so it saw less road salt than here in NY (If any) I cant wait to get into the tinkernig part...and throw a few wrenches. lol. Thanks for the heads up on the NAPA parts - :cheers:

Welcome to the red headed step child club :) 79's don't get the respect they deserve. Comfy seats, cool spoilers, ours turns heads everywhere we go. Enjoy!

Looks to be in very nice condition aside from some mechanical needs. I drove a 1979 L-82 for 17 years. You will enjoy it.

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Paul that white on white is real sweet. See I love the spoilers on the 79.

Congrats on getting your new vette revnck, once the pic opened up it was like i was looking at my own vette, as i have just imported the exact same car (colour/model/year) into Australia and i have a few things that need doing before i can get it on the road, but it is a challange i am looking forward too. The plate you have on the front of your car, (corvette plate, number plate) are they available to buy anywhere, as i would like one for my own vette. Enjoy your new toy and have fun, because its twin sister here in Australia will be enjoyed by me.

That is awesome my friend from afar! I also look forward to the challenge. I have wanted a Corvette since I was a little kid. I was 13 when this one was built :cheers:Best of luck/fun with your 79!

where abouts in upstate New York are you, as my wife and i will be in that area in late August, if its possible would like to have a look at your vette. we are doing a tour, and are spending an extra 3-4 days in New York when tour finishes

white on white (well, actually frost blue on white)
 

had nearly finished what i want to do on the mechanical end of things, so last summer i finished the interior - found a correct radio (i think lol) and even added a vintage GS unit. : )

My '79
 

When I purchased my '79 one year ago the driver's door would not open from the outside. The coiled spring right under the outside door latch was broken.
Mine is red on red leather. Enjoy. I certainly do.
Dave

Do you know how rare that houndstooth cloth interior is? I had it in my 1979 but went to leather. Tried to switch back at one point but no dice. That cloth is not being reproduced.

Congratulations! Get that thing fixed up and take it around the Glen.

hounds-toof is rare
 

drivers side has a 4inch section of "butt-rub" and searching for a replacement cushion for some time - no dice. i'll find one some day, maybe carlisle? i have lotsa patience.

Looks like your co-pilot is pretty stoked about your purchase. That will make it all worth while, congratulations.

P.S That cloth can be purchased through a non-supporting vendor. Anyone wants the info, just send me a P.M.

Binghamton, give a shout out!

Thanks Brian, will get with you on that. Yes, the little man is really into it!

I love the car guys, thanks for the kind words! Now it is time to pour over these forums and Youtube. I need to get the drivers side window working, and the headlight covers working. Not sure where to start on either, I will be educated quick on these subjects!

That looks great!

Congrats on your '79 from another '79 owner!

It looks like somebody added the Stingray script to the side... i think it looks great!