I'll start it off. I'm Chad from Cali with a 1973 restoration project.

1981 sitting in Mobile - Alabama!

Im Pat from new jersey with a 73 and a Ls1 conversion.

Eddie from Kingston Tn. I have a 70 convertible that is undergoing an LS6 swap.

I have 1981 white corvette. Keeping it stock, daily runner!

ok, so how to I post a pic of my vette?

ok, so how to I post a pic of my vette?

If you are talking about the avatar when logged in go to profile on the top. On the left hand tool bar click on avatar and upload there. I think its 150x150

Let me know if this helps.

Got a '71 LT-1, right here in San Pedro, CA - numbers matching, and stock except for the sidepipes, which were put on by the original owner soon after purchase.

1973 C3 in Florida! :cheers:

Tim

Jimbo in south carolina my 1980 is a work in process. Got it in oct 07 from a guy who let it sit for 4 years. The wasp made it there home.

I'm Larry from Trenton, New Jersey....
I've got a fine 69.....C3

I'm Jim from Oklahoma with a 78 that's had a lot of work done to it since its purchase in 2003.

I'm Art from northern Illinois. I bought my 76 C3 in 05. It had been down a rough road. About 15 G later, it is fast, fun, and I am glad I spent the stress putting it together.

Hey All, Frank here from western suburbs of Illinois. I have a 69 big block coupe with factory side exhaust.

I'm Jeff from CA with 77 vet.
If anyone's having problem uploading picture, please send me your picture, I'll re-size it the email it back to you to upload.

Count me in on this one. 1974 350 C3 in Lake Forrest California.

I'm Joe in Boston, 72 Vette Stingray.

I'm Al from Michigan and I'd like to play. I have a '80 4 speed with new engine and a lot of giddy up. :cheers: :cool:

I have a 76 that I have been restoring for about four years,well worth the money, lots of fun to drive

Rick here in Northern Kentucky. Proud owner of a 1976 in red. I will put some pics up soon. I do have some available at a myspace page. myspace.com/rhurd
Jonzing to get it out in the spring. Last season I noticed some things pop that I will need to address this spring.
Will have plenty of questions ;)

I guess i am up next. I'm from New Jersey and I own a 1972 Corvette. Right now it is in sort of a repair and repainting project that i hope I should have finished up by mid summer or sooner.
Yellow with SBC and TH400 trans and a few mods. Will post some pics later as i get em.
Thanks for everyones time and hope to hear from anyone soon.

Ron

so calif all original
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa115/DARROW-2007/74vette-1.jpg

so calif all original
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa115/DARROW-2007/74vette-1.jpg

That is really nice looking!! How many horses are you pushing in that baby?:cheers:

1979 C3 - Tampa Florida :cheers:

John

Its mostly stock magnaflow ss exhust full curve on the dizzy no smog dyno max torq 360.30 max power 256.80
everything has been cleaned up or replaced car shows 48000 on speedometer may be right.

Im Pat from new jersey with a 73 and a Ls1 conversion.

Hay Pat, long time no hear, wassssuppp???

I been buzzy working on my engine this winter, cut hell outta a LT1 manifold to fit it to my #113 headed roller engine....it runs well enough....

but my raggedy assed idle still plagues it...but at least I can get to the injectors now, unlike that monster L98 setup, I did it for the simplicity, and to get me through winter boredom.....

:wtf: :willy_nilly: :rofl:

OH, duh....hi TO everyone else too.....Jeff, that U Bird???

GENE

Hello all! My name is Monte located in Omaha. Love to drive my all original 75 bright yellow roadster. Always looking for ways to increase the HP, but at the same time keeping the outside looking corvette original.

he will come ....

Kevin from Liberty MO,i have a 78L82 that i found in storage jan of 07 where it had been sitting for 14 years,i am now the 2nd owner of it,and to my surprise it was unmolested,all there.i have kept it stock while restoring it for the last year,but i did pull the original motor which did run and installed something i could have more fun with.
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u70/kwplot34/100_0520.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u70/kwplot34/100_0456.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u70/kwplot34/100_0407.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u70/kwplot34/100_0400.jpg

That car is swweeeeettttt! Very nice job. Thats how I hope mine will look soon. Just got mine a few years back and it has a ways to go but I still love my shark. I dreamed of having one since I was a kid. Right now I am praying I do not need a new head gasket. I would rather dick around with the cosmetics but that is the price you pay for having an all original 1976 car. It appears to blow a bit of white (I think) smoke on startup, but only on start up. It does this every time. Head gasket could be beginning to go on me. It runs a bit rich too. So I guess I should run a few tests on her before we peel it apart.

I'm Bryant from Kentucky with '73 Pro-street stingray

I'm Bryant from Kentucky with '73 Pro-street stingray
HI BRYANT WELCOME ABOARD

1972 C3 Corvette smack dab middle of Kentucky! :cheers:

Ol' Red lives just a bit south of kwplot34 in Knasas City, Mo. well, really it's Gladstone..

"69 BB 4 Speed 4:11's
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t188/TimAT_vette/vett.jpg

1972 in Ohio, great to be here.

Mark

1970-84, minor performance mods.
http://inlinethumb34.webshots.com/6625/2496524940082974540S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2496524940082974540bVftaX)

1970-84, minor performance mods.
http://inlinethumb34.webshots.com/6625/2496524940082974540S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2496524940082974540bVftaX)

:rofl: "minor performance mods"

1971 RestoRod....
Long Island New York....
ZZ383 stroker with an LT1 ram air fuel injection march serpentine belt drive, Kooks headers and custom exhaust, rack and pinion steering, monoleaf suspension front and rear, hurst shifter, offset trailing arms, SSBS brakes, billet specialties rims..and a few hidden tricks under the hood to wake-her up, canvas top, dynamat throughout all leather interior, hidden stereo, autometer antique gages....460 HP
No leaf springs, no spare, reduced tank size,= no weight = one fast street beast.
Just tryin' to keep the rear end behind me! :)

On the way to the GoodGuys Nationals in Rheinbeck NY

The first and last time she will be trailered..as that was the day we finished her!
See my 'Gallery" link under my avatar...

Wassup C3 brothers?!

This is Scotty G from the Mid South running a '76 Stingray Custom

Dave from Reno, Nevada.
A 46 year dream come true. :cheers:
1980, L82, 4sp, complete suspension upgrade. In the middle of a 454 transplant. Paint and interior are shot, needs front and rear bumper replacement. (warped)
Saved from Bubba in '04.

Ya only go around once, why not go around in a Vette! :thumbsup:

Jasen Young

Battle Creek Michigan

81 Corvette

Dave here in northern Michigan . 74 vert, 80 and 81.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l312/nobodycares_bucket/DAVESBIRTHDAYATLAKE9-02-07.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l312/nobodycares_bucket/VETTE80CLARET009.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l312/nobodycares_bucket/ACORVETTE81REDCORVETTE81REDCORVE-2.jpg

wary fro puerto rico i have a 77 coupe

Hi I am Scott from Ontario Canada and I have a 71,76, and an 81.:cheers:

Welcome Scott...photos!?

Dave here in northern Michigan . 74 vert, 80 and 81.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l312/nobodycares_bucket/DAVESBIRTHDAYATLAKE9-02-07.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l312/nobodycares_bucket/VETTE80CLARET009.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l312/nobodycares_bucket/ACORVETTE81REDCORVETTE81REDCORVE-2.jpg


BEAUTIFUL Cars!!! Man looks like a turd compared to yours! Something to look forward to as I'm slowing restoring this car. :cheers:

1974 L82 convertable. Original with about 24,000 original miles.

Chad , Thnx for the nice comment. Sure yours will look fantastic when u get r dun. Dave :cheers:

Kim from Alexandria, Indiana. 72 Coupe that I have spent the last three years on. It has a new frame due to finding an unrecoverable frame after I purchase the car. Engine, trans and rear end have been rebuilt and then the interior and body work done. It will never be complete! I will include some pics later.... all too large right now.

Chad , Thnx for the nice comment. Sure yours will look fantastic when u get r dun. Dave :cheers:

I agree those cars are beautifully done up! Inspiration for us all!

BTW... 1979 C3 in fair to good condition

GoC3Go, Thnx again for the nice comment. Paint work is done by a friend of mine . Interior work my son and i do. Think maybe the Claret 1980 will be next. This pix is my sons 69 coupe ( needs paint also ). Dave
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l312/nobodycares_bucket/VETTEWHITE697-24-007004.jpg




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Looks like I'm the newbie here. Name's Jack, I have a 1971 350 that I've been messing around with over last few years. Good to be here. :cheers:

Welcome Jack...yeahhh 71' rocks !:iagree:

GoC3Go, Thnx again for the nice comment. Paint work is done by a friend of mine . Interior work my son and i do. Think maybe the Claret 1980 will be next. This pix is my sons 69 coupe ( needs paint also ). Dave
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l312/nobodycares_bucket/VETTEWHITE697-24-007004.jpg




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All I'm saying is that one beautiful car!

Canadian Beacon thnx. By the way, i'm Canadian myself. Born in Hamilton and lived in Burlington as a kid. Back when Burlington was just a small town ( 50's and early 60's ). Dave :cheers:

Canadian Beacon thnx. By the way, i'm Canadian myself. Born in Hamilton and lived in Burlington as a kid. Back when Burlington was just a small town ( 50's and early 60's ). Dave :cheers:

Actually how many C3's do you have? There are 3 in the avatar photo and then that white one?

Hi Chad, My wife and i have 3 Vettes.The 74 Vert, 80 and 81 coupe. My son now own's the 69 coupe that i once owned. My son owned the red 81 and we did a little trading between the 69 and 81 Dave. :cheers:

81 Manorville Long Island

Jeffrey Gardner from Plessisville in Québec
i own a 1976 black stingray black vette that i bought last summer and my father owns a 1979 red vette
if anyone from Québec feel free to email me in french or english

- Chris in south Louisiana with a black ZZ4 crate motored 1981

Mark from Boerne, Texas - 77 coupe, exterior and interior are staying original, engine and suspension are getting all the upgrades.

Ed in OK with 75 stingray. 13000 orig miles

Dave here in northern Michigan . 74 vert, 80 and 81.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l312/nobodycares_bucket/DAVESBIRTHDAYATLAKE9-02-07.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l312/nobodycares_bucket/VETTE80CLARET009.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l312/nobodycares_bucket/ACORVETTE81REDCORVETTE81REDCORVE-2.jpg

Hard to pick just one out of that bunch. Love them all. :cheers:

I'm Seth from MS, native Texan though, I own a 1981 beige corvette.

Sting75ray, Thnx for the nice comment. The 425 hp 75 you have would be right up my alley. That ROCKS. Dave :party: :party:








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Pat from Huntley IL, I have a 82 crossfire with a gm crate motor still running stock inj with some minor mods.

Sting75ray, Thnx for the nice comment. The 425 hp 75 you have would be right up my alley. That ROCKS. Dave :party: :party:








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Finally figured out my problem with pics on post.

http://www.smokinvette.com/corvettephotos/data/500/medium/DSC03647.JPG

http://www.smokinvette.com/corvettephotos/data/500/DSC02815.JPG

Newbie here from south eastern Michigan. 1975 convertible with 21k original miles, had 17k when I got it in 2000. Not restored yet, mostly original paint (except where I blended for new bumpers), original interior, 350/330 crate engine (original in storage), chambered exhaust. Power windows, stereo, and power steering are the only options.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e33/lastconvertible/DSCN1266.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e33/lastconvertible/DSCN1270.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e33/lastconvertible/StockAirCleanerGMIntake.jpg

AHOVER, nice vert. I really like the green. Dave :cheers:
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l312/nobodycares_bucket/DAVESBIRTHDAY9-02-07.jpg







:party: :party: :party:

You need to post some pics of your red vette over on the "I feel like nobody likes me" thread. Other than the vette posted below:lol: your red one is the sharpest C3 I have seen on here so far. Really I am jealous. I want your paint on my car:drool5: Wife and I took mine to town today and local hiway dept was patching the roads every where we went. Looks like it's time for wash job tomorrow. :banghead:

http://www.smokinvette.com/corvettephotos/data/500/DSC02815.JPG

Dave from Mississippi 1979 L82 early in final stages (I hope) of restoration

Bill from NC...79 Vette L82 got it last year and I slightly modified it this past winter since I knock a couple of lobes off the cam...new cam... 327 double hump heads shaved 40... headers...holley carb... she is kicking now...

Dave in Mid-Michigan, original buyer of 1977...

Dave in Mid-Michigan, original buyer of 1977...

Where are the pics?

Randy,Lawson Mo,(Just a few minutes from kwpilot and TimAT)
You guy's have been hiding here I see.LOL.
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/showme71vette/th_Showtime010.jpg (http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/showme71vette/Showtime010.jpg)
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/showme71vette/ESCW_2007_776.jpg
Hammerhead is a custom 71 on C-4 suspension,Built to drive.

You need to post some pics of your red vette over on the "I feel like nobody likes me" thread. Other than the vette posted below:lol: your red one is the sharpest C3 I have seen on here so far. Really I am jealous. I want your paint on my car:drool5: Wife and I took mine to town today and local hiway dept was patching the roads every where we went. Looks like it's time for wash job tomorrow. :banghead:

http://www.smokinvette.com/corvettephotos/data/500/DSC02815.JPG

Those wheels look good, who makes those?

Those wheels look good, who makes those?

They are Eagles.

West Palm drive yer Vette all year here :party:

1972 Survivor Coupe Steel Cities Gray :drool5:

1980 corvette, automatic, Frost Beige with doeskin interior, just got it last week, don't have pics yet.

1980 corvette, automatic, Frost Beige with doeskin interior, just got it last week, don't have pics yet.
I like it already. It sounds familiar.

Im Holly and I own a 1979 L82 all stock daily driver soon to be restoration project:)

71-with a 78 rear clip.540 pump gas motor that i designed 780hp without the nitrous.I like them stock and modified.03 z06 also.http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/corvette744/MOM010.jpghttp://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll64/corvette744/fridaynightofblownheadgaskets-10.jpg

That is one BAD *** looking vette.

http://www.smokinvette.com/corvettephotos/data/500/medium/DSC03647.JPG

http://www.smokinvette.com/corvettephotos/data/500/DSC02815.JPG

have 73 on launching pad in backyard. florida. waiting to sting somebody. :burnout:

I live in Weaver, AL, I have 50th Anniversary Package Vette with 1100 Miles and I recently bought a 1975 that I am starting to restore.

I have a 1979 that Im planning on restoring, but as of right now it is just a daily driver, but its not running right no...isnt that ironic. I have to be driven by my girl everywhere right now in her corolla. ewww

Bryan from Orlando FL with an all original 1977 with 64,7XX miles.
Pictures are in my gallery.

Bob from Jacksonville, NC 1980 vette, mods in signature. Almost back on the road

.......and an empty bank account.

I think we can all relate to that.

Nice mods by the way :thumbsup: :burnout: :cheers:

have a 75 since 2004.Bought it and had to replace every piece of rubber just to ride first summer.seperated body from frame because of unusual noise during acceleration.Needless to say 3 years and a couple of bank accounts depleted should be ready for august.(frame split in half when seperated)
MAINE

I got this 74 a few years ago as my first Corvette after wanting one for a long time. It took a long time to find exactly what I wanted, a 4-spd with factory a/c, but manual windows. Here are the befores:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b97/vmo111/exterior3.jpghttp://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b97/vmo111/exterior2.jpghttp://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b97/vmo111/engine1.jpg
And the durings, as this appears to be a ongoing project!
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b97/vmo111/080-1.jpghttp://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b97/vmo111/049.jpghttp://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b97/vmo111/engine3.jpg
The beast sleeping, waiting for another "money transfusion"!
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b97/vmo111/HPIM0713.jpg
Dusty

Ihave 1969 convertable S.W florida

I'm Art from Glen Ellyn, IL. I have a 76 (not very cherry - its an oldie but a goodie) that I have about 3 years and my retirement in. It is faster than my income.

I got this 74 a few years ago as my first Corvette after wanting one for a long time. It took a long time to find exactly what I wanted, a 4-spd with factory a/c, but manual windows. Here are the befores:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b97/vmo111/exterior3.jpghttp://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b97/vmo111/exterior2.jpghttp://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b97/vmo111/engine1.jpg
And the durings, as this appears to be a ongoing project!
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b97/vmo111/080-1.jpghttp://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b97/vmo111/049.jpghttp://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b97/vmo111/engine3.jpg
The beast sleeping, waiting for another "money transfusion"!
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b97/vmo111/HPIM0713.jpg
Dusty

Very nice job :thumbsup: I like the white gauges. Did you get them fro www.whitegauges.net ?

Yep, on e-bay. They send both styles, with the new font and the old, so if you screw up 1, you sort of have a spare. I took off the needles to do mine, and it took a while to get the reading correct again. If you can leave the needles on. Good Luck!
Dusty

1978 C3 in Schaumburg, IL
Alex

I'm Karene from florida with a 1977 that needs minor work and will have a blown motor sometime in the next year.

Jack from Detroit. Got this 1975 on Memorial Day. Lots of projects. But we take it out every weekend and sometimes to work.

Mine is '69 Daytona Yellow coupe that I've owned since it was new. It's a numbers matching 350/350 4-speed with black leather, air, zip windows, and tilt/telescopic. The engine was modified to LT-1 specs and Hookers with sidepipes. It rides on American Vector Wheels. Also installed a big block hood. (Some pictures have been posted in the C3 Photo section.

'73 C3 in San Diego! Going to do an LS1 swap. Restoration and customization project.

Roc

i got a 77 here in nor cal...
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t273/ptroxxx/Tahoe%202008/SV400273.jpg

1975 getting a new bird cage in Portland OR.:banghead: :willy_nilly:

New to the forum...trying to get the 71 back on the road, but the brakes are giving me problems

Been here for a little while and every time I come back it seems like new stuff has been added! Love the new PM buttons!! Great work on that you guys!!:cheers: Oh yeah 1972 C3 From NO!!

Purchased my 1974 stingray in feb 08. All original 87K. Have replaced lots of old parts. Its a blast to drive! Have brake issues too. Replace entire brake system and still problems. I will perservier! :burnout:

My 69 big block is about to undergo a body off refurb. Not a full restore, since the engine is a CE block, I will be replacing some parts with stainless etc...I am probably going to undertake this myself OMG what am I getting into?!?!

Just got my Vette and have started the restore project. I am up-grading the Inside with new LCD DVD Radio, New Sony Speakers all around, Speedometer conversion to 140 mph, new carpet, New Dash Pad, weather strip replacement. Have not deciede about the engine yet. Have a new Poly Bushing Kit that is going to be installed. Will be installing true dual system with Flomax System. Have decieced to paint it 2007 GM Victory Red. The Pic in my profile is of the first day I brought it home, the before shot.

Kansas 1978 Had it a couple years and still working on it.

Ny 69 427/435

I'm from Ohio and have a nice 1978 Silver Anniversary Edition, in Silver. Just got done putting a new GM crate motor in it so I can have some fun and keep the origonal safe, under a plastic bag for a future re-build this winter. Maybe I'll give it back some respect!

Bud from New Hampshire, 68 roadster 4spd SB, bought it as a basket case 2 years ago, body put on in mid June.:cheers:

I'm Jeff from Lincoln, Illinois. I'm 16 and I have a 1975 Vette that I drove to school everyday, but over the summer we turned it into a drag car so now it is more of a drag car than a street car.
I have videos on youtube....

http://youtube.com/watch?v=l6_KsAIKcWM
http://youtube.com/watch?v=OYNUAlu7_B8

:burnout:
Here are some photos (site is still under construction)
http://www.freewebs.com/jgoracing/apps/photos/

ernie from san antonio tx. i have a 75 corvette project that i brought back from the dead (been sitting for 15 years) i've redone complete interior and engine bay, it's being painted as we speak and hopefully i can enjoy soon, will post pictures after i get back from paint job.

Tim from Cali, my 1972 has got a ways to go before she is ready for the car show! Stock is not an option, hotrod all the way.

I have a 68 327 350 undergoing restoration. All original.
Virginia Beach, VA

body off, frame sandblast, power train rebuilt, now for the pain and interior

Wayne from L.I.,N.Y. 1981 vette, White Chocalate Pearl,33,000 miles

Neal, from Orange Beach, Alabama; With a rough 1981, 4-Speed, that I'm Resto-modding

I'm Steve from California and I'm restoring two big block Corvettes. One is a 1968 with a 454" and a 4-speed and the other is a 1971 with a 454" and a TH700R4.

I'm "T.Huck" in West Texas, "Rocinante" is a '71 small block coupe which is my daily driver. Got her from a 73 y.o. grandma who had owned her since 1989 but due to a hip replacement, has not been driven since 1999. She is up and running again.

http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd376/tkhuck/293.jpg

That's her on the right.

T.Huck

Mike from Burlington Ontario, I have a 1980 4 speed that I bought in 2007 after my 1976 got totaled.
Only the engine and paint have not been redone yet.
Safe driving everyone
Mike

Brian From Moore Oklahoma 1980 L-82 with ZZ4 I traded my 1927 Ford T-Bucket for it.

T.J. from Columbia, SC. I have a 1979 L82, mostly stock. It was silver metallic with black leather from the factory but was painted a beautiful red by the previous owner.

Rick from Illinois. I have an 82 driver with a 383 upgrade and a 69 project.

I'm here in Maine with my 81 mostly stock.

1976 Vette in Peachtree City, Georgia.
8130

Mike from Iowa, 75 Stingray, new paint, complete engine rebuild on original block, over 500 HP, Le-Mans style headlights...

David from trussville, alabama. I have a 79 i got in 79.

Carl from Pikesville, Md. 1979 T-Top, sidepipes on second enging. Now needs at least right trailing arm assy. just went out.:doh:

Have a 72 fresh out of the paint shop and a 81 thats for sale dont have room for it. Also a 89.:thumbsup:

Hello!
I'm Caterina. I have a 1982 Corvette. I took my Vette to his first car show on September 19, and he earned a first-place trophy. Happiest day of my life! I intend to post pics soon. Haven't posted in while at all because I've been so busy with work (I'm a teacher), but I do go on the site every day and read the posts. My Vette is currently at the "work garage" where the entire suspension will be re-done and the steering column will be rebuilt. I won't drive him again until spring. :((
Cat =^..^=

Hello!
I'm Caterina. I have a 1982 Corvette. I took my Vette to his first car show on September 19, and he earned a first-place trophy. Happiest day of my life! I intend to post pics soon. Haven't posted in while at all because I've been so busy with work (I'm a teacher), but I do go on the site every day and read the posts. My Vette is currently at the "work garage" where the entire suspension will be re-done and the steering column will be rebuilt. I won't drive him again until spring. :((
Cat =^..^=
Hi there... CONGRATS on your First Place Trophy...:thumbsup3: That must be an awesome feeling... Hope you do post some pics soon... Would really like to see them... I know that you'll miss your 'Vette, but remember, time flies and before you know it, you'll be sitting behind the wheel listening to that baby rumble... :sm_party: Take care and stay safe... "Rico"

I have recently aquired a 1977 corvette that I am restoring it only has 50,000 miles on it, I got it from its orginal owner.:thumbsup:

I have a '75 and am looking at a '74 L82.

Chiming in! I'm Seth with a 1980 out in Utah.

Leigh from Albury, Australia. 73 matching#s big block currently under repairs

Hi there... CONGRATS on your First Place Trophy...:thumbsup3: That must be an awesome feeling... Hope you do post some pics soon... Would really like to see them... I know that you'll miss your 'Vette, but remember, time flies and before you know it, you'll be sitting behind the wheel listening to that baby rumble... :sm_party: Take care and stay safe... "Rico"
Hi Rico,
Thanks for the congratulations--it means a lot to me. I’m going to post pics soon. I’ve tried and failed but will try again when I have some more time. Yesterday it took me so long just to log in and post a reply!
I meant to tell you that I love the post you started “What did you give thanks for today”. I think that your attitude of gratitude is a good model to follow. Thanks for spreading a positive vibe.
Your car is awesome--breathtakingly beautiful.
Cat =^..^=

I have an 80' resto-mod in Central New Jersey. I still have some body, paint, and interior work to do, but she's on the road. :burnout:

J here new to vettes but not to classics.
1978 c3 is my first project
:loser:

I guess its time to get in on this thread.
I bought a beaten 69 in 2004.
Finished it, with some great help in 2005.
OK, I guess I'm still working on some things-
but its mostly done...Where's Mongo????????? :sheep:

I'am Gord AKA Newfie from Newfoundland and Lab. Canada.I got me a 1980 little Red Shark.

Hey every one, My name is Peter from Miami, FL. I own a beautiful 82 C3. I acquired it from my brother in law about 6 months ago. I am doing some restoration on it. She looks good, but I want it to look better.

:rockon6rk:

Deny. '76 Restoration Sorrento, British Columbia, Canada

welcome to the C3..guess you don t drive much this time of year,EH?

Nope, snow is on the ground. The car is apart in the garage....should be ready for the road in May eh!

I don t think I could stand to garage my two babies all winter.. they would miss me!

I don t think I could stand to garage my two babies all winter.. they would miss me!

We are both lucky to have a C3 & C5 to play with. My C3 gets garaged for the winter but my C5 stays out under a cover and when the roads are dry out it comes. Had it out last Sunday (Jan 30) for a couple of hours, then filled her back up and under the cover to the next sunny day.
Mike

yes, we are lucky.. but I m even luckier...I drive both every week..we ve only had 2 days where roads were icey this winter..and like you, I love having both generations..You know, I get way more looks and comments on the C3 than the C5.I guess cause there aren t that many left.. Everyone says it looks like the Batmobile!

I'm like Mr. Slayer, in that I get to drive my Vette everyday! My old chrome bumper C3 gets comments and raves all the time. Thats one of the awesome things about living in the great Southwest.

T.Huck

Black/Black 1980 with a 4 speed! It still has plenty of things that need correcting, but it's a blast to drive even with the stock motor.

Welcome aboard!

Welcome! I also have an '80 with a 4 speed :thumbsup3: Yeah, they are a blast to drive, but wait until you mod it with maybe a stoker engine:woowoo:

I haven´t counted in yet here.
Name is Vesa. Car is 1973 Coupe and I live in Finland.
Have owned the Vette maybe 7 years. Previous owner did a good body and paint job. I have fixed everything that was not in 100% shape in interior. And 100% or the technical parts is renewed or replaced by me...engine, acessories, exhaust, driveline, tranny, rear end, suspension, wheels...
Its a Merlin X based 540cid + TH400.

yes, we are lucky.. but I m even luckier...I drive both every week..we ve only had 2 days where roads were icey this winter..and like you, I love having both generations..You know, I get way more looks and comments on the C3 than the C5.I guess cause there aren t that many left.. Everyone says it looks like the Batmobile!

Yes you are luckier, my nephew's call my C3 the Batmobile. I let them pick which car they want to go out in on their birthdays and it is always the C3.
I like the C3 better but I think it is because as a kid that was what a Vette looked like. I liked the dash on my 1976 better than the 1980 but the front & rear bumper of the 1980 I like better than the 1976 style.
But the performance of the C5 is breath taking.
Mike

Hi there everyone, Craig from Ontario, Canada.
1969 vert restorod & 2008 Z06

Hi there everyone, Craig from Ontario, Canada.
1969 vert restorod & 2008 Z06

Nice cars, classic power & looks and modern power & looks

I haven´t counted in yet here.
Name is Vesa. Car is 1973 Coupe and I live in Finland.
Have owned the Vette maybe 7 years. Previous owner did a good body and paint job. I have fixed everything that was not in 100% shape in interior. And 100% or the technical parts is renewed or replaced by me...engine, acessories, exhaust, driveline, tranny, rear end, suspension, wheels...
Its a Merlin X based 540cid + TH400.

Hey Vesa!

Yours is truly a BADASS old car! What also makes it doubly sweet is that you are in Finland! I mean, just how many C3 Corvettes can there be there? 5 or so......? LOL!

Guys, if any of you have not checked out some of Vesa's videos, do so , you will be impressed!

T.Huck

78 in Northern Minnesota. Years and Years of neglected maintenance on it. Bought it in Aug 10. Currently sitting on jackstands in a heatable stall in the barn waiting for me to get off my butt and replace the rear spring, parking brakes and take the 3.08 diff out that is leaking at all the seals and replace it with a 3.55 that is sitting on the bench ready to go in. Then its fix/replace cruise control and heater/AC vacuum line leak. Then fix the vacuum lines that were disconnected at the vapor canister. Then .........

Be awhile before it is right. But with 30 inches of snow on the ground, -35 degrees last night and another snowstorm comming this weekend, I'll feed the deer and go back inside where it is nice and warm and look through the parts catalogs and get more of what I need fix her up and be ready 1 May.

78 in Northern Minnesota. Years and Years of neglected maintenance on it. Bought it in Aug 10. Currently sitting on jackstands in a heatable stall in the barn waiting for me to get off my butt and replace the rear spring, parking brakes and take the 3.08 diff out that is leaking at all the seals and replace it with a 3.55 that is sitting on the bench ready to go in. Then its fix/replace cruise control and heater/AC vacuum line leak. Then fix the vacuum lines that were disconnected at the vapor canister. Then .........

Be awhile before it is right. But with 30 inches of snow on the ground, -35 degrees last night and another snowstorm comming this weekend, I'll feed the deer and go back inside where it is nice and warm and look through the parts catalogs and get more of what I need fix her up and be ready 1 May.

GOOD LUCK with the project have had mine for 5 years and spent them working on it ( 1978) but down here its 45F and wont go out side and when its to hot(100F) wont work on it. so that brings my total to 2 years...L

Hey Vesa!

Yours is truly a BADASS old car! What also makes it doubly sweet is that you are in Finland! I mean, just how many C3 Corvettes can there be there? 5 or so......? LOL!

Guys, if any of you have not checked out some of Vesa's videos, do so , you will be impressed!

T.Huck
Hey there! Thanks for your compliments! There are definitely much more than 5 C3s here...and some are pretty fast...but so far I have the fastest ET (N/A) regardless of generation...
I would need a roller cam to bump up some 50hp, but since I do drive street driving mainly haven´t seen the need yet. And Nitrous/Supercharging is not for me...

watched the video,,very nice!

nice videos just had to say in the video ZL1 540 Corvette on Alastaro race track ET11.1 on a rainy day the guy/gal in the blue car made one big mistake he went head to head with a/your corvette ( but now he/she knows better)

Hi, I'm Mark from Vancouver WA. Heres a 81 I've had for 4 yrs and a labor of love for sure.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg289/markterri/81corvette032.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg289/markterri/81corvette004.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg289/markterri/Picture001-1.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg289/markterri/Picture008-1.jpg

Hi spikebot 81, the car looks nicely restored (or really take-in care of) must of take-in labor & L.... the L word

78 vette just finished putting her on the road except for some minor issues ( i hope)

Hi spikebot 81, the car looks nicely restored (or really take-in care of) must of take-in labor & L.... the L word

Thanks. I rebuilt the interior 2 yrs ago. Original color was light camel and it looked like a camel lived in this car for 20 years. What a mess....ha. But really enjoy restoring old cars and this is my first Vette. Probably never get rid of this one, too much fun to drive.

like the seats

Thanks. I rebuilt the interior 2 yrs ago. Original color was light camel and it looked like a camel lived in this car for 20 years. What a mess....ha. But really enjoy restoring old cars and this is my first Vette. Probably never get rid of this one, too much fun to drive.

on my 78 the interior is oyster so i understand it's a pain to keep clean so went with black carpeting for the floor (one less thing to keep clean)

I'm Tab, the Ragin Cajun with a '80 named "Dats Dat"

North Texas here and counted for. My 73 all original with 12k miles

http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m542/talltxin/DSC07125.jpg

Hi all
Harold in south Alabama. 77 4spd, had her for around 5 weeks now, and just starting the rebuild process.
Goes to the shop tomorrow for a complete front end spruce up, then the rear end next month (I hope).

Ray,
Metairie,Louisiana 1970 Big block coupe

Joe, New Jersey, 73 t-top restoration

Kath, Queensland Australia, 69 350 convertible. Got the car at a good price but have spent a fortune importing stuff to fix it up. It's the shipping that's killing me. She's my everyday drive.

Welcome aboard Kath,Would love to be able to use my baby daily.She's been in storage since Nov1/10 waiting for the snow to melt.Another 2 &1/2 months to go.:woowoo:

Kath, Queensland Australia, 69 350 convertible. Got the car at a good price but have spent a fortune importing stuff to fix it up. It's the shipping that's killing me. She's my everyday drive.Pics, pics...of the car:flasher:

nice you have

Kath, Queensland Australia, 69 350 convertible. Got the car at a good price but have spent a fortune importing stuff to fix it up. It's the shipping that's killing me. She's my everyday drive.

Hey Brother!

Where about in Queensland are you at? I did have some friends in Nundah, and I'm planning a trip back, (have not been down there since 1998), here in the next couple of years.

T.Huck

'81. All restored interior. 383 Stroker 500 HP motor being built. Monster 700 R4 being built. New 354 gears going in. Then a custom new paint job. I love my '81!

:thumbsup3:This is Matt from Providence RI and I have a 73 L82 with a 4 speed that is waiting for a refresh on the motor, can't wait to wake it up...:wave1:

Out of Virginia Beach, VA, they call me Servo. I've got a red 75 stingray as both my daily driver as well as project car on the weekends. Once I get the electrical, suspension, and steering spruced up I plan on swapping out the transmission and motor for a +400HP crate engine.

For you purists out there, it's a 75, I'm doing it a favor.

Servo, you aren t gonna find any "Purists " here... we all love to make improvements that suit our driving styles....welcome aboard

Ordered my first new Vette in winter of '72, I waited and waited and finally the truck came in, March of '73. I was custom painting pearls Vettes and Harleys so I ordered it in white, ralley sport package, ac, power windows, power steering and a map light, still have it and I am bringing it back to life from 10 years of storage to give to my daughter, keep it original...we just bought a cherry '96, always wanted a c4..

This 74 was a Fathers Day gift to me from my wife and Kids....Have waited a long time, and now its time to drive...Driven with passion in the Summer. Stored with sadness in the Winter, but hey, gives lots of time to fix things up!!

Already posted in the newbie forum, but I'm Butch from Mass & I bought in Nov 2010 an all original 69K mile 82 CFI non collectors.
Pretty soon I'll have enough posts to put up pics!

81, 388 stroker, in garage under going new interior upgrade, brakes and what ever

1978 C3 Red, Dual Carbs engine (looks HOT), not sure what kind, looks a bit different then original from what I have seen... don't know too much about it as I just got this few months ago... still working on a few things here and there... it's drivable but the brakes need some work and the steering system is a bit loose... (any fixing tips PM me plz!) It's no SHOW car as they say... :) but I LOVE IT!

if its dual carbs, its definitely not original...welcome to C3

Lawrence here from El Paso, Tx. but i split my time between Arizona and El Paso since i retired. I have a 77 which i purchase last June, its my first Vette and i love it. I think this website is great. I have learned alot about my vette since i joined. Thanks to all of you who have answered my posts.

Hey this is Chuck from NJ with my first vette, ugly purple that has been siting for 5 years after my buddy hydroplaned into a dirt mound. Needs front end work and a complete ground up restoration. You guys have beautiful cars and are definitely inspiring me to bring this old girl back to life.

Hey this is jay from gulfport, Ms 81 vette my first.

Rudy here in Joliet, IL. 1979 white L-82. It was given to me as a gift from my dad when i got back from iraq. It needs some work and i finally have a lil $$ to put into it. Puttin in a 700R4 next month

1968 327 4spd convertible RED
Got it last year for my 60th BD

Rick from Illinois. I have an 82 that I enjoy cruzen in every summer, and a 69 project that's been quite a challenge so far.:1sm258fight:

Bob from Florida. Bought my '72 big block in '78. Working on putting it back on the road.

Jeff 1982 convertible project

HammerHead.Checkin in from Mo,1971 vert,taken to the extreme.One off custom body,c-4 susp,TKO 600, 6.0 (LSX) twin turbo's.(Still in the works)Made as lite as it can be and still used on the street.
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g65/showme71vette/Showtime010.jpg

Bill from Pa. 1971 convertible, SB, 4 spd.

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s24/bkemp_photo/014.jpg

Bo from Jacksonville, AR checking in with a '76 Stingray driving restoration.

I know that my pic is an '08 but I couldn't afford it after I retired from the Air Force. After a couple of trade off's I ended up with my current '76, title in hand, that isn't going away any time soon.

Scott from Canton, MI.
1976 coupe, all stock (except for chrome Edelbrock vc's and air cleaner), right down to the Vega steering wheel!

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t28/sawith/vette.jpg

Anita in Knoxville Iowa 1977 Restoration started on my C3, She had been garaged for over 10 years and not ran !! Now she loos better and running, got a ways to go but making progress!!!! With only 50,000 miles !! ALL original!!!

Scott from Canton, MI.
1976 coupe, all stock (except for chrome Edelbrock vc's and air cleaner), right down to the Vega steering wheel!

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t28/sawith/vette.jpg
very nice!

very nice!

thank you sir! Love my ride

thank you sir! Love my ride
wow!!! it's beautifull!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Scott from Canton, MI.
1976 coupe, all stock (except for chrome Edelbrock vc's and air cleaner), right down to the Vega steering wheel!

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t28/sawith/vette.jpg

Very Nice Scott. Please don't park next to me at any car show. !!!!!!! :-)

Very Nice Scott. Please don't park next to me at any car show. !!!!!!! :-)

LOL thank you sir. I'm proud to call her my own...all 180 horses! :bump2:

1968 Restoration in progress. From MA

I'm Jim and I seem to be replacing every part on my 1981, one at a time.

1968 and 1971 restorations in progress while I drive my cherry '82

Mark 1980 restored pearl white

Andres in Berne, Switzerland.

71 LS5 convertible, matching numbers, TH700R swap, restored and still waiting for the new suspension to get down a bit... (no, it's not a SUV!)

http://www.smokinvette.com/corvettephotos/data/914/medium/000001.JPG

Andres in Berne, Switzerland.

71 LS5 convertible, matching numbers, TH700R swap, restored and still waiting for the new suspension to get down a bit... (no, it's not a SUV!)

http://www.smokinvette.com/corvettephotos/data/914/medium/000001.JPG

Wow Man!

that old car is totaly baddass!

T.Huck

Thank you!

Andres in Berne, Switzerland.

71 LS5 convertible, matching numbers, TH700R swap, restored and still waiting for the new suspension to get down a bit... (no, it's not a SUV!)

http://www.smokinvette.com/corvettephotos/data/914/medium/000001.JPG

Hey,
Do you also build, or collect gutars?

T.Huck

@ T.Huck '71

No, I don't collect and/or restore cars or guitars...

Had this 71 project done now and already working on my other MOPAR project...

Love it, how low your 71 sits and like the wheels on it! Looks beautiful! Congrats!

74 In Marshall WI. rebuilding the motor this winter 40 over ,202 heads, 4 speed

ok, so how to I post a pic of my vette?

Nize lookin' c3:patriot::patriot::thumbsup3:

I'm pork chop (scott) from westmoreland city Pa. I got 1972 stinger 454.:patriot: also 92 camaro rs(for sale) that I show some times with the vett.

My name is Jack and I have a 1975 Coupe L-82

My name is Jack and I have a 1975 Coupe L-82
welcome to SV .. I see we are neighbors..

I'm in the late stages of restoration on 73. Sat in my barn for 20+, let me know and we can compare stories.

just bought 19th vette 73 conv. my name is bill love some of the photo,s in this tread.:thumbsup3:

I'm Chris ..in Rhode Island I have a 71 LT1 and I bought it brand new in 1971 I have all the papers and warranty plate too it now has 59,000 miles on it the only thing that has changed is my son drives it more than me now

It has been a joy seeing everything come together as all of you know. Still more to do, but time is on our side....

I'm Chris ..in Rhode Island I have a 71 LT1 and I bought it brand new in 1971 I have all the papers and warranty plate too it now has 59,000 miles on it the only thing that has changed is my son drives it more than me now
Hi Chris, I live in RI as well, hope to see it on the road sometime...
Matt

I'm Chris ..in Rhode Island I have a 71 LT1 and I bought it brand new in 1971 I have all the papers and warranty plate too it now has 59,000 miles on it the only thing that has changed is my son drives it more than me now
very nice

I have yellow 73 conv. love your coupe.:drool5: