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Old 11-20-2022, 2:09pm   #1
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Default Need to make a decision about the 79

Been a while since there was a thread started so here's a new one. I have a 1979 L82 17,000 mile survivor with a very low production number if you believe the Corvette Registry. The option mix along with the factory CB radio is fairly uncommon. Having said that it's a 79 and they built over 53,000 so not all that desirable.

My issue is the paint, it looks great from 5 feet an even upon closer examination there are no swirls, scratches or lacquer check at all, absolutely pristine.................. except. The car sat under a car cover for 24 years in Florida and has thin spots in the paint on the back bumper cover and driver's roof line. The only thing keeping the car from being absolutely perfect are these few spots where some gel coat shows through.

The question I struggle with is spending some big bucks to repaint the entire car or leaving the patina as it is. This will never be a high dollar car, is it better as is or with fresh paint?









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