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Old 06-30-2022, 6:36am   #21
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Congrats!

I restored a '65 and '66. I loved and know midyears very well. Let me know, if you have any questions. CF C1/C2 section had super knowledgeable people in that group at one time and were always willing to help.
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Congrats!

I restored a '65 and '66. I loved and know midyears very well. Let me know, if you have any questions. CF C1/C2 section had super knowledgeable people in that group at one time and were always willing to help.
Thank you GG! I will likely head over there but that one mod VB6369, makes it hard for me to want to participate there....
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Nice! 4 spd or auto?
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Sports Car = 4 sp!!!
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Sports Car = 4 sp!!!


Unfortunately, I'll probably be selling my 'vette BECAUSE it is a 4 speed. I can't work the clutch with my arthritic knee any more.
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Unfortunately, I'll probably be selling my 'vette BECAUSE it is a 4 speed. I can't work the clutch with my arthritic knee any more.
I do understand, going to be a tough decision....could swap it out? lol
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Thank you GG! I will likely head over there but that one mod VB6369, makes it hard for me to want to participate there....
Some stay out of the C1/C2 section. We only had one MasterDave in there for most of the time and he was like the rest of us. Only interested in the cars and no BS. I haven't been there in a long time, but it was a great section with no BS.

Trim tag info? Are those the original colors? Motor? Etc...Glad you got it! I would make it reliable and not go crazy with it. Drive it and enjoy.
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I'm the proud new owner of a '67 Corvette! Found it 5 years ago, finally made the deal! Yeah it's a bit of a project but......!
Nice find! I look forward to seeing your progress pics. Gonna have to stop calling you War Bonnet and start calling you Goodwood.
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Some stay out of the C1/C2 section. We only had one MasterDave in there for most of the time and he was like the rest of us. Only interested in the cars and no BS. I haven't been there in a long time, but it was a great section with no BS.

Trim tag info? Are those the original colors? Motor? Etc...Glad you got it! I would make it reliable and not go crazy with it. Drive it and enjoy.
983 Paint/430 Trim - base motor (300hp a rarity to find NOT changed out to a BB) All original drivetrain, paint, interior, etc. That is exactly the plan, to clean it up, and drive it for a while! I learned my lesson on a '72 that there' no way you're getting out alive trying to do a frame off! Few minor things to shop for but definatly not going full blown (yet)!
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Nice find! I look forward to seeing your progress pics. Gonna have to stop calling you War Bonnet and start calling you Goodwood.
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Man, a car of my dreams,

1969.
I was 16 when my brother bought a BB '67 coupe.
Factory side pipes, 4 speed. Maroon with a black cowl section on the hood.
My mother gave me a ride to school in it one day (my brother was at training camp at the time, he enlisted in the reserves).
A little too expensive for my budget, but best of luck with it.
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Dude! That is freaking awesome. I love the color. AND it is running. I'm excited to see more pics.
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Wow what a great project congrats
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Sports Car = 4 sp!!!
Hell yes!

Congrats on a dream car!
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Congrats on the mid-year and you have a great back story to go with it. Looking forward to watching your progress. My two grail cars are a 65-67 mid-year and a Series 1 XKE. I should have bought that '65 327/365 car I found in '69. I was 17 and had most of the $ saved up but needed a small loan from the Bank of Daddy to seal the deal and he would have not any part in a 4 year old car for $3000.



Hope the build is everything you've wanted.


Now if I could just convince my wife to sell our RV...
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Nice!

If it's a '67 then it has a '66 hood. I think they're the only ones with the Corvette script on the drives side front corner.
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Nice!

If it's a '67 then it has a '66 hood. I think they're the only ones with the Corvette script on the drives side front corner.
Good eye!

The script was added to the ‘67 hood…..
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Do you know how to look and see if the tank sticker is still in place? It would be great to preserve it if possible and if it's there! I imagine it's a St. Louis car if the side exhaust is from the factory vs A.O. Smith.
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Do you know how to look and see if the tank sticker is still in place? It would be great to preserve it if possible and if it's there! I imagine it's a St. Louis car if the side exhaust is from the factory vs A.O. Smith.
Yes, let’s keep our fingers crossed on finding the tank sticker and in good condition! Yep, she’s a St Louis built baby!
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