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09-21-06, 09:53 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: SoCal
Posts: 67
My Corvette(s):
1970 Stingray coupe
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New member from Los Angeles
Hello all,
I am 41 years old and I just purchased my first corvette. It is a 1970 Stingray, 350 small-block, 4spd, a dark candy apple red (almost burgandy), aftermarket rims, sidepipes. I kind of wanted a big-block, but could not afford it right now....maybe later on.
I am a big chevy fan. You just can't beat the small and big block chevy's, they're great.
My interest in the older corvettes started a few years ago, and has peaked lately. I don't know what it is about this car, but I am very attracted to it. I have no interest in the later models. This car seemed to be ahead of its time with independent suspension, fiberglass body, 4 piston caliper brakes, etc.
My other car is a '94 Camaro Z28. It is quite a car. It has around 600 horsepower from a blown 355 LT1 and handles great. I don't expect the '70 to come close to it performance wise, but the '70 seems to have such historical value to it. And looks easy to work on!
I don't have the car yet, it is going to be delivered in a few weeks. I am really excited about it. I have read some threads on this site, and they were very helpful.
Ed
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09-21-06, 09:57 PM
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Administrator
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Lilburn GA
Posts: 9,085
My Corvette(s):
2002 Yellow Z06 (sold); 1999 Pewter FRC (sold)
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Hey Ed,
Welcome to the CAC.
The chrome bumper sharks are my favorite style of all time. That's what they have an abundance of ... STYLE  .
Congratulations, and please post photos when your vette arrives.
Tammy
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09-21-06, 10:06 PM
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Supporting Member
Join Date: May 2002
Location: 5th Wheeling & Lebanon, MO
Posts: 6,376
My Corvette(s):
Millennium Yellow Y2K/MN6/Z51/LS6 Roadster
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Congrats on your 1970 Stingray!
Glad ya made it here & welcome to the 
Later . . . . . .
6 Shooter
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09-21-06, 10:17 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 3,086
My Corvette(s):
1972 LT-1/Air coupe w/all options
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Welcome to the CAC and congratulations on your new C3!
Enjoy!
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Erik S. Klein
NCRS Member #: 11661
Corvettes Anonymous Charter Member 003
All Options 1972 LT-1 Air Coupe
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09-21-06, 11:45 PM
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Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 322
My Corvette(s):
2 89s a coupe and roadster both 6speeds
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Welcome 
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09-21-06, 11:57 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Posts: 4,743
My Corvette(s):
04 Medium Spiral Gray Coupe
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Welcome Ed!
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09-22-06, 01:06 AM
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Supporting Member
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Troy,NY
Posts: 3,265
My Corvette(s):
1981 dark blue metallic
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Welcome to CAC!!hope you enjoy the vette and the forums!!!!1
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Bill and Gail...save the wave
NCRS member 42415
1981 St.Louis car #2735
all matching numbers
born Sept 18,1980
Cruisefest V Registration #5
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09-22-06, 07:32 AM
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Supporting Member
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Clarksville, Tennessee
Posts: 1,754
My Corvette(s):
1979 Bright Red L-82
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Hello and welcome to the Corvette Action Center....Congrats on the Vette....Gotta Love those C-3's
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09-22-06, 10:59 AM
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Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast
Posts: 8,056
My Corvette(s):
1998 Light Carmine Red Metallic Convertible
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Congrats on your new C3 (and first Corvette)!
Welcome to the CAC!
Jane Ann
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09-22-06, 12:25 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Houston, Tx
Posts: 48
My Corvette(s):
2003 6sp conv.
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Welcome and have fun. 
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09-22-06, 12:54 PM
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Supporting Member
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Frankfurt/Germany
Posts: 2,759
My Corvette(s):
1982 Collector Edition
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Welcome to the CAC!
-Stefan
We have a few Z28's around here. Here is a from one (stock 97)..
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09-22-06, 01:51 PM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Houston, Tx
Posts: 48
My Corvette(s):
2003 6sp conv.
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I'm a Chevy guy from way back. My first car was a '68 Nova with a straight six. My older sister owned a '63 Impala with a 283 matched to a powerglide. Alas, one day she totaled that Impala. Quite a feat considering it was "almost" indestructible. But hey, I now had access to a V-8! Oh yeah, it quite improved the appeal of "The Nova". Geez, now I had OTJT (on the job training) and completely revamped the Nova. V-8, powerglide! Now I'm cruising! Now everybody wanted that Nova. I sold it at a tidy profit. But at today's dollars, only pennies.
I went on to Camaro's, mostly Z-28's. They were easy to modify and there were quite a few to be had. If I had known about today's value for older stock Camaros I would have bought a warehouse full. But hey, live and learn.
Besides my C5, I also have an '89 IROC-Z convertible which I purchased from the original owner. It has 63,000 miles on it. I've mentioned selling it but my wife loves that car. I say to her "Oh C'mon dear! We could have another Vette"!
Save the Wave,
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09-22-06, 04:34 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 329
My Corvette(s):
1996 Collector Edition LT4 1965 Sting Ray Coupe
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Welcome to the Ed! Hopefully the next few weeks will just fly by before your C3 arrives. Congratulations!
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09-23-06, 10:09 AM
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Supporting Member
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Bluffton, Indiana
Posts: 2,947
My Corvette(s):
2000 Black Coupe; W/6-Speed
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Welcome aboard!!!!!!
Welcome to CORVETTE ACTION CENTER, nice to have you aboard.
Bill
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09-25-06, 05:27 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Reading, Pa.
Posts: 248
My Corvette(s):
2000 Pewter Coupe
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Hi Ed, Welcome to the
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Ron
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