1978 Buying Advice

I just bought a 78 within the last month. 6k is a good price. I paid 9.5. I have started to do a few things and I am by no means a gearhead either. I think that it is a good starting point. poarts seem to be relatively cheap and it is so far easy to work on. good luck

madmick11,

Thanks everyone. It keeps getting better. I keep finding excuses to drive it. The wife loves all the trips to the store I am making. 

dsireme-Thanks, I love the pinstriping too, makes it even more unique. Good luck with your search!

williammoore2-Cool!! Congrats to you as well!! Sounds like we are two peas in a pod.

greypoupon-The name Mad Mick is an old nickname. I am Irish (Mick) and used to be quite a hellion, kinda crazy (Mad), so they called me Mad Mick and it has stuck. And I like the number 11.

-KJ
madmick112008-06-10 22:57:44

How cool is that?!

Welcome, and think, just as summer is starting.

madmick11,

The glass top looks like Eckler's one piece acrylic top to me.

Dave

When I showed up there was a different top on than the one I had seen in the pics. In the documentation folder that I got there is a sheet of Installation Instructions for the "Astro I" made by Thompson Astro Tops. It is acrylic and tinted, a nice compromise between the stock tops and going topless. Lets in quite a bit of sun, but without all the wind. Personally, I like the wind. But it is a very cool option nonetheless.

Congrats! Looks very cool. I know the feeling of getting that first Vette, I got mine in Nov. 2007, what a great feeling having a C3 Vette. I found out that the smile won't go away so get used to it. Enjoy it but don't let your wife hear you saying "I love you" to it.You did find the right place here, these people are great here.

Looks like you found yourself a nice '78. You look pretty happy there. I love mine. The wife gets a little jelious at times. If she can't find me, she knows where to look - the garage. Got mine in April of '07 and the thrill hasn't worn off yet. 

Very nice indeed.  Now you are one of us forever!