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c3....The Red Headed step-child?

Posted: 2/3/09 7:55pmMessage 11 of 20
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Rocklin, CA - USA
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Vette(s): 1970 T-Top350/350hp numbers matching 4 speed. It's a mess and 1970 Convertible 4 speed.
I always look on Craig list and e-bay and I seem to fine what I need cheap. But the things that matter like the engine and tyranny you have to pay. The big thing I have learn is Patience it will come.
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c3....The Red Headed step-child?

Posted: 2/3/09 8:47pmMessage 12 of 20
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Eagan, MN - USA
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Vette(s): Gone, but not forgotten: 1974 Coupe Red, matching numbers, Black Interior, L-48 w/ 4 speed; The “Admiral”, also gone and never to be forgotten. 1994 Admiral Blue LT-1 coupe, Black Interior Automatic
If you think Corvette parts are expensive, try parts from some of our German brethren....Pinch

There is no substitute for low end torque!


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c3....The Red Headed step-child?

Posted: 2/3/09 8:53pmMessage 13 of 20
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Vancouver, WA - USA
Joined: 11/17/2007
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Vette(s): 1976 Corvette Stingray L-48 Automatic Black
Shop around, get every catalog you can and compare, search the internet, check ebay regularly for great used and new, check craigslist but be careful there, engine and tranny stuff check your local speed shops and parts stores.

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c3....The Red Headed step-child?

Posted: 2/4/09 5:52amMessage 14 of 20
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Equinunk, PA - USA
Joined: 10/31/2007
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Vette(s): 1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.
Confused Am I missing somthing? I have not heard or know the term, " RED HEADED STEP CHILD" Could someone enlighten me?  Is it only C3s or just a span of years within the C3 era?  Are they only RED? 
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c3....The Red Headed step-child?

Posted: 2/4/09 6:29amMessage 15 of 20
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Kendall Park, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 - 59 Beige over Cinnebar leather. Edlebrock top end, 2200 stall w/shift kit, 3:55s, Mufflex maniback exhaust, nice stereo, 16 in AREs w/BFGs
I used to drive Alfa Romeos along with my muscle cars.  The italian car tax is INSANE and I mean INSANE.  90% of the parts for our Vettes can be bought at a NAPA type store, the other 10%, the specific stuff is expensive. The thing that totally pisses me off is the bad, ill-fitting chinese parts that are crap and dont fit.  Heres my top gripes of the past years
A) The windshiled wiper cover that is "drop in" and aint even close
B) The "exact fit" dash parts that are distorted and dont fit
C) The kits that dont include the screws, THEN when you order the 1.29 set of "exact screws" they are BS wrong screws that aint even close. The Home Depot screws are more exact AND the parts house charges you 10.99 to ship em.  Then when you go to return them it costs you 50 cents not 10.99 and you have to eat shipping SOOOOOOO you call Amex and dispute the charge
 
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c3....The Red Headed step-child?

Posted: 2/12/09 12:28amMessage 16 of 20
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Atlanta, GA - USA
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Vette(s): 1970 LT-1 Corvette
Singing to the choir. try these two parts, a date correct alternator and a A.I.R. pump for my LT-1. Just about a year of college. keytech2009-02-12 00:29:12
ex⋅pe⋅ri⋅ence (ik-speer-ee-uhns); noun - The ability to get out of trouble added to the ability to get into it.
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Posted: 2/12/09 6:02amMessage 17 of 20
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
[QUOTE=manchestershark] ConfusedAm I missing somthing? I have not heard or know the term, " RED HEADED STEP CHILD" Could someone enlighten me? Is it only C3s or just a span of years within the C3 era? Are they only RED? [/QUOTE]


"Red-headed step child" is a term used to describe something that is shunned, or not really wanted. The most common use I've ever heard of the term is "I'll beat your a$$ like a red-headed step child!".

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c3....The Red Headed step-child?

Posted: 2/12/09 8:23amMessage 18 of 20
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"something that is shunned"
 
Six cylinder Mustang owner?
ex⋅pe⋅ri⋅ence (ik-speer-ee-uhns); noun - The ability to get out of trouble added to the ability to get into it.
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Posted: 2/12/09 11:03amMessage 19 of 20
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
Close....more like a Yugo!!

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c3....The Red Headed step-child?

Posted: 2/12/09 2:10pmMessage 20 of 20
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Vette(s): 1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.
 
   MUSTANG, Are they still makin them? I thought they carried the mail across the mid-west in the 1800s.  I had a buckskin one time, but it was only 1 H/P.
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