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Looks like the front seal is leaking. That may be indicative of a much bigger problem with the engine if you don't have the ability to shim and change the seal yourself.

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WTB - C3 with a Manual Transmission

Posted: 9/4/08 4:29pmMessage 593 of 629

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Looks like the rear tranny seal is leakin a little too,other wise it don't look too bad under there

, I've seen a lot worse

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Posted: 9/4/08 6:08pmMessage 594 of 629

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Vette(s): White '79 Corvette. It's a driver.

Keep hangin' in there!

With the colder weather approaching, you might see more Corvettes for sale. Some sellers may want to let them go instead of having to pay for winter storage (if that's the case).

I think the fall could be a good time to buy.

P.S. How 'bout that last orange one?

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Posted: 9/5/08 7:43pmMessage 595 of 629

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Vette(s): 71 Colonnade Hardtop Coupe Torch Red with black interior originally L48 built to push around 360hp

http://www.VetteRegistry.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75077

There ya go TJ. Check it out.

Click on images for Before and After pics!

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Posted: 9/5/08 8:19pmMessage 596 of 629

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Vette(s): 1978 L82 4spd coupe/3.73:1 Differential Ratio /Black with Yellow Pinstripes and Black Interior/AC/Tilt/AM FM Stereo/Pretty Much Stock

[QUOTE=my7T1]http://www.VetteRegistry.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=75077

There ya go TJ. Check it out.[/QUOTE]

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Posted: 9/6/08 5:53amMessage 597 of 629

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Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe, 1989 Coupe, 2001 Roadster Present: 1967 Stingray Roadster, 1976 Stingray Coupe, 1989 Roadster..

I really like this one. It appears to be in new condition. Price is very affordable. I can't tell if it is a 4spd or not but for the $$$ it could be converted.

Besides that one I found a few other Yellow Vettes for sale for you viewing pleasure.....

Finally a closure to the saga......

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Tuxblacray: She's Back In Black! Check out my pics @ My Link

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Posted: 9/6/08 6:17amMessage 598 of 629

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Vette(s): Silver 1974 Convertible - L82 4 speed Low miles (was only 8,900 when I bought it in March 2006) - Now 54K miles. Original owner bought it as an investment for son's college expenses. 2008 Jetstream Blue Convertible

[QUOTE=dsireme]Ok, I am having doubts about the purple one now.... And I have had more than one person point out to me that it has a white top with tan interior plus other stuff about the color of it.

So I don't know what to do. I don't have anything planned for Sunday and it is only about 4 hours away, so I don't know if I should just go look at it.

Sigh

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I was not a fan of the white top on my car either when I first saw pictures. However, I only see the top on rare occasions:

When I take the cover off at the beginning of the season
On planned trips when I am far away from home and it rains
On planned trips far away from home and I have to park outside (perish the thought!)
On planned trips far from home when the temp drops below 65 degrees (as in the NCM photo below)
At the end of the season when I put the top up and then put the cover on

You're worried about buyer's remorse. I know there was one Vette that "got away" from me before I found mine and I'm still not happy about that. I also know I saw plenty after I got mine where I thought "what if?"

It's a big decision and you want to be happy with it for the right reasons. We all understand. Don't let our collective lack of patience push your own lack of patience into a decision you won't be happy with.

All that said - GO LOOK AT THE DANG PURPLE ONE!!

Drive it, check it out. Looking does NOT mean you have to buy. If nothing else, it will give you a point of comparison for other cars.