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Dave McFly · 05-29-2007, 01:44 AM

well it seems he is NOT gonna get the 97 vette but he will most likely get the 1980 in the 2nd picture. the car is dark red almost a burgundy color almost the color of a Dr Pepper can

. The '80 has the 230hp 350 cube engine with a auto tranny. it has 65k miles on the clock. Here is a pic that the seller took. the only thing he does NOT like are the wheels, which I DO like myself.

the car has had a whole new cooling system installed including an aluminum radiator. as well as new exhaust from the exhaust manifolds back. the seller also installed an after market Eldebrock (not sure of spelling :o ) intake manifold and a Holley 4 barrel carb. those mods along with the exhaust make the engine closer to 300 hp over the stock 230

. Both my dad and I got to drive it and as much as i LOVE the '97 I would be just as happy if he bought the '80 instead

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*TAG UR IT* · 05-29-2007, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave McFly

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Dang! What is the seller asking for the 80 vette?...and may I have his name and # please...

Seriously...I'd love to have a vette like my dad had....and a 97...and an 07...and well, you get the point. But, I'd love to have one like dads. That is a gorgeous looking vette and looks from this picture to be in great shape.

OverAnxious · 05-29-2007, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave McFly

as i said in the first post it is a targa top hatchback coupe. i did a search for a 1997 corvette that was red. as far as I know they did not offer the fixed roof coupe until the 99 model year along with the new Z06 model. I am pretty sure that pic IS a hatchback it is just the angle of the shot. remember the C5 vette's hatchbacks did not have as much glass as the C4 cars.

The car below is a Z06 - the roof setup to me it looks just like the car you posted, take a look at the roof right behind the windshield trim

Also, from what I remember, the FRC was available as a 1999 and a 2000 model. The first Z06 wasn't until 2001

Not making a big deal out of it, just an observation. Get some pics of your dads new ride soon

Dave McFly · 05-29-2007, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

Dang! What is the seller asking for the 80 vette?...and may I have his name and # please...

Seriously...I'd love to have a vette like my dad had....and a 97...and an 07...and well, you get the point. But, I'd love to have one like dads. That is a gorgeous looking vette and looks from this picture to be in great shape.

the seller was asking 9grand. my dad is gonna offer 8500. if he takes it he will be bringing home da vette

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Punk_rider · 05-29-2007, 02:56 PM

my bro drives a 90' ZR1 black vette. lots of fum with this car ... but ... rain = stay at home

Dave McFly · 05-30-2007, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by OverAnxious

The car below is a Z06 - the roof setup to me it looks just like the car you posted, take a look at the roof right behind the windshield trim

actually that is NOT a Z06, as it does not have the signature Z06 rear disc cooling ducts mounted just ahead of the rear wheels. that is a FRC car with the Z06 wheels and the Z06's mesh grilles mounted in the fascia. it is also missing the Z06 badges that are on the sides of the front fenders behind the front wheels

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OverAnxious · 05-30-2007, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave McFly

actually that is NOT a Z06, as it does not have the signature Z06 rear disc cooling ducts mounted just ahead of the rear wheels. that is a FRC car with the Z06 wheels and the Z06's mesh grilles mounted in the fascia. it is also missing the Z06 badges that are on the sides of the front fenders behind the front wheels

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Good call, I glanced at the front grille inserts and wheels.

You get the picture about the roofline though

Dave McFly · 05-30-2007, 11:22 PM

i am still almost positive that first pic i posted WAS a hatchback. I have a 1/25 diecast of a 97 hatchback and turned it the same angle as the photo and you could NOT see the rear glass of the hatch.

OverAnxious · 05-31-2007, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave McFly

i am still almost positive that first pic i posted WAS a hatchback. I have a 1/25 diecast of a 97 hatchback and turned it the same angle as the photo and you could NOT see the rear glass of the hatch.

Yep, I do see how that angle can hide the hatch panel.

Any update on the car

35th02ss · 05-31-2007, 07:59 AM

nice congrats

Moose · 05-31-2007, 08:14 AM

I hope you and your Dad enjoy his new "toy" and get alot of enjoyment out of it.

This is my brothers Corvette. I keep telling him I'll swap cars as he hardly drives it.

Dave McFly · 05-31-2007, 11:46 PM

well due to my having to be at work at 11am this week my dad has not had any way to get the car back home. the car is over an hour away, we are planning on if he buys it to get the car the weekend.

MerF · 06-01-2007, 10:50 AM

That '80 is cherry.

Dave McFly · 06-02-2007, 01:59 PM

UPDATE:

My dad did NOT get the 1980 corvette, it was sold earlier this week. so we are '
on the prowl' for another similar car. I will keep you guys updated

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05-29-2007, 01:44 AM	#15
Dave McFly new car smell Drives: 2007 Ford Mustang 'Natasha' Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Jamestown, NY Posts: 2,115 View My Garage	well it seems he is NOT gonna get the 97 vette but he will most likely get the 1980 in the 2nd picture. the car is dark red almost a burgundy color almost the color of a Dr Pepper can . The '80 has the 230hp 350 cube engine with a auto tranny. it has 65k miles on the clock. Here is a pic that the seller took. the only thing he does NOT like are the wheels, which I DO like myself. the car has had a whole new cooling system installed including an aluminum radiator. as well as new exhaust from the exhaust manifolds back. the seller also installed an after market Eldebrock (not sure of spelling :o ) intake manifold and a Holley 4 barrel carb. those mods along with the exhaust make the engine closer to 300 hp over the stock 230 . Both my dad and I got to drive it and as much as i LOVE the '97 I would be just as happy if he bought the '80 instead . __________________ "May the forces of evil become confused on the way to your house." George Carlin

05-30-2007, 11:22 PM	#22
Dave McFly new car smell Drives: 2007 Ford Mustang 'Natasha' Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Jamestown, NY Posts: 2,115 View My Garage	i am still almost positive that first pic i posted WAS a hatchback. I have a 1/25 diecast of a 97 hatchback and turned it the same angle as the photo and you could NOT see the rear glass of the hatch. __________________ "May the forces of evil become confused on the way to your house." George Carlin

05-31-2007, 11:46 PM	#26
Dave McFly new car smell Drives: 2007 Ford Mustang 'Natasha' Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Jamestown, NY Posts: 2,115 View My Garage	well due to my having to be at work at 11am this week my dad has not had any way to get the car back home. the car is over an hour away, we are planning on if he buys it to get the car the weekend. __________________ "May the forces of evil become confused on the way to your house." George Carlin

06-02-2007, 01:59 PM	#28
Dave McFly new car smell Drives: 2007 Ford Mustang 'Natasha' Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Jamestown, NY Posts: 2,115 View My Garage	UPDATE: My dad did NOT get the 1980 corvette, it was sold earlier this week. so we are ' on the prowl' for another similar car. I will keep you guys updated . __________________ "May the forces of evil become confused on the way to your house." George Carlin

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