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  1. steved033

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    #1 steved033, Mar 7, 2023
    For sale: 1978 Corvette 25th Anniversary project. 50084 miles.

    The first owner bought new from Frank Z in Dayton Ohio.
    The second owner bought it from Frank Z after it was traded in. He moved it down here, and then locked it in his garage for 20 years.
    I'm the 3rd owner, and brought it back to life.

    L48 350/350 auto

    New tires, many new vacuum lines to the carb, new fuel lines. Runs and drives great for being a 45 year old survivor state Corvette.

    Power steering, Power brakes, rare tilt/telescope/cruise control car.

    25th Anniversary paint is a little rough on the horizontal surfaces. I put a carpet kit in and redid the smugglers boxes. Oyster leather per the build plate. Everything presents as original survivor. I have other parts that came with it.

    Asking $10k, Marietta, GA 30064.

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    #2 steved033, Mar 7, 2023
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  3. HOF Ferrari

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    #3 HOF Ferrari, Mar 7, 2023
    Ha!, used to live right across the street from Frank Z in the early 80's while going through law school! Loved looking in the windows at the new vette's and telling myself...someday!
     
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    #4 steved033, Mar 7, 2023
    Someday is today, my friend!!

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    #5 energy88, Mar 7, 2023
    GLWS!
     
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    #6 HOF Ferrari, Mar 8, 2023
    Lol....Too old for any "projects" at this point!
     
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    #7 steved033, Mar 9, 2023
    Drive it as is, then! I do.

    sjd
     
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    #8 uvacarbuff, Mar 11, 2023
    I see all the a/c components in the engine bay. Does the air conditioning work? Any frame rot?
     
  9. steved033

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    #9 steved033, Mar 11, 2023
    It is an AC car, I'm currently troubleshooting through the HVAC system, all of the flapper doors work, but the system has trouble switching between modes. I'm chalking it up to 45 year old GM vacuum controls.

    Here's some underside pictures. The frame/cell is in great condition, with only a little surface corrosion.

    Drivers side looking toward the rear.

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    View from behind the drivers side front wheel toward the power steering.

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    Drivers side rear. Original spare in place.
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    Passenger side behind the front wheel.

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    #10 steved033, Mar 11, 2023
    I took a look quick at the AC. There's no charge.
     
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    #11 steved033, Mar 11, 2023
    As suspected, the vac distribution block was broken. New part will be here this week.

    sjd
     
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    #12 BigTex, Mar 13, 2023
    9 Port Vacuum Valve......we sold a lot of them
     
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    #13 Frank_C, Mar 16, 2023
    Went to my HS prom in one- 3 sp auto with a CB radio.
     
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    #14 kestrou, Mar 16, 2023
    Does it have the original 8-track player? :)

    Kevin
     
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    #15 steved033, Mar 17, 2023
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    it doesn't, it has a cassette...WITH a Steppenwolf greatest hits cassette (Included with purchase, it is part of the car's history)
     
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    #16 GrayTA, Mar 17, 2023
    Man, I used to LOVE these Corvettes. I was always kind of partial to the C3s - maybe because I grew up in the 70s.

    Before I bought my Ferrari I really considered getting a C3 Corvette - I had a 1969 L88 Convertible offered to me, but it was a project car as well. I didn't have time to devote to it, but actually @BigTex made a few comments that brought me over to getting my 308 and I have had that car since 2009 now!


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    #17 steved033, Apr 10, 2023
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    #18 Jasonberkeley, Apr 10, 2023
    GLWS!

    I have the 1978 Corvette that my father bought new for my mom. I was seven years old when it came home in November of 1977. Fun cars!
     
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    #19 LARRYH, Apr 10, 2023
    I have a 78 indy pace car corvette with the L82 engine and 4spd cb radio etc.. I bought it maybe 20 years ago and it still only has about 6 or 7000 miles on it... good looking cars....
     
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    #20 technom3, Apr 15, 2023
    Love those
     
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    #21 steved033, Aug 13, 2023
    Car is sold.

    sjd
     
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