Thank you for this video. What nice cars. I have a 1969 Malibu with a 383 in it and a 1973 Monte Carlo with 350. I have not touched them in 20 years! Seeing this video made me realize I am wasting my life. I need to open the garage again and start working on my cars again. I also have a very clean 1970 Sportster. Thank you so much for this video.
Nice video and I didn’t have to attend, plus the video preserves a moment in time, imagine if we had smartphones of todays quality during the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s ? All we have are photos and very few of them ! Thanks!
Taking photos back in the day was an involved process. Even with One-Hour Photo services, you didn’t know if the pics you shot were worth the trouble until you opened the envelope and had a look. Ah, the good ol’ days. Lol 😆
I worked at Chevy Engineering where the Corvette was developed and this is my era. I just hate to see these old cars modified and ruined. Yes, some tasteful mods, in particular under the hood to improve performance are ok, but original Corvettes always look best unless an owner has Foose like talent and not many owners with that level of talent. None-the-less, thanks for sharing.
You are so correct. It also explains owners who have smaller diameter 15" tires like 225/60r15 or 235/60r15; even 245/60's look too small. These smaller diameter tires leave all that negative space in wheel wells, not filling them as the designers intended when they chose the proper sizes to compliment the body design, like 225/70r15 or even 255/60r15's. 235's look like roller skate wheels on a C3. But I see so many with this size, and on otherwise really nice cars...so many owners who presumably think these small tires look good on a C3?
My '76 has a couple leaks, AC has a leak, speedo doesn't work nor the clock but a little bit at a time. Paid $11k last year but it will perfect... eventually 👍🏻
Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻 I saw John at the Turkey Run and talked briefly with him. He’s still looking for another 73 project and he sold the white one which was a surprise. 😊👍🏻
A perfect evolution would be no incessantly piped in, canned music at all . Some shows out west in Oregon, California etc. are often music-less, and it is soooo nice. We all have different tastes, but I guess organizers of shows like this (and most other shows, even small ones) think we're just sheep. Also, it raises the cost for us, as the music has to be licensed and paid for by the organizers, who then factor that into the prices of everything. Very annoying.
@@76vette BTW I meant to ask, one day you should do a video for us newbies, on how to evaluate a C3 if we are in the market for one. I have seen many videos but I doubt anyone has your expertise.
Good question. And the answer depends on how much it matters to you. To me, in most cases, it would be a deal breaker. I like T/T columns. Original, properly restored steering columns are VERY EXPENSIVE, so I would factor that cost in.
On the 1973 and 74 Chevrolet square body pickup usually black and gray recessed grill with amber turnsignal lenses I have several 73 to 87 Chevrolet trucks I have five c3 Corvettes 74 roadster big block four speed with air and power windows 82 collector edition 1980 complete parts car 1979 project and no motor no transmission 1980 ecklers twin turbo 2 body
Unfortunately, the C-3 and C-4 are becoming liabilities. Many think they will be museum pieces sooner than later. That dang C-8 changed everything Vette values.
Awesome video! Great event! Great cars there! Thanks for sharing it with us!👍
Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻
Thank you for this video. What nice cars. I have a 1969 Malibu with a 383 in it and a 1973 Monte Carlo with 350. I have not touched them in 20 years! Seeing this video made me realize I am wasting my life. I need to open the garage again and start working on my cars again. I also have a very clean 1970 Sportster. Thank you so much for this video.
Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻
you have a subtle humility so refreshing I just love your videos we can tell you love producing this content very well done😀
Most kind. Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻
GREAT VIDEO & CAR SHOW / SWAP MEET !! WISH WE HAD THESE TYPES OF CORVETTE GATHERINGS HERE IN VEGAS . THANKS AGAIN JESSE VIA LAS VEGAS
Happy to follow you around at the car shows.. The oldies tunes are part of the charm, many thanks
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Thanks for spending the time to share this video was very enjoyable
Thank you so much for watching! 😊👍🏻
I love to see C3 Vette
Thank you for your time letting us all see the C3 examples. And yes it’s cool to see some other stuff too. Nice job !
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You know a lot about these cars! C3 is my dream car. So beautiful
Thanks for telling us about all those cars too!!
Nice video and I didn’t have to attend, plus the video preserves a moment in time, imagine if we had smartphones of todays quality during the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s ? All we have are photos and very few of them ! Thanks!
Taking photos back in the day was an involved process. Even with One-Hour Photo services, you didn’t know if the pics you shot were worth the trouble until you opened the envelope and had a look. Ah, the good ol’ days. Lol 😆
I worked at Chevy Engineering where the Corvette was developed and this is my era.
I just hate to see these old cars modified and ruined. Yes, some tasteful mods, in particular under the hood to improve performance are ok, but original Corvettes always look best unless an owner has Foose like talent and not many owners with that level of talent.
None-the-less, thanks for sharing.
Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻
You are so correct. It also explains owners who have smaller diameter 15" tires like 225/60r15 or 235/60r15; even 245/60's look too small. These smaller diameter tires leave all that negative space in wheel wells, not filling them as the designers intended when they chose the proper sizes to compliment the body design, like 225/70r15 or even 255/60r15's.
235's look like roller skate wheels on a C3. But I see so many with this size, and on otherwise really nice cars...so many owners who presumably think these small tires look good on a C3?
I love the C3 I would love to find a C1 I have owned 2 C3 Love them
Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻
Good video and i like the oldies btw i have a C5
My '76 has a couple leaks, AC has a leak, speedo doesn't work nor the clock but a little bit at a time. Paid $11k last year but it will perfect... eventually 👍🏻
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Thanks for sharing not so many C3s for sale this year also john who had 3 c3s did he ever find another car ? it made some great videos. Kiwi
Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻 I saw John at the Turkey Run and talked briefly with him. He’s still looking for another 73 project and he sold the white one which was a surprise. 😊👍🏻
Ok thanks,awesome videos you made with John.@@76vette
Great video but I stopped going to shows because they play that old music! Time to evolve just a bit.
A perfect evolution would be no incessantly piped in, canned music at all . Some shows out west in Oregon, California etc. are often music-less, and it is soooo nice. We all have different tastes, but I guess organizers of shows like this (and most other shows, even small ones) think we're just sheep. Also, it raises the cost for us, as the music has to be licensed and paid for by the organizers, who then factor that into the prices of everything. Very annoying.
I gather you do not like the side pipes? Thanks for another great film!
I love the looks of 1969 OEM sidepipes. Aftermarket exhausts, well… sometimes. Lol. Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻
@@76vette BTW I meant to ask, one day you should do a video for us newbies, on how to evaluate a C3 if we are in the market for one. I have seen many videos but I doubt anyone has your expertise.
About how much does the tilt steering add to the price? Thanks
Good question. And the answer depends on how much it matters to you. To me, in most cases, it would be a deal breaker. I like T/T columns.
Original, properly restored steering columns are VERY EXPENSIVE, so I would factor that cost in.
8:48 my european head cant comprehend that
Lol 😆
Great show... I'm tired from all that walking around ; )
Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻
If you don’t mind me asking,what state and city these car shows and actions are held ?
Mecum auction: www.mecum.com/auctions/kissimmee-2025/
Daytona Turkey Run: www.turkeyrun.com
On the 1973 and 74 Chevrolet square body pickup usually black and gray recessed grill with amber turnsignal lenses I have several 73 to 87 Chevrolet trucks I have five c3 Corvettes 74 roadster big block four speed with air and power windows 82 collector edition 1980 complete parts car 1979 project and no motor no transmission 1980 ecklers twin turbo 2 body
When and where it this show
Twice a year (spring and thanksgiving) at the Daytona International Speedway.
www.turkeyrun.com
Unfortunately, the C-3 and C-4 are becoming liabilities.
Many think they will be museum pieces sooner than later.
That dang C-8 changed everything Vette values.