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One_Shot · 05-17-2022, 02:22 PM

For the past several years I’ve always had the urge to get a 70’s model corvette. Finally came across one that I felt was a good investment. Ended up finding a 1970 matching numbers 454 with a 4 speed. There are a few things that could be fixed up on it, but overall I feel it is a very clean car for being 52 years old. Runs and drives great. Story is the original owner went to Vietnam and never made it back home, then sat in storage for over 30 years till the past 3-4 years when it was pulled out and put back into road worthy running order.

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denimdeerslayer · 05-17-2022, 02:29 PM

Very nice!

Snowflake Killa · 05-17-2022, 02:40 PM

Very cool car congratulations

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Cajun Blake · 05-17-2022, 02:42 PM

very clean ride .... the t-tops storage rack was not a factory option back then, as it would have been installed by the dealer through their Chevrolet Parts Dept. Those rims looks like 17" Torq Thrusters. that is definitely NICE !

Chew · 05-17-2022, 02:43 PM

Beautiful car. Congrats.

That story sounds very familiar....

TX_Kevin · 05-17-2022, 02:44 PM

Back when Corvettes were really cool.

flywise · 05-17-2022, 02:44 PM

That is sweet fo sho

TexasBob · 05-17-2022, 02:52 PM

Incredible. C3 Corvette is my dream car

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Dusty Britches · 05-17-2022, 02:55 PM

Like Chew - did you find a letter from Private Andrew Malone in the glove box?

Very sweet ride!

SaltwaterSlick · 05-17-2022, 02:55 PM

good thing it ain't yeller!

That's a nice ride sir!
Congratulations to you!

One_Shot · 05-17-2022, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cajun Blake

very clean ride .... the t-tops storage rack was not a factory option back then, as it would have been installed by the dealer through their Chevrolet Parts Dept. Those rims looks like 17" Torq Thrusters. that is definitely NICE !

Thanks! I do have the original rims that came with the car...they just need to be reworked some to bring them back to life.

Shane · 05-17-2022, 03:01 PM

Nice. Congrats!

One_Shot · 05-17-2022, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chew

Beautiful car. Congrats.

That story sounds very familiar....

David Ball-Ridding with Private Malone lyrics - YouTube

Never knew about this song until my dad told me to listen to it...gave me the goosebumps when I played it!

One_Shot · 05-17-2022, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dusty Britches

Like Chew - did you find a letter from Private Andrew Malone in the glove box?

Very sweet ride!

No letter!

Pstraw · 05-17-2022, 03:06 PM

That ride is sharper'n a tack. Takes me back in time to the good ol' days.

texan16 · 05-17-2022, 03:09 PM

Thats a bad azz ride my friend. Heck of a find !!!

60 Deluxe · 05-17-2022, 03:11 PM

Nice car. I had a blue 1968 427 three deuce. Ticket getter, for sure.

TopherB · 05-17-2022, 03:29 PM

Classic

C-dubyah · 05-17-2022, 03:50 PM

Ummm... yeah, did the guy have 2 by chance?

Txhunter3000 · 05-17-2022, 03:51 PM

That's a really nice one.

Fmjag64 · 05-17-2022, 04:01 PM

Oh man that thing is sweet!

WRasco · 05-17-2022, 04:15 PM

Nice find, congrats.

CabezaBlanca · 05-17-2022, 04:23 PM

Beautiful car! Did you buy it in Fayetteville?

Bryan11 · 05-17-2022, 04:30 PM

Great car

oktx · 05-17-2022, 04:42 PM

It happens, my second favorite generation. Drive it and don’t let it just sit.

Gumbo Man · 05-17-2022, 04:43 PM

Those old Stingrays were the coolest . Congrats.

Cliff Dog · 05-17-2022, 04:45 PM

Awesome car! Congrats!

Mexico · 05-17-2022, 04:46 PM

Beautiful car!

Buffalo1 · 05-17-2022, 04:49 PM

What a fortunate find for you ! Congrats

oktx · 05-17-2022, 04:58 PM

https://www.corvsport.com/1970-c3-corvette/

Burnadell · 05-17-2022, 05:09 PM

Congrats on the score! That is one of the best looking ‘Bette’s ever made, and the red color tops it off!

The purchaser must have been an unlucky dude if he bought it presumably in 1970, went to Vietnam, and didn’t make it home since the peace accord was signed in Jan. 1973. Nevertheless, you have a jewel right there!

Burnadell · 05-17-2022, 05:09 PM

Where did you find it?

Keith · 05-17-2022, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chew

Beautiful car. Congrats.

That story sounds very familiar....

David Ball-Ridding with Private Malone lyrics - YouTube

Exactly what I was going to post. Beautiful ride, congratulations.

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Bayouboy · 05-17-2022, 05:27 PM

Yes sir! And, demz da rimz! Nice ride!

RifleBowPistol · 05-17-2022, 05:40 PM

That's pretty dang nice. One of the few GM products I would like to own. Would be a 1968 or 69 427 Corvette, or a 1970 LS6 454 Corvette, the 70, with the LS6 would be my top choice. The only transmission choice for any of those three, would be the Muncie 4 speed.
Then the other car I would like to have would be a 72-74, black Trans AM, with a 455 and a Muncie 4 speed.

I love the looks of the 63 Vettes with the split window, but unfortunately they only had 327s at that point in time.

Finding a low mileage LS6 4 speed 70 Vette, you did pretty dang good. I would probably pull the engine and transmission, pack them up in sealed crates. Then build a new engine, with modern aluminum heads, good intake, EFI, at least a 502, maybe a blower, like a Vortech YSI or something, to give it a little extra kick, then a TR 6060 transmission. Then drive the hell out of that thing.

You got a very cool ride, of Corvettes that has to be near the top.

Monark · 05-17-2022, 06:15 PM

What memories this brings back. I had a '71 with the 454 4-speed. Had to sell it to afford college. Nice ride you got there.

Mudslinger · 05-17-2022, 06:18 PM

Beautiful!

Had a 67 convertible with a 350 4 speed. Maroon with a white soft top!

KGreene · 05-17-2022, 06:58 PM

My wife is looking at them now. Looks we will own a C3 soon. Nice ride.

kck · 05-17-2022, 07:04 PM

Man that’s bad ***!!! I see that pic was from Fayetteville. I’m about 8 minutes away so roll that dog by my casa for a cold one so I can see it in person!

3ChordTruth · 05-17-2022, 08:45 PM

Congratulations, a beauty for sure.

ShockValue · 05-17-2022, 08:50 PM

Sweet! My Dad had a 74 when I was in high school. I used to sneak it out every once in a while and I’m convinced I’m still alive because he sold it shortly after I got my license.

Mahan · 05-17-2022, 09:00 PM

The right bug bit you for sure! Great looking car!

easeup · 05-17-2022, 09:08 PM

I was thinking private Malone also.

mighty fine vette you got

Burnadell · 05-17-2022, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kck

Man that’s bad ***!!! I see that pic was from Fayetteville. I’m about 8 minutes away so roll that dog by my casa for a cold one so I can see it in person!

I thought that looked like Fayetteville.

One_Shot · 05-17-2022, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burnadell

Where did you find it?

I found this car up in Minnesota. A 63 year old gentleman had it and kept it stored in a climate controlled storage unit. Ran it occasionally on the weekends.

One_Shot · 05-17-2022, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kck

Man that’s bad ***!!! I see that pic was from Fayetteville. I’m about 8 minutes away so roll that dog by my casa for a cold one so I can see it in person!

I’m about 5 minutes away...I live between Fayetteville and Ellinger. Cold beer does sound good, just let me know when!

bboswell · 05-17-2022, 09:23 PM

Awesome find Kaleb!

bboswell · 05-17-2022, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RifleBowPistol

That's pretty dang nice. One of the few GM products I would like to own. Would be a 1968 or 69 427 Corvette, or a 1970 LS6 454 Corvette, the 70, with the LS6 would be my top choice. The only transmission choice for any of those three, would be the Muncie 4 speed.
Then the other car I would like to have would be a 72-74, black Trans AM, with a 455 and a Muncie 4 speed.

I love the looks of the 63 Vettes with the split window, but unfortunately they only had 327s at that point in time.

Finding a low mileage LS6 4 speed 70 Vette, you did pretty dang good. I would probably pull the engine and transmission, pack them up in sealed crates. Then build a new engine, with modern aluminum heads, good intake, EFI, at least a 502, maybe a blower, like a Vortech YSI or something, to give it a little extra kick, then a TR 6060 transmission. Then drive the hell out of that thing.

You got a very cool ride, of Corvettes that has to be near the top.

Not sure why you would remove the factory engine / trans but if you did there are much better options than a BBC in that car

quarterback · 05-17-2022, 09:30 PM

You did good. Be sure to keep plenty of grease in that rear end.

rvd · 05-17-2022, 09:34 PM

Looks great!

05-17-2022, 02:22 PM	#1
One_Shot Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fayetteville Hunt In: Worldwide	Corvette bug finally got me For the past several years I’ve always had the urge to get a 70’s model corvette. Finally came across one that I felt was a good investment. Ended up finding a 1970 matching numbers 454 with a 4 speed. There are a few things that could be fixed up on it, but overall I feel it is a very clean car for being 52 years old. Runs and drives great. Story is the original owner went to Vietnam and never made it back home, then sat in storage for over 30 years till the past 3-4 years when it was pulled out and put back into road worthy running order. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05-17-2022, 05:40 PM	#35
RifleBowPistol Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2017	That's pretty dang nice. One of the few GM products I would like to own. Would be a 1968 or 69 427 Corvette, or a 1970 LS6 454 Corvette, the 70, with the LS6 would be my top choice. The only transmission choice for any of those three, would be the Muncie 4 speed. Then the other car I would like to have would be a 72-74, black Trans AM, with a 455 and a Muncie 4 speed. I love the looks of the 63 Vettes with the split window, but unfortunately they only had 327s at that point in time. Finding a low mileage LS6 4 speed 70 Vette, you did pretty dang good. I would probably pull the engine and transmission, pack them up in sealed crates. Then build a new engine, with modern aluminum heads, good intake, EFI, at least a 502, maybe a blower, like a Vortech YSI or something, to give it a little extra kick, then a TR 6060 transmission. Then drive the hell out of that thing. You got a very cool ride, of Corvettes that has to be near the top. Last edited by RifleBowPistol; 05-17-2022 at 05:43 PM.

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05-17-2022, 02:29 PM	#2
denimdeerslayer Pope & Young Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hempstead Hunt In: Waller	Very nice!

05-17-2022, 02:40 PM	#3
Snowflake Killa Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Shepherd Hunt In: East Texas	Very cool car congratulations Sent from my SM-N986U using Tapatalk

05-17-2022, 02:42 PM	#4
Cajun Blake Associate Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SW Louisiana Hunt In: public & pvt land	very clean ride .... the t-tops storage rack was not a factory option back then, as it would have been installed by the dealer through their Chevrolet Parts Dept. Those rims looks like 17" Torq Thrusters. that is definitely NICE !

05-17-2022, 02:43 PM	#5
Chew Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Centerville, TX Hunt In: Leon County	Beautiful car. Congrats. That story sounds very familiar.... David Ball-Ridding with Private Malone lyrics - YouTube

05-17-2022, 02:44 PM	#6
TX_Kevin Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kingwood, TX Hunt In: Gillespie and Fayette Counties	Back when Corvettes were really cool.

05-17-2022, 02:44 PM	#7
flywise Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tx Hunt In: Blanco, Nacadoches,NewMexico,Colorado	That is sweet fo sho

05-17-2022, 02:52 PM	#8
TexasBob Pope & Young Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NW Houston Area	Incredible. C3 Corvette is my dream car Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05-17-2022, 02:55 PM	#9
Dusty Britches Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cameron & College Station	Like Chew - did you find a letter from Private Andrew Malone in the glove box? Very sweet ride!

05-17-2022, 02:55 PM	#10
SaltwaterSlick Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006	good thing it ain't yeller! That's a nice ride sir! Congratulations to you!

05-17-2022, 03:01 PM	#12
Shane Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Abilene, TX Hunt In: Mismatched camo	Nice. Congrats!

05-17-2022, 03:06 PM	#15
Pstraw Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Henderson Hunt In: Front yard or back yard	That ride is sharper'n a tack. Takes me back in time to the good ol' days.

05-17-2022, 03:09 PM	#16
texan16 Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fairfield Hunt In: Freestone/Schleicher Counties	Thats a bad azz ride my friend. Heck of a find !!!

05-17-2022, 03:11 PM	#17
60 Deluxe Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Coke County Hunt In: at home	Nice car. I had a blue 1968 427 three deuce. Ticket getter, for sure.

05-17-2022, 03:29 PM	#18
TopherB Four Point Join Date: May 2022 Location: Houston Hunt In: Colorado and Bars	Classic

05-17-2022, 03:50 PM	#19
C-dubyah Eight Point Join Date: Aug 2018	Ummm... yeah, did the guy have 2 by chance?

05-17-2022, 03:51 PM	#20
Txhunter3000 Eight Point Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Round Rock Hunt In: Rockdale/Caldwell	That's a really nice one.

05-17-2022, 04:01 PM	#21
Fmjag64 Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: DFW Hunt In: NTX & WTX	Oh man that thing is sweet!

05-17-2022, 04:15 PM	#22
WRasco Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Magnolia, TX Hunt In: TX NM & CO but open to suggestions	Nice find, congrats.

05-17-2022, 04:23 PM	#23
CabezaBlanca Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Rock Island, TX Hunt In: Colorado County	Beautiful car! Did you buy it in Fayetteville?

05-17-2022, 04:30 PM	#24
Bryan11 Eight Point Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Taylor/Franklin Hunt In: Robertson & Limestone Co	Great car

05-17-2022, 04:42 PM	#25
oktx Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wise County Hunt In: Wise County	It happens, my second favorite generation. Drive it and don’t let it just sit.

05-17-2022, 04:43 PM	#26
Gumbo Man Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Livingston Texas Hunt In: Between Onalaska and Groveton	Those old Stingrays were the coolest . Congrats.

05-17-2022, 04:45 PM	#27
Cliff Dog Eight Point Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Big Spring, Texas Hunt In: Eastland County	Awesome car! Congrats!

05-17-2022, 04:46 PM	#28
Mexico Pope & Young Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clear Lake Tx Hunt In: Old Mexico, Centerville Tx	Beautiful car!

05-17-2022, 04:49 PM	#29
Buffalo1 Six Point Join Date: Feb 2014	What a fortunate find for you ! Congrats

05-17-2022, 04:58 PM	#30
oktx Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wise County Hunt In: Wise County	https://www.corvsport.com/1970-c3-corvette/

05-17-2022, 05:09 PM	#31
Burnadell Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: White Oak Hunt In: Bee County	Congrats on the score! That is one of the best looking ‘Bette’s ever made, and the red color tops it off! The purchaser must have been an unlucky dude if he bought it presumably in 1970, went to Vietnam, and didn’t make it home since the peace accord was signed in Jan. 1973. Nevertheless, you have a jewel right there!

05-17-2022, 05:27 PM	#34
Bayouboy Pope & Young Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: League City Hunt In: East Texas	Yes sir! And, demz da rimz! Nice ride!

05-17-2022, 06:15 PM	#36
Monark Eight Point Join Date: May 2014 Location: Mont Belvieu Hunt In: Tyler County, Woodville	What memories this brings back. I had a '71 with the 454 4-speed. Had to sell it to afford college. Nice ride you got there.

05-17-2022, 06:18 PM	#37
Mudslinger Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rogers TX Hunt In: Kent/Stonewall Counties, Limpopo South Africa	Beautiful! Had a 67 convertible with a 350 4 speed. Maroon with a white soft top!