Hi Grumpy, I am brand new to your site and corvettes as well. I had previously bought a 58 chev pick up to restore when I retire in couple of years. Although it was original and in fantastic solid shape I realised I needed somethig a little quicker(ok a lot quicker), so I sold that and bought my other favourite car - a corvette. I was looking at the 74 - 78 era because that was where my snack bracket fit. Then I came across a beautiful 73 chrome bumper, convertible (bonus). It has some minor things that apparently others did not want to put up with but I am ok with them like standard steering, Stand brakes and roll up windows. So I got a fairly good deal on it. Its not the original motor either. It has a 283 out of an older corvette. I had it checked over by the corvette shop in my area. He agreed it was a great deal. I bought it in the fall so I didnt get a lot of time to drive it before I had to tuck it in for the winter. By the way I am from Mississauga Ontario and can't wait for summer. Anyway, it has new paint new roof, new interior,frame repaired. I just had new shocks and some bushings put on the back. Rides much better now. I hope to do some of the minor stuff with your help, but things that are more complicated or need special tools I'll leave to the Vet guy in my area. Hope to talk to you soon
Rick
Rick