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C3 Corvette - 70 LS5 454 T-Top Coupe Restoration
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For all visiting this classified, I'd just like to add that I know Ziggy personally and his attention to detail and doing everything the right way in unequaled whether he is working on his own or helping out his friends. His nut/bolt comment is spot on and you can be assured that this build is no less than perfect in every way. This C3 is a gem that anyone of us would love to own and be damn proud of.
I have stood in Ziggy’s garage and drooled over this car. Not likely to come across a better restoration in my lifetime.
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I have been up close to this 1970 Corvette restoration off & on over the past 5 years toward its completion. If I had the means, it would be in my stable and no one would be seeing this Ad. This Corvette is a true example of what does matter the most … “Doing it Right and Not Doing it Quick”. Paralleled and as important is this Seller’s attention to detail and only by using the right tools. I personally witness this on many occasions; including 3 long days in his garage when my Corvettes were blessed by being up on his QuickJacks. I think mine was his first C7-A8 Mobil-1 trans fluid switch. I will miss seeing this beauty when I visit someone who has become a good friend … 
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Beautiful C3. GLWS Zig
I've known Ziggy for a number of years and can honestly say that the restoration work that was completed on this car is second to none. This car looks as though it just rolled off the factory assembly line. This car is definitely worth considering by anyone looking for a beautiful C3 or wanting to add a pristine example to their collection.
I first met Ziggy during the Meet in the Middle cruise and have ran with him and his lovely wife on many other cruises since. During this time I have come to learn his love for all things corvette and this is deffinalty shows in the restoration in his '70 corvette!
Ziggy is meticulous in his work, weather its doing a complete fluid change on my C7 or cleaning up that nut on his C3 that no one will ever see, he takes great pride in his work.
I have seen this C3, it's as advertised and amazing! Ziggy is a straight shooter, anyone considering this beauty can rest assured it is one of the best offered for sale and can buy with confidence!
Ziggy is meticulous in his work, weather its doing a complete fluid change on my C7 or cleaning up that nut on his C3 that no one will ever see, he takes great pride in his work.
I have seen this C3, it's as advertised and amazing! Ziggy is a straight shooter, anyone considering this beauty can rest assured it is one of the best offered for sale and can buy with confidence!
This C3 is better than the factory ones when new. It’s a beauty
Ziggy restored this car with pride a passion. He’s very meticulous when working on his car or anyone else’s like mine as well. He takes extra steps that’s not necessary when doing any work on cars including keeping it clean as well. He does it right.
If I was in the market to buy. I’d buy this car. In fact I’d buy any car off of Ziggy knowing the care he puts into it.
Ziggy restored this car with pride a passion. He’s very meticulous when working on his car or anyone else’s like mine as well. He takes extra steps that’s not necessary when doing any work on cars including keeping it clean as well. He does it right.
If I was in the market to buy. I’d buy this car. In fact I’d buy any car off of Ziggy knowing the care he puts into it.
Oh man that brings back memories I had an LS5 4 speed 70 corvette in the same colour and had flow masters on it and it sounds the same. I do miss that car but man the new technology in the car I have today can not be beat!
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Ziggy you have a lot of fans on here. Says much about you. 
Good luck with the sale, someone is going to get a beautiful Corvette.
Good luck with the sale, someone is going to get a beautiful Corvette.
This car is a trailer Queen and not to be driven. It needs to be displayed at concurs/collector shows be used as the bench mark for others to follow. This car has been so very carefully restored to better than when it came off the assembly line. Fantastic job Ziggy!
Saw Ziggy’s restoration last year. What a masterpiece! This vehicle is a labour of love and nothing was missed. Ziggy is a man of perfection and it certainly shows in this vehicle.
Eric and I have known Zig for about the same amount of time and I couldn't agree more with his statements. If you want a car that is built to the highest level of OCD/analness and craftmenship... this is your choice. Even though Ziggy HAS been known to go overboard in the OCD/analness department 
this will only benefit the buyer who ends up with this masterpiece.
this will only benefit the buyer who ends up with this masterpiece.
Like others on here have stated. Once you see this car you will want this car.
Zig has done an over-the-top restore on this beast.
I have known Ziggy for years..he has been to my place,I have been to his place. This is the kind of job you want done to a car ..meticulous is a small word compared to his approach to everything he does.
This is a way of life for him whether it is his family,his work or his toys. They all get the best.
Make arrangements to come look at the car and you will be going home with the car.
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Zig has done an over-the-top restore on this beast.
I have known Ziggy for years..he has been to my place,I have been to his place. This is the kind of job you want done to a car ..meticulous is a small word compared to his approach to everything he does.
This is a way of life for him whether it is his family,his work or his toys. They all get the best.
Make arrangements to come look at the car and you will be going home with the car.
graham
Langley, BC
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A huge thanks to everyone for the kind words. I appreciate the comments. It was a challenging journey to complete this project to the level I was expecting, often ordering parts from numerous suppliers until I was satisfied with function, fit and finish. It was a great excercise in patience and dedication. Thanks to all my Corvette friends that lent a helping hand when needed.
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Well gentleman, the car has SOLD, SOLD, SOLD!!! It is heading for a long trip in enclosed carrier to North Carolina to a very nice and excited fellow. The buyer has told me that the car will be driven all year round pretty much, and only when the weather is nice and dry. I am glad that someone will be enjoying the vehicle, as I built it to be a very comfortable and reliable vehicle. I wish the new owner never ending smiles per gallon!
On to the next project now this fall, a very rare, specially ordered 1980 Turbo Monte Carlo Sport Coupe Landau with the early Buick 231 V6 Turbo that has been put on the sidelines since I purchased the 70 Vette 12 years ago. I have had the vehicle for the past 28 years and purchased it from my father. This car is being built as a custom show car, but will also be driven upon completion. All the hard work has been completed already. The body has been re married after the full frame off restoration. The frame and most everything else has been powder coated, and never ending custom chrome in the engine compartment thanks to two local chrome plating shops. The engine, turbo, polished transmission and rear end have all been fully professionally rebuilt and installed. The bottom of the body, all inner body jambs and inner body panels have been painted with base/clear and painted in my garage many years back. I will start a new thread on this beast at some point with some before, during and current photos. Now, I get to enjoy an empty car stall in my 2 car garage this summer and fall.
On to the next project now this fall, a very rare, specially ordered 1980 Turbo Monte Carlo Sport Coupe Landau with the early Buick 231 V6 Turbo that has been put on the sidelines since I purchased the 70 Vette 12 years ago. I have had the vehicle for the past 28 years and purchased it from my father. This car is being built as a custom show car, but will also be driven upon completion. All the hard work has been completed already. The body has been re married after the full frame off restoration. The frame and most everything else has been powder coated, and never ending custom chrome in the engine compartment thanks to two local chrome plating shops. The engine, turbo, polished transmission and rear end have all been fully professionally rebuilt and installed. The bottom of the body, all inner body jambs and inner body panels have been painted with base/clear and painted in my garage many years back. I will start a new thread on this beast at some point with some before, during and current photos. Now, I get to enjoy an empty car stall in my 2 car garage this summer and fall.
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Ziggy congratulations to you and the buyer.
Looking forward to the next project.
Looking forward to the next project.
Congrats on the sale Ziggy
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Awesome. Hopefully the new owner will become a member and stay in touch.
Looking forward to the next project
Looking forward to the next project
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Hello guys, well my baby sold about 3 weeks ago to a very nice fellow in North Carolina, and it just finished the delivery there last Friday. He sounds like he is very thrilled with the puchase and is thoroughly enjoying driving it. I have been told that he will be registering on the CCF in the near future and will be submitting a review of the car and our communication at that time.
