82Roadster Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Modified vehicles seem to raise the feelings of purists and converts with many shocked that someone would modify a perfectly good vehicle to a point beyond restoration while others wonder why the designers didn't think of that in the first place. Some seem shocked in a good way and others are left shaking their heads. These are some of the reactions I've felt from Corvette fanatics when they see my 1982 Collector Edition. You see, I always wanted a late C3 convertible and finally found this beautiful example in the collection of an architect from San Francisco I love this car and find myself among fanatics who can't understand why GM stopped building convertible C3 Corvettes in 1975. I belive this limited build car is now even more special and rather than just one of 6,759 CE's produced, it's now one of only two examples known to me. All my cars, especially this example are lovingly cared for with Adams products. Don't worry about the purists - drive it, share your passion and enjoy the ride. Thanks for being with me modifiers. Marylander and Rich 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianT Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Good God that's one sweet looking Corvette!!!!!!! 82Roadster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlack151 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Very nice Vette Jaimes! 82Roadster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70'sChevyGirl Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Love it!! I am a total Vette Lover. My dream is a 69 Convertible with a 454. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylander Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Wow, I think that looks great! There will always be purists, and there will always be people who want to modify their car to the way they want it so they can enjoy driving it. You only live once, so what's the point of owning a hunk of metal, plastic and rubber if you're not going to get the maximum enjoyment out if it? 82Roadster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbeard Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 (edited) Great car, the conversion looks very well done! It's even more rare for being in Oz. For bonus points you should convert to right side drive. I had a 81 with the glass t-tops, but I wish they had offered convertibles on the late C3s, too. I think most companies stopped making them for a time in the late 70s due to federal rollover regulations. I guess it took them a few years to figure out how to make the windshield pillar strong enough to act as a roll bar. Edited October 25, 2012 by Redbeard 82Roadster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Nice man! I think they should have gone from the C3 right to the C5... lol C4 never did it for me, but I know they were a heck of a car for the money. Rich and 82Roadster 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4/C3 KIDD Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Looks good!! 82Roadster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82Roadster Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 Thanks guys, love driving this Vette, even with the left hand drive. Thought about converting to right hand drive, would be convenient but the cost of doing so is not worth it in my opinion. approx $17,000 to have a high quality RHD conversion done here. So, I keep on enjoying my LHD Vette , plenty of classic lefties in Oz so I don't feel like the odd one out. Best wishes from Down Under Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_pappy Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Beautiful and looks very nicely done. Bruce 82Roadster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
694doorbird Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Have to agree with everyone, your 'vette is looking great!! Just remember, modding a car is for the owners satisfaction and no one else. 82Roadster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82Roadster Posted October 27, 2012 Author Share Posted October 27, 2012 Just remember, modding a car is for the owners satisfaction and no one else. 110% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82Roadster Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 Over the next couple of weeks, I plan to strip the Americana Wax, touch up a couple of very small stone chips then seal, glaze and wax. Looking forward to seeing the difference a base of sealant will make to the depth of shine on this bad boy. Have a car show to compete in on 3rd March and will post a couple of photos that should show an improvement over an already beautiful shine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 You won't notice any real depth or shine difference seeing as shine comes from polishing more than anything, but you'll notice the protection lasts a LOT longer, especially if it sees hot sunny days. 82Roadster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sluggoZ Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Over the next couple of weeks, I plan to strip the Americana Wax, touch up a couple of very small stone chips then seal, glaze and wax. Looking forward to seeing the difference a base of sealant will make to the depth of shine on this bad boy. Have a car show to compete in on 3rd March and will post a couple of photos that should show an improvement over an already beautiful shine. Cool Vette! Share some pics of your car show in March. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82Roadster Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 Thanks sluggoZ, look forward to posting a few photos of the day. Just hope this event isn't rained out. We seem to be on the receiving end of more than our share of precipitation at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82Roadster Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 Sorry guys, car show planned for 3rd March cancelled due to rain. It's been rescheduled for 10th March but we've other plans and won't be able to attend. Hope for good weather soon so I can drive my car let alone detail it. If worst comes to the worst, the 25th Australian Corvette National Convention is being held over our Easter long weekend at the end of March and I'll post a few photos from that event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sluggoZ Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Thanks Jaimes! 82Roadster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82Roadster Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 The 25th Australian Corvette National Convention was held over the Easter Weekend 29th March to 1st April. in the Queensland regional city of Toowoomba. After a thorough Adamising, my 82 Corvette Roadster was as smooth as glass. Here are a couple of photos from the event for your enjoyment. Thank you to Joseph, our Australian Adams rep for kindly organising my windscreen display poster, lots of positive comments received mate. Had a great time, thank you Adams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82Roadster Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 Couple more photos from my iPhone. You can see a little more of my Adams Polishes windscreen banner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxcustody Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Great looking Vette, nice job on it....... 82Roadster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82Roadster Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 This is the short version of my pre-concourse Adamisation. Green wheel cleaner (love that Lug Nut brush) Shampoo wheels & rims Shampoo car Clay bar & detail spray Shampoo car again Sealant Brilliant spray glaze Americana wax Leather cleaner Leather conditioner VRT dash & tyres Detail spray with waterless wash cloth then brush tyres once parked for judging. Plenty of double microfiber towels and elbow grease. Still didn't win a trophy but enjoyed a great long weekend with good friends and my favourite car ? and I know my car is being looked after with the best possible products. Thanks Adams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2hill Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 That is a lot of Muscle for being so far from Detroit! 82Roadster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sluggoZ Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Very nice! Thanks for sharing! 82Roadster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyAtAdamsAustralia Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Thank you for your business Jaimes and it was a pleasure organising the banner for you. I'm glad it was able to showcase your vehicle's unique features. Looking great as always! The new suspension has worked a treat. 82Roadster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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