Does somebody live near of sewell ?
12-07-2016, 04:33 PM
#22
Le Mans Master
You're welcome. 
I must tell you I wouldn't consider that a deal breaker, and based on the pictures you've posted, I would say it is definitely worth having someone look at it for you.
The 1980 to 1982 were the most refined of the C3 Corvettes and can make excellent and dependable Corvettes to enjoy. I do think that you might want to factor in the cost of restoring the interior to as close to new condition as you can. Interestingly Al Knoch is having an Interior Holiday Special for Corvette Forum members right now. This could give you an idea of what the cost of restoring it might cost. They are great people to deal with and provide excellent products.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...y-special.html
Good luck... GUSTO
I must tell you I wouldn't consider that a deal breaker, and based on the pictures you've posted, I would say it is definitely worth having someone look at it for you.
The 1980 to 1982 were the most refined of the C3 Corvettes and can make excellent and dependable Corvettes to enjoy. I do think that you might want to factor in the cost of restoring the interior to as close to new condition as you can. Interestingly Al Knoch is having an Interior Holiday Special for Corvette Forum members right now. This could give you an idea of what the cost of restoring it might cost. They are great people to deal with and provide excellent products.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...y-special.html
Good luck... GUSTO
12-07-2016, 05:19 PM
#23
Former Vendor
You're welcome.
I must tell you I wouldn't consider that a deal breaker, and based on the pictures you've posted, I would say it is definitely worth having someone look at it for you.
The 1980 to 1982 were the most refined of the C3 Corvettes and can make excellent and dependable Corvettes to enjoy. I do think that you might want to factor in the cost of restoring the interior to as close to new condition as you can. Interestingly Al Knoch is having an Interior Holiday Special for Corvette Forum members right now. This could give you an idea of what the cost of restoring it might cost. They are great people to deal with and provide excellent products.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...y-special.html
Good luck... GUSTO
I must tell you I wouldn't consider that a deal breaker, and based on the pictures you've posted, I would say it is definitely worth having someone look at it for you.
The 1980 to 1982 were the most refined of the C3 Corvettes and can make excellent and dependable Corvettes to enjoy. I do think that you might want to factor in the cost of restoring the interior to as close to new condition as you can. Interestingly Al Knoch is having an Interior Holiday Special for Corvette Forum members right now. This could give you an idea of what the cost of restoring it might cost. They are great people to deal with and provide excellent products.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...y-special.html
Good luck... GUSTO
Lisa F.
12-08-2016, 07:42 AM
#24
As you seem to know, rusted birdcages is always a concern when C3 shopping, so whoever is going to look it over, would want to remove the kick panels to gain access to the base of the birdcage, or better off, ask the seller to take some pictures of that area, on both sides. On a positive note the kick-up area of the frame looks to be solid.
If it has a solid birdcage, would not worry too much that it's a '81 with the dreaded computer. If the feedback carb's throttle position sensor and mixing solenoid and all the rest of the sensors are functioning properly, it's really not a bad set-up. And, it is possible to ditch the computer, by installing an '80 and earlier non feed back carb, along with the distributor.
If it has a solid birdcage, would not worry too much that it's a '81 with the dreaded computer. If the feedback carb's throttle position sensor and mixing solenoid and all the rest of the sensors are functioning properly, it's really not a bad set-up. And, it is possible to ditch the computer, by installing an '80 and earlier non feed back carb, along with the distributor.
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holalima (12-08-2016)
12-08-2016, 12:01 PM
#25
Hello Jersey,
Yes, I know birdcage can be a great problem. And frame too, around the trailing arms and the body mounts too.
On this one, the body mounts are in great shape. I don't know what about the birdcage.
In fact, I know nothing about the computer of the '81.
What is the problem with it ?
I have an other carburetor from a '80 corvette with a manual transmission.
Do you advise to put this carb on it ?
Thanks for all those advisments.
Thierry
Yes, I know birdcage can be a great problem. And frame too, around the trailing arms and the body mounts too.
On this one, the body mounts are in great shape. I don't know what about the birdcage.
In fact, I know nothing about the computer of the '81.
What is the problem with it ?
I have an other carburetor from a '80 corvette with a manual transmission.
Do you advise to put this carb on it ?
Thanks for all those advisments.
Thierry
12-08-2016, 12:08 PM
#26
You're welcome.
I must tell you I wouldn't consider that a deal breaker, and based on the pictures you've posted, I would say it is definitely worth having someone look at it for you.
The 1980 to 1982 were the most refined of the C3 Corvettes and can make excellent and dependable Corvettes to enjoy. I do think that you might want to factor in the cost of restoring the interior to as close to new condition as you can. Interestingly Al Knoch is having an Interior Holiday Special for Corvette Forum members right now. This could give you an idea of what the cost of restoring it might cost. They are great people to deal with and provide excellent products.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...y-special.html
Good luck... GUSTO
I must tell you I wouldn't consider that a deal breaker, and based on the pictures you've posted, I would say it is definitely worth having someone look at it for you.
The 1980 to 1982 were the most refined of the C3 Corvettes and can make excellent and dependable Corvettes to enjoy. I do think that you might want to factor in the cost of restoring the interior to as close to new condition as you can. Interestingly Al Knoch is having an Interior Holiday Special for Corvette Forum members right now. This could give you an idea of what the cost of restoring it might cost. They are great people to deal with and provide excellent products.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...y-special.html
Good luck... GUSTO
Hi Gusto,
I have got all the interior parts from my crashed car. All are in good shape, except the carpet a little bit tired.
Thanks.
12-14-2016, 10:44 AM
#27
holalima, you are doing just fine... 
I don't believe you have said, is this a 1980 or is it a 1981?
The 1980 is the last of these cars without any computer controls. The 1981 has computer control of the carburetor and the ignition. The computer control is not a big problem, but the non-computer controlled car might be preferable for you in France. Just another point for you to consider.
Good luck, and welcome to the Corvette Forum... GUSTO
I don't believe you have said, is this a 1980 or is it a 1981?
The 1980 is the last of these cars without any computer controls. The 1981 has computer control of the carburetor and the ignition. The computer control is not a big problem, but the non-computer controlled car might be preferable for you in France. Just another point for you to consider.
Good luck, and welcome to the Corvette Forum... GUSTO
An other little precision. On my '80 corvette, I had take off the catalytic converter and put stainless steel mufflers.
Does it possible to do the same on a '81 ?
Or I must take off the computer on carburetor and ignition.
Thanks.
12-14-2016, 11:26 AM
#28
Le Mans Master
In this thread Stanthehandyman is trying to solve this problem and is offered a number of solutions.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...bung-help.html
Good luck... GUSTO
12-14-2016, 04:14 PM
#29
The 1981 does use an O2 sensor, so you will probably need to add a "bung" to one of the header pipes if you stay with the computer controlled carburetor. Add the original O2 sensor (or a new one) and you should be good to go.
In this thread Stanthehandyman is trying to solve this problem and is offered a number of solutions.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...bung-help.html
Good luck... GUSTO
In this thread Stanthehandyman is trying to solve this problem and is offered a number of solutions.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...bung-help.html
Good luck... GUSTO
I haven't buy the car yet.
It's easier to do this on a '80 !
I confirm, for me it's really difficult to understand technical terms.
Thanks.
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holalima (12-15-2016)
12-16-2016, 10:26 AM
#31
Hello 409/409
Yes, I know this. About 5700 for 1980 and about 5500 for 1981.
I think lot of people don't like these cars in your country . And for us, an american car in Europe rhyme avec automatic trans ! But for me, a sport car has a manual transmission.
I don't know why, the manual speed cars seem to be in less good state.
Thanks
Yes, I know this. About 5700 for 1980 and about 5500 for 1981.
I think lot of people don't like these cars in your country . And for us, an american car in Europe rhyme avec automatic trans ! But for me, a sport car has a manual transmission.
I don't know why, the manual speed cars seem to be in less good state.
Thanks
12-29-2016, 05:36 PM
#35
Gordon went to see the car. The price was too hight for this state.
Too much works for him to pay this price. Thank to him !
Instead, I found an other car on ebay, and bought this one.
Thanks at all for your help !
Now, I'm searching a shipping company, not easy, all have complaints from customers. Many hours of search again...
I will informe you of the suite.
Too much works for him to pay this price. Thank to him !
Instead, I found an other car on ebay, and bought this one.
Thanks at all for your help !
Now, I'm searching a shipping company, not easy, all have complaints from customers. Many hours of search again...
I will informe you of the suite.
12-29-2016, 06:02 PM
#37
Race Director
Without actually seeing this one in person its tough to say but the pictures and the story behind it are way better than the one I looked at. The one I looked at was in pretty rough shape and would have taken a lot of time and money to make it road worthy. It had been sitting since 2001. The brakes were leaking the PS system was leaking and every seal on the motor was leaking oil. The interior was terrible. I did not really want to sit in it. The one you bought I would imagine you will get and with a little cleaning you should be driving it right away. Good luck with the car!