I know this probably gets ask all the time ,but,I`m going this afternoon to look at a 69 427.I know where to find numbers on engine.Where do I look at a 4 speed to check numbers,I know on an automatic.How about the differential its supposed to have a tag or something correct me please dont want to make a high dollar mistake .Thanks in advance. D

 

Trans numbers are on the passenger side. Look on the main case and you will see a derivative of the VIN number.. it is stamped near the rear of the main case and goes from top to bottom ,not side to side IIRC

The rear carrier is stamped on the very bottom surface, usually hard to read if at all. A small wire brush like in a soldering kit will help to clean it up. No VIN there, but letters/numbers which will indicate gear ratio and date. BB rears will have stub axles that bolt with a cap to the halfshafts.

 

get some books on what you should be looking at......there is so much fraud going on that even if it looks right it may not be real. on big dollar cars you really need to be sharp cause the sharks are out there....

 

IMCO among other resources you need Vette Views Fact Book of the 1968-1972 Stingray, but it appears you've left it too late to start doing your homework the day of the "exam".

Caveat emptor...

 

Let us know what you found...pictures are good...hopefully before you pull the trigger. Being you already have a C3, we assume you basically know what to look for.......

 

A little late, but these are all good links to have.

http://www.corvettemagazine.com/1999...2/munciep7.asp

http://www3.sympatico.ca/atkinsom/history.html

http://www.5speeds.com/muncie2.htm

http://www.chevcarclubvic.org.au/tec...tification.htm

http://www.dandltransmission.com/muncieratio.html

 

Here`s some pics anybody know anything about this Vette http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w357/ndmick/005_001.jpg

 

heres another

 

hers another http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w...ck/045_002.jpg

 

Sorry about all the post I`m really not that good with this new computer.It looks to be numbers matching(no paperwork).I don`t think it came with sidepipes,Iknow the paint isn`t correct.I`m trading a Dodge 1 ton Truck and 5th wheel for it possibly.Any comments would be appreciated.

 

On surface, it looks like a nice car.

 

I just don`t use the camper and truck,but, the vette would be another in the garage I would use.

 

On my way to work so if anybody can help .I`ll check back monday.

 

Like your taste in cars! Can't tell much from the pictures, other than the car appears to have been worked on. How did the test drive go? Are you planning a restoration, or are you just going to enjoy driving it?

 

From the one under car shot, it looks very promising as far as rust goes. More shots from underneath and under hood would help us to give an opinion.

What I see so far I like.

 

I just saw this car on Ebay. The car looks pretty good for what they are asking. I paid somewhat less five years ago, but then I have spent more than the purchase price since and I am nowhere done restoring. I haven't even touched the interior, paint or chrome yet. I looked for 18 months to find a documented '69 BB 4speed side exhaust car, until I found one with both a window sticker and a tank sticker. Documentation is good if you plan on investing much more money in this car. If not, then don't worry about it.

Make sure to check the bird cage / A-pillars for rust...some of the photos show evidence. The car has obviously been partially repainted, the front air dam is missing, as is the smog system...which is not uncommon. New seat covers.

This may be an original side exhaust car, because the rear valance panels appear to be correct. If so, the car is one of only 4,355 C3s that ever left the factory with them. There are other ways to tell for sure. The exhaust pipes do not look correct (replaced?) and the side covers have been painted black. Are they metal or fiberglass? New reproduction covers are $2350.

And the prior salvage title and water damage just may need to be looked into further. A whole new can of worms.

All in all, it looks fairly nice. The underside has been cleaned and rattle-can painted. No way to tell from the photos if any of the mechanicals have been taken care of. After you buy it, you will undoubtedly find out. The engine compartment looks fairly correct/original, as does the interior. Power brakes and A/C also add to the value.

 

Thanks for all the help going to take it out for another ride tomorrow.