C3 General General C3 Corvette Discussion not covered in Tech
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

75 vette

Old Dec 9, 2010 | 08:31 PM
  #1  
shoredune's Avatar
shoredune
Thread Starter
Cruising
 
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: Franklin New Jersey
Default 75 vette

I want to change the 8 body bushings on my 75,is this a real PIA ,has anyone done this without body off?

Thanks Walt
Reply
Old Dec 10, 2010 | 11:30 PM
  #2  
runnin empty's Avatar
runnin empty
Intermediate
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by shoredune
I want to change the 8 body bushings on my 75,is this a real PIA ,has anyone done this without body off?

Thanks Walt
Depends on what condition the frame mounts are in-if in good shape,just get some buddies and beer(no beer til job is done)--LOL!

Shouldn't be be hard at all,just be mindful of electrical harness,brake lines,hoses,etc.

Given all bolts break loose
Reply
Old Dec 11, 2010 | 07:55 PM
  #3  
croaker's Avatar
croaker
Melting Slicks
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 2,369
Likes: 103
From: Centerville Louisiana
Default

I started on mine today I'm going to try one side at a time I have three bolts out on driver side two bolts broke ,behind the rear wheel and the #1.#3 came out pretty easy the reinforcement plate on 4 is dust. Passenger side #4 broke going real slow on the #3 hoping it won't break. So far 2 cans of Power Blaster. The scariest one is the #2. this is gonna take a while. I bought the mounts and replacement reinforcements from Bairs in a kit.
Reply
Old Dec 11, 2010 | 08:24 PM
  #4  
75+78 Corvettes's Avatar
75+78 Corvettes
Pro
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 522
Likes: 0
From: Porter TX
Default

most people do one side than the other. Sounds like loosening all of them up first is the way to go though. Being loose, they'll keep the body to frame aligned.
Reply
Old Dec 12, 2010 | 10:38 AM
  #5  
Roadking's Avatar
Roadking
Burning Brakes
Supporting Lifetime
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 935
Likes: 0
From: Trumbull CT.
Default

I am working on my now also. So far I have all the mount bolts loose, broke the cage on number four but no big deal. Got everything else loose, working on the front end then lift off one side at a time. If you need some links with info pm me and I will pass them on to you. Good luck go slow. Lots of PB blaster also.
Reply
Old Dec 12, 2010 | 07:59 PM
  #6  
croaker's Avatar
croaker
Melting Slicks
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 2,369
Likes: 103
From: Centerville Louisiana
Default

Road king What condition is your #4 frame bracket in ?
Reply
Old Dec 12, 2010 | 09:06 PM
  #7  
Roadking's Avatar
Roadking
Burning Brakes
Supporting Lifetime
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 935
Likes: 0
From: Trumbull CT.
Default

#4 is in good shape, not the cage for the nut though. pm me with questions so we don't get off original post. Thanks.
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To 75 vette



Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:57 PM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 11:09:53


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE