Nope. all chrome from 68 to 72. Point is, the chrome bumpered c-3s are the more desirable ones, and big block to boot, well, it just doesn't get much better. Again, grats!

 

He must really like you or he'd have offered the Fairmont it sat next to! Take good care of his daughter or he might insist you trade it back.

 

Thanks ..I digg the blue

Thanks .. and funny thing is I had only talked to him a couple times in the last 13 years ....I now talk to him twice a week via text, email or phone in the last 2 months so I could say we are working on it

Thanks and bummer ..I know its broken ill have to see if I can repair it

 

oh OK I kinda thought thats where u were coming from

thanks for not Flaming me

lol

 

The birdcage is the steel surround that forms the cabin. Convertibles don't have that so, I mis-spoke.

Coupe cars with unknown histories may have birdcages that are weakened and since that is a major portion of the cars foundation, it's desirable for it to be in premier condition, strength and geometry wise.

 

Disclaimer I have no clue what I’m doing here and am not trying to restore this car just have some fun with what’s been done to it by the old owners….most of this is from the hip some patience and understanding will help a ton, thanks ….

Well after sitting in my garage for 5 years I've finally started my quest to get this show on the road, its going to be a slow ride but I’ll get there.. Shortly after bringing it home in 2011 me and the boys sorted out the simple stuff like the wiring, lighting and radio and then started on the fuel system buy removing the fuel tank for inspection but then soon got consumed by a busy schedule that resulted in the project sitting for a few more years. Over the last year or so we have been tinkering with a few things on the car. We started with the fuel system I knew we had some issues and decided the best solution for me was to start fresh by replacing 90 percent of the fuel system. For some reason I didn’t get any pictures of the old tank but it had been patched up 2 times and the old fuel sender also had some epoxy around the outlet..here is a pic of what was removed. Even found a old Mallory Elc. fuel pump om the rear bumper to add to the mystic of the car..




This was the fuel line that was coming out of the modified 427 truck fuel pump... (you know you can save a few bucks on parts if ya don't say they are for your Vette)




and a snack for a mouse





I picked up a complete tank kit from Corvette Central to make the replacement smooth as possible and it did the trick for me.. I plugged off the return system as my modified system is return less




cleaned up the brace





I modified the hard lines with some Earls -8 fittings so I could run some of their -8 Pro-lite 350 fuel line plumbed in a Summit Big Block fuel pump installed with ARP bolt then on up to a summit inline filter.







Ill get some pictures tomorrow of the fuel pump upto the carb for you guys ..

 

Glad to see this one is making the light of day again! Did you decide to keep the flares or ditch them?

Happy for you,

Lee

 

"had offers up to 10 dollars"
This car may be worth more when you are done than what you will have into it. Buy it right, as they say. Good luck and have fun!

 

My step dads name is Lee had to do a double take...
Well I'm a man of big dreams and small wallet so for now they stay. I'm thinking about keeping it what it is... I guess you would call "period"..

The plan is get it started, get it stopping, suspension rebuild, poor boy body and paint, get the rest of the kids out of the house. and go from there..

I hope so every time I touch it I think of something to buy for it...I keep telling myself "focus on the goal ... get it running first, do dads later"


Here's the fuel line coming up from the pump to the carb with the inline filter.. Please don't mind the mess plenty of project going right now.

It looks way more rusty in the picture

 

Man that looks great! Tremendous car, and I love the Mickey T's on the engine! Keep posting lots of pics! Enjoy it!

 

How cool is that??!! Good family relationships are priceless. Really cool C3.

I like the suggestion made that, when you're finished, you take it right over and get your step dad behind the wheel and put the smile on his face.

You aren't too far away from me. I just picked up a '72 last week. The forum members are really helpful. There are a few others nearby too (Iceaxe and a few others). When it's running, we should all meet up somewhere.

In the meantime, you'll get to know some of the good vendors well. Some of the forum members suggested Willcox, and I just placed a rather large order for a bunch of stuff with them - they responded quickly and have been very helpful.

Good luck!!

 

Making some progress, I've been focused on getting stuff under the hood sorted out. I removed the radiator had it boiled and pressure checked while I had it out I cleaned up the support and painted it. Made some much needed repairs to a badly damaged shroud One side was completely broken and the other side was cracked pretty bad. it was my first attempt a fiberglass but IMO turned out well.










I reinstalled the radiator along with new seals.

From there I got busy trying to make the engine look as good as I can with out pulling the motor and spraying it... Stripped the paint off the intake, thermostat neck, and valve covers. I re sprayed the valve covers with some VHT wrinkle finish. and hit the neck, oil cap and breather with some low gloss engine black. ordered up some ARP bolts to be flashy also added a summit 14 black air cleaner with filter..












Currently working on the brake system, I got a full SSBC caliper set a complete SS line set, Russell Hoses and a New GM master cylinder. so far I got the new firewall gasket, master cylinder, and all but the rear hard lines in.







Almost for got got the ignition all fresh..with new points, coil, cap, rotor, condinsor and custom wires...






Anyways tons of work to go but still having fun.

 

With a heavy heart I'm very sad to say my step dad did not get that final ride... he passed in his sleep last night.....very bummed I didn't take a more serious attempt at getting this pig on the road, you guys are gonna see me more focused than ever to get this stalled out project on the road.

Sorry Lee..

 

Sorry to hear of your loss. I (as I'm sure many others on the forum) will be rooting for you!

 

Lee - very sorry to hear of your loss. I trust that the Vette will serve as an ongoing memorial to your step dad and remind you always of the value of a day and brevity of life. May you find encouragement and warm memory each time you touch the car. Do not allow failures of the past to ruin the beauty and opportunity of the present. Will certainly be praying for you. Andy

 

My condolences on your loss. I too had a major loss during my 4 yr restoration. It motivated me to really kick it into high gear. I think about that ride never taken with her when I pull it out of the garage.

 

Guess I had a few of the dates mixed up. I got a pretty Cool document all with engine build info.. pretty cool .

 

If you can take video of that event !
You have a great step-dad !!
Welcome to the Forum, nice car , good luck as you make it yours!!!

 

Got some work done. Replaced the oil pan as the old one had a few dents that had me concerned. Used ARP hardware and a felpro one piece pan gasket..

 

Here's a couple updates on progress..

Getting the rear suspension all sorted. Got a stainless brake line kit installed..new diff bushing installed new battery cables. Painted the leafs and installed new liners... sending off trailing arms to vansteel today.

Rear end getting cleaned up






Also had time to get the Holley refurbished by a local he also took and refurbished the malloy distributor.. I'm hoping to be driving around the neighborhood in May.