that is exactly what i want to get

 

well the c4 has sentimental value my uncle gave the car to me as my first car when i turned 16, the car didnt run and had been sitting for 6 years on the drive way at the time

, a year later in july i went back to cali, install the new fuel pump, drove the car from Lakeview Terrace to Long beach and had no problems... 4 months later i had the car towed to AZ

and had several problems. overheating, broken radiator, alarm going off at night, not starting sometimes, someone stole the oil out of the car one night, oh and the waterpump went out. all within 24 hours of being in AZ. now im just going to use it as a project car the motor and trans both have 31,xxx mi on it but with only 205hp so im going to junk that and put in a ls3 from a wrecked 2003 corvette and a 6 speed

 

I have unlimited mileage on mine, and if you didn't, who would know the difference where you drove it.

 

I'm 18 they wont insure me with classic car insurance as i tried with my 84.

 

To use mine as a daily driver would mean my car would be out of my sight in a soso neighborhood for long periods of time, so that wouldn't be a good thing. I have too much invested to risk it. I do drive it though, 8k in two years. Great car, I enjoy it very much!

 

If you want a C3 as a "dd", then just do it, you will enjoy it, big time!!!
I have used every Vette that I owned as "dd's" and continue to do so with my 82, in almost 1 year of ownership, I put on 22,000 miles so far.
The secret to driving a C3 everyday is to make sure it is as reliable as possible and you do that by changing out whatever is worn or on the boarderline, don't wait for it to break, change it before it does.
This way you know when it was done, it gives you better piece of mind, believe me. I don't like breaking down on the side of the road.
The PO on mine had a new radiator and hoses, and some other items, but didn't know the age of them. I replaced the battery, the alternator (which had left me stranded), did the water pump, heater core, and heater hoses, fuel filter, etc.. Also did a tune-up, and other maintainance items. It runs great and I am happy with it. I enjoy driving the 82 everyday.
Good luck with your search of the 4 spd 80, it will be alot of fun....

 

can you explain the "app" is there something available for the smart phone???? Thx......

 

I'd say use it as a DD if you have to, I use mine on weekends and sunny days only because that's what I choose to do, I'm sure mine would be fine driving it daily but I'm also certain the wrenching would increase not to mention my gas bill!

 

hardware is required... sorry, wasn't completely clear

 

Yeah, I sort of drive my c3 to school daily. I leave it in the garage during the winter, and when its raining though. I also drove my '79 Camaro daily before the C3. Now I take turns with them. The formula has a 6.6L engine, and 4.10:1 gears, so that stays parked!

Its true, I don't qualify for classic car insurance either. You have to be 25 to get it, and I'm only 22.

As for reliability, I have not had too many problems. Over 4 years I've been sunshine-only daily driving, the problems I've had with the '78 C3, and '79 Z28 are as follows:

- Rebuilt starter
- Replace pick-up coil
- Fan belt broke and I didn't know about it so it started to overheat.
- Replaced Distributor
- Replaced water pump
- One of the leaf springs snapped in half on the camaro, so I rebuilt all the suspension, and added a limited slip diff while I was at it.

I spent a few hundred dollars keeping them on the road over 4 years, which isn't bad for me. That's doing all the work myself though. Most of that money went into the suspension of the camaro, but it looks clean under there now anyway:



Edit: That list just includes reliability issues that kept the cars off the road. I've fixed a lot more than that, like the power locks, or a leak in the power steering, the horn etc.

 

 

Before I parked my 1972 which is all original, I drove mine a lot and I had collector insurance on it. I had intended to leave in the garage a lot and said I would drive it 300 miles a year. Turns out the year I parked it I put closer to 1,000 miles on it. Like a good potato chip (LAY'S) when they say "bet you can't just eat one", you can apply it driving Corvettes and C3's in general. You CAN'T just drive a C3 ONCE as it is soooo much fun. I drove my 72 from Madison, WI to Bowling Green, KY to Long Beach, CA and then on to Hawaii. The only issues I had with it was that it was rolling around on 15-20 year old tires, and I had a blow out in the rain in the middle of NO WHERE (Gurdon, AR) and the original spare was flat. I also had heating issues driving across the desert. But besides those issues, which I knew were going to be issues I really didn't have any. It spent a long time up north in a barn. Prior to owning it it had been driven less than 500 miles in 5 years. I put 2-3 K miles on it in 2 weeks. So I really stressed it out by driving so far and to go from cold to hot. I learned that trailer queens are trailer queens for a reason. Any ways I agree with the insurance statement you made. I did it with my 72. I cleaned the junk off of the 72 tonight as in the morning I am pulling the heads off to start the rebuild on it.

 

You said you got the 84 when you were 16, that is cool because my dad gave me a 1972 for my 16th birthday but it was an early gift. (I had it when I was 15 and living in Hawaii. I now live in Texas) I saw your video of it. Pretty cool. You say you are going into the military, that is also cool. I am here in Texas for the Air Force and I start flight school in the summer, and I can hardly wait. Corvettes are like airplanes without wings. When I opened up my 72 in the desert, and went north of 130 MPH my stingray wanted to fly and I could feel the nose lifting. Flying airplanes and driving Corvettes is experiencing FREEDOM at its finest! (THANK YOU VETERANS) If you want a C3, GO FOR IT! I have owned several C3s (69,72,75) and I have owned a 65 and my dads owned several C1s. I also had a 2001. I have friends with C4's and C6's too. If you want a classic Corvette, GO AHEAD AND LIVE THE DREAM! IT IS DEFINITELY WORTH PERUSING! C1's and C2's are realistically out of most teenagers and young college kids. I am 21 now, and I own lots of toys. 1970 Mustang, 2012 Camaro, Jaguars, etc. So the C3 is the only logical answer here bud. Early C3's can be pricey and depending on who you ask they look the best. I prefer chrome, but a C3 is a C3. They have far superior suspension and brakes than a 1953-1964 Corvette would have. The 65's were where they began their legendary disc brake systems. Consider this, my 72 is a 41 year old car. It has 4 wheel disc brakes with 4-piston calipers. My 1970 mustang has disc on the fronts only and they calipers are only a single piston. THAT shows that the Corvette was ahead of it's time and to be honest, they still are.MY 41 year old Virgin as you might call it (NEVER been restored and has 49,778 miles) has better brakes than most of the econoboxes and lame asian junk. A C3 is more cut out to handle everyday driving I think compared to a C1 or a C2. That is why people put C4 suspensions in them. A 73-82 C3 can be bought for cheap or a higher price, just depends on condition and budget. I would for sure make sure that the radiator and water pump worked well in your environment to ensure that you didn't overheat. Also, my dad is the one who has the insurance on my car as I am 21. It cost me $250 a year to insure the 72. $50 for my 70 mustang, but it a restoration project (75% done) and is not drivable. I would find somebody to help you get the insurance. My dream cars, or one of them is to own a 1991 turquoise ZR1 with either white or tan interior and a 6-speed. They are just pretty cars. Well anyways my 72 has sat 2-3 years and in the morning I am pulling the heads off to start the journey of rebuilding the motor and eventually restore the car. So good night bud and hope all of CF members are steering you towards the right direction.

 

I'm in the process of restoring my 77.

I built and dropped in a 350 SBC bored .060 and am about to send it off to a speed shop to get it tuned and have a few other minor issues ironed out. I also just finished the interior with body & paint and rims & tires on the way as well with all intentions of daily driving her.

I currently live in Hawaii and just got out of the military back at the end of August after 12 years and am headed back to Texas (Athens....Brandons72vette) in April. My car should be arriving there around June/July and from there she will be my daily driver as I move to Orlando, Fl to start at UTI at the end of July......so I was wondering the same thing, 84Vetteman.

 

yeah i love corvettes and i cant see myself driving anything but a corvette or 2nd, 3rd gen camaro z28 or iroc z with 18inch chrome iroc rims on the iroc and black drag wheels on the 2nd gen camaro. but my 84 is such a good daily driver i was hoping he c3 would be the same

 

yeah the corvette was the best gift i could ever ask for i wasn't even expecting it not even a little i asked my uncle for it back in 07 but he said no, later in 2010 i think i went down to his house in lakeview terrace and seen the car sitting there all sad and lonely and i asked him can i try to get it started, while later the car didn't start he kinda dissapeared while i was changing the radio stations and came back with a sighed pink slip and too sets of keys, he said come here and had me sign the pink slip and gave me the keys and said its yours now fix it. i left the car there for almost a 6 months while i was looking for a job later found one bought a fuel pump kit, changed it out, cleaned the gas tank and blew out the lines i put new gas in it a fresh new battery and she fired right up and i got to drive my first car.