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

Advice needed

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 11, 2013 | 12:28 AM
  #1  
Batch 5150's Avatar
Batch 5150
Thread Starter
Heel & Toe
 
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
From: Austin Tx
Default Advice needed

I found this '74 in my area. Going to look at it in next day or two. http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3732241942.html
Any advice on what to look for and the right questions to ask would be greatly appreciated

Thanks
Michael
Reply
Old Apr 11, 2013 | 12:56 AM
  #2  
Batch 5150's Avatar
Batch 5150
Thread Starter
Heel & Toe
 
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
From: Austin Tx
Default

Originally Posted by Batch 5150
I found this '74 in my area. Going to look at it in next day or two. http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3732241942.html
Any advice on what to look for and the right questions to ask would be greatly appreciated

Thanks
Michael
or, how about this one?
http://corpuschristi.craigslist.org/cto/3702350871.html
Reply
Old Apr 11, 2013 | 01:28 AM
  #3  
F22's Avatar
F22
Le Mans Master
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 6,842
Likes: 285
From: Palmdale CA
Default

Do a forum search on checklists and you'll find a lot to look for. Try to bring somebody who knows Vettes if at all possible. I like them both. The 81' is a four speed car, which I like. The 74', though, looks really good, but look carefully at the alignment of the body parts.
Reply
Old Apr 11, 2013 | 05:55 AM
  #4  
oldschoolvette's Avatar
oldschoolvette
Le Mans Master
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 7,215
Likes: 1
From: Orlando FL
Default

1) find the checklist on here and use it
2) don't get too excited even if the car is really nice stay firm and negotiate price
3) take somebody who knows corvettes
4) listen to your gut
5) put it up on a lift a get a good look under the car, this is the hardest place to hide stuff and you will learn the truth about the car

6) if the person gets nervous about letting you examine the car on the lift, just walk away
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Advice needed





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:28 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 15:43:40


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