new guy with a 1977 Corvette
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2013
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From: Castle Rock CO
new guy with a 1977 Corvette
Hi all,
I am the new guy.
I bought a 1977 Corvette not long ago that is in almost pristine condition. It is all original with 43,260 miles on it when I picked it up. Still has the original engine paint and under the hood very clean. It has been repainted once and undercoated. Newer Exhaust System and the interior is all original and in great shape.
I put the car on the lift last weekend to really inspect it than found a few minor issues I am working on fixing. New Exhaust System was dual and they did not put a heat shield under the driver's side CAT. Parts are on order to fix this. They ran the exhaust system on the driver's side too close to the shift linkage rubber on the cable. Heat shield has been ordered to protect it. The exhaust tips are only 1/4 of of an inch than have caused the rubber bumper some burn marks so I will lower them so I have more clearence.
I will be fixing the little problems I have found but are a few Pictures of my new toy.
I am the new guy.
I bought a 1977 Corvette not long ago that is in almost pristine condition. It is all original with 43,260 miles on it when I picked it up. Still has the original engine paint and under the hood very clean. It has been repainted once and undercoated. Newer Exhaust System and the interior is all original and in great shape.
I put the car on the lift last weekend to really inspect it than found a few minor issues I am working on fixing. New Exhaust System was dual and they did not put a heat shield under the driver's side CAT. Parts are on order to fix this. They ran the exhaust system on the driver's side too close to the shift linkage rubber on the cable. Heat shield has been ordered to protect it. The exhaust tips are only 1/4 of of an inch than have caused the rubber bumper some burn marks so I will lower them so I have more clearence.
I will be fixing the little problems I have found but are a few Pictures of my new toy.
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 926
Likes: 2
From: Castle Rock CO
Thanks Guys, I am the 4th owner of this beautiful piece of American classic Corvettes
Instead of starting a new thread I do have some questions on the Tranny. It feels like a Shift kit was installed so I will explain my first driving experience in this car.
It will tap second gear with a slight jolt under light throttle from first to second then smooth into third.
When I kicked in the 4 barrel carb and pounded on it than shifted hard from first to second and again second to third. There is no slippage
Does this sound like a shift kit or tranny problems.
I had a shift kit in one of My 1976 Chevelles about 18 years ago after a tranny rebuild and it felt about the same way but it has been about 18 years since I felt this so wondering if it could be a shift kit.
Is this normal?
Thanks
Instead of starting a new thread I do have some questions on the Tranny. It feels like a Shift kit was installed so I will explain my first driving experience in this car.
It will tap second gear with a slight jolt under light throttle from first to second then smooth into third.
When I kicked in the 4 barrel carb and pounded on it than shifted hard from first to second and again second to third. There is no slippage
Does this sound like a shift kit or tranny problems.
I had a shift kit in one of My 1976 Chevelles about 18 years ago after a tranny rebuild and it felt about the same way but it has been about 18 years since I felt this so wondering if it could be a shift kit.
Is this normal?
Thanks
Last edited by MakoJoe; Apr 17, 2013 at 10:37 PM.
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Instead of starting a new thread I do have some questions on the Tranny. It feels like a Shift kit was installed so I will explain my first driving experience in this car.
It will tap second gear with a slight jolt under light throttle from first to second then smooth into third.
When I kicked in the 4 barrel carb and pounded on it than shifted hard from first to second and again second to third. There is no slippage
Does this sound like a shift kit or tranny problems.
It will tap second gear with a slight jolt under light throttle from first to second then smooth into third.
When I kicked in the 4 barrel carb and pounded on it than shifted hard from first to second and again second to third. There is no slippage
Does this sound like a shift kit or tranny problems.
