Khunter

Hi I'm knew the the corvette world I just bought a 1976 stingray all original except the seat belts going to be doing a SLOW full restoration as I have money. I'm 23 and couldn't be happier owning an antique corvette. Any advise on where to get parts or words of wisdom would be greatly appriciated. It's currently red with a light gray or silver interior with power windows t tops "has" a/c as well it the l48 package! Very good running car drive it almost 1hr and a half home. Thanks!

LS4 PILOT

congratulations.

C3 is one of the greatest looking cars of all time.

billcarson

wahoo another '76! i have had good results from all the vendors on this site so far and have used amazon for some stuff.best of luck.

Trae1976

I've also had good luck with many vendors. But I always look to Willcox Corvette first, due to their top notch customer service and competitive pricing.

lvmyvt76

Welcome to the world of 76's.

Denpo

+1
Plus:
Affordable, still bear the stingray emblem and the signature rear window.
Best material for a shameless restomod.
Minus:
Stay away from california.

AdamMeh

Congrats on the new purchase! Have fun and enjoy it every chance you get.

Adam

Khunter

Thanks for welcoming me!
Quick question what's specific to 76 other than its the last of the stingray? I want to got year correct on as much as possible.
Also who is te best for t top and door window seals?

AdamMeh

Here are some basic stats etc for your '76.

http://www.vettefacts.com/C3/1976.aspx

Odd that the photo they show on that page is a black vette which wasn't offered stock in '76

Khunter

Very informative thank you!

jackwabbit703

Welcome,

www.zip-corvette is another vette shop with excellent service. they have super fast regular shipment time. i placed a order for front airdam on saturday and i received it today on regular delivery.

it's good to see a young person appreciate classic sport car instead buying a ricer.

**WARNGING **

C3's are money pit in terms of fixing or upgrading for more performance. spend your money wisely and always ask question here first before making any kind of big purchase. you will save hundreds or even thousands on repairs of how-to from many c3 gurus here.

jcloving

Welcome to the '76 club. I hope you enjoy the car.

I go to Willcox first and then to Ecklers.

AdamMeh

Excellent advice. The help I have received on the forums have save us BIG $$.

Wilcox carries quality stuff and they offer a discount to forum members on many of their parts.

http://www.willcoxcorvette.com/

On the left side of the page in the gray box - click the link that says "Forum Specials".

oldschoolvette

congrats and welcome

Khunter

Appreciate those sites guys. I'll be digging three them quite a bit. As for money pits I hope it's not going to be to terribly on me I've had several camaros that about killed me and I never got them rite. This one runs great I drove about 1 1/2hrs home in it yesterday with the t tops out until it started pouring. My main problem is interior and paint. The motor is in great shape as well as the transmission. Seems to me if I buy all new interior I'm looking at a few thousand dollars. How hard are interior pieces to get used?

auavette

Welcome to the 76 Stingray gang

news2me

Congratulations, welcome to the C-3's. I have a '77 and love it...

sweeet76

Another 76 is always welcome. Use the search function to find threads on dying interior parts. It will save you a lot of money plus if the parts are original, they will fit better than aftermarket.
Bill

Corvette1976

Congrats! I also have a 76....loved it since I bought it!

MIKE80

There should be a rule about intros without photos! Pictures???

Get an AIM http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....Z5Z5Z50000050G

And a Shop Service Manual http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....Z5Z5Z50000050G


Search the forums, and if you can't find the answer, ask a lot of questions on here.

Welcome and good luck with your new vette.