I have been reading the forum for months and finally figured I would introduce myself.
My father was thinking of getting rid of his '75 Vette that had not been used in about 10 years and asked if I was interested.

The good:
Body & Paint - very good shape - about a 5 footer - some small scratches
Engine - solid
Suspension - front was replaced 10-12 years ago
Brakes - new, replaced 10-12 years ago
Headlights - work!

The bad:
Radiator - Leaking
Rear trailing arms - hurting
Interior - from dash down - very, very rough
Seats - nothing left in them (good from far, far from good)
Radio - not present
Clock - doesn't work and adjustment **** broken off.
Carpet - Nasty
AC - not working, looks like most of it is removed.

So this summer I chose to take the challenge and get it roadworthy. Ordered a new radiator and rear trailing arms and got her back on the road this fall. I have been slowly working items:
Emergency brake - I was able to get it work correctly but plastic handle is cracked
Tachometer - works but was off, ordered a new one but did not work - but was able to calibrate the old one to seem close.
Horn - fixed - works great
Replace a couple small interior trim pieces - but many, many more to go.
Passenger door power window not working correctly - but does work with some hand help.
Also passenger door is very hard to open from the outside.

All that said I am slowly getting items completed on it.
I does feel like every step forward has a step back - not much on a 39 year old car comes apart easy and goes back on correctly.
Good example: Left side view mirror broke yesterday - tried to tighten it and bolt snapped off - could not back it out or drill it out successfully.

Thank you all for the help/input on the forum - great source of how to fix issues and lessons learned.

Car is fun to drive (great low end torque and feel of sitting so close to rear wheels).
I get a ton of waves, thumps ups, pictures taken in parking lots, then any other car I have owned - including my last ride (2004 Porsche 911 cabriolet).
Thanks again for everyones input of the forum
-Brian

 

Nice car

Just keep at it and over time you'll get it right where you want it.

 

Glad you chose to accept the challenge! Sounds like you are a hands-on guy and have learned a few things along the way. Hopefully it all means a little more seeing as it was your Dad's car.

 

 

Welcome to the forum. I to have a Silver "75". Had it for about a year. It was well taken care of over the years and as a result all I had to do was get in and turn the key. Absolutely love it. As in your case lots of waves, compliments and thumbs up. I have also noticed that when it is parked unattended it gets a lot of photos taken. What they do with them who knows, but they obviously were impressed.
Keep up the good work it certainly is worth it in the end. Can't wait for spring!!!!!!

 

Welcome to the forum and enjoy the 75

 

Welcome to the group. Looks like a very solid base to start from. Enjoy.

 

Looks like your starting way over the "hump" and the little stuff is within your grasp, enjoy the ride.

 

You have a car that is w-a-a-a-y ahead of mine (I'm jealous)!

Take it one step at a time so you don't get overwhelmed or discouraged!

And keep the pics coming!

 

Thanks all for the welcome and encouragement - i will keep you all posted with the progress

 

Welcome. My project is also a '75 but you appear to have a much nicer starting point. You'll get a lot of help from the good people here. Take your time and enjoy!

 

Great looking 75 in a great color,welcome and congrats...