1971 interior question
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5th Gear
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1971 interior question
We recently inherited a 1971 Corvette. My question is if the seats are original or not. They are a saddle color maybe vinyl or leather but have cloth in the seat and back area of the seats.
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Hi J,
Inherited a 71….. NICE!
It's sounds like the seat covers have been changed at some point.
The standard seat covers were vinyl with leather as an option. The vinyl pattern was called Comfort Weave and looked like it was woven. It was perforated so it could breathe and thus the name.
Regards,
Alan
Inherited a 71….. NICE!
It's sounds like the seat covers have been changed at some point.
The standard seat covers were vinyl with leather as an option. The vinyl pattern was called Comfort Weave and looked like it was woven. It was perforated so it could breathe and thus the name.
Regards,
Alan
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5th Gear
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From: Pennsylvania
Hi J,
Inherited a 71….. NICE!
It's sounds like the seat covers have been changed at some point.
The standard seat covers were vinyl with leather as an option. The vinyl pattern was called Comfort Weave and looked like it was woven. It was perforated so it could breathe and thus the name.
Regards,
Alan
Inherited a 71….. NICE!
It's sounds like the seat covers have been changed at some point.
The standard seat covers were vinyl with leather as an option. The vinyl pattern was called Comfort Weave and looked like it was woven. It was perforated so it could breathe and thus the name.
Regards,
Alan
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Remove the gas cap and take a good look inside. Make sure it's not rusty or contaminated with crap.
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5th Gear
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Thanks , I did do that it looks pretty clean. I am going to syphon it out though. Then I will put B12 in it along with some fresh gas. I just don't want any more headaches then I am sure I will have.
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Suggestion: check the brakes too
Suggestion: check the brakes. Original C3 brake calipers are prone to leak, so most have stainless sleeves at this point. So once you get it running, make sure it stops ok and be prepared if it does not.
Sounds like a nice gift, Congratulations! Find a Corvette enthusiast who is not a potential buyer who can help you evaluate it as C3's have some unique problems. Local Corvette club might be helpful for a nominal cost.
Sounds like a nice gift, Congratulations! Find a Corvette enthusiast who is not a potential buyer who can help you evaluate it as C3's have some unique problems. Local Corvette club might be helpful for a nominal cost.
Last edited by 20mercury; Apr 7, 2015 at 11:59 AM.
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5th Gear
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From: Pennsylvania
Suggestion: check the brakes. Original C3 brake calipers are prone to leak, so most have stainless sleeves at this point. So once you get it running, make sure it stops ok and be prepared if it does not.
Sounds like a nice gift, Congratulations! Find a Corvette enthusiast who is not a potential buyer who can help you evaluate it as C3's have some unique problems. Local Corvette club might be helpful for a nominal cost.
Sounds like a nice gift, Congratulations! Find a Corvette enthusiast who is not a potential buyer who can help you evaluate it as C3's have some unique problems. Local Corvette club might be helpful for a nominal cost.
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Hi j,
It would really be a good idea to have someone knowledgable about 70-72 cars take a look at it and give you an idea of just what you have.
This information may help you decide what you'll do with it presently or in the future.
From your small avatar picture it looks like this might be a very nice car!
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
It would really be a good idea to have someone knowledgable about 70-72 cars take a look at it and give you an idea of just what you have.
This information may help you decide what you'll do with it presently or in the future.
From your small avatar picture it looks like this might be a very nice car!
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; Apr 7, 2015 at 01:56 PM.
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If you decide to keep the car take a look at this thread and consider picking up some of the books listed, especially a service manual and an Assembly Instruction Manual. They'll be invaluable to you.
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Congrats on your new car, and welcome to the crazy house!
If you decide to keep the car take a look at this thread and consider picking up some of the books listed, especially a service manual and an Assembly Instruction Manual. They'll be invaluable to you.
If you decide to keep the car take a look at this thread and consider picking up some of the books listed, especially a service manual and an Assembly Instruction Manual. They'll be invaluable to you.
