Jack Points for 79 Corvette C3

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Apr 24, 2015 | 02:23 PM

jokerman2k

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Jack Points for 79 Corvette C3

Just brought a 79 Corvette after unloading my 84 C4 (the pinto of Corvettes) so I'm looking for where I can put the jacks under this model. I know they have certain spots where you can only left from.

Any help on these points?

Thanks,
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Apr 24, 2015 | 04:19 PM

Easy Mike

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Your owner's manual and the jacking instructions on the rear compartment door show the recommended jacking points. Essentially on the frame in front of the rear wheels and on the frame behind the fronts.

Apr 30, 2015 | 02:44 PM

jokerman2k

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Thanks, but not sure many 79 Vette's come with a Owner's Manual after trading hands for (36)yrs. But thanks I now have places to look.

Apr 30, 2015 | 03:54 PM

Paul L

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Originally Posted by jokerman2k

Thanks, but not sure many 79 Vette's come with a Owner's Manual after trading hands for (36)yrs. But thanks I now have places to look.

This may help. I have done this scores of times. Good luck!

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Apr 30, 2015 | 06:24 PM

AboveTheLogic

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I usually use the jack points illustrated above for my jack stands, and actually jack the car up from the rear differential or center of the front crossmember.

Apr 30, 2015 | 08:00 PM

Paul L

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I usually use the jack points illustrated above for my jack stands, and actually jack the car up from the rear differential or center of the front crossmember.

How do you prevent dents in the front cross member? A block of wood?

May 1, 2015 | 09:35 AM

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I had the same concerns, particularly after reading the many threads on the Forum and all of the advice, T-tops off, doors open, etc. I have 2 jacks and 4 jack stands but then decided to buy race ramps. Not that expensive considering the money I have spent on the car, and I feel very comfortable using them. Just a suggestion.

May 1, 2015 | 12:51 PM

Easy Mike

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...not sure many 79 Vette's come with a Owner's Manual after trading hands for (36)yrs...

Order a reprint. All the vendors carry them. Lots of valuable information in the owner's manual.

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May 1, 2015 | 03:41 PM

GaToy

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How do you prevent dents in the front cross member? A block of wood?

I have a 1/2" piece of solid rubber that I put between the jack and the cross member. It's never left a mark.

May 1, 2015 | 04:29 PM

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I have a 1/2" piece of solid rubber that I put between the jack and the cross member. It's never left a mark.

Thanks for the reply. Makes sense. There is a special tool to remove dents from that cross member.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...mber-dent.html

Last edited by Paul L; May 1, 2015 at 04:35 PM.

May 1, 2015 | 08:31 PM

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hotrodnick

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This may help. I have done this scores of times. Good luck!

If you're going to leave it on jack stands for a period of time use the front jack stands. That will keep the front from drooping and may stop some fiberglass problems.

May 2, 2015 | 03:17 PM

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AboveTheLogic

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Quote:

Originally Posted by paul 74

How do you prevent dents in the front cross member? A block of wood?

Fortunately for me, the crossmember was already dented up!

I use a race jack from harbor freight that has a rubber pad on top, it doesn't seem to be making any new dents.