My 79 C3 - Just Bought It!
05-03-2015, 03:28 PM
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
My 79 C3 - Just Bought It!
Here it is! The frame is excellent. Will post more pics when I get it home and in my driveway later this week
Needs: Passenger door will not open from the outside
Headlight covers don't do anything
Drivers side window motor not working
Loosing brake fluid, will need brake work
T-Top seals are shot
Needs battery, and a good interior cleaning (White leather)
95K, paid $5500
Needs: Passenger door will not open from the outside
Headlight covers don't do anything
Drivers side window motor not working
Loosing brake fluid, will need brake work
T-Top seals are shot
Needs battery, and a good interior cleaning (White leather)
95K, paid $5500
05-03-2015, 03:42 PM
#2
red - the fastest color?
wow, very nice! 
i spent 3 years looking for my C3, i wanted a perfect frame, birdcage and body with low miles. mine was a barn find and had sat a little, so i replaced the calipers and pads (napa stuff, $95 per wheel total) and stripped the interior to re-wrapped some wiring insulation that mice had chewed off, then new carpets. after that it's been fiddely little things and going to car shows - much fun.
am in vt on the ny border - where you is?
i spent 3 years looking for my C3, i wanted a perfect frame, birdcage and body with low miles. mine was a barn find and had sat a little, so i replaced the calipers and pads (napa stuff, $95 per wheel total) and stripped the interior to re-wrapped some wiring insulation that mice had chewed off, then new carpets. after that it's been fiddely little things and going to car shows - much fun.
am in vt on the ny border - where you is?
05-03-2015, 03:56 PM
#3
Racer
Thread Starter
wow, very nice!
i spent 3 years looking for my C3, i wanted a perfect frame, birdcage and body with low miles. mine was a barn find and had sat a little, so i replaced the calipers and pads (napa stuff, $95 per wheel total) and stripped the interior to re-wrapped some wiring insulation that mice had chewed off, then new carpets. after that it's been fiddely little things and going to car shows - much fun.
am in vt on the ny border - where you is?
i spent 3 years looking for my C3, i wanted a perfect frame, birdcage and body with low miles. mine was a barn find and had sat a little, so i replaced the calipers and pads (napa stuff, $95 per wheel total) and stripped the interior to re-wrapped some wiring insulation that mice had chewed off, then new carpets. after that it's been fiddely little things and going to car shows - much fun.
am in vt on the ny border - where you is?
79's don't get the respect they deserve. Comfy seats, cool spoilers, ours turns heads everywhere we go. Enjoy!
05-03-2015, 04:12 PM
#6
Burning Brakes
05-03-2015, 05:30 PM
#7
Instructor
Congrats on getting your new vette revnck, once the pic opened up it was like i was looking at my own vette, as i have just imported the exact same car (colour/model/year) into Australia and i have a few things that need doing before i can get it on the road, but it is a challange i am looking forward too. The plate you have on the front of your car, (corvette plate, number plate) are they available to buy anywhere, as i would like one for my own vette. Enjoy your new toy and have fun, because its twin sister here in Australia will be enjoyed by me.
Here it is! The frame is excellent. Will post more pics when I get it home and in my driveway later this week
Needs: Passenger door will not open from the outside
Headlight covers don't do anything
Drivers side window motor not working
Loosing brake fluid, will need brake work
T-Top seals are shot
Needs battery, and a good interior cleaning (White leather)
95K, paid $5500
Needs: Passenger door will not open from the outside
Headlight covers don't do anything
Drivers side window motor not working
Loosing brake fluid, will need brake work
T-Top seals are shot
Needs battery, and a good interior cleaning (White leather)
95K, paid $5500
05-03-2015, 05:44 PM
#8
Racer
Thread Starter
Congrats on getting your new vette revnck, once the pic opened up it was like i was looking at my own vette, as i have just imported the exact same car (colour/model/year) into Australia and i have a few things that need doing before i can get it on the road, but it is a challange i am looking forward too. The plate you have on the front of your car, (corvette plate, number plate) are they available to buy anywhere, as i would like one for my own vette. Enjoy your new toy and have fun, because its twin sister here in Australia will be enjoyed by me.
Best of luck/fun with your 79!
05-03-2015, 06:01 PM
#9
Instructor
where abouts in upstate New York are you, as my wife and i will be in that area in late August, if its possible would like to have a look at your vette. we are doing a tour, and are spending an extra 3-4 days in New York when tour finishes
05-03-2015, 06:03 PM
#10
white on white (well, actually frost blue on white)
had nearly finished what i want to do on the mechanical end of things, so last summer i finished the interior - found a correct radio (i think lol) and even added a vintage GS unit. : )
05-03-2015, 07:18 PM
#11
My '79
When I purchased my '79 one year ago the driver's door would not open from the outside. The coiled spring right under the outside door latch was broken.
Mine is red on red leather. Enjoy. I certainly do.
Dave
Mine is red on red leather. Enjoy. I certainly do.
Dave
05-03-2015, 07:24 PM
#12
Team Owner
Do you know how rare that houndstooth cloth interior is? I had it in my 1979 but went to leather. Tried to switch back at one point but no dice. That cloth is not being reproduced.
05-03-2015, 09:54 PM
#14
hounds-toof is rare
drivers side has a 4inch section of "butt-rub" and searching for a replacement cushion for some time - no dice. i'll find one some day, maybe carlisle? i have lotsa patience.
05-03-2015, 09:59 PM
#15
Melting Slicks
Looks like your co-pilot is pretty stoked about your purchase. That will make it all worth while, congratulations.
P.S That cloth can be purchased through a non-supporting vendor. Anyone wants the info, just send me a P.M.
P.S That cloth can be purchased through a non-supporting vendor. Anyone wants the info, just send me a P.M.
05-03-2015, 10:05 PM
#16
Racer
Thread Starter
Binghamton, give a shout out!
05-03-2015, 10:06 PM
#17
Racer
Thread Starter
Thanks Brian, will get with you on that. Yes, the little man is really into it!
05-03-2015, 10:08 PM
#18
Racer
Thread Starter
I love the car guys, thanks for the kind words! Now it is time to pour over these forums and Youtube. I need to get the drivers side window working, and the headlight covers working. Not sure where to start on either, I will be educated quick on these subjects!
05-03-2015, 10:09 PM
#19
Racer
Thread Starter
