Jack stand points/locations
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Jack stand points/locations
I have a leak that I need to find and figure out. I just bought a 77 a few months ago and I want to put the car on jack stands. I just wanted to double check with you guys where/where not to put the jack stands. I was planning raising the whole car off the ground and I wanted to support it properly. I am a rookie so thanks in advance.
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I have a leak that I need to find and figure out. I just bought a 77 a few months ago and I want to put the car on jack stands. I just wanted to double check with you guys where/where not to put the jack stands. I was planning raising the whole car off the ground and I wanted to support it properly. I am a rookie so thanks in advance.
Good luck
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Thats funny...Actually thinking the owners manual will still be in the glovebox of a car thats 30 years old.OP if you havent already, purchase a Factory service manual for your year car. Since it sounds like you'll be doing some of your own wrenching it'll come in handy often.
The FSM will show where to jack and support the car.
For a quick answer support your car by the frame, where the rear trailing arms attach to the frame,and in the front.In front of the door right where the frame turns up and inward.
BE safe
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[QUOTE=AzMotorhead;1590795225] Thats funny...Actually thinking the owners manual will still be in the glovebox of a car thats 30 years old.
Why is that funny? Most all the corvettes I have bought over the last 35 years had at least the owners manual as there was no name or address on it. Some had all the factory papers & warranty books and some of these were 50 years old. Cars that were sold/traded to dealers & used car lots would trash anything that had a name on it. The didn't want a buyer to be able to trace the previous owner as sometimes they were less than truthful about condition & miles on the car.
Thats funny...Actually thinking the owners manual will still be in the glovebox of a car thats 30 years old.Why is that funny? Most all the corvettes I have bought over the last 35 years had at least the owners manual as there was no name or address on it. Some had all the factory papers & warranty books and some of these were 50 years old. Cars that were sold/traded to dealers & used car lots would trash anything that had a name on it. The didn't want a buyer to be able to trace the previous owner as sometimes they were less than truthful about condition & miles on the car.
Last edited by kenba; Oct 29, 2015 at 10:59 AM.
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Joined: Sep 2015
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From: Dawsonville, Ga.
Thats funny...Actually thinking the owners manual will still be in the glovebox of a car thats 30 years old.OP if you havent already, purchase a Factory service manual for your year car. Since it sounds like you'll be doing some of your own wrenching it'll come in handy often.
The FSM will show where to jack and support the car.
For a quick answer support your car by the frame, where the rear trailing arms attach to the frame,and in the front.In front of the door right where the frame turns up and inward.
BE safe
(Wish I did) I ordered a CAM and I guess I need order a FSM. Thanks
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[QUOTE=kenba;1590795592]
Thats funny...Actually thinking the owners manual will still be in the glovebox of a car thats 30 years old.
Why is that funny? Most all the corvettes I have bought over the last 35 years had at least the owners manual as there was no name or address on it. Some had all the factory papers & warranty books and some of these were 50 years old. Cars that were sold/traded to dealers & used car lots would trash anything that had a name on it. The didn't want a buyer to be able to trace the previous owner as sometimes they were less than truthful about condition & miles on the car.
An owners manual was in my '81 when I got it. Surprised the heck out of me.
Thats funny...Actually thinking the owners manual will still be in the glovebox of a car thats 30 years old.Why is that funny? Most all the corvettes I have bought over the last 35 years had at least the owners manual as there was no name or address on it. Some had all the factory papers & warranty books and some of these were 50 years old. Cars that were sold/traded to dealers & used car lots would trash anything that had a name on it. The didn't want a buyer to be able to trace the previous owner as sometimes they were less than truthful about condition & miles on the car.
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Also for what it's worth, since I'm new too, I was told to remove, or at least unlatch my glass t-tops, unlatch the hood, and crack the doors before jacking the car up. Help me out if that's bad info guys.