IDOXLR8

Brian, yes the frame work in good order, only having 70K on the clock and inside most of it life helped. This was kind of rescue, sat outside for a year under cover on concrete. My Corvette body guy said he wished all the Corvettes he had to work on were as nice as this one! This model year may not be the most collectable but I do see them rising like my 68 that I've owned over 30 years, AL.

IDOXLR8

I think that was a 63 fuel injection coupe.

IDOXLR8

Will do! thanks for your interest and support!

IDOXLR8

Got this one around 10 years ago and was not bad, around 8K. I've owned these cars for over 30 years but never owned a manual one till this one and man what a ride Buick 455 Smooooooth Torque you need to experience!

shok

I always feel as if my 77 is kind of a rescue as well. Maybe it will gain value, maybe it won't, but it's not always about value. Looking forward to seeing how yours turns out.

IDOXLR8

Your 77 is like the my 79 and looks like they will come up in value if past history stands. As I posted earlier, my 68 was not popular 30 some years ago when I got it but has moved up. Rule of the thumb seems to be if the later C3's are tastefully restored they draw pretty good interest, get a chance post your 77, all the best! AL.

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shok

Thanks, I did post mine. Thread with most info is
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1593456341

IDOXLR8

Found your post, looks like a great builder and very complete! The good thing with the later C3s is affordability, not crazy expensive to get into the Corvette hobby like a a mid year Corvette.

IDOXLR8

Here we are!

blue67ragtop

Looks great! Love black C3's as they really show off the lines. Also thanks for saving that car.

IDOXLR8

Thanks! now the fun stuff begins!

IDOXLR8

Looking to do the side exhaust thing. I made a post ==Guys, do me a favor, look up a U tube titled (Corvette 1969 quiet side exhaust sound) this is by a user by the name of "hillbillyvette". He has a big block on a frame and sounds great!! I was on the fence on side pipes until I saw this U Tube video. I love the sound of a Chevrolet V8 and plan to drive it alot and be able to hear the radio and not to annoy my wife. I did a search and there is a Hill Billy Vette Shop in Tennessee, not sure if that is him. Well anyway trying to figure out where to get this set of quiet side pipes. Did see a few vendors offering loud and quiet and do not want to buy the wrong ones, the ones on the video are perfect!! AL.

IDOXLR8

here is another pix,

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cleaning the wheels

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cleaning the wheels

IDOXLR8

Just got done installing the new heater core, not fun! All the vacuum line were in bad shape so nothing worked. Bought the Doctor Rebuild vacuum kit to fix the problem. I was able to use the original vacuum harness connect by using a reverse drill bit to remove the old line from the connector. The ash tray cover was another treat! the plastic rivets are a joke, careful removing the old ones, the hinge breaks easy, on reinstalling the ash tray lid use fine thread hex head screws and double nut them, works great. Oh BTW on the removal of the heater core, remove the side and lower ducts and all brackets and comes out with out the dash removal.

IDOXLR8

one more.

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Dash

tokim

Your friend picked the right caretaker for this Corvette..nicely done!

IDOXLR8

Thanks! A lot of work and you Vette Brothers keep me going!