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Topless,
Great looking car and always excellent advice from the guys here. They may be tough on any car posted, but that's innumerable years of experience at your fingertips for free.
I always check a few small but simple items on any "restored" Corvette.
When I open the doors all 3 interior lights should work. The cigarette lighter should work. The clock should work. And in the case of this car,
when they have the factory alarm, it should work as well.
Small details? Yes. None of these items are particularly expensive or difficult to repair along the way but it goes to show the seller's attention to detail during the restoration process. Anything that doesn't work is just something you'll have to (or want to) repair later.....even the battery compartment drain.
And, as Alan pointed out, some items can get a little pricey, as in the A.I.R. system.
FWIW: this car was involved in the strike. Based on the engine assembly date, initial build was probably scheduled for September. #2810 was not assembled until December after production resumed.
is this a bad thing..
help..
I want a car like this... it is beautiful.. but at what price...
Donnie
Hi Donnie,
Is this a coupe or a convertible?
For many people a 71 LT-! convertible is worth a few thousand dollars more than a 71 LT-! coupe.
Is it for sale by the owner or a dealer.
The end of the VIN derivative stamp will catch some people's eye.....
as would the circular grind marks below that part of the stamp.
It could certainly be the way it left St.Louis, but I'd want to hear that from a person with a lot of experience looking at 68-72 stamp pads.
From looking at the 3 photos you posted I'd think the list of things 'not quite right' about this car might be pretty long.
Someone really needs to spend some time with this car to form an opinion of what it is.
It could be A VERY NICE CAR.... at the RIGHT PRICE.
Regards,
Alan
Hi Donnie,
Is this a coupe or a convertible?
For many people a 71 LT-! convertible is worth a few thousand dollars more than a LT-! coupe.
Is it for sale by the owner or a dealer.
The end of the VIN derivative stamp will catch some people's eye.....
as would the circular grind marks below that part of the stamp.
It could certainly be the way it left St.Louis, but I'd want to hear that from a person with a lot of experience looking at 68-72 stamp pads.
From looking at the 3 photos you posted I'd think the list of things 'not quite right' about this car might be pretty long.
Someone really needs to spend some time with this car to form an opinion what it is.
It could be A VERY NICE CAR.... at the RIGHT PRICE.
Regards,
Alan
I recognized the steering wheel from previously viewing it online (51 photos) at the dealer's website. Great looking car. I was a bit surprised to see that the dash is cracked on the far right side all the way to the speaker.
Also, it must of had a hardtop at one time, there is hole in the lid for the center hardtop bolt.
For that amount of money, get an LT1 expert inspection.
Good luck!
Last edited by 71 Green 454; Dec 15, 2017 at 04:49 PM.
Never seen a fibreglass spring with the original type steel clamps (shipping ? ) on it . has a "hold together bolt and nut " on it still as well .
also missing the little battery compartment drain thingy ( for 50k , I would want one ! )
I didnt notice those clamps, thought the spring was narrow for a steel spring but now I am not sure. Need a picture of the spring where it can be seen whether it is single leave or multiple
I recognized the steering wheel from previously viewing it online (51 photos) at the dealer's website. Great looking car. I was a bit surprised to see that the dash is cracked on the far right side all the way to the speaker.
For that amount of money, get an LT1 expert inspection.
Hi T,
The engine compartment is quite nice looking and 'tidy'.
A couple of things in the engine compartment though... The 71 LT-! engine originally had an A.I.R. system on it that was part of the emission equipment on certain 71model year engines.
It appears that all the AIR equipment is missing. You may not want to replace it but it was there originally....and is costly to replace.
The valve covers aren't for a 71 LT-!.... they had a black rubber push in oil filler cap. They required a different valve cover than what's on this engine.
The water pump on the car has a 'boss' with a plug in it. Water-pumps for 71 didn't have the boss or plug.
The white plastic washer bottle isn't in it's usual place and has no filler neck on it.
Regards,
Alan
Alan, I'm a bit confused. On the C3 registry, vin #102810 shows the AIR equipment. Maybe someone removed it.
Hi 71 Green,
Yup, your right! The AIR equipment was still in place at the time Pro-Team took those photos.
I wonder what happened to it?
A car that generates a few questions.
Regards,
Alan
Why are there so few LT-! cars around that have pads that DON'T make you wonder about them.
I’m no expert, but I’d have someone knowledgeable look at the stamp pad. Does not look original to me........ and I’ve looked at a lot of stamp pads on this site over the last 9 years...... again, not making me an expert.
That’s a lot of money for a car with the issues identified. Considering the photos on the registery shows the A.I.R equipment and now it’s gone, it almost makes you think someone was selling expensive components off the car to milk every dollar out. I’d be very careful.
Nothing bad. Just something to keep in mind for early 71 production. The strike began in September and ended in late November. There was no October production. My Better Half has a 71 convertible also caught in the strike. Her car was set for September assembly but was completed on December 3rd.
Last edited by Easy Mike; Dec 16, 2017 at 07:55 AM.
HMMM I am new to this game and certainly don't have any experience in these matters and certainly would not want to cast any misguided info into this mix but>>>>>>>>>>>>>
This is the pic off the registry. Notice the grind marks on the engine in front and behind the pad. Would decking do that or ???? Just looking to learn something, opinions? Ike
Last edited by general ike; Dec 16, 2017 at 09:58 PM.
Hi gi,
You're right.
Normally the pad surface contained straight parallel marks of a uniform depth made by the broaching machine that surfaced the top of the cylinder case. These marks run parallel with the cylinder bores.
Lines that are circular or arc shaped are indicative of work done on the pad after that initial broaching.
There WERE grind-outs done at the engine plants for various reasons.
Knowing where the car currently is will help folks come up with some suggestions of someone knowledgable about LT-! cars that might look at the car with you. Is it in east or west Michigan?
