Does the underside of this corvette look good to you?
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Racer
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Does the underside of this corvette look good to you?
Going to see this corvette on Saturday, and the underside of is for some reason looking weird to me.
https://www.streetsideclassics.com/v...rolet-corvette
Maybe I'm just going nuts.
https://www.streetsideclassics.com/v...rolet-corvette
Maybe I'm just going nuts.
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It looks pretty good underneath , no sign of any oil leaks , old or existing. There is some yellow overspray so it was a yellow colour at a time. It looks like a nice original frame that hasnt' been in the rust area at all.
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This is what I have a problem with-
The front tires are NOT centered in the wheel wells-
Last pic -tough to tell- but it doesn't look good....
The front tires are NOT centered in the wheel wells-
Last pic -tough to tell- but it doesn't look good....
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this is what'll happen next-
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...m-failure.html
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There's clearly automatic shifter inside the cabin. Underneath, there was no evidence of a manual transmission. Consistent, but the underside doesn't look good
I love that they took a picture of the Haynes manual.
I love that they took a picture of the Haynes manual.
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yes, but it is eminently affordable! and the rotted squashed rear bushings are original!
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Racer
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This car is starting to worry me - I'll really get a good idea Saturday. Good eye on the front wheels and hood "prop!" I'll keep you guys posted.
I wish 73s were easier to come by in Atlanta.
I wish 73s were easier to come by in Atlanta.
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I don't know if you are interested in this due to the year/style..but I bought a 1995 with 29.800 miles for $12,900.
This one was a contender if I didn't get the 1995 in Central IL
This one was a contender if I didn't get the 1995 in Central IL
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For some reason I'm obsessed with the C3 bodystyle only. My Dad's got a C6, and its a fantastic, and powerful car, but it just doesn't do it for me in the looks department. Nor does the C4.
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I bought my 73 L-82 4 speed a couple years ago- here in Atlanta for a little over 10K. The paint/body was excellent but needed trailing arms-tires- bushings- sorting out
They are out there-
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/wat/c...713838961.html
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/c...720775874.html
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/c...718804128.html
Also go to Caffeine and Octane- first Sunday of every month at Perimeter mall- I've seen a couple 73s for sale there.
If wanting to buy from a dealer-and pay a premium- this one looks nice-
http://www.buyavette.net/1973%20Corv...k%20416695.php
And mine- shortly after I bought it-
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If you have someone that own a car like this try measure what is wrong. If it is the arms or the crossmember. And try look inside the the front to see if there are any repairs in the glassfiber usually they dont do so good painting if they repair it. And like Richard454 said try knock some $ of the asked price if you really want it. Try to check the front bodymounts also if they been tampered it will usually show.
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Invaluable information.
Great catch on the frame and wheel location to body
That baby played smash em' up and will need all sorts of work. I would not consider this car road worthy with this frame/ suspension damage. I would walk away.
Other members noticed interior issues. You're talking thousands in repairs and you haven't even driven it around the block!
Why limit yourself, search for a car somewhere else.
Richard saved the day on this one.
Last edited by midigike; 10-19-2018 at 08:50 AM.
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To the OP - you owe a bit of thanks to the members with scrutinizing eyes, and who responded to your post.
I'm just a tad surprised you haven't moved on to another car already.
Good luck in your search.
I'm just a tad surprised you haven't moved on to another car already.
Good luck in your search.
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I don't know what your budget is-
I bought my 73 L-82 4 speed a couple years ago- here in Atlanta for a little over 10K. The paint/body was excellent but needed trailing arms-tires- bushings- sorting out
They are out there-
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/wat/c...713838961.html
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/c...720775874.html
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/c...718804128.html
Also go to Caffeine and Octane- first Sunday of every month at Perimeter mall- I've seen a couple 73s for sale there.
If wanting to buy from a dealer-and pay a premium- this one looks nice-
http://www.buyavette.net/1973%20Corv...k%20416695.php
And mine- shortly after I bought it-
I bought my 73 L-82 4 speed a couple years ago- here in Atlanta for a little over 10K. The paint/body was excellent but needed trailing arms-tires- bushings- sorting out
They are out there-
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/wat/c...713838961.html
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/c...720775874.html
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/c...718804128.html
Also go to Caffeine and Octane- first Sunday of every month at Perimeter mall- I've seen a couple 73s for sale there.
If wanting to buy from a dealer-and pay a premium- this one looks nice-
http://www.buyavette.net/1973%20Corv...k%20416695.php
And mine- shortly after I bought it-
Eddy
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