New 77 corvette
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Burning Brakes
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Also there is stuff in 77 that is split between 77 early or late. It makes looking for parts kinda a PITA.
The PO of my 77e car ordered a full weatherstripping kit for the car and gave it to me new in the box but its for mostly 77late.
77e cars have the alarm keyswitch in the fender. Late ones have it built in to the door keylocks.
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Burning Brakes
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Here are a couple of pictures from the previous owner that I received. This shows how he found it earlier this year.
The tarps and flat tire kinda explains the moisture in the car and engine compartment.
The tarps and flat tire kinda explains the moisture in the car and engine compartment.
Last edited by xpoc454; 06-14-2019 at 02:19 PM.
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That horn button and lock ring are the recalled items. The button on the end of the tilt stalk is for cruise control.
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Burning Brakes
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How rare is a 1977 tilt steering column, with button, lock ring and cruise control ?
Funny thing is doesn't have power steering as far as I can tell.
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#29
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That steering column is one year only and it appears that you have an early one because of the alarm system in the fender and the recalled horn button!
I have one of the recall letters from Gm for that horn button!
As far as rare goes it's a pretty hard item to come by cause they only made it one year !
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Got some updates. Got the drivers door open and found another nest inside the door.
Took a a bit of rough removal to get the door panel off. It looks like they hacked into door to add a remote control for the side mirror.
Also, Hood, battery and alternator removed.
I dont think the battery is going to be any good
Took a a bit of rough removal to get the door panel off. It looks like they hacked into door to add a remote control for the side mirror.
Also, Hood, battery and alternator removed.
I dont think the battery is going to be any good
#32
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Yes the lock ring is the shiny part behind the horn button !
That steering column is one year only and it appears that you have an early one because of the alarm system in the fender and the recalled horn button!
I have one of the recall letters from Gm for that horn button!
As far as rare goes it's a pretty hard item to come by cause they only made it one year !
That steering column is one year only and it appears that you have an early one because of the alarm system in the fender and the recalled horn button!
I have one of the recall letters from Gm for that horn button!
As far as rare goes it's a pretty hard item to come by cause they only made it one year !
xpoc454 my '77's vin is 7S4095xx. Is yours around that?
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date stamped inside the glove pocket?
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picked up a very rusted 77 yesterday. It smells like it was under water or had water leak into it. I also think it has a few animals living in it. I got it for cheap to part out and learn more about my 69.
One problem is both doors won't open and the previous owner broke the outside door handles and one of the door glass.
I still haven't figured out how to get the doors open.
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David
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picked up a very rusted 77 yesterday. It smells like it was under water or had water leak into it. I also think it has a few animals living in it. I got it for cheap to part out and learn more about my 69.
One problem is both doors won't open and the previous owner broke the outside door handles and one of the door glass.
I still haven't figured out how to get the doors open.
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I added a parts for sale post finally for anyone who was following this poor car.
It has been named "Flounder" due to the fact that it looks like it was in a lake for some time.
It has been named "Flounder" due to the fact that it looks like it was in a lake for some time.
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Early or late?
77 has a few 1 year only things like the center dash cluster and IIRC the radio and AC controls. Vintage air doesn't make a kit for this year.
Also there is stuff in 77 that is split between 77 early or late. It makes looking for parts kinda a PITA.
The PO of my 77e car ordered a full weatherstripping kit for the car and gave it to me new in the box but its for mostly 77late.
77e cars have the alarm keyswitch in the fender. Late ones have it built in to the door keylocks.
Also there is stuff in 77 that is split between 77 early or late. It makes looking for parts kinda a PITA.
The PO of my 77e car ordered a full weatherstripping kit for the car and gave it to me new in the box but its for mostly 77late.
77e cars have the alarm keyswitch in the fender. Late ones have it built in to the door keylocks.