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7th Gear
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From: NE Atlanta
Howdy
I have had my 74 Stingray Convertible for about 10 years. It spent 28 years in storage and when I got it ethanol killed the fuel system in 9 months. My son and I replaced the tank and all components then the the fuel pump failed. We had to pull the AC compressor and broke a bolt removing the bracket in the head. One thing led to another and my son and I dropped a 327 mouse 350hp cam in it with Dart heads, torquer II intake, shorty headers, and 700 CFM Holley carb. My son stripped the Harmonic Balancer bolt. Stock helicoil failed. My son was killed by a gangbanger that he ran off the business he was a manager at. I lost interest in the Corvette project.
That was 8 years ago. I have finally got past the morning and need to finish the build. I am working the brakes right now. It is rusty sludge. I have the reservoir off and have new brake lines and caliper rebuild kits ordered. My plan is to get the brakes back to where they are working and drop the rest to a master mechanic to go back through the engine and fuel system to get it back on the road.
Last edited by Turn4811; Apr 25, 2021 at 07:44 AM.
Racer
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Welcome to the forum and sorry about your son. That’s a father’s worst nightmare.
You’ve landed in the right place. There are lots of great people here who are willing to answer questions and assist with even the most basic issues. Don’t be afraid to ask! Oh, and we love pictures so post some starting with the car!
You’ve landed in the right place. There are lots of great people here who are willing to answer questions and assist with even the most basic issues. Don’t be afraid to ask! Oh, and we love pictures so post some starting with the car!
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Welcome to the C3 Forum. I feel your pain about your son. My story is similar
It's good to hear you are restarting your project.
If you have the time and tools. knowledgeable forum members can walk you thru many of the repairs.
Keep us updated with pictures
.
It's good to hear you are restarting your project.
If you have the time and tools. knowledgeable forum members can walk you thru many of the repairs.
Keep us updated with pictures
.
Le Mans Master
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From: Omaha NE
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Welcome to the Forum. Sorry about your son. I can't imagine...
Only 5,474 were roadsters out of the 37,502 total built in '74.
As you can see....we want pics! So fire away....
Only 5,474 were roadsters out of the 37,502 total built in '74.
As you can see....we want pics! So fire away....
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Welcome to the Nut House! wishing you best of luck getting your Vette back on the road.
Is my vette stock?? HAHA
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welcome to the forum, sorry about your son.
Safety Car
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Orlando FL
Welcome to the forum! This is the best place you could be for tips, advice, & moral support.
Sorry to hear that you had to join a group that no one wants to be in.... parents who`ve lost kids.
I`m the father of six boys, and we lost two.... a year apart.
Both by their own hand, on depression meds. It never goes away, but it does get easier to bear.
ANY of us that have posted our similar experiences here are available to you via PM AT ANY TIME
if you just need someone to listen. People always say they know how you feel, but precious few really do.
Important to remember, you`re not alone in this.
Sorry to hear that you had to join a group that no one wants to be in.... parents who`ve lost kids.
I`m the father of six boys, and we lost two.... a year apart.
Both by their own hand, on depression meds. It never goes away, but it does get easier to bear.
ANY of us that have posted our similar experiences here are available to you via PM AT ANY TIME
if you just need someone to listen. People always say they know how you feel, but precious few really do.
Important to remember, you`re not alone in this.
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