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I have many other pictures of this car and full info on the history of it. But, I have tried 4 times to make posts with this info and every time I get logged out of the site, so I figure I have about 3 or 4 minutes to make a post or I am wasting my time.
Obviously has not run in a long time, but did get some significant use before being parked looking at the seats. The tires will be junk due to being parked.
Wash it. Post the VIN and you will get loads of info from these guys here.
When you are ready for your seats be sure to call Al Knock Interiors and he will set you up with new foam and seat covers along with new carpet and other interior parts you might need. His parts are awesome and he stands behind them! He is on the web and easily found!
After washing it I would replace every rubber hose, belt and every fluid in the entire car. After sitting like it has be sure to look for any mouse damage, many cars that sit encourage mice to move in. That might explain the paw prints on top of the Corvette. I found a mummified Mouse inside my air box and was really grossed out after thinking about the air passing over his little dried out corpse on the way to the passengers of the vehicle. Mice have an amazing appetite for the insulation on the wiring so check everything carefully.
Before going too deep into the Corvette I would order a Factory Service Manual (FSM) and an Assembly Instruction Manual (AIM) for the particular year Corvette you have. The factory manuals are more expensive but are far more accurate regarding the details of your Corvette. RockAuto sells the FSM's on DVD's for a bargain, I have hard copies and they are easier to read on the fly. The AIM is very useful as it shows how things fit together and can save you a lot of time at certain points. Both are available at Corvette supply houses.
Do you know the history of the car. When was it parked and why. A blown engine for example will steer you in the right decision making direction. Are you a motor head at all? Willing and wanting to learn or just a get in the car and drive kind of person? That again will answer some questions as to what you want to do. These cars are fun but require lots of attention. If you feel you don’t want to make that commitment then as said above. Get the vin number to see what you have. Clean it up as best as you can. You will probably discover a lot about the car just by washing it. Once you get that done come back here and I am sure there will be no shortage of suggestions about what to do with it. Think of it as an adventure. And good luck.
Any idea what the odometer reads? I agree with the above. Thoroughly wash the car and mask up and clean up the inside with a thorough vacuuming and a bath in Simple Green. Before you hook up a battery, inspect all of the wiring harness(s) for rodent damage. If the engine was running prior to its sleep, remove the spark plugs and add an ounce or so of Marvel Mystery Oil to each combustion chamber and let it sit for at least a week. If the wiring is OK, put in a fresh battery and engage the starter with the coil wire off. If the engine turns, flush and replace the rubber fuel and brake lines and components as well as all of the fluids. Your best source of information about bringing the car back to life is here on the forum. Use the search function and read up. Good luck. Jerry
These are all excellent suggestions. Give the car a wash and see if you can determine why it was parked. Blown engine? Once you get it cleaned up you can have it checked for frame and birdcage rust, etc.
What year is it? 1980? A quick thumbnail valuation can be found on Hagerty’s website. This isn’t a link to your specific car, but just to refer you to the source.
You then need to figure out what you want to do with it. Some guys inherit their father’s or their grandfather’s etc. Corvette, and keeping it for sentimental reasons and getting it running outweigh the book value of the car. So, they’ll spend $30k or more to fix a car that won’t be worth $20k. If that’s the case with you, you are going to get a lot of excellent guidance here. Cost to fix it up so it’s running can’t be determined without knowing more about the condition. For example, even assuming no rust, and no mechanical issues, exterior paint alone can be very pricey, plus seats, tires, belts/hoses, etc.
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