Thoughts/Advice on 74
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From: Upstate NY
Thoughts/Advice on 74
Hey guys. I feel guilty for always asking, but I don't have another resource and I've learned a lot from this site so far, so here it goes.
I found this
https://www.facebook.com
/marketplace/item/6363204493698556
Seller's Description
I have 1974 corvette stingray got 350 engine original motor matching numbers low miles 4spd just got the original color freshly painted original interior runs good sounds good bird box solid underneath solid serious inquiries only please do not waste my time.
also
Yea it’s available it’s clean title I don’t drive it but I do turn it on often car mostly been in garage
Obviously the "bird box" is a....yellow flag? Not quite red.
Noticed.. something on the bottom of the driver's side door. Looks like rust almost. and the wire running along that door is new to me.
This is pretty much the one I want... Blue, manual. They're hard to find at a decent price, so I'm trying not to be too excited.
I've attached a video, I hope it works because I can't tell what's up with the fan...is that the slow speed of the video or is the belt slipping?
Thanks in advance for any thoughts and advice you might be able to share.
** PS my goal isn't a show car or a daily driver. I've just always wanted a C3, I'm not getting any younger, so it's time for something fun, but affordable.
I found this
https://www.facebook.com
/marketplace/item/6363204493698556
Seller's Description
I have 1974 corvette stingray got 350 engine original motor matching numbers low miles 4spd just got the original color freshly painted original interior runs good sounds good bird box solid underneath solid serious inquiries only please do not waste my time.
also
Yea it’s available it’s clean title I don’t drive it but I do turn it on often car mostly been in garage
Obviously the "bird box" is a....yellow flag? Not quite red.
Noticed.. something on the bottom of the driver's side door. Looks like rust almost. and the wire running along that door is new to me.
This is pretty much the one I want... Blue, manual. They're hard to find at a decent price, so I'm trying not to be too excited.
I've attached a video, I hope it works because I can't tell what's up with the fan...is that the slow speed of the video or is the belt slipping?
Thanks in advance for any thoughts and advice you might be able to share.
** PS my goal isn't a show car or a daily driver. I've just always wanted a C3, I'm not getting any younger, so it's time for something fun, but affordable.
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Bird Box? Funny stuff.
Looks pretty decent. Good paint, good interior and somebody removed the dreaded hood liner for you, good!
Questionable items:
Mufflers are almost touching the ground. They should be tucked up & in farther towards the rear. Fixable.
Sparkplug wires. Could they be any tighter? No slack for adjusting timing. Either wrong plug-wire set, or somebody installed them incorrectly.
Brake pedal seems really low to me, not even with the clutch. So, there may not be enouch pedal travel to lock up the brakes. That could be booster rod adjustment issue or air in the lines.
Not sure what the little black thing is on the transmission tunnel / console drivers side. Appears to a rocker switch? IDK
Hard to tell from picture, but it appears there is only one exhaust pipe opening in the trans cross-member? If so, you will not be installing headers and dual exhaust with that set-up.
Buy it.
Looks pretty decent. Good paint, good interior and somebody removed the dreaded hood liner for you, good!
Questionable items:
Mufflers are almost touching the ground. They should be tucked up & in farther towards the rear. Fixable.
Sparkplug wires. Could they be any tighter? No slack for adjusting timing. Either wrong plug-wire set, or somebody installed them incorrectly.
Brake pedal seems really low to me, not even with the clutch. So, there may not be enouch pedal travel to lock up the brakes. That could be booster rod adjustment issue or air in the lines.
Not sure what the little black thing is on the transmission tunnel / console drivers side. Appears to a rocker switch? IDK
Hard to tell from picture, but it appears there is only one exhaust pipe opening in the trans cross-member? If so, you will not be installing headers and dual exhaust with that set-up.
Buy it.
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Nothing in those pictures would make me run away. Good "Bird Box" and paint are two huge bonus items, everything else can be address as needed. If this is the right car for you go buy it. 
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2022
Posts: 124
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From: Upstate NY
Bird Box? Funny stuff.
Looks pretty decent. Good paint, good interior and somebody removed the dreaded hood liner for you, good!
Questionable items:
Mufflers are almost touching the ground. They should be tucked up & in farther towards the rear. Fixable.
Sparkplug wires. Could they be any tighter? No slack for adjusting timing. Either wrong plug-wire set, or somebody installed them incorrectly.
Brake pedal seems really low to me, not even with the clutch. So, there may not be enouch pedal travel to lock up the brakes. That could be booster rod adjustment issue or air in the lines.
Not sure what the little black thing is on the transmission tunnel / console drivers side. Appears to a rocker switch? IDK
Hard to tell from picture, but it appears there is only one exhaust pipe opening in the trans cross-member? If so, you will not be installing headers and dual exhaust with that set-up.
Buy it.
Looks pretty decent. Good paint, good interior and somebody removed the dreaded hood liner for you, good!
Questionable items:
Mufflers are almost touching the ground. They should be tucked up & in farther towards the rear. Fixable.
Sparkplug wires. Could they be any tighter? No slack for adjusting timing. Either wrong plug-wire set, or somebody installed them incorrectly.
Brake pedal seems really low to me, not even with the clutch. So, there may not be enouch pedal travel to lock up the brakes. That could be booster rod adjustment issue or air in the lines.
Not sure what the little black thing is on the transmission tunnel / console drivers side. Appears to a rocker switch? IDK
Hard to tell from picture, but it appears there is only one exhaust pipe opening in the trans cross-member? If so, you will not be installing headers and dual exhaust with that set-up.
Buy it.
Thanks so much for the reply!! I really appreciate it.
Wires and muffler seem easy enough to take care of.
Brakes seem workable as well.
I'd be bummed about the lack of options on the headers/exhaust, but I think I'll manage.
Were you able to see the video?
Thank you again!
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Both door cards have had it , they are warped enough so they catch on the sill panel cover so every time you open the door they pull away , hence the cracks and wear you see . Something looks off with the way the sill covers are on , they might even be on the wrong way around
Car might have the rear window defroster option , that is what the big rocker switch is on the side of the tunnel ,by drivers feet.
From memory the clutch pedal was set higher to stop people "riding the clutch" but that doesn't mean the brakes are good.
I don't do facestuff so can't see any more of his advert.
Car might have the rear window defroster option , that is what the big rocker switch is on the side of the tunnel ,by drivers feet.
From memory the clutch pedal was set higher to stop people "riding the clutch" but that doesn't mean the brakes are good.
I don't do facestuff so can't see any more of his advert.
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