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Finally, I bought my 1973. I'd appreciate some help in maintaining and repairing her, hence, I am looking for a good workshop in the Portland area having experiences with such cars.
Finally, I bought my 1973. I'd appreciate some help in maintaining and repairing her, hence, I am looking for a good workshop in the Portland area having experiences with such cars.
I'd appreciate any recommendation.
Thanks,
marckon
Welcome Marckom! Lots of very knowledgeable folks on this forum and always willing to help. I recommend buying the AIM, and service manuals, as well as a color coded wiring diagram. You will have fun working on it, though at times it can be frustrating.
Hello marckon,
Welcome!!!
A new 73 for you! Well done.
We are fortunate to have a seriously knowledgeable 73 person on this forum.
Tooch1
A good resource for a new owner.
Regards....
Here are 3 very useful manuals that you may want to buy.
The Assembly Instruction Manual and the Chassis Service Manual are available for each year so you'll be looking for 73 versions.
The manuals are available from various larger vendors.
Finally, I bought my 1973. I'd appreciate some help in maintaining and repairing her, hence, I am looking for a good workshop in the Portland area having experiences with such cars.
I'd appreciate any recommendation.
Thanks,
marckon
Welcome!
I do all of my own work so can't recommend anyone.
You might try posting this on the NW forum too.
I can't think of any repair shops in PDX that cater to older Corvettes and other classics, but then, I don't look for any either. I'm in Hillsboro and several other forum members live in the Portland area.
You may be needing to do much of the work yourself. That's why others above are recommending you pick up some manuals.
However, might ask the guys at Super Chevy Parts in Portland if they have any ideas.
You might also consider joining a local Corvette club in the Portland area. They can be a great resource for you in terms of people who work on their own cars, people willing to help you work on yours, and people who know local shops and individuals who specialize in Corvette maintenance and repairs if and when you need those services. And, equally as important, who to avoid.
Hello from a fellow Portlander! Two ‘78 Vettes have been under my care for 14 years now. I have yet to find a general repair shop willing to work on cars more than twenty years old. They stay plenty busy fixing cars they can get in and out of their shops more efficiently. Best bet would be to get the above mentioned books, a Quickjack and tools as you need them. Timing light, vacuum gauge and analog engine analyzer(eBay-used) to at least get tune-ups done. That said I have used specialty shops for some jobs. The Lineup Shop for alignment/suspension, Mac’s Automotive and Radiator for AC, hoses and radiator, Tigard Transmission for tranny and rear end, most muffler shops do custom work on anything, Discount Tire for wheels/tires.
PM me for my number if you’d like to talk about anything. I’m retired now with lots of time on my hands, so it’s not a bother. Charlie
Looks to be a beautiful 73!
It was my 73’s twin before I started a full body off restoration.
Any thing that needs doing on these cars, you can do yourself.
You just need to do the research before you begin.
Besides the manuals listed by Alan71 and others above I would also recommend the Parts and Accessories Manual.
It has awesome illustrations and you can get a good visual of how things actually go together.
You can and will do a better job than any shop you’ll find which are usually run by hacks who know nothing about classic cars and don’t care to do quality work.
The Lineup Shop for alignment/suspension, Mac’s Automotive and Radiator for AC, hoses and radiator, Tigard Transmission for tranny and rear end, most muffler shops do custom work on anything, Discount Tire for wheels/tires.
I used Tualatin Transmission to rebuild my '72's TH400 during Covid and it's worked fine. They came highly recommended by my engine machinist/builder who knows them through their drag racing endeavors.
Very nice, I don't see many white ones. What engine and options?
I love the config: It’s an L82, automatic. As far as I can tell she has PB, PS, PW, AC, telescope steering. However, I plan to see a dealer to ask if they can provide the build sheet.
If it hasn’t already been done, one project for you will be to drop the fuel tank and replace rubber fuel lines. While in there you may find the build sheet!
If it hasn’t already been done, one project for you will be to drop the fuel tank and replace rubber fuel lines. While in there you may find the build sheet!
Absolutely. He may be able to see it by pushing down on the filler neck rubber and peering around the top of the tank with a flashlight.
Marckon, if you do see it, don't try to pull it out through the filler hole - the paper is extremely fragile after 50 years, plus it was glued to the tank. Also try to look up behind the driver's gauges for paperwork. Sometimes the assembly line would tuck a copy up there, which is where I found my '72's assembly sheets.
Barkingrats is right on, have to be very careful removing it. It took a while, but mine came off mostly intact, though some of it difficult to read. If you do find it, do your research on best way to remove. Good luck!
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