Which year C3?
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Which year C3?
I just got an e-mail from a good friend asking my advice on C3's. I don't know much about C3's...:( He didn't include very many specifics in his e-mail. I have no idea his budget, I would guess about $10K though.
I sent him an e-mail back, hopefully that will yield more info on what he is looking for, but here is the e-mail:
I don't know why he chose 1981, I'm assuming it has to be for the 700R4, but everything I know, you know with this e-mail. Thanks. :)
Any help is greatly appreciated. :)
I sent him an e-mail back, hopefully that will yield more info on what he is looking for, but here is the e-mail:
Canyon,
I hope you still come around here every once in a while. My brother is looking to buy an older Corvette, preferably a black 1981. He doesn't know anything about them, and I certainly don't. Your name immediately popped into my head as a person who may be able to help out, let him know what to look for, what to stay away from, etc.
I hope you still come around here every once in a while. My brother is looking to buy an older Corvette, preferably a black 1981. He doesn't know anything about them, and I certainly don't. Your name immediately popped into my head as a person who may be able to help out, let him know what to look for, what to stay away from, etc.
Any help is greatly appreciated. :)
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Re: Which year C3? (NoWorries)
frame rust infront of the rear tires, windshield frame rust... seen by looking at the trim inside the car from the out side, look for rust, or dark red color; brake problems ie spongy pedal, streaked tires from brake fluid leaks.; Listen for vibration when you go around a turn, means that you might have diff problems... though its usually just needs additive.; look at the alignment shims at the front a arms, if there are not an the same number on each side, like 5 and 1 you need to look for fiber glass damage in the front fenders.
tell him to look for one that has the options that he wants, A/C, auto or manual that sort of stuff
Thats about all i can think of, that is C3 related... look at everything is another good thing to check...
ZD
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tell him to look for one that has the options that he wants, A/C, auto or manual that sort of stuff
Thats about all i can think of, that is C3 related... look at everything is another good thing to check...
ZD
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Re: Which year C3? (scorciae)
I would say out of the 3 years, 80-82, that 82 is best fora hotrod, just put a TPI system, cam, duals, rework heads, and rebuild/replace the 700r4, and all things being equal with rest of the car, it's a wonderful hotrod....
now having said that......problems can occur with the governemnt and that wonderful EPA poopie.....
GENE
now having said that......problems can occur with the governemnt and that wonderful EPA poopie.....
GENE
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Re: Which year C3? (scorciae)
why is an 80 the best for a hot rod, i have one and am curious
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Pat Kunz
