Pulling out of storage!
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Intermediate
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From: Gilbert Arizona
Pulling out of storage!
I am new to corvettes, and just purchased my first C-3 corvette. It has been driven very little in the last 5 years (the owner says 300 miles) but has been stored in a garage under cover. The car runs and drives fine so I am not too concerned, but what should I do prior to driving it somewhat reguarly? The oil and filter have been changed annually. I know to look real closely at the belts, hoses, brakes, tires and such but are there any items I should look at closer being a corvette?
I plan on drviing it 5000-6000 miles a year.
Thanks in advance for any advice!
I plan on drviing it 5000-6000 miles a year.
Thanks in advance for any advice!
Le Mans Master
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From: Powassan ON
Rear end fluid
Grease anything that "pivots", suspension points etc.
check to see that the heater core isnt plugged with any "goo", Remove the hoses and flush out with gentle garden hose pressure.
make sure the wipers work, "just in case".
rinse out the rad as well, dont forget the AC rad if so equipped.
dodosmike
Grease anything that "pivots", suspension points etc.
check to see that the heater core isnt plugged with any "goo", Remove the hoses and flush out with gentle garden hose pressure.
make sure the wipers work, "just in case".
rinse out the rad as well, dont forget the AC rad if so equipped.
dodosmike
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi Tim,
CORVETTE NICE!!!!!
There's been a lot of talk about tires that look great because they've had little use but are past their "expiration date". The tire manufacturers state that the tires age from the environment and become dangerous to drive on.
If you do a search on this Forum and the web I think you'll find the info.
GOOD LUCK!
Regards,
Alan
CORVETTE NICE!!!!!
There's been a lot of talk about tires that look great because they've had little use but are past their "expiration date". The tire manufacturers state that the tires age from the environment and become dangerous to drive on.
If you do a search on this Forum and the web I think you'll find the info.
GOOD LUCK!
Regards,
Alan
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From: Texas-out west
manufacturers say 6 years, I would replace if that old for sure unless all you did was move in/out garage or trailer but since you plan to drive it, new tires a must if over 6 years, all fluids no matter when last done...do it right and start at a point "you" know to be right and enjoy, enjoy, enjoy
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From: Gilbert Arizona
Thanks!
Thanks for all the responses. The tires were just replaced as well as the rear calipers. The PO started the car once a month with the heater on to circulate the fluid through the heater core.
I think i will take the flushing of radiator and all fluid changes/chassis lube advice before driving it much. I bought it to tinker with as well as drive, so this is as good a place as any to start.
Once I get the car home I will take some photos and post -- its a 1973white with black interior -- 350 4 speed coupe.
Thanks again!
I think i will take the flushing of radiator and all fluid changes/chassis lube advice before driving it much. I bought it to tinker with as well as drive, so this is as good a place as any to start.
Once I get the car home I will take some photos and post -- its a 1973white with black interior -- 350 4 speed coupe.
Thanks again!
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Thanks for all the responses. The tires were just replaced as well as the rear calipers. The PO started the car once a month with the heater on to circulate the fluid through the heater core.
I think i will take the flushing of radiator and all fluid changes/chassis lube advice before driving it much. I bought it to tinker with as well as drive, so this is as good a place as any to start.
Once I get the car home I will take some photos and post -- its a 1973white with black interior -- 350 4 speed coupe.
Thanks again!
I think i will take the flushing of radiator and all fluid changes/chassis lube advice before driving it much. I bought it to tinker with as well as drive, so this is as good a place as any to start.
Once I get the car home I will take some photos and post -- its a 1973white with black interior -- 350 4 speed coupe.
Thanks again!
Terry
