Second rebuild 1973
09-01-2013, 02:16 PM
#23
Drifting
Thread Starter
Let's talk exhaust for a minute. Is there a way to tell if these are original? If so, how do I know of they are still good or of they aren't can you have th restored? I know that look like ones I have seen that are original and still used on cars today.
09-01-2013, 11:12 PM
#24
TheCorvetteBen
Those look to me to be original. Take a look at these on CL,
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/pts/4020777497.html
They look to be about the same. The way to tell is to look for a part number or date stamp. I know some had GM on them but not sure which years etc.
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/pts/4020777497.html
They look to be about the same. The way to tell is to look for a part number or date stamp. I know some had GM on them but not sure which years etc.
09-01-2013, 11:26 PM
#25
Drifting
Thread Starter
Those look to me to be original. Take a look at these on CL,
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/pts/4020777497.html
They look to be about the same. The way to tell is to look for a part number or date stamp. I know some had GM on them but not sure which years etc.
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/pts/4020777497.html
They look to be about the same. The way to tell is to look for a part number or date stamp. I know some had GM on them but not sure which years etc.
Thanks brother!
09-01-2013, 11:48 PM
#26
TheCorvetteBen
09-01-2013, 11:51 PM
#27
Drifting
Thread Starter
Me either and there are not holes on them, the pipe under the body is all rusted out but the actual mufflers have nothing but surface rust that is visible.
09-02-2013, 10:07 PM
#30
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-p...emec-6spd.html
you should do this if your doing a restoration, actually , you will spend this much by the time you are done and this member has already done the ...tasteful upgrades. you could be on the road ...sooner
you should do this if your doing a restoration, actually , you will spend this much by the time you are done and this member has already done the ...tasteful upgrades. you could be on the road ...sooner
Last edited by oldalaskaman; 09-02-2013 at 10:10 PM.
09-03-2013, 12:00 AM
#32
Melting Slicks
Rocker Panels
A really nice set of originals will set you back at least $300 from what I have seen. NOS may go for up to $1,000. Yikes! Like Alan says, the re-pops are pretty bad.
I will post a pic of the 70 when I get a chance. I have a great video of the 70 but will have to open a youtube account to post it. I have the entire rear suspension out of it and then some. I should begin reassembly next week. I don't move nearly as quickly as you do. Wish i did.
Bill
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09-03-2013, 12:18 AM
#33
Drifting
Thread Starter
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-p...emec-6spd.html
you should do this if your doing a restoration, actually , you will spend this much by the time you are done and this member has already done the ...tasteful upgrades. you could be on the road ...sooner
you should do this if your doing a restoration, actually , you will spend this much by the time you are done and this member has already done the ...tasteful upgrades. you could be on the road ...sooner
It would certainly get me rolling quicker. Man every time I see a frame sitting like that I want to do mine but it just scares me too much. I am hoping to drop $4000 in this car and drive it by next Spring. Now! OAM, you know how fast I work when I get started and that I have way more time than money and will take the time to wire wheel everything myself. With this in mind could I do it in those perimeters?
What say you? Keep inundated, I will not be rebuilding the engine and will do all the body work and paint myself. The engine will just get new gaskets, clean and paint.
Last edited by FatCat; 09-03-2013 at 12:24 AM.
09-03-2013, 12:20 AM
#34
Drifting
Thread Starter
you can very carefully use 000 steel wool on the rockers to help a little. Don't rub too hard or you will scratch them. Then you can clear the anodized portion and touch up the black. Google 70 corvette restoration and a lady named juliet did a really nice job restoring her rockers.
A really nice set of originals will set you back at least $300 from what I have seen. NOS may go for up to $1,000. Yikes! Like Alan says, the re-pops are pretty bad.
I will post a pic of the 70 when I get a chance. I have a great video of the 70 but will have to open a youtube account to post it. I have the entire rear suspension out of it and then some. I should begin reassembly next week. I don't move nearly as quickly as you do. Wish i did.
Bill
A really nice set of originals will set you back at least $300 from what I have seen. NOS may go for up to $1,000. Yikes! Like Alan says, the re-pops are pretty bad.
I will post a pic of the 70 when I get a chance. I have a great video of the 70 but will have to open a youtube account to post it. I have the entire rear suspension out of it and then some. I should begin reassembly next week. I don't move nearly as quickly as you do. Wish i did.
Bill
Thanks Bill!
09-03-2013, 12:23 AM
#35
Drifting
Thread Starter
09-03-2013, 08:24 AM
#36
And do what with the car I already have? Hahaha
It would certainly get me rolling quicker. Man every time I see a frame sitting like that I want to do mine but it just scares me too much. I am hoping to drop $4000 in this car and drive it by next Spring. Now! OAM, you know how fast I work when I get started and that I have way more time than money and will take the time to wire wheel everything myself. With this in mind could I do it in those perimeters?
What say you? Keep inundated, I will not be rebuilding the engine and will do all the body work and paint myself. The engine will just get new gaskets, clean and paint.
It would certainly get me rolling quicker. Man every time I see a frame sitting like that I want to do mine but it just scares me too much. I am hoping to drop $4000 in this car and drive it by next Spring. Now! OAM, you know how fast I work when I get started and that I have way more time than money and will take the time to wire wheel everything myself. With this in mind could I do it in those perimeters?
What say you? Keep inundated, I will not be rebuilding the engine and will do all the body work and paint myself. The engine will just get new gaskets, clean and paint.
09-03-2013, 09:16 AM
#38
once you have the body lifted,
this,
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...51495398,d.cGE
then just clean up the places it cant get to, a quick paint and done, if you put it on a rotisserie, there will be very little it cant get to , and you have cut a good month from your time. I'm actually sharing my plans for my next project, but you're at the point where it would make sense and based on the speed that you did the 78. That wire brushing by hand is over rated, your time could be better spent.
this,
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...51495398,d.cGE
then just clean up the places it cant get to, a quick paint and done, if you put it on a rotisserie, there will be very little it cant get to , and you have cut a good month from your time. I'm actually sharing my plans for my next project, but you're at the point where it would make sense and based on the speed that you did the 78. That wire brushing by hand is over rated, your time could be better spent.
Last edited by oldalaskaman; 09-03-2013 at 09:25 AM.
09-03-2013, 11:05 AM
#39
Drifting
Thread Starter
That is awesome but the small one costs $5000 maybe you can rent one somewhere. If I coud rent that thing for a day it would be a no brainer!!
09-11-2013, 09:28 PM
#40
Drifting
Thread Starter
And the parts gathering has begun!! Got these in today, is there a way to confirm they are off of a 1973? I don't see any part numbers or markings on them. Why say you guys?
