Some quick advice please...
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Pro
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From: The great state of Massholia
Some quick advice please...
Tomorrow I'm looking at a '79 4-spd for my wife. The motor's been replaced at some point, pictures look real good (whatever!).@ 60,000 miles.
Anyway, other than the usual calipers and rotten-pillars - any suggestions as to what I should get a good look at?
I'd appreciate any constructive advice :seeya
Anyway, other than the usual calipers and rotten-pillars - any suggestions as to what I should get a good look at?
I'd appreciate any constructive advice :seeya
Melting Slicks
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From: Deltona (son of Deland and DAYTONA) FL
Re: Some quick advice please... (WS6TA01)
If the car sqeaks over bumps and tries to change lanes by itself, especially when you accelerate, it will need trailing arm bushings and possibly front upper and lower control arms, balljoints and tie rod ends. I've been told on good authority from more than one experienced Vette owner that the lane change behavoir is a symptom of problems with the T-arms.
Check pulley clearances (esp P/S) could indicate sagging motor mounts. Rear end howl at hwy speed would indicate worn ring and pinion.
I'm basically just telling you what I've been fixing on my 79 :smash:
I'm sure the pro's will add to whatever I missed. Good luck. My wife and I love our 79, despite it's problems. It's really been a reliable car, especially for 24 years old.
Check pulley clearances (esp P/S) could indicate sagging motor mounts. Rear end howl at hwy speed would indicate worn ring and pinion.
I'm basically just telling you what I've been fixing on my 79 :smash:
I'm sure the pro's will add to whatever I missed. Good luck. My wife and I love our 79, despite it's problems. It's really been a reliable car, especially for 24 years old.
Drifting
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From: San Diego, CA Website: ChrisMitchell.us
Re: Some quick advice please... (WS6TA01)
When you test drive dont forget to jump on the gas, if anything breaks you want it to break before you buy. Plus, its allot easier to find things that are wrong when your doing 140mph. :D
Melting Slicks
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From: Virginia Beach Virginia
Re: Some quick advice please... (WS6TA01)
I suppose you know this, but check for rust on the frame, particularly behind the rear wheels.
Also, check the paint. Although this can be corrected, it's very expensive and should be considered.
Also, check the paint. Although this can be corrected, it's very expensive and should be considered.
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From: The great state of Massholia
Re: Some quick advice please... (77Dream)
hey 77dream...
LOL :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: That's not CONSTRUCTIVE, it's DE-STRUCTIVE :jester
[Modified by WS6TA01, 10:41 PM 5/13/2003]
LOL :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: That's not CONSTRUCTIVE, it's DE-STRUCTIVE :jester
[Modified by WS6TA01, 10:41 PM 5/13/2003]
