SOLD : 1970 LS5 454 8,913 Original Miles
03-11-2023, 10:24 AM
#41
Le Mans Master
Interesting and beautiful car. My comments here are not meant to be critical nor show what I know. But rather to further my budding education.
Generally what was the mileage accumulation over 53 years? Been driven much in the last say 20 years.
Bellhousing - thought these were natural not painted orange...at least in 69s?
heat shields - why were they removed?
SMOG system - completely missing; does it come with the car?
Wiring - I would give it all a good hard look being 53 years old. Not saying it NEEDS replaced but.
And unless all serviceable things have been maintained it will indeed need a "soft" restoration...meaning just about anything rubber should be considered for replacement. There are infinite degrees of "restoration" from extremely minimal to basically rebuilding the entire car. i personally would take a minimalist approach but also believe CorvettePassion knows what he is talking about.
Generally what was the mileage accumulation over 53 years? Been driven much in the last say 20 years.
Bellhousing - thought these were natural not painted orange...at least in 69s?
heat shields - why were they removed?
SMOG system - completely missing; does it come with the car?
Wiring - I would give it all a good hard look being 53 years old. Not saying it NEEDS replaced but.
And unless all serviceable things have been maintained it will indeed need a "soft" restoration...meaning just about anything rubber should be considered for replacement. There are infinite degrees of "restoration" from extremely minimal to basically rebuilding the entire car. i personally would take a minimalist approach but also believe CorvettePassion knows what he is talking about.
No smog pump on 1970 LS5's.
03-11-2023, 07:53 PM
#43
One of the best places to sharpen your knowledge is to study original cars than have not seen many paws. The next best way is to purchase a ncrs JRM for your specific year and read it over and over.
Lastly latch onto one of the senior team members and don’t let go, because that’s where you learn the most.
All of your questions are answered in the JRM..
Good luck
Rob
Lastly latch onto one of the senior team members and don’t let go, because that’s where you learn the most.
All of your questions are answered in the JRM..
Good luck
Rob
Interesting and beautiful car. My comments here are not meant to be critical nor show what I know. But rather to further my budding education.
Generally what was the mileage accumulation over 53 years? Been driven much in the last say 20 years.
Bellhousing - thought these were natural not painted orange...at least in 69s?
heat shields - why were they removed?
SMOG system - completely missing; does it come with the car?
Wiring - I would give it all a good hard look being 53 years old. Not saying it NEEDS replaced but.
And unless all serviceable things have been maintained it will indeed need a "soft" restoration...meaning just about anything rubber should be considered for replacement. There are infinite degrees of "restoration" from extremely minimal to basically rebuilding the entire car. i personally would take a minimalist approach but also believe CorvettePassion knows what he is talking about.
Generally what was the mileage accumulation over 53 years? Been driven much in the last say 20 years.
Bellhousing - thought these were natural not painted orange...at least in 69s?
heat shields - why were they removed?
SMOG system - completely missing; does it come with the car?
Wiring - I would give it all a good hard look being 53 years old. Not saying it NEEDS replaced but.
And unless all serviceable things have been maintained it will indeed need a "soft" restoration...meaning just about anything rubber should be considered for replacement. There are infinite degrees of "restoration" from extremely minimal to basically rebuilding the entire car. i personally would take a minimalist approach but also believe CorvettePassion knows what he is talking about.
03-11-2023, 11:33 PM
#44
Interesting and beautiful car. My comments here are not meant to be critical nor show what I know. But rather to further my budding education.
Generally what was the mileage accumulation over 53 years? Been driven much in the last say 20 years.
Bellhousing - thought these were natural not painted orange...at least in 69s?
heat shields - why were they removed?
SMOG system - completely missing; does it come with the car?
Wiring - I would give it all a good hard look being 53 years old. Not saying it NEEDS replaced but.
And unless all serviceable things have been maintained it will indeed need a "soft" restoration...meaning just about anything rubber should be considered for replacement. There are infinite degrees of "restoration" from extremely minimal to basically rebuilding the entire car. i personally would take a minimalist approach but also believe CorvettePassion knows what he is talking about.
Generally what was the mileage accumulation over 53 years? Been driven much in the last say 20 years.
Bellhousing - thought these were natural not painted orange...at least in 69s?
heat shields - why were they removed?
SMOG system - completely missing; does it come with the car?
Wiring - I would give it all a good hard look being 53 years old. Not saying it NEEDS replaced but.
And unless all serviceable things have been maintained it will indeed need a "soft" restoration...meaning just about anything rubber should be considered for replacement. There are infinite degrees of "restoration" from extremely minimal to basically rebuilding the entire car. i personally would take a minimalist approach but also believe CorvettePassion knows what he is talking about.
03-12-2023, 07:36 AM
#45
One of the best places to sharpen your knowledge is to study original cars than have not seen many paws. The next best way is to purchase a ncrs JRM for your specific year and read it over and over.
Lastly latch onto one of the senior team members and don’t let go, because that’s where you learn the most.
All of your questions are answered in the JRM..
Good luck
Rob
Lastly latch onto one of the senior team members and don’t let go, because that’s where you learn the most.
All of your questions are answered in the JRM..
Good luck
Rob
03-12-2023, 03:12 PM
#46
Race Director
Member Since: Nov 2003
Location: Cottonwood AZ
Posts: 10,698
Received 3,053 Likes
on
1,935 Posts
C1 of Year Finalist (performance mods) 2019
Note that post #1 has been amended to show SOLD. Congratulations on the sale of a great car. I certainly hope no one restores this original example. 
03-12-2023, 03:19 PM
#47
Le Mans Master
Member Since: May 2008
Posts: 9,069
Received 2,712 Likes
on
1,425 Posts
2022 C3 of the Year Finalist - Modified
I know people value originality, and that its a "thing"......but brittle wiring harnesses / deteriorating rubber parts, 40 years of moisture / corrosion, and general neglect all does damage....no matter how "original" or special or whatever investment value involved. But... it makes no differenence if the car is just going to be a garage museum piece as many of these are. And.I know many buy these cars for these very reasons......but thats not me,....they are too fun to drive. This care to me would be no more special or less special than any other C3 Corvette. And if you are going to really driving them, like I do, ......car needs restored....FACT, .or its just one problem, one fire, one frustration at a time.
I also am curious as to why my 77, complete body off restoration, is somehow less worthy, when for me,..its a beautiful car in the long line of beautiful cars....and 90% the same as any other C3.....but it gets no respect. Yeah.....I know...no chrome bumpers, and nobody likes them. Thats what I have to put up hearing / reading all the time.
Thats enough from me guys....and nobody asked me anyways. Sorry to interrupt. I know my viewpoint is not popular on this subject. Enough said....sorry. If it offends you guys....I can delete my posts.
Last edited by Torqued Off; 03-12-2023 at 03:36 PM.
03-12-2023, 03:54 PM
#48
Race Director
Member Since: Nov 2003
Location: Cottonwood AZ
Posts: 10,698
Received 3,053 Likes
on
1,935 Posts
C1 of Year Finalist (performance mods) 2019
I actually don't even know what trolling means....but I will refrain from saying any more.
I know people value originality, and that its a "thing"......but brittle wiring harnesses / deteriorating rubber parts, 40 years of moisture / corrosion, and general neglect all does damage....no matter how "original" or special or whatever investment value involved. But... it makes no differenence if the car is just going to be a garage museum piece as many of these are. And.I know many buy these cars for these very reasons......but thats not me,....they are too fun to drive. This care to me would be no more special or less special than any other C3 Corvette. And if you are going to really driving them, like I do, ......car needs restored....FACT, .or its just one problem, one fire, one frustration at a time.
I also am curious as to why my 77, complete body off restoration, is somehow less worthy, when for me,..its a beautiful car in the long line of beautiful cars....and 90% the same as any other C3.....but it gets no respect. Yeah.....I know...no chrome bumpers, and nobody likes them. Thats what I have to put up hearing / reading all the time.
Thats enough from me guys....and nobody asked me anyways. Sorry to interrupt. I know my viewpoint is not popular on this subject. Enough said....sorry. If it offends you guys....I can delete my posts.
I know people value originality, and that its a "thing"......but brittle wiring harnesses / deteriorating rubber parts, 40 years of moisture / corrosion, and general neglect all does damage....no matter how "original" or special or whatever investment value involved. But... it makes no differenence if the car is just going to be a garage museum piece as many of these are. And.I know many buy these cars for these very reasons......but thats not me,....they are too fun to drive. This care to me would be no more special or less special than any other C3 Corvette. And if you are going to really driving them, like I do, ......car needs restored....FACT, .or its just one problem, one fire, one frustration at a time.
I also am curious as to why my 77, complete body off restoration, is somehow less worthy, when for me,..its a beautiful car in the long line of beautiful cars....and 90% the same as any other C3.....but it gets no respect. Yeah.....I know...no chrome bumpers, and nobody likes them. Thats what I have to put up hearing / reading all the time.
Thats enough from me guys....and nobody asked me anyways. Sorry to interrupt. I know my viewpoint is not popular on this subject. Enough said....sorry. If it offends you guys....I can delete my posts.
03-12-2023, 04:44 PM
#49
Questions:
What was the asking price?
Was it a 4-speed?
Did it have air-conditioning?
Thank you!
(A military academy classmate from college is looking for a car like this.)
What was the asking price?
Was it a 4-speed?
Did it have air-conditioning?
Thank you!
(A military academy classmate from college is looking for a car like this.)