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Old Jun 11, 2016 | 08:05 PM
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Rescued this 76' today. All original, 82k miles. Needs a brake line. Could not believe the condition. <br > <br > <br > <br > <br > <br >
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Old Jun 11, 2016 | 08:14 PM
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At least it's a manual, not many of them in those years !!!
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Old Jun 11, 2016 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 04vette81
Rescued this 76' today. All original, 82k miles. Needs a brake line. Could not believe the condition. >
If it's all original, it's going to need a lot more than a brake line. Are the calipers leaking? Originals got pitted over time so it will probably need them. Go with the stainless sleeved units.

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Old Jun 11, 2016 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by JR-01
If it's all original, it's going to need a lot more than a brake line. Are the calipers leaking? Originals got pitted over time so it will probably need them. Go with the stainless sleeved units.
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Old Jun 11, 2016 | 08:29 PM
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why is my car in your garage ?????
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Old Jun 11, 2016 | 08:45 PM
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With some TLC, could make you a nice car. Good luck with it.
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Old Jun 11, 2016 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by JR-01
If it's all original, it's going to need a lot more than a brake line. Are the calipers leaking? Originals got pitted over time so it will probably need them. Go with the stainless sleeved units.
I'm aware. To be drivable it will need a brake line. I plan on going through it. Will run into a bunch of other things I'm sure. And thank you, stainless sleeved units is good info!

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Old Jun 11, 2016 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
With some TLC, could make you a nice car. Good luck with it.
Thanks vetteman! First "project". Should be interesting. It's always nice to have people chime in with advice. Love CF!
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Nice find. Keep us posted of the progression
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Originally Posted by 04vette81
I'm aware. To be drivable it will need a brake line. I plan on going through it. Will run into a bunch of other things I'm sure. And thank you, stainless sleeved units is good info!
I believe so. 17 years ago I bought an '80 with 72K miles on it. I ended up replacing just about everything on it. Parts are pretty cheap and they are easy to work on. So have fun.
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Old Jun 11, 2016 | 09:19 PM
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why is my car in your garage ?????
Ok aka, which one is yours?!
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Originally Posted by 04vette81
Ok aka, which one is yours?!

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Originally Posted by akapounder
Freakin' nice! Love the black wheels.
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Old Jun 11, 2016 | 10:27 PM
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Going back a while I picked up.a '76, 4 spd, base 350. Mine was a nice tight cruiser, problem free while I owned it. Only criticism I had is that it was grossly underpowered for what was supposed to be Amerca's premier sports car. Acceleration was terrible, but once up to cruising it was a nice car. Best wishes! By the way, nice find and have fun!
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Freakin' nice! Love the black wheels.
SHHHH on the Black Wheels
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Enjoy the thrill of restoration and then driving her this summer.
Love the color.
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Good luck with your new ride! I had a new 73 back in the day and it was a base 350 with a 4 speed also. I loved that car. It was the most reliable Corvette I ever had overall. It was not the fastest but ran just fine for me at the time. I had it for 3 years.
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Cool rescue car Good luck with all the items that need attention. Keep us posted on your progress.
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