When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Hi folks/ladys and gents
I just purchased my first Corvette.A 1978 L82.I have had several classic cars in my life but for some reason have always put off buying a Corvette.Any way I have one now and love it.
I new it needed a little work going in so I was ok with the steering slop and the pulling to the left.I fixed the slop with just a little steering box adjustment.So I moved on to the pulling to the left.
Took it for a alignment and found out the worst.The front frame is bent.I missed it all because I got in a hurry to buy.
Any ways, is the Corvette frame some thing that can be pulled by a frame shop.
They found that the power steering pump pulley is rubbing the frame a bit and that the passenger side has several shims for the camber adjustment.
At this point I don't think driving it is a good idea so its just sitting in my garage.
Any advise would be greatly appreciated.
At this point Im just wanting to kick my self for not paying attention and trusting a seller that I thought I could trust because he seemed to be a straight up guy.
Sent him a text no reply as of yet. $6500 seemed like a deal at the time
Unless the guy you bought the car from actually knew of the frame problem, no blood, no foul. The issue must not be that obvious, as the car looks pretty good. A lot of times, and small frame pull (body on) is not a big deal. Get a 2nd opinion about the frame/alignment issue.A bent frame, unless severe won't be that big of an issue, it just will wear the tires prematurely if the problem isn't rectified. Welcome to CF.
Last edited by Vetteman Jack; Oct 13, 2018 at 11:15 AM.
Reason: typo
Welcome to the forum. Good luck with your C3. Hopefully things aren’t too bad. FYI, the good people over in the C3 forums will have tons of info if you post your questions there. Good luck! ( ps, she’s a good looking car!)
Welcome to the forum, Matt, and congratulations on your sharp looking C3!
As stated above, hopefully the frame issue is a quick and easy fix.
Definitely the right wheels on your ride! Have used those on several cars.
Thanks for all the good words I appreciate it.
I have a question about the power steering pump.Im in the process of getting a short belt to get it back from the frame.The way it sits now I cant even get the lid off to add fluid because of the alternator.Is this normal or just a bad design on Chevys part.
New corvette owner
