Corvette experts?

[Musashi]

Well here's the deal now that I got more info - this was a show car over a decade ago that basically sat in the back of a truck between shows then sat in a garage for years so I am guessing there are a lot of dried seals, gaskets, etc. I am not sure how often it was fired up and therein lies the rub, no start in three plus years ;-(
On the plus side the body in great shape for a car that is four decades old.
In my younger years I rebuild a couple engines that included a 400 Chevy and 289 Ford so I am thinking I can do some of the work myself unless it is too big a job for whatever reason.
A friend told me to check out Corvette Connection and C4 hotrods as he recommends them so this plan is coming together nicely!

[twitchyfinger]

Please post some pics!

[MED]

Two things that were always high on my list to check back when I was skinny enough to even fit in a corvette are first the the birdcage for rust (yes corvettes do rust) and second the vacuum operated flip up headlight assemblies. As for the headlights they can be as easy to fix as a leaking or broken hose to actual mechanical parts. Hope you like tinkering with old cars. As for the birdcage there is a great thread on the corvette forum that explains how to check and inspect it:

http://m.corvetteforum.com/c3-genera...ml?styleid=140

I was going to suggest the headlights...kind of a PITA. ...stress fractures in the fiberglass.

[Musashi]

Yeah those fiberglass body parts are great when new and they are light but down the road can be a pain, the little experience I have with them.
Going to take a look this Saturday and make a final decision but I think that will be a yes.

[BushMasterBoy]

Big block Corvettes historically are the best investment in older models...

http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2...00-at-auction/

[Musashi]

This one has the L-82 engine I believe, the small block 350 with four-bolt mains.
Pics coming this weekend I hope!

[Musashi]

Well finally got a couple of pics
The car is in way better shape than I thought, hoses, belts etc. were replaced six years ago.
The car has some sort of fueling problem but that can be fixed, things are looking up!

[Dave_L]

Nice lookin' vette. We almost need to do a car meet for all the members here with cool rides.

[twitchyfinger]

Nice car! I know you said you were getting a deal on it just hope you're not paying too much. For that body style 68-72 are the most desirable and collectable and the big block cars command the premium. Here's a prime example like Jim said of a 20k vette. It's a 72 w/454 also the last year of the front and rear metal bumpers. In 73 they ditched the front metal bumper. I personally wouldn't pay more than low to mid teens for a 73 and the high end of that only if it was a big block and preferably a four speed. Anyway here's one sweet 72 driver for 20k: http://denver.en.craigslist.org/cto/4493285086.html

[Musashi]

Let's just say that I am getting it for less than 10K
It has a small block 350 in it with an automatic transmission
Nothing horribly unique about it but the body has been block sanded and has excellent paint on it.
I figure I will fix it, drive around in it for the summer and sell it. That is the plan now anyways...