Tim Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 I'm looking for my next project and I liked to find a C2 or C3. I found a C3 on the east coast but wasn't getting much help for the seller (don't have pics of undercarriage, what you see is what you get) he specialize selling Corvette Projects. So I back looking for a Running/Drive-able project. Thanks Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertdawg Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Hey Tim can’t wait to see what you come up with …. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted June 18, 2022 Author Share Posted June 18, 2022 I pick up my C3 project tomorrow. Driving it down from Mesa. 1976 Stingray - L48. It's gonna need a lot of work!!! Pics tomorrow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old yeller Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 Can't wait for the pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chameleon Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 37 minutes ago, old yeller said: Can't wait for the pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted June 18, 2022 Author Share Posted June 18, 2022 Here are a few pics. Drove her down from Mesa. The car runs fantastically!! Temp stayed around 200 and oil pressure was perfect. It has a cam upgrade with Edelbrock Performer intake and 4bbl carb. It has more power than I thought it would. I have no specs on the cam. It was completed prior to the guy I bought it from. Lots of things to work on. Interior needs a LOT of help. The frame is perfect, the bird cage is only minor rust near the dash. I'll be picking your collective brains and looking for parts. New exhaust from the Y back ( I was surprised to not see true dual exhaust...but that'll change), new rear leaf spring and control arms/bushings.. This is the car I grew up (the 1960s and 1970s) wanting. I had my 1984 C4 and my 2007 C6 but this is the one. Vin breakdown. 1Z37L6S437939 1=Chevy Z = Corvette 37 = Coupe L= L48 (engine)L48 (350 cid, 180 hp) 6= 1976 S=St. Louis Plant 437939 = Production number I'll be posting videos later - on Facebook and my blog and Youtube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old yeller Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 Congrats on the Vette. Looks like a great car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave64 Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 Your car looks great and sounds like a grand project. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertdawg Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 Yeah, what Dave said. Can’t wait to see the progress pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chameleon Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 12 hours ago, Desertdawg said: Yeah, what Dave said. Can’t wait to see the progress pictures. ^^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCMSH Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 Does the clock work?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted June 20, 2022 Author Share Posted June 20, 2022 Sadly No!!! Horn either!!! We can end this topic...since it's really 1976. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chameleon Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 13 hours ago, Tim said: Sadly No!!! Horn either!!! We can end this topic...since it's really 1976. Shall we end it? Or shall we change the title to "1976 Corvette Project" and you can share all your progress here. . .? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roneva Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 My computer must be screwed up again. It is showing a 1978 project! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted June 20, 2022 Author Share Posted June 20, 2022 You can just change it!!! Thanks Tim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chameleon Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 3 minutes ago, Tim said: You can just change it!!! Thanks Tim DONE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted June 21, 2022 Author Share Posted June 21, 2022 Not sure how this works but here's an update. #ProjectSR76 1976 Stingray - Interior Inspectionhttps://wp.me/p2YxYx-5yu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccaneer Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 If you are still seeing 1978...Flush your browser cache and try again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted June 21, 2022 Author Share Posted June 21, 2022 #ProjectSR76 - The Undercarriagehttps://wp.me/p2YxYx-5yy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted June 22, 2022 Author Share Posted June 22, 2022 It’s clear that the build sheet/inventory sheet are not available for #ProjectSR76. With some inquiries on FaceBook I found free downloads of Corvette Brochure for 1976. https://www.gmheritagecenter.com There’s a section called "What You Can Add" which list all the option available. Here's a screen shot: I put together a list as the car exists now. Here are the Add-Ons: Power breaksPower SteeringPower WindowsFour Season A/c (missing compressor)Tilt-Telescoping steeringAM/FM (two types - don't know which one- there's an old Walmart AM/FM cassette crammed in its place)Two rear speakersFixed Height Antenna4 Speed Wide Ratio Trans*wheels are 15"x8"Anti-theft alarmLuggage carrierDual Horns I don't know how to identify the Gymkhana suspension. The description is above, but that's really no help. I'm assuming it was the forerunner to the Z51 but that's just a guess. I know it started out with the L48 - which has been modified. I can check for numbers matching - if that was a thing for Corvette. The wheels, if original, are steel with wide chrome rings and center caps. I'll continue looking for a supplier of the window sticker/build sheet. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chameleon Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 I LOVE that one of the "Dealer Installed Accessories" is a "Light Duty Trailer Hitch." I owned a 1976 Vette back in the late 80's. I had a hitch installed on it. That Vette very capably pulled a loaded U-Haul trailer from Los Angeles to Nacogdoches Texas. Those wheels look original? Here is a pic of mine. Sorry for the poor quality (30 year-old scanned pic, LOL!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted June 29, 2022 Author Share Posted June 29, 2022 #ProjecySR76 - 1976 Stingray - This Just In - Car Parts 1https://wp.me/p2YxYx-5yQ Does it work for you all just putting the link here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCMSH Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 Link worked for me I think you're going to have to paint all those plastic pieces, just too far gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chameleon Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 11 hours ago, Tim said: Does it work for you all just putting the link here? Sure! As long as the links work, we're good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chameleon Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 3 minutes ago, TheCMSH said: I think you're going to have to paint all those plastic pieces, just too far gone it looks to me like the dirt/stain is so stuck in the texture it will be almost impossible to get out. However, have you tried testing a spot with 100% Simple Green and letting it sit for a while before scrubbing with a soft brush? That stuff can sometimes work miracles. . .if there's any "greasy" aspect to the dirt a drop of Dawn dish soap directly on the spot along with the Simple Green can be a winning combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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