Looking at a 1975 Corvette stingray***Got it!!****

[coolchange]

If you just look at it is a 1975 Chevy, then you’ll be OK. As long as you’ve addressed the structural issues. All this non-numbers car etc. don’t play with a 75 Corvette. People are starting to not be embarrassed about those and they’re driving them around now. There’s a guy in Santa Clarita that has one it’s a bad sounding mofo. I’ve done a little bit of work on the earlier vettes, they’re a little bit different, but not much.
You just have to get the attire now. Members only jacket maybe, proper shoes.

 

[RVR_RCN]

I think this is a cool car for the money, depends what you want to do with it. Probably not a big money maker for resale at the moment. I have a 69 with LS3 & 6 speed and hoping that C3 corvettes will continue to come up in value with enthusiast and collectors. You really have 2 category of C3, chrome bumper 68-72 and the rubber bumper cars 73/74 and up. 73 has rear chrome and front rubber.

One good thing about corvette is that you can purchase any part for repair /replacement aftermarket. always try to restore-reuse the original part when possible because most repop's aren't quite as good in fit/function as the original.

this would be a fun car to drop a 383 crate motor into if you are looking for a fun weekend cruiser.

 

[Mandelon]

No Reserve: 1979 Chevrolet Corvette

Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: 1979 Chevrolet Corvette at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #139,901.

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[Flyinbowtie]

Skidmarc there is a twenty something guy on you tube that has a channel called "thecorvetteben".
He is in Texas, I have been watching him since he was just outta high school, he specializes in C3 work.
Married, w/kids has a small shop at home. He knows these cars pretty well, buys and sells and scraps them.
You might find value in watching some of his videos.
Have fun with the car.

 

[OC Mike]

After taking with the owner. Seems super straight forward and upfront about everything. So against my wife preference made an offer and I’m going to pick up Saturday morning.

Good Job!! Sounds like you've always wanted one, you've got the itch, now scratch it.
The only regrets I've had on vehicles are the ones I didn't buy.
Have no regrets on anything I've bought.
Enjoy!!!

 

[poncho]

 

[4Waters]

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That's a 180° turn from an LS swap

 

[poncho]

That's a 180° turn from an LS swap

Yep, I definitely did not have that on my bingo card.

 

[4Waters]

Yep, I definitely did not have that on my bingo card.

The flathead has damn near the same power as the 350

 

[rrrr]

No Reserve: 1979 Chevrolet Corvette

Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: 1979 Chevrolet Corvette at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #139,901.

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One of my girlfriend's brothers bought a '78 Corvette with the L48. He was mocked mercilessly for buying a supposed performance car with...190 HP.

 

[poncho]

The flathead has damn near the same power as the 350

Be a kick to drive through a car show, motorheads be looking at each other WTF I just hear.

 

[poncho]

One of my girlfriend's brothers bought a '78 Corvette with the L48. He was mocked mercilessly for buying a supposed performance car with...190 HP.

I had fun with my Stingrays, not fast but excellent Cougar Bait.

 

[TrollerDave]

After taking with the owner. Seems super straight forward and upfront about everything. So against my wife preference made an offer and I’m going to pick up Saturday morning.

That’s Awesome! Sexiest car ever made. Some years more than others, but there is no mistaking a Corvette. Liking forward to seeing it.

 

[SKIDMARC]

If you just look at it is a 1975 Chevy, then you’ll be OK. As long as you’ve addressed the structural issues. All this non-numbers car etc. don’t play with a 75 Corvette. People are starting to not be embarrassed about those and they’re driving them around now. There’s a guy in Santa Clarita that has one it’s a bad sounding mofo. I’ve done a little bit of work on the earlier vettes, they’re a little bit different, but not much.
You just have to get the attire now. Members only jacket maybe, proper shoes.

Right! Gotta get a vette shirt now. Thank you though. Super stoked. Not a fast car or the most desirable but fulfilling my childhood dream of owning a vette. Gotta pretty sick 1929 chopped and dropped Studabaker. This will add to the collection. Studabaker below. Had a thread on here about the interior build.

 

[SKIDMARC]

I think this is a cool car for the money, depends what you want to do with it. Probably not a big money maker for resale at the moment. I have a 69 with LS3 & 6 speed and hoping that C3 corvettes will continue to come up in value with enthusiast and collectors. You really have 2 category of C3, chrome bumper 68-72 and the rubber bumper cars 73/74 and up. 73 has rear chrome and front rubber.

One good thing about corvette is that you can purchase any part for repair /replacement aftermarket. always try to restore-reuse the original part when possible because most repop's aren't quite as good in fit/function as the original.

this would be a fun car to drop a 383 crate motor into if you are looking for a fun weekend cruiser.

If everything is as the guy says which after talking with him allot, I really like him and believe him. I know I don’t know him, but I know liars. He doesn’t seem to be one. I guess I’m old school with trust. Hopefully it doesn’t bit me in the ass. But I always go with my gut. My gut says this is supposed to be my first Vette. 71 year old real dude. Seems to know his shit. Not really looking to go crazy with this but just cruise with the wife to Cronies and have a good time.

 

[SKIDMARC]

Good Job!! Sounds like you've always wanted one, you've got the itch, now scratch it.
The only regrets I've had on vehicles are the ones I didn't buy.
Have no regrets on anything I've bought.
Enjoy!!!

You only live once brother and you can’t take anything with you. My son is just as excited as I am. He keeps saying road trip !! is prep for tomorrow when we go to get it.

 

[SKIDMARC]

One of my girlfriend's brothers bought a '78 Corvette with the L48. He was mocked mercilessly for buying a supposed performance car with...190 HP.

People who mock people loves or ambitions are just not people I choose to be around. Love with love!

 

[SKIDMARC]

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That’s sick!

 

[SKIDMARC]

That’s Awesome! Sexiest car ever made. Some years more than others, but there is no mistaking a Corvette. Liking forward to seeing it.

Thank you sir!!

 

[SKIDMARC]

I had fun with my Stingrays, not fast but excellent Cougar Bait.

Lol. I’m married. But it’s always fun to have fun.

 

[4Waters]

One of my girlfriend's brothers bought a '78 Corvette with the L48. He was mocked mercilessly for buying a supposed performance car with...190 HP.

I remember when the Buick Grand National stomped the vetted and that is when GM pulled power plant freedom from the brands

 

[SKIDMARC]

If everything is as the guy says which after talking with him allot, I really like him and believe him. I know I don’t know him, but I know liars. He doesn’t seem to be one. I guess I’m old school with trust. Hopefully it doesn’t bit me in the ass. But I always go with my gut. My gut says this is supposed to be my first Vette. 71 year old real dude. Seems to know his shit. Not really looking to go crazy with this but just cruise with the wife to Cronies and have a good time.

Edit: but you never know when a small block crate engine comes into play! But I’m not telling the wife!

 

[SKIDMARC]

I remember when the Buick Grand National stomped the vetted and that is when GM pulled power plant freedom from the brands

Buick grand national is definitely on the list! So sick.

 

[bonesfab]

The flathead has damn near the same power as the 350

Or 305. the fact they put a 305 in a corvette Is wtf moment. I have a couple of my own and work on a few for customers. One customer has a 74 corvette. He came to me with a story of he was driving down the freeway and it just stopped running. He knows he broke it and we order an engine for it. we finally get the car in and get it up on a lift. Oil pan has a whole bunch of hammering marks from the inside. We get it out and pull the pan. The crank was in 3 pcs. Two broken rods bent push rods. This thing came the fuck apart. I asked him again about how it quit running. Driving down. no big noice. We got the new engine in and updated about everything on the car. He picks it up and drives it for a couple of weeks He stops by and wants to let me know that he has had more fun in the car in the last two weeks than he has had since owned. Some bad experiences with other shops. Come to find out later he is pretty much deaf so that explains the just quit running. He is 80 years old and looks 65. The engineer part is we are going to be changing the intake manifold for the fourth time because he changed his mind. He pays for it. Some people.

 

[SKIDMARC]

Or 305. the fact they put a 305 in a corvette Is wtf moment. I have a couple of my own and work on a few for customers. One customer has a 74 corvette. He came to me with a story of he was driving down the freeway and it just stopped running. He knows he broke it and we order an engine for it. we finally get the car in and get it up on a lift. Oil pan has a whole bunch of hammering marks from the inside. We get it out and pull the pan. The crank was in 3 pcs. Two broken rods bent push rods. This thing came the fuck apart. I asked him again about how it quit running. Driving down. no big noice. We got the new engine in and updated about everything on the car. He picks it up and drives it for a couple of weeks He stops by and wants to let me know that he has had more fun in the car in the last two weeks than he has had since owned. Some bad experiences with other shops. Come to find out later he is pretty much deaf so that explains the just quit running. He is 80 years old and looks 65. The engineer part is we are going to be changing the intake manifold for the fourth time because he changed his mind. He pays for it. Some people.

Crazy story. Hope it doest happen to me. Lol. If it does I’ll be sure to reach out. I keep telling my BIL to take his 55 truck to you for the bags I texted you about. . I tell him. Jim is worth the wait. I know you do great work.

 

[Bigbore500r]

The flathead has damn near the same power as the 350

You’ve been watching too much YouTube sir…

 

[OC Mike]

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Well, there's proof!!!
Wanna make a Chevy really run. put a FORD in it.....

 

[4Waters]

You’ve been watching too much YouTube sir…

The 336ci flat head was around 160hp stock. That's pretty close, that particular 3 duce with a cam is pretty close to 200 if it's a 336

 

[Bigbore500r]

The 336ci flat head was around 160hp stock. That's pretty close, that particular 3 duce with a cam is pretty close to 200 if it's a 336

Not with the same SAE ratings used during the 70’s…
They’re both dogs of a different breed

 

[coolchange]

He keeps saying road trip

Not a phrase you usually hear when talking about a Corvette.

 

[RVR_RCN]

If everything is as the guy says which after talking with him allot, I really like him and believe him. I know I don’t know him, but I know liars. He doesn’t seem to be one. I guess I’m old school with trust. Hopefully it doesn’t bit me in the ass. But I always go with my gut. My gut says this is supposed to be my first Vette. 71 year old real dude. Seems to know his shit. Not really looking to go crazy with this but just cruise with the wife to Cronies and have a good time.

I previously had a 72 stingray that I disassembled to the frame in an attempt to do a ground up restoration. Needless to say it became a little overwhelming trying to do this around work schedule, I traded the 72 for almost complete 69 that had undergone a frame off resto. I had LS3 GM connect and cruise crate motor and T56 6-speed installed, just putting finishing touches on this now but want to drive it and enjoy it.

Let me know if you have any questions around any of the mechanics of the 75 as all C3's are basically the same under the body.

 

[poncho]

I previously had a 72 stingray that I disassembled to the frame in an attempt to do a ground up restoration. Needless to say it became a little overwhelming trying to do this around work schedule, I traded the 72 for almost complete 69 that had undergone a frame off resto. I had LS3 GM connect and cruise crate motor and T56 6-speed installed, just putting finishing touches on this now but want to drive it and enjoy it.

Let me know if you have any questions around any of the mechanics of the 75 as all C3's are basically the same under the body. View attachment 1347661 View attachment 1347663 View attachment 1347666

Gorgeous car that's going to rip.

 

[poncho]

I previously had a 72 stingray that I disassembled to the frame in an attempt to do a ground up restoration. Needless to say it became a little overwhelming trying to do this around work schedule, I traded the 72 for almost complete 69 that had undergone a frame off resto. I had LS3 GM connect and cruise crate motor and T56 6-speed installed, just putting finishing touches on this now but want to drive it and enjoy it.

Let me know if you have any questions around any of the mechanics of the 75 as all C3's are basically the same under the body. View attachment 1347661 View attachment 1347663 View attachment 1347666

Rocket wheels?

 

[Sleek-Jet]

You need a radar arch....

 

[spectras only]

My 1980 Vette with Gymkhana suspension handled much better than previous model Vettes, albeit power was dismal even with L82. 0-60 was 7.6 sec at best. Towed my Spectra OK. Sold it and used my 64 Linc to tow the boat, much better.

 

[OC Mike]

You need a radar arch....

Complete thread drift. But this video took me down memory lane, not because of the Vette.
My Dad bought a well used 69 Polara CHP car.
Painted it Lime green with the White top. (Need to factor the time period here)
Gave it to my Mom, She hated it. I loved it.
Large bench seat in front, Huge bench in back.. 440 Hi Po.
In the hands of a 16 yr old?? What's not to like!!

For those not familiar with this mythical car. Here's this.

1969 Dodge Polara Pursuit - Record Setter - Code 3 Garage

The 1969 Dodge Polara Pursuit with a 375 HP 440 Magnum V8 set a police car top speed record of 149.6 MPH. That record would not be broken until 1996.

code3garage.com

Now back to our regular scheduled program..

 

[Bigbore500r]

Well, there's proof!!!
Wanna make a Chevy really run. put a FORD in it.....

Um.......you've got that backwards

 

[RVR_RCN]

Gorgeous car that's going to rip.

Thank you barely 100 miles on the motor just working out small bugs, wants to run! 6-speed is a gas!

 

[RVR_RCN]

Rocket wheels?

I believe they are American Racing Torque Thrust II, came with the car when I bought the project.

 

[poncho]

Thank you barely 100 miles on the motor just working out small bugs, wants to run! 6-speed is a gas!

When I bought my Vette I hadn't rowed gears for a long time, forgotten how much fun it is.

 

[4Waters]

You need a radar arch....

Must have had a 4L60 in it to put out that much white smoke and oil

 

[poncho]

You need a radar arch....

The Camaro Berlinetta taillights really set it off

 

[4Waters]

Complete thread drift. But this video took me down memory lane, not because of the Vette.
My Dad bought a well used 69 Polara CHP car.
Painted it Lime green with the White top. (Need to factor the time period here)
Gave it to my Mom, She hated it. I loved it.
Large bench seat in front, Huge bench in back.. 440 Hi Po.
In the hands of a 16 yr old?? What's not to like!!

For those not familiar with this mythical car. Here's this.

1969 Dodge Polara Pursuit - Record Setter - Code 3 Garage

The 1969 Dodge Polara Pursuit with a 375 HP 440 Magnum V8 set a police car top speed record of 149.6 MPH. That record would not be broken until 1996.

code3garage.com

Now back to our regular scheduled program..

Unless limited the CHP 5.0 Mustang's and Z28 Camero's both went over 150mph. I may or may not have first hand knowledge that the heavier LX hatchback Mustang will pretty easily exceed 140mph

 

[Backlash]

Unless limited the CHP 5.0 Mustang's and Z28 Camero's both went over 150mph. I may or may not have first hand knowledge that the heavier LX hatchback Mustang will pretty easily exceed 140mph

CHP went with the spoiler-less non GT "LX" notch back body style as it was a hair quicker than the GT, with less obstructions along the bottom of the body. Those cars were quick for their time and only really struggled to keep up with Corvettes and exotics. Hard to believe they were in service for over 10 years!!

Being a Bowtie Guy, I favored the 4th Gen F body. By far the sexiest vehicle CHP ever used!!

 

[Sharky]

 

[poncho]

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I bet they all have pontoon boats

 

[SKIDMARC]

Well. It made it home. It’s better in person!!! Love it.!

 

[PlumLoco]

Ankle burning exhaust?
Check.

 

[bilz]

Way cool!
Funny story, when my son was born1995, I would pick him up from mil. I told my wife that I was buying the neighbors vette(early 70's) and he and I were going to cruise until she got off work. She was a little upset as it was a two seater. She quit a few weeks later, stay home mom,no vette for me and my son.
Still like that body style.
Enjoy your ride

 

[HNL2LHC]

Vette Dreams