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[Jay Albom]

Hi Everybody! I'm new member looking forward to discussing any issues that I may have when I purchase my corvette. Shopping around for 1970- 1982.
If anybody knows anyone selling I'm looking to buy!! Live in the GTA..

Thanks !

Jay

 

[Rruuff Day]

Welcome to the forum Jay. We have a great membership with a magnitude of experience and knowledge, and especially C3 owners that will be chomping at the bit to discuss C3 and any questions you may have. Keep us in the loop with your shopping experiences. Lots of members in your area that may have some leads for you too.

 

[Black 03 Z06]

Welcome to the forum Jay.

Best of luck with your search. I will keep my eyes and ears open.

 

[Jay Albom]

Welcome to the forum Jay. We have a great membership with a magnitude of experience and knowledge, and especially C3 owners that will be chomping at the bit to discuss C3 and any questions you may have. Keep us in the loop with your shopping experiences. Lots of members in your area that may have some leads for you too.

Thanks very much will keep the forum posted !

 

[Jay Albom]

Welcome to the forum Jay.

Best of luck with your search. I will keep my eyes and ears open.

Thanks very much!

 

[Riley P]

Welcome to the forum! Best of luck in the search for your new ride!!! How exciting!

 

[Jay Albom]

Welcome to the forum! Best of luck in the search for your new ride!!! How exciting!

Thanks very much Riley

 

[nascar03]

Welcome to the Site Jay.
Lots of C3 knowledge on here.
Bring on the questions...
Ensure you have the Corvette checked out by a knowledgable mechanic prior to official purchase.
There are a few key things in C3 cars that could be deal breakers.
Frame first....
Graham

 

[Jay Albom]

Welcome to the Site Jay.
Lots of C3 knowledge on here.
Bring on the questions...
Ensure you have the Corvette checked out by a knowledgable mechanic prior to official purchase.
There are a few key things in C3 cars that could be deal breakers.
Frame first....
Graham

Thanks Graham, will definitely ensure I have the car checked out throughly. As well I will check the frame and will ask you guys any other questions or concerns I have.
Thanks for the heads up

 

[Bucks]

Welcome to best corvette site on the net Jay ....
Tons of grrreat members with loads of experiences ....

 

[Nik]

Welcome @Jay Albom

 

[Malcolm]

Welcome Jay. I love C3's. Shop around and take your time.There are still quite a few good ones left out there.

 

[Jay Albom]

Welcome Jay. I love C3's. Shop around and take your time.There are still quite a few good ones left out there.

Thanks Malcolm

 

[Jay Albom]

Welcome @Jay Albom

Thanks Nik!

 

[taylorsk8]

Welcome Jay. As mentioned lots of good people here with good info. Do some research (if you have not already) about what to look for. Be prepared to pass up a good looking car if you find rust issues. Trust me. It is a sh!# ton of work to properly fix it and once you are in it snowballs. I love my car and I am having fun restoring it but I have often wondered about just looking for another on instead (but I am not, just cant bring myself to stop). If an owner won't let you pull of a kick panel to look for rust I would have reservations about that seller. Major areas to check include the #2 and #3 body mounts, bottom side of frame behind doors, front cross member under engine fan. Remember that early 70's cars had fiberglass floors but from '76 (I think) on they were steel. I am sure you will have lots of questions and there are lots of answers here.

Glad to see another of the best years D) of corvette on its way.

T

 

[Black 03 Z06]

Some really good advice Taylorsk8. It will be a grand and proud moment when you fire that beast up again and head down the road.

Jay, there has been a great deal of information shared with the above rebuild, might be worth going back to have a look at what is important (read expensive) and avoid the pitfalls. Again, I wish you luck with your search.

 

[Jay Albom]

Welcome Jay. As mentioned lots of good people here with good info. Do some research (if you have not already) about what to look for. Be prepared to pass up a good looking car if you find rust issues. Trust me. It is a sh!# ton of work to properly fix it and once you are in it snowballs. I love my car and I am having fun restoring it but I have often wondered about just looking for another on instead (but I am not, just cant bring myself to stop). If an owner won't let you pull of a kick panel to look for rust I would have reservations about that seller. Major areas to check include the #2 and #3 body mounts, bottom side of frame behind doors, front cross member under engine fan. Remember that early 70's cars had fiberglass floors but from '76 (I think) on they were steel. I am sure you will have lots of questions and there are lots of answers here.

Glad to see another of the best years D) of corvette on its way.

T

 

[Jay Albom]

Thanks Taylor, I've already started reading articles on issues that the C3's have but your information certainly will help! I look forward to going out and looking at different cars and will certainly be asking more questions.
Thanks again Taylor

 

[Jay Albom]

Some really good advice Taylorsk8. It will be a grand and proud moment when you fire that beast up again and head down the road.

Jay, there has been a great deal of information shared with the above rebuild, might be worth going back to have a look at what is important (read expensive) and avoid the pitfalls. Again, I wish you luck with your search.

Thanks Black will do!