How to Check a C3 Corvette Before Buying It
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Pre-purchase inspection? You're probably thinking,
Pre-purchase inspection?
You're probably thinking, "He didn't buy another C3 Corvette, did he?"
But let me explain why I did.
Ok, I don't really have a good explanation, but regardless, I think the car's overall good original condition and the fact that it is a 1981 Vette with a 4-speed transmission, totally justifies the purchase.
Yes, it's going to need a few bucks worth of parts and repairs, but that's par for the course with any over-forty vehicle.
The car runs well, but it can run better, so I will rebuild the carburetor to improve drivability.
It also needs a tune-up. New tires. All fluids replaced, and a few important items such as fixing the windows and the air conditioner will all be taken care of.
I am not sure at this point if I will pull the engine to give it a once-over, so we'll have to see what kind of progress I make and how far I decide to go down the rabbit hole.
The car has a new Quadrajet, new carpet, and best of all, a pair of brand-new glass T-tops (those alone are worth $1.5K).
The body is straight, there are no fluid leaks of any kind, and the birdcage and chassis are rust-free. I will also try to bring the paint back to life.
Anyway, it will (hopefully) provide many hours of entertainment for you and (unfortunately), lots of work for me. But I think i am up to the task.
So stay tuned for the start of the 1981 Corvette Project and I hope you will enjoy each and every episode.
Thank you for watching! 🙂👍🏻
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- How to Restore Corvette: https://amzn.to/35B6L0R
- 68-82 Vette Resto Guide: https://amzn.to/2QvvIG
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DISCLAIMER: Even though I like to wrench on cars and most of my videos are of a how-to nature, I am not responsible nor liable should you decide to follow my musings on the subject.
The repairs and other work I do are for my own benefit and entertainment, and even though my videos may appear to give technical how-to advice, that's not my intention.
Working on a vehicle is inherently dangerous. If you're not confident, qualified, or lack the tools to do the job correctly and safely, hire a licensed mechanic.
#c3corvette #prepurchasecarinspection
You're probably thinking, "He didn't buy another C3 Corvette, did he?"
But let me explain why I did.
Ok, I don't really have a good explanation, but regardless, I think the car's overall good original condition and the fact that it is a 1981 Vette with a 4-speed transmission, totally justifies the purchase.
Yes, it's going to need a few bucks worth of parts and repairs, but that's par for the course with any over-forty vehicle.
The car runs well, but it can run better, so I will rebuild the carburetor to improve drivability.
It also needs a tune-up. New tires. All fluids replaced, and a few important items such as fixing the windows and the air conditioner will all be taken care of.
I am not sure at this point if I will pull the engine to give it a once-over, so we'll have to see what kind of progress I make and how far I decide to go down the rabbit hole.
The car has a new Quadrajet, new carpet, and best of all, a pair of brand-new glass T-tops (those alone are worth $1.5K).
The body is straight, there are no fluid leaks of any kind, and the birdcage and chassis are rust-free. I will also try to bring the paint back to life.
Anyway, it will (hopefully) provide many hours of entertainment for you and (unfortunately), lots of work for me. But I think i am up to the task.
So stay tuned for the start of the 1981 Corvette Project and I hope you will enjoy each and every episode.
Thank you for watching! 🙂👍🏻
======================================
CORVETTE PRODUCTS (sponsored)
- 76 Vette Assembly Manual: https://amzn.to/2GBuHrd
- 68-82 Corvette Manual: https://amzn.to/3devEEW
- How to Restore Corvette: https://amzn.to/35B6L0R
- 68-82 Vette Resto Guide: https://amzn.to/2QvvIG
======================================
DISCLAIMER: Even though I like to wrench on cars and most of my videos are of a how-to nature, I am not responsible nor liable should you decide to follow my musings on the subject.
The repairs and other work I do are for my own benefit and entertainment, and even though my videos may appear to give technical how-to advice, that's not my intention.
Working on a vehicle is inherently dangerous. If you're not confident, qualified, or lack the tools to do the job correctly and safely, hire a licensed mechanic.
#c3corvette #prepurchasecarinspection
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