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Long shot

I have a 76 stingray and I need to get it looked at. Is there ANY chance there's someone from western New York on here that can recommend a mechanic? I'm up in Wilson so northern Niagara county area would be preferred.

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u/bigpolish18 — 9 hours ago

Got her running, driving, and *kinda* stopping

This thing continues to impress me every day. I have had her two days and with some new fuel to dilute the old crap, a new battery, and a light brake bleeding, she is up running and driving. Seems to stop more on the front brakes than the back, so I will be completely doing a brake bleed, as there is still some bad fluid in there. we just did enough to get it moved to my house

im in love

u/ChristSavedMeAndYou — 6 days ago
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Finally got my 78 corvette out

For those of you who may remember, I made a post a while back. I have bought my passed grandpa's corvette because my grandma wanted to sell it and my uncle kept hitting the damn thing with a forklift. My original post got taken down because of complications, but anyways, enjoy!

- Running, driving, but NOT stopping. I am probably going to be having a nice date with a caliper rebuild kit.

- would post a video but reddits rules on video/pic posts suck

u/ChristSavedMeAndYou — 7 days ago

AC issue?

Why is the ac compressor doing this? Someone indicated it may need a recharge, but one was done 2 years ago. Also, where is the low pressure connection to recharge the AC, cant seem to find it.

u/BottleRussianRocket — 6 days ago

Should I be concerned?

Looking at this ‘82. These are the pics the owner sent. Should I run or whats the best way to investigate further?

u/BottleRussianRocket — 7 days ago

Flooded Engine Sputtering Side Pipes

This is my first time driving an older car in a long, long time. I have a 1969 427 that I just had factory side pipes put on. I just picked her up from the mechanic. She started fine drove fine and I got into my driveway fine. To get up into my garage I had to keep giving her gas while I was reversing. I think I might’ve flooded the engine. I shut the car off and the side pipes continued to spotter for 2 to 3 seconds. I got nervous and tried to start it again and it wouldn’t turn over. I had to fully depressed the gas pedal and then it finally started. I drove it around for about 10 to 15 minutes, backed again into the garage, but didn’t give it quite as much gas and when I went to shut it off again, the side pipes sputtered. Is this normal?

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u/Outrageous_Diver5700 — 7 days ago

Rust on A pillar

Hi all - I am looking at purchasing this c3 corvette it is interstate so want to be almost 100% sure be for I fly up and inspect as I would have to arrange transport for the car prior so would be almost a $4000 trip. Is this rust concerning?

u/Competitive_Key9247 — 8 days ago
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Radiator Fan for C3

hi! i have a 1974 stingray corvette and its been in the shop for repairs. our shop is having a hard time finding a radiator fan. they said they have been looking & they are either back ordered or unavailable. can anyone point me in the direction where it may be available/or sourced from?

my corvette is currently at a shop in kentucky, but it’ll be transported to buda, texas soon. if anyone knows of an online shop or any shops in those states that may carry the radiator fan, please lmk! thank you!

u/kallavbum — 10 days ago

1978 Corvette L82 Value?

Hey guys, new around here! I'm about to make an offer on this c3 Corvette L-82 automatic with 80,000 original miles one owner. All original parts but has been sitting outside since 2011. The interior is in rough shape and has been the home for plenty of mice so I'm sure a new wiring harness is in order. Does not run as of now I assume. Any insight on value/what to offer would be extremely helpful! Thanks.

u/Sudden_End6038 — 13 days ago

Maybe the perfect C3 t-shirt

Steve Irwin always knew a beauty when he ran across one in the wild. Ran across this gem of a t-shirt and had to add it to the vette tshirt collection

u/WestTexasVette68 — 13 days ago