New here and my C3 is 99% restoration done, needs buffing and logos replaced, Has been over two years in restoration, bought in 2010 with 49,998 miles on it, Had sat with T-Tops off in a leaky shed abandoned with ceased engine for years, interior trashed, transmission in a mess, body good but all faded. purchased and transported to shop in Georgia 2010 and total restoration started.

 

Interior stripped out completely, all gauges sent to be re-manufactured, speedometer worked had broken face glass, needle broken showing 49,998 miles, engine had ceased from running low oil. Owner and wife had split and the Corvette had to just sit forgotten on blocks wheels gone for years.

 

Engine and transmission removed sent to factory qualified shop for total rebuild. Block bored .010 over, new crank shaft rods & pistons replaced, top end rebuilt, valves & lifters, all bearings replaced, new cam, new fuel and water pumps and balanced, Eldelbrock performer manifold with matched Eldelbrock 650CFM carburetor to engine displacement.

 

While this was being done the interior was stripped out totally, cleaned and any wiring replaced to code color if needed. Tilt wheel steering section installed and all other checked out. Replaced complete inter with new Black, dash pad, seats, carpet door panels T-Top pads, new AM/FM disk surround sound system, all weather stripping replaced. All replacements were OEM.

 

Installed new engine and transmission, new 4 core radiator as well as new heating unit and fan inside. Checked rear end and replaced the mount bolts with hardened ones. Spent over two years getting it done and motorcycle drag race accident left me in a wheel chair and one eyed, now that its 99% finished, now waiting for paint to cure well before buffing and applying outside trim, logos. I am unable to drive it so either sell it or store it. Has under 25 test miles showing since restore. Not even broke in yet it's a new 77 C3 factory code red.

I was a custom motorcycle builder and know the restoration work on the C3 is done right. It can be seen from start to finish with all information here http://www.motorcyclekit.us/ on line, just click the CORVETTE button, now that I cannot drive my dream I can venture along with all you on line here.

FINISHED, IT IS NOW FOR SALE, HAS BEEN STORED AND IS UNLICENSED, READY TO BE BROKE IN $15K WILL GET IT. WANT A NEW C3, HERE IT IS.

 Division (1): Chevrolet
Car Line (Z): Corvette
Body Style (37): Two-Door Coupe
Engine Type (L): L48-350ci,180hp
Model Year (7): 1977
Plant (S): St. Louis, MO
Sequence Number: 416915

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Is there any way to put drivability adapters on it so that you can drive it.  I have see a few conversions that are very interesting.  Don't give up yet there may be a way.

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Corvettes and women are the same...You want to make love to them but they keep breaking down.

I know about the handicapped controls in fact I own Team Mfg. which makes portable hand controls for handicapped drivers. At my age the Corvette is just to hard to get in and out of for me and I have decided to sell it and stick with my handicapped equipped custom van. I have it finished and stored now in a locked garage waiting on a serious buyer to come drive it away. Hate to let it go but I'm 78 and this is a young mans car.

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John - awesome looking restoration ! 

OK it's finished, any buyers?

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That definitely is a red vette.  Was there any smog requirements then and if so does it have them installed?

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 I'm sure the smog requirements will vary from state to state. In Ca. they demand everything that was on it from the factory ( smog pump and lots of plumbing), when built in Ca. (one of the most strict states)  Importers have to bring it to state standards before it's legal.

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Jimmy B.
Just can't wait to get on the road again.

 
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NO SMOG EQUIPT AT ALL ASSEMBLED 11/76

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What is the asking price?  What is the engine?  How many miles on the car before resto.  What was done to the chassis?  What was done to the drive train?  What transmission?

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Never mind about my question.  Saw your write-up after posting my questions.  Sorry about that!

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Thanks, I took my time on it alone, almost three years finding all the right stuff for it and doing all the work myself I had a custom motorcycle business TEAM CYCLE USA building custom motorcycles and restoring classic ones that I set my son up in. Always wanted a 77 C3 last of the flat back style and was contacted by a customer that wanted one restored. Wasn't in the car restoring business but since it was my favorite classic vehicle I decided to go for it so it was left with me to begin and for him to come up with the cost.

To make a long story short, he lost his job, couldn't come up with the restoration cost so I finally bought it from him and finished it my way, the work history and photos of the rebuilding are HERE This vehicle has not been tagged or insured and has less than 50 miles on it since rebuild setting locked in a garage.






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Nice restoration.  Too bad I bought mine two years ago or else I'd have a spot in my garage for this one.  And then there's California Smog rules