1976 that pulls is it worth 6k

[socor7]

The same car as the it pull hard right. It is a 1976 tmu but showing 55k 4speed. The motor had been replaced not sure how long ago, but feels very strong. There is no smog pumps or any emmisions controls on the new 350. I checked the block numbers and they match a chevy 350 block used in that era. it has no ac and power windows. The paint is not original but it is very clean. The interior needs very little work. I check under the frame for rust and there is only surface rust. all the lines on the car look even and the T Tops fit very well. The interior is correct with the fire thorn vinal. The tires are 75%. The clutch feels tight and firm. The trany shifts well and doesn't slip. The lights and vacume system work well and the turn signals and electrical seam to work well as well. The only problem is that is pulls hard to the right, and have not had a chance to inspect the rotors and the bushings/ a arms to identify the problem. I figure worst case it has been wrecked and the frame is bent, and ideas on cost to straighten? There is also a new battery and a new master cylander. It looks as like the power steering pump is leaking, which may be the cause of the pull as the other thread stated.

thanks for all your help and I soon hope to have a 1976 vette, all you help on the previous thread has been very helpful thanks

 

[Ludigdrums]

Alignment would be one thing to check...and if that's all good...

Power Steering Valve adjustment. I went back to the alignment shop 3 times, and they couldn't get it to stop pulling to the right. I adjusted the power steering valve and it's great now! It's a real easy adjustment, there's a dust cap covering the nut...you can see it from the drivers side wheel well. If you turn the nut to the left the car will pull right, if you turn the nut right, the car will pull left. Make minor adjustments with this and test it out till it feels right.

This isn't the 'textbook' adjustment procedure, which is to lift the front end up, disconnect the power steering cylinder piston, start the car and see which way the piston moves, and adjust accordingly.

However, it worked best for me with trial and error because when I had it adjusted according to the procedure, it still pulled. Since the alignment shop said the aligment was in check, I thought it to be ok to adjust it by feel.

Good luck!

- Jeremy

 

[Bob Chadwick]

I would get this checked before buying the car. It could be anything from a bad tire to a bent frame.

If all is well, $6K is certainly in the ballpark for what you have described.

 

[socor7]

is there any easy way to check for frame damage,(bent frame), possibly with out a lift?

 

[Willis76]

I would take my time (I understand that this can hard to do) and search out a shop that would look it over for you before you make any final decision. $6k seems very reasonable, however remember it's 30 yrs old and if it needs $3k-$4k in repairs I'd keep looking.

To your advantage is the time of year and probably the little interest shown by others in the 76. Take you time, you will learn along the way and you will not be disappointed in the end.

Just my two cents ... good luck!