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tdellaringa
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Greetings all,
I just bought my first vette after 20 years of wanting one. A 1977 Corvette Tan Coupe. In the last 15 years it has had $10,000 worth of work, including a engine rebuild (with some HP hop up from VetteFever done) Hooker headers, new dual exhaust, new rear end, tons of stuff. The paint is in average condition (lots of nicks and stuff) but no damage to the body, and the frame and underbody is in great condition, no rust. I paid $6,500 (from his $7,200 asking.)
The reason I was able to talk him down are twofold:
1) There is a brake problem (I hear this is typical.) The brake trouble light is on. I thought maybe it needed fluids but the MC was full (the MC is also fairly new). The brakes work, you need to push them near to the floor to work. I realize these are not power brakes so they are a little different than I'm used to. The calipers have been replaced, but the rear 10 years ago and the front 2 years ago.
I live in the Chicago area and was told to take it to a Mr VetteWrench, a guy who is supposed to be great - but cannot contact him. I'm ready to take it to the local Midas, I know nobody else to take it to. The guy at Midas claims he has been working on vettes for 15 years.
What do you all think? Does anyone know of another good vette guy in the Chicago/Northwest Sububurban area?
2) There is a very small transmission fluid leak.
Other than that I am very happy, the car seems to run good, but probably needs a tune up. But it rumbles sweetly and the new dual exhaust sounds awesome!
Couple other newbie questions:
- Any good way to get a look at my RPO codes?
- Have any of you installed that "hotfoot" thing that blocks the heat from your feet - does it work?
- Is there a good web site out there for parts and such. I want to put a radio in it, there is supposedly a place to get a replacement cover to cut into instead of damaging the original.
Any other info would be great!
Thanks
Tom
I just bought my first vette after 20 years of wanting one. A 1977 Corvette Tan Coupe. In the last 15 years it has had $10,000 worth of work, including a engine rebuild (with some HP hop up from VetteFever done) Hooker headers, new dual exhaust, new rear end, tons of stuff. The paint is in average condition (lots of nicks and stuff) but no damage to the body, and the frame and underbody is in great condition, no rust. I paid $6,500 (from his $7,200 asking.)
The reason I was able to talk him down are twofold:
1) There is a brake problem (I hear this is typical.) The brake trouble light is on. I thought maybe it needed fluids but the MC was full (the MC is also fairly new). The brakes work, you need to push them near to the floor to work. I realize these are not power brakes so they are a little different than I'm used to. The calipers have been replaced, but the rear 10 years ago and the front 2 years ago.
I live in the Chicago area and was told to take it to a Mr VetteWrench, a guy who is supposed to be great - but cannot contact him. I'm ready to take it to the local Midas, I know nobody else to take it to. The guy at Midas claims he has been working on vettes for 15 years.
What do you all think? Does anyone know of another good vette guy in the Chicago/Northwest Sububurban area?
2) There is a very small transmission fluid leak.
Other than that I am very happy, the car seems to run good, but probably needs a tune up. But it rumbles sweetly and the new dual exhaust sounds awesome!
Couple other newbie questions:
- Any good way to get a look at my RPO codes?
- Have any of you installed that "hotfoot" thing that blocks the heat from your feet - does it work?
- Is there a good web site out there for parts and such. I want to put a radio in it, there is supposedly a place to get a replacement cover to cut into instead of damaging the original.
Any other info would be great!
Thanks
Tom
.............Good luck with your ride............Steve
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