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Tips For Buying A C3 Corvette

بواسطة Josh Gierke

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تم نشره في 2020/04/07

While the C8 is the talk of the new Corvette world, the C3 Corvette is by far the most popular classic Corvette. These cars have a diverse following, in this video we'll show you what to look for to find a C3 with good bones, no matter what your intentions may be for it. Enjoy!

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@jbotnick5361منذ 2 سنوات I had a ‘72 bigblock for eighteen years!
3 spd th400
Torque monster ;)
Fun car 8
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@marcdevone1204منذ 3 سنوات I have an 1980 corvette that i had for 39 years. I'm almost completed my restore. I really appreciate some of the tips and information on this particular model. 33
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@JBTrades_Inc.منذ 4 سنوات Ive been wanting a c3 ever since i could talk 61
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@barryhill1044منذ 3 سنوات Here is something ( not mentioned ) that you might wish to do. ( it’s a good indicator of how badly the bird cage might have rotted, Take both T- Tops off, And push very ‘hard’ with the palm of your hand on the top corner of each A pillar whilst looking down the section that houses the door hinges. Look for any movement near the bottom section. If the birdcage is rotten. The bottom of the section holding the door hinges will move slightly,
This indicates a birdcage rot. Best that this is done with two people. One pushing at the top of the pillar and the other one keeping a critical eye on the bottom of the pillar holding the door hinges . just trying to help.. ....وسعت 34
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@hanscramon9040منذ 3 سنوات Corvette c3 - a masterpiece of art on 4 wheels!! 14
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@KoaBoskمنذ 4 سنوات I subscribed just because you were very informative and straight to the point. 61
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@fidellaboy-negron5816منذ 2 سنوات I had a 1980 Vette, Mid night blue metallic. What a beautiful car and color.I missed my vette. 3
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@keithbenson2627منذ 4 سنوات I love these cars ! I know they weren’t fast but they were the best looking vettes ! 80-82 77
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@SuperTruck1منذ 4 سنوات 5 STARS!!!! I just bought a rough shape 76 yesterday for $200 bucks. This is a ton of great info.thank you!!!! 7
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@robertclymer6948منذ 3 سنوات Awesome info here Josh! I am in the market for a C-3 1973 coupe or a 80 pre computer C-3, and now I know what to look out for! Thanks a million for sharing this valuable information with us. Cheers from Motown. 9
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@jefflynch9559منذ 2 سنوات Thanks for the information, I am going to look at and hopefully pickup a 1981 C3 this weekend. 1
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@thepokerrobot1368منذ 2 سنوات Possibly the best video for C3 rust checking. Ty
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@restlessmind5770منذ 2 سنوات Great video.. I had an 81 about 30 years ago. It stayed in shop. Driving in Manhattan i would drop my Y pipe all the time. Lol. 1
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@bycracky22منذ 4 سنوات Have one i restored. The best style ever made. 7
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@lutzhabermann6322منذ 3 سنوات Thanx and Greetz from Germany!
I own a 1979 Corvette and i‘m still proud of it…
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@HectorGarcia-eo1lqالعام الماضي perfect explanation. Today I bought one 81 to restore and I hope I don't find bad things lol because I didn't watch your video before. thanks for sharing
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@GetsumJقبل 5 أشهر Great information! Going to pick up a 1982 24/26 Two Tone and was not aware of the frame holes. A-Pillars look awesome, but now I know to look below as well.
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@CrazyPetezمنذ 4 سنوات The real problem is birdcage and frame rot. Not explored very deeply on this nice late C3. 18
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@jeremyroberts7660منذ 4 سنوات Thank you for pointing this out. Really good info 4
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@davidgappmayer1526منذ 4 سنوات I have the silver blue color on my 82. It turns heads everywhere I go. 11
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@garymathews4042منذ 3 سنوات check the frame where the rear frame (dog leg ) meets the rear main frame .also check any leaks from the transmission and the rear end .the 80-82 got a id="hidden6" class="buttons"> liter frame and weaker drive shafts ,and the lock up trans ,and aluminum rear diffs are weaker , so those years are limited to power levels .you can bolt the 80-82 front and rear bumper style on 79 and older vettes . ....وسعت 2
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@yutehube4468قبل 11 أشهر If only every used car video for all makes and models was as straight to the point and understandable as this video is. 1
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@nonsequitur807منذ 4 سنوات Sweet car.That color is mint! (Pun intended) 14
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@tsporpمنذ 2 سنوات Great video! Excellent tips! Thx for the info. 1
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@razbishara6491قبل 11 أشهر Appreciate sharing your knowledge mate…awesome!
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@user-fs5ir1or5pقبل 10 أشهر Looking into buying a 1978 up here in Canada. Thanks for your tips.
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@KidTonyGamingمنذ 2 سنوات I've been wanting a C3 since Chris Tucker picked up Detective Lee from the airport in Rush Hour 1
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@200hitمنذ 3 سنوات Great info and I love Zip Corvette too 2
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@stevesepulveda7398منذ 3 سنوات That's a ton of good info, a woman in our neighborhood has a red 1982 Corvette that she touts as very valuable because it's "crossfire injection" id="hidden7" class="buttons"> which I hear
is or can be troublesome.. She hasn't given a value number but I would like to get it because that era looks so cool even if they're not great vehicles. ....وسعت 2
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@ERprepperمنذ 4 سنوات Love the videos man.
Any tips on getting the t tops to fit properly? On the 78 I bought they don't fit perfectly. 2
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@OldielocksNmo50قبل 3 أشهر My 82 has never been drove in the rain.. she's all chromed, polished, still a cross fire but I did away with the box and ran two chrome dimes with id="hidden8" class="buttons"> different plumbing. Added chrome hoses to the headlight doors and vac.. louvers to the rear glass and tail lights, polished wheels and slots, cowl cover, mirror tops, 1/665 blue.
Did you know that the 82 is the onlyC3 since 1972 to have the 1972 LT-1 engine?
Detuned to pass CA emissions.. ....وسعت
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@rea8755منذ 2 سنوات Great video! Thank you so much. Where is the 1977 number on the engine. I have looked and looked. 1
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@leethadmitchell1996منذ 2 سنوات Thank you for posting a vehicle that allows for transparency . Buying a used vehicle is always a gamble and buying a classic/vintage vehicle is even more id="hidden9" class="buttons"> so.
But here is the reality.Desireable classic cars will always sell regardless of blown engine or missing tranny. Buyers just need to know EXACTLY what is wrong with the car.
The problem always in dealing with cars in the 'unknown'.but instead of hiding defects to make a sell .try being honest and make a sell. Some people are in a position to
replace the entire drive train and some are not. Point is for anyone selling a car private or dealer JUST BE UPFRONT about everything that you know about the vehicle you are
selling and leave it there. Someone will buy it and then you'll also have made a friend because they know exactly what they are getting in to. From there you won't be receiving
nasty phone calls or emails you'll get friendly updates on how they are rebuilding the vehicle. Blessings to all.Honesty just work best guys.
Thanks again for your detailed video. ....وسعت 1
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@HappyDude1منذ 3 سنوات Very good review
Can you tell me a bit more about the engine and the gearbox?
Wich one is to avoid en wich one are the most reliable ? 4
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@inell6منذ 2 سنوات Noticed you have a cowl cover. How do you like it, and did you install it with screws? Thanks.
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@joniholthofer6948قبل 4 أشهر I am looking for the same year model and same color. What you think of that cross fire injection motor, is it as bad as they say? Or can something be done with it, minor replacement of "ecu" etc computer?
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@roberto5665منذ 2 سنوات Hi Josh I heard a lot of stories about the crossfire injection, is it bad as I heard? Thank you
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@keithfoster1655منذ 4 سنوات Great information on the C3 and where to find rust I was hoping to find a 73 Convertible that is nice and sound and getting it shipped down here to Australia. id="hidden12" class="buttons"> Have you got any tips on where to find one and just wondering if you do inspections Cheers from Aus ....وسعت 1
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@nickmastrandrea223منذ 3 سنوات is the tag that is rivet in the driver door panel painted or bare metal? i have an 1980 that has white paint on it.
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@timleimbach5817منذ 3 سنوات How easy is it to pull the carpet back and get those kick panels off?
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@tbear68-منذ 4 سنوات Thanku!
Best body style.
Well done. 1
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@JeffTomlinson-Consultantمنذ 4 سنوات Sounds like you know your stuff. I had a 08 vette great car but I love the 80 to 82 vettes and I want to build a autocross car to drive and race. Can a c6 frame fit on a c3? Do you have any recommendations? 3
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@robyspidertv9779قبل 11 أشهر is it better to buy an auto or stick c3?
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@stevejewell9263العام الماضي I like your recommendations concerning where to look for rust problems and as always paint and body are a big deal because a proper paint job on fiberglass id="hidden14" class="buttons"> will run you bigger dollars than traditional all metal cars and trucks. Where we'll disagree and part ways for the later model C3s is in drivetrain originality. No doubt if you're looking at 1970 LT-1 or one of the many really desirable BBC options from the chrome bumper years original matching is worth more than replacement engines. I wouldn't say the say the same of the emissions cars from the mid-70s to the end of the run. I can't speak for everyone but I'd have ZERO interest in any Corvette with performance weaker than a modern Honda Civic so the first thing to go is the drivetrain. If someone has done this for you already and done it well I'd argue that car should fetch more money that all original matching, all else equal. Ultimately all C3s through the 1970s at least are the same basic car and all will accept the same drivetrain up-grading and honestly in a world where you can very simply order a crate SBC motors with 450-500+ HP from a bunch of different sellers, completely with warranties. Then there are the many LS swaps that leave me unable to imagine why anyone would even want the original emissions era SBC weaking if it's still there anyway. It's a Corvette it should "go" with the performance the name alone implies. ....وسعت
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@manontheroad3297منذ 4 سنوات How do you run a VIN number check on these c3 since they don't have 17 digits? 2
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@nick011182منذ 4 سنوات I have an 81 with sidepipes and chrome rims and it still turns heads every time I drive it. 6
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@pescadoygambaمنذ 3 سنوات Well there you go, 76- on had steel floors, im blown away.
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@frankpavan3044منذ 4 سنوات On a 1982 collectors edition I am looking to purchase it has 3 issues.
Gas gage doesn't work.
Oil pan at time leaks.
Antenna id="hidden15" class="buttons"> doesn't go up.
Are these expensive repairs?
It's my first vette.
Was in love with them since a child.
I am 55 years old now. Haha.
It's never to late they say.
Thanks for your insights. ....وسعت 1
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@Gibbo205منذ 3 سنوات What gas mileage do you get on your L82 Crossfire C3 please? 2
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@jonmeredith4400العام الماضي Excellent video. This helped me understand what to look for. First Vette I looked at the drivers t top was crooked. Because of this video I knew what was happening and walked away
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@michaelmontana0804منذ 4 سنوات I had a 1980 I restored. Loved it but it had zero power. Only thing to do is replace with a crate 350.
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@bodieb.1239منذ 3 سنوات Oh it's a 1982 and a dark gray color. It sits very nicely.
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@bodieb1233منذ 4 سنوات Thank you. Very helpful. I am creating a plan to buy a 1980. I will be in touch. 2
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@joracer1منذ 4 سنوات Bird cage rust, main thing. frame 2nd, interior 3rdly, everything else is gravy.. 4
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@AlexTheGrumpyOneمنذ 3 سنوات Well done buddy! Good video.
I have started my series on my channel on 1975 Stingray Restoration. Just on how to fix it and etc :)
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@digitalbrand2930قبل 9 أشهر Just bought a white and red C3…88,000 miles…my father designed it while he was alive… 1
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@manontheroad3297منذ 4 سنوات @josh Hi josh, I'm trying to buy one and was wondering if you could give me some tips on running a history report on it? 3
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@straighttimestirrupsمنذ 2 سنوات What is the color code for the Corvette in the opening photo?
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@perrymurdock7505منذ 3 سنوات Josh you have a link to sid corvette that you mentioned you pick up your parts? 1
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@lappydog9020منذ 3 سنوات I have 79 with a 383stroker in her. Thing is badass. Shame I have to sell it. 1
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@ericxblah19منذ 2 سنوات sp true with that rot , seen one sheer right in half right there ,
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@bodieb.1239منذ 3 سنوات I've got a few questions. How can I get ahold of you. I'm looking at a C3 for sale on the west coast but I'm in Boston. He has told me it needs id="hidden17" class="buttons"> and ECU unit some paint on the bumpers and a few other things. It is a dealer. I would like to get some info and your opinion.
Thanks ....وسعت 1
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@steveadams5502منذ 4 سنوات Do u ever give out estimates of what a c3 world be worth, if ur provided pics? 1
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@frankpavan3044منذ 4 سنوات Hi, Is a stock very clean 1982 collectors edition worth purchasing? 1
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@kevinsweetwater7293منذ 4 سنوات What is the name of the online parts supplier you mentioned? I couldn’t find it. Thanks 1
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@peterjacobsen2724منذ 4 سنوات The 76' C3 I am looking at has a 3 speed trans. Thoughts? 1
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@revanthm1785منذ 3 سنوات if my car has rot how do i get rid of it 3
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@peterjacobsen2724منذ 4 سنوات R143a air conditioning? Your thoughts! Thanks 1
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@paolovanastya4289منذ 4 سنوات Not saying. But drivers headlight door. Is wider than passenger side. 2
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@paulreyes5810منذ 3 سنوات 79 for sale 11000.00new engine brakes tires white 1
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@Cooladjمنذ 4 سنوات I just wanna buy one and ls Swap it but the damm tran tunnel is too small 1
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@davidwright873منذ 3 سنوات You take a metal cutting blade, cut that shit out, reweld in new frame pieces.done and done. 1
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@coop4274العام الماضي They actually made 723 silver green cars in 82 not 713.
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@thomaswetzel4068منذ 3 سنوات Sure we loved the styling, But I had a 69 for a while. Sorry to say it was the worst car I ever owned. (Good looking junk). 1
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@mjphoto45منذ 4 سنوات Dont buy 1980 or 81. Aluminum rear housing bolts pull out. C5 much better than c3
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@robvoylesمنذ 2 سنوات All old cars rust, they are all made of metal. Dodge has it's rust area'as well. They all do.