1982 C3 Corvette Left To Rot Outside For A Decade Runs Again!

[@cptplanit6314]

Late to the party, though can’t wait to see the shop in upcoming videos. Been viewing yours and others content as methodically as I can. Honestly, I’m swimming boss. Never done anything like this before. Dreamed of it. Truly fascinated about breathing life into the forgotten. Just bought a ‘77 Corvette. Well, my daughter did. 😂 Please, don’t misunderstand. It’s hers. As of now, she’s 11. 5 years. (16 to drive round here) Only 5 meager years till she drives a fully restored ‘77 Corvette Stingray to freshman year of high school! This whole endeavor is truly beyond me. Yet, she has plans of painting her Corvette blue and naming it after her mother. Emma. This i must see through. I thank you for helping me realize this dream I wish to give. I wish you, reading this.. Always remember, when precious things fade to dust, our love at least endures. And have your favorite kinda day…

[@1armedguy4]

A person would be surprised what good scrubbing and a wet sanding followed by a clay bar then a good polish, amazing results. Cheers Ben !

[@porterp]

I am thrilled to see this car resurrected and sold! My dad was a Chevy dealer, and he gave me two of these 1982 C-3 Corvettes to drive when I was a senior in High School and into College, one in Seafoam Green and the other was a Collector Edition . Great memories.

[@mikemcgeehan4321]

I’ve been catching up on all the vettes you have worked on and I’m blown away on the talent and work you do. To see how you take these cars back from the dead and turn them into drivers with quality is something. I’m hooked! Keep working on vettes!

[@hawkdsl]

GM TBI is a great system (despite what will be commented later). Very reliable, and simple system. That's why it fired right up. The idle is controlled by the IAC valve (Idle Air Control ). There is no adjustment. Typically, the IAC will run the car at a higher RPM for a couple minutes to warm up, then will drop down to about 700 RPM at full temp. It'll need some cash, but that's a good find. It should cost less then a new car to have that one like new again (mechanical, interior, paint.)

[@MotorScotti]

Agree, my 1990 Firebird with the 305 TBI is as reliable as a wood burning stove. Runs smooth as silk

[@Zelaznogsiul-63]

I wish I knew someone that knew how to fix the tbi on my old truck. To late now we installed a carburetor no one I knew could fix it.

[@hawkdsl]

@@Zelaznogsiul-63 That's too bad.. if you have the TBI still laying around, there are three sensors on it that could have been the problem. The injectors, the IAC, and the TPS (Throttle Position sensor). Let me know what happend, and I'll give you an idea what was wrong.

[@Zelaznogsiul-63]

@@hawkdsl the only thing that was not replaced was the injectors. The strange thing Everytime that I replace a part like the throttle positioning sensor or the iac motor it will run good for a day, I did rebuild the throttle body because it was inexpensive to do and it ran good for a day it always did that. I had to do the same thing with my 83 Trans am that had cross fire injection like your Corvette. What do you think it could have been wrong? It is to late now but I am curious. Thank you.

[@hawkdsl]

@@Zelaznogsiul-63 Well the only two things left was the fuel pump and the injectors. You need at least 12-15 PSI for the injectors to work right. Unless the injectors are super gummed up, they very rarely fail.. I mean like it's almost impossible. So i'm guessing fuel pump.

[@resurrectionmotors2421]

Way to go man you saved another one from the crusher glad to see another one makes it back on the road

[@Avenarius2906]

Thanx so much for rescue C3 Vettes! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Greetz from Germany 🇩🇪🇺🇸✌🏼

[@discerningmind]

I never knew Cross-Fire Injection was actually a version of Throttle Body Injection. Thanks for your videos Ben. I always enjoy them.

[@kennydemartini2169]

We call them Cease-Fire Injection at my shop. They are gutless wonders.

[@mrsstruck]

They may not be as fast as a TPI car but the Crossfire is much less complicated to keep running! I have had both and will take a Crossfire any day.

[@michaelcountssr.8445]

With having a 82 myself it's nice to see one here! i had a hell of a time taking that sending unit out of mine.

[@scottdavis_34]

Thanks for saving this Vette!! What a shame how it was treated up until you got a hold of it.

[@drf-1382]

I worked on many Crossfire cars in the eighties. The idle is controlled by IAC valves on the throttle bodies. They automatically reset when the ECM sees 35 mph. You can clean them with throttle body cleaner not carb cleaner or brake cleaner. The high idle when first started followed by a choppy idle is likely an upper intake manifold gasket vacuum leak near the EGR valve. Great to see one still on the vehicle. Good luck with it.

[@jimh309]

Your patience is amazing!

[@mrchevy7892]

You'll bring it back to life because you're the man..👍👍

[@samthemultimediaman]

Idle is automatically set with idle air actuators located on the throttle bodys, also those injectors are definitely dirty.

[@johnschutt9187]

Another great video. Thanks for the post. I've never seen how the crossfire engine worked. Now I have. Again, thanks.

[@seriouswolf-uj8gm]

Cant wait to see this thing when its clean and running smoothly

[@casper3130]

You Lucked out! I've got one that was running when parked that has sat in a carport since 2012. It's in great original condition, put a new battery in it but it wasn't getting fuel so, I pulled the fuel pump cleaned out the tank blew out the lines replaced the filter put new fuel in it and it just cranked. I couldn't hear the fuel pump when I turned on the ignition and I found out, if the Check Engine Light burns out or is disconnected it cuts power to the fuel pump. I had to pull the dash apart and found the Bulb was burned out. I replaced the bulb and the fuel pump started working. The car started and ran I even drove it and it actually ran fine then I parked it went back a couple months later to work on it and it wouldn't start again. I primed it squirting fuel in the intake thinking it might have lost prime and all it did was cranked until I heard a POP like a fuse, I hope. I haven't had time to mess with it but I'm fixing to have too since were going to sale the house moving to another one. Boy I wish it was carbureted instead of that Crossfire fuel injection I know little about LOL

[@jebs6536]

Hi, I love your Corvette restoration videos, helps me to see how to restore my 1979 Corvette. Thanks!!

[@turbinegraphics16]

I admire owners more when the get the original engine running well rather than replacing the whole thing because they don't take the time to get it to work.

[@edgargalvan1313]

If the numbers don’t match it doesn’t matter

[@LarryDeSilva64]

Its not in too bad of shape for its age. Too bad it wasn't stored inside a garage. Its great that you got it to run again. Amazing you flipped it so quick but hey that's the way to make money minimal work and turn it over.Great video ben.

[@timexironman100m]

Great to see the fuel being pumped into the carbs..never seen that before

[@livewire2759]

They aren't carbs, they are fuel injected throttle bodies.

[@milfordcivic6755]

Sad, instead they filled their garage with junk from Walmart....typical hoarders

[@rubyred93chev]

Great video Ben. The color Silver/Dark Claret was only on 1,301 cars out of 25,397 late model C3s made. Congrats on the sale. Another classic Corvette saved.

[@TheCorvetteBen]

Pretty sure this is silver over grey. Claret is like a maroon color

[@rubyred93chev]

@@TheCorvetteBen Silver/Charcoal is even more rare at just 1,239 cars made. The person that bought the car is really lucky Ben. Sure glad over the past year plus, we've communicated with Facebook messenger about Corvettes. Although we haven't met yet, I see my '96 Corvette convertible being worked on in your garage bay(and a good candidate for a KZbin video). Your knowledge and KZbin video content are why I thoroughly enjoy your channel. Thanks for saving all these classic bow-ties, especially Corvette.

[@chrisandrews5174]

She will look a beauty when fully restored.

[@One-Cut]

Ay. My dad just inherited grandma's '82 CE. It runs and drives but has a few issues including the fuel-level sensor. This video will help a lot with that issue. Thanks!

[@jfisch]

Glad to see an 82. I own an 84 so the L83 interests me. My Renegade intake is supposed to be here today so let's hope it's not crap. Keep the videos coming. They're great.

[@Tslayer1966]

I just added the renegade intake to my 82. Absolutely no issues with the manifold or the install :)

[@markolddiver6870]

I believe that the 1982 Corvette will be a vary desirable car in the near future. Fuel injected with the crossfire, I believe the only C-3 to have fuel injection, 3 speed trans with overdrive. Nice car all around.

[@Roadhouse1997]

Cross fire vettes wont be desirable I would see these become popular only to serve as a base for a conversion to a 68-72 body style vette they will never be as collectible as the other vettes

[@jeffbarton3353]

That old throttle body injection setup seems so archaic now days. Never saw one operating like that.

[@awkwarddude]

I could so live with that car just like it is. But of course constantly cleaning, adjusting, replacing afterwards. It's our way! But also disturbing is someone who can walk away from a car of its caliber instead of fixing it and just leaving it decay. Cannot fathom that mindset. And the complicated engine management systems of that era is disturbing too with the mileage and emissions regulations and the manufacturers attempted solutions. Scary to us carborator and ignition guys...😉👍

[@AJ67901]

hey you got a cease-fire injection model! But you have the talent to bring it back to life. Great save. I think you have radar for these abandoned cars.

[@dannpd1955]

Great video. I love to see vehicles called from the grave. Good job.

[@daved7024]

Ben, Another VETTE brought back from the dead and going to a new home👍 NICE JOB!

[@flyjarrett]

My uncle was a Corvette technician in Pittsburgh and when I was five in 1982, he stopped by my house and took me on a test drive in a silver and black Vette - just like this one. 37 years later, I still remember the excitement of that day.

[@bedfordfrst]

Love the 82 and the cross fire because it's different from the norm. Like to see something different besides carburetors and LS motors in everything now.

[@Motorcycology]

Excellent video! I really enjoy all your videos, especially anything to do with C3's as that is what I have and always learning new techniques and methodologies on how to maintain and fix these things. I've learned a tremendous amount from you and thank you for sharing all your experience and expertise.

[@mt1885]

*AWESOME car love that body style and factory wheels!!!!*

[@tcwascawy1]

Always busy, the curse of fame. Keep up the good work!

[@daverodkey]

Twin to this one sitting just outside of the entrance of Wendover Pa. (by Greensburg) right o the side of the road at a house, been sitting for at LEAST 10 years...

[@daverodkey]

Probably closer to 20 years.

[@endermwatts]

Ben the video was great just keep them coming! I understand you are busy but hate having to wait for videos lol

[@michaelcook768]

Good job! A shame the previous owner turned a nice, collectable car into almost junk. Sad, actually.

[@hawkdsl]

It never ceases to amaze me that people lay out 15 to 100k on a car, and as soon as something goes wrong (usually a simple replacement part), they let it rot. Just amazing.

[@michaelcook768]

@@hawkdsl Stupidity, I guess.

[@tomuchcrazyness9320]

I agree

[@jacksmith3189]

hawkdsl This car was never collectable It’s their car They can what they will with it Crossfire = ceasefire Next year (84) direct fuel injection

[@michaelcook768]

@@jacksmith3189 Nope..Corvette is a limited production car. All of them are collectable to a point. This one much less than others, I wouldn't argue. Ben, what's your opinion on this?

[@richk.4020]

Nice save, good job as usual...

[@wyattoneable]

Cool, she popped right off after a little work.

[@jameshall4385]

i love the 82 vetts. the crossfire is a great motor, too bad gm ruined it by designing it to be under powered. it could have been so much better

[@rayaltman3258]

Ben I am beginning to think you can fix anything! GOOD JOB!

[@r1lark]

Didn't know those Vette's had a rubber liner in the gas tank, very handy! By the way, Ben, instead of moving on to another car, move back to the Oldsmobile! :-)

[@awkwarddude]

😁👍👍

[@socialghost4400]

beautiful car, and great job on the save!

[@1971samm]

My 77 sat for 8 years. Added clean fuel, changed the fuel filter. She started up in less then a minute. People stop over thinking stuff.

[@keiththecarguy1967]

That's the same way I get old gas out or a tank, I would move the battery a little.further away

[@mattkaustickomments]

I always liked the ‘82 body style in that 2-tone paint scheme, & especially the wheels. Too bad they were performance slugs.

[@mattkaustickomments]

Gerald Alvarez I was around to see it. And with only 200hp, you’re not going to set the world on fire. Compared to (C2) Vettes before and after (C4 and up), they are slugs. I think ‘75 was the lowest performing C3 though...

[@mattkaustickomments]

Gerald Alvarez, huh? You had no ‘point’ other than a question. These ‘82’s were and are slow, especially compared to muscle car era and modern vettes. However that does not change the fact that they were and still remain as iconic, readily identifiable cars with lots of fans. And they are cool-looking (IMO) to boot!

I like the C3 Corvette!

[@SchnelleKat]

the 78 - 82 Corvettes are very nice.

[@chrispiazza7487]

I'm amazed that someone could have been so negligent with such an expensive car.

[@1971samm]

Chris my 77 sat for 8 years. Life changes at times and a car takes a back seat. Mine is very clean but again sat under a cover and not moved for 8 years. Now she is beautiful again a d road worthy.

[@livewire2759]

Expensive? It's an '82... the cheapest, lowest value Corvette ever built.

[@sdcoinshooter]

August Metler - Of course your right, vehicles take a second priority when family and other circumstances demand. HAVING SAID THAT, and as a Corvette owner, would it have killed them if not put it in the garage at least put a cover on it!?!?!? Disgraceful in my humble opinion.

[@chrispiazza7487]

@@livewire2759 Still beyond my means. Glad you're rolling in cash.

[@livewire2759]

@@chrispiazza7487 Rolling? Na, you can pick up an '82 in this condition for about a thousand bucks. Maybe not quite within your budget but it's still the lowest value corvette out there.

[@BobPegram]

Great job Ben. Unlike carbs FI needs you to know more about the specific system.

[@nefaurora]

Just an FYI, Never use a "Magic Eraser" on a decent or even newer paint job.... It will eat right through the clear straight to the base coat. - Tony K.

[@awkwarddude]

But as Ben said, the paint was already weathered and shot and why the dirt readily stuck to it.

[@talanpeterson6882]

i just took a hard hit to the face, got 7 stitches, and seeing the condition that vette was in still hurt more

[@standarddef8769]

Thanks for saving that old Vette

[@awkwarddude]

Had the thought if you had the air compressor capacity, the small hand held sand blaster recently seen on Facebook with the half gallon media reservoir on it would make short work of the rust and other groink on that tank unit. And on many other items on projects.

[@vettekid3326]

The Crossfire fuel injection ( AKA Can't Fire ) had a host of problems but the biggest was no one knew how to work on them when it came out plus the 1982's were the lowest V8 powered Corvettes ever because of the smog emission standards that they hadn't figured out how to make the engine run well and still meet the standards yet. A lot of people dumped the Crossfire and computer for a straight carb setup for more horsepower. I had a new 1981 Trans Am with the 4.9L and closed loop electronic carburetor that would only get 10 mpg and really poor performance and the local dealer didn't know how to work on because computers were new, I only kept it about six months as a result and that was really a low point for GM quality also.

[@RODZILLA65]

Another shark saved! Thanks Ben.

[@ct9827]

25th anniversary vette I think glad it found a loving home

[@donbenningfield7427]

THE 25TH WAS THE 1978 VETTE

[@billfunk3168]

Nice save Ben

[@MrJerryKramer]

Can’t wait until you do another video of the Caddy.

[@Zelaznogsiul-63]

That gas look nasty, it look like there was some mosquitoes larvae swimming in the tank. Great video.

[@gregadams558]

Hope the next owner checks back in with their work

[@captainredneck0683]

I was never a fan of the Crossfire Fuel Injection. It never seemed to work properly. C3's worked better with carburetors if you ask me.

[@s.sestric9929]

It was called "Cease-fire injection".

[@awkwarddude]

@@s.sestric9929 🤣🤣🤣 good one👍👍

[@michaelbarlanti7412]

I have had many of this cars they are slow as shit but fun to drive good luck with the car and have driving it

[@mjmcomputers]

Nice job saving another one.

[@alecstritikus1849]

My grandmother has a 1974 corvette

[@cornman-re5th]

Thats a badass grandma

[@vinman1029]

It was parked for a reason. that setup sucked. C-3 vettes were metal cages surrounded by fiberglass. Windshield frames leaked and rotted everything out below.

[@doozowings4672]

Love the video and love the car .... Great job ....

[@rickallen6378]

Is it wise to attach that alligator clip to the battery, creating a spark near an open gas tank? Even if it is bad gas it can still ignite.

[@giancarlolugo9586]

CORVETTES FROM THE 70s and 80s they had good looking rims wheels and gorgeous curves and best body designs than the C3s from the 60s BUT a lot of them were automatic with shitty engines from the gas crisis with less than 200 horsepowers and cheap plastic interiors like the mid 80s camaros so sad i have a 1982 corvette but i installed a LS1 with supercharger and the 6 speed manual gearbox from the C5 97 and it was so easy adapt the steering wheel of the model year 70 and dash board i also changed speed and rev indicators now its a beast with the best gorgeous car body from corvette and a good engine and gearbox i drive this car on the highways of TEXAS listening you could be mine of the guns n rouses in a tape

[@hpelisr]

Your dog is making my dog bark.

[@discerningmind]

My dog was barking too.

[@richk.4020]

good job, nice save! although im not a fan of 82s injection

[@benlawrence9252]

Sad to see this happening 😢

[@daniels4422]

Have you any video regarding the cross fire injection? Never seen that before so it would be interesting to see how it works 🙂👍

[@Dragonballguy270]

You look like a new father....lack of sleep haha

[@Excitable101]

first thing i did after body and paint on my 84 was ditch the crossfire for a carb.

[@carltondobbs5774]

😮 this corvette could be like new with some work and money’s

[@bobbybannerman4547]

GREAT VIDEO

[@HelvisCamaro]

72 Camaro!...get it in!

[@GhostHunterWV]

Another great video bro! Your KZbin Channel should be "Automotive Resurrections!"

[@jonsingle1614]

Sold it already ! I was gunna make ya an offer

[@TheCorvetteBen]

Curious what it would have been

[@jogmas12]

After 10 years that’s not gasoline anymore!

[@raymari7658]

Hey Ben Just started following you. Wondered if you've worked on any of the 2003 Vetted ? If you have what problems to look for buying one. I found a beauty Z06 34k miles. Has Lamb doors. Just thought I would ask.

[@kingpenny78]

How did u prime the system? I have an 82 that hasn't been on the road since 07. Im only getting a few drips on one throttle body when i turn the key.. ? Need help!

[@TheCorvetteBen]

Turn the key to the on position. This will prime the fuel pump for three seconds

[@Physengineer]

I have the same model/year vette, except mine is white and silver.

[@majorhoonage9161]

7:33 eBay chime lol

[@jchazlewood03]

How does someone get ahold of you about doing work?

[@randomnonsense_1]

How did you dispose of that old gas? I had to drain the tank on my Mustang and I couldn't find anywhere to dispose of it. Ended up giving it to a friend of mine that was going to be burning brush.

[@mikeycunningham2307]

What happened to the El camino

[@keithperry8098]

Wow that came out of nowhere. A one video car. Wonder what happened to the Camaro🤔

[@armedinbama]

SOLD!!! :O)

[@gordonmcmillan883]

What was the water leak then, heater core?

[@dannyhelderdenkende6647]

Ben,do you know what paxton 86 Supercharged really means,on a c4 1989...6 speed?

[@Bmobetter]

This vette is a 81, 82's back glass open's, you can tell this one is a fixed back glass or not hinged

[@TheCorvetteBen]

1000% wrong. This Vette is an 82. Only the collector edition 82s had the hinged back glass. All the rest had fixed windows just like this

[@anthony84vette]

Ben do you know if the C4 Corvette gas tanks have a liner in them?

[@iainelliot5984]

Love it.... Great blog.. What did you sell it for?

[@Todd512]

Evap o rust would have cleaned up that sending unit nicely