Five things a C3 Corvette owner should never do

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@idontknow2293
@idontknow2293 8 ай бұрын
I've had my 70 vette for 43 years. The first 5 years I went through almost everything. As I've gotten older I've tended to ignore some things because I'm older and don't get around so well. I'm 81 and still enjoy driving it to car shows. Thanks for the reminder to check things. 😅
@fuse911
@fuse911 7 ай бұрын
Let me know when youre ready to sell it. Looking to buy one when i got enough money and willing to keep it till i die im 26. :)
@idontknow2293
@idontknow2293 7 ай бұрын
@@fuse911 Sorry but my son gets it, and then I have two granddaughters waiting for it.
@fuse911
@fuse911 7 ай бұрын
@@idontknow2293 haha no worries thats my plan also. Have a great day boss
@Moe-p3n
@Moe-p3n 5 ай бұрын
​@fuse911 I got a 81 Vette and can send you pictures
@fuse911
@fuse911 5 ай бұрын
@@Moe-p3n sadly i live in California and the last thing i need is to smog a carburetor lol i like the 68-71 but they out of my budget so im more looking at the 72-75 they seem to be more my price range. Plus i heard those 80-82 vettes started having computers in them and theyre hard to find and no one makes them. I just want something simple and easy to fix
@hanscramon9040
@hanscramon9040 4 жыл бұрын
The Corvette c3 is a piece of art on four wheels!!
@daladirn5119
@daladirn5119 3 жыл бұрын
Hell yea. My dream car. I'm actually looking forward to spending hours upon hours working on it, because I know I will have to. Hope parts will be available here in Europe.
@hanscramon9040
@hanscramon9040 3 жыл бұрын
@@daladirn5119 - I wish you the best of luck with your project!
@daladirn5119
@daladirn5119 3 жыл бұрын
@@hanscramon9040 Ye... :D thanks, but first I need to get the money to buy it. And other things have priorities, since I just ended college :) Videos like these and mostly CorvetteBen will have to suffice for now :P
@bains1491
@bains1491 3 жыл бұрын
@@daladirn5119 my dad has a 79 and it’s a really fun car, best or luck
@narmale
@narmale 3 жыл бұрын
@@daladirn5119 im early 30's and just bought a '76... gota say, it feels so much more like a car than new ones... and a young guy driving a C3? you get ALOT of looks lol!
@rbwkn
@rbwkn 10 ай бұрын
Man you are a lifesaver. Just bought my 1975 to suprise my grandparents bc they had one they regretted selling when i was a little girl. My mamaw is getting dementia but her eyes light up and she knows every detail of that car. One headlight is slow and ac is messed up so ill check my vacuum.
@ttiwkram
@ttiwkram 3 күн бұрын
If it's the headlight vacuum actuator, you'll find it surprisingly easy to replace. It's one of the easier things to do on a C3.
@Harleyforever20
@Harleyforever20 4 ай бұрын
What I really like about this video is how he gets to the point very quickly and doesn’t drag with unnecessary information.
@digitalbrand2930
@digitalbrand2930 Жыл бұрын
Just bought a 1979 Corvette with 88,000 miles…white with red interior!
@aronbechiom565
@aronbechiom565 3 жыл бұрын
As a C3 owner for over 18 years.... you are 100% correct on these 5 things. Just lifted the car today...because of a rear bearing. Wheel moves 1/2 inch in all directions. Thanks for posting this video.
@mypointofview6056
@mypointofview6056 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, we C3 owners need all the advice we can get. Going to clean my my battery ground to the frame today, I have my car on stands.
@ironhorse1888
@ironhorse1888 3 жыл бұрын
I just bought my very first Corvette, a 1974 "T" Top. Thank you for your videos.
@redmoon4694
@redmoon4694 3 жыл бұрын
Lucky man! How’s it treating you?
@ironhorse1888
@ironhorse1888 3 жыл бұрын
@@redmoon4694 Working on mechanical items now. Interior and paint is next. Bought 4 new tires for her this morning. 😁
@redmoon4694
@redmoon4694 3 жыл бұрын
@@ironhorse1888 good for you man. Can’t wait until my day comes 😁 enjoy it!
@davidmccall4776
@davidmccall4776 10 ай бұрын
Having owned a '79 Vette, my best advice would be to never sell yours, or to sell it and regret it, as I stupidly did! Happy motoring!
@lesliekendall5668
@lesliekendall5668 Жыл бұрын
#6). In my C3....ALWAYS let a passenger know the switch on the door ISN'T for the window. Fast forward to someone who's unknowingly locked the doors, you get out, and the key lock is mush and you're locked out. THANK YOU for the tips!! I'll be taking mine in for that vacuum fix.
@Vettester_Videos
@Vettester_Videos Жыл бұрын
As the original owner of my 1972 454 Big Block I appreciate your video's and how you present them. 🇺🇸🏁
@fredbartfarkle9357
@fredbartfarkle9357 3 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks from North Berwick Maine, I checked my ground wire and it was swollen corroded the size of my thumb, you saved me a tow job. Have a great day.
@robertclymer6948
@robertclymer6948 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Fred! Is the ground a woven strap kind or cable with insulation? Thank you.
@fredbartfarkle9357
@fredbartfarkle9357 3 жыл бұрын
@@robertclymer6948 I believe num. 2 wire with insulation.
@SuperTruck1
@SuperTruck1 4 жыл бұрын
First time Vette owner for C3...dude you are awesome for making this video!!! Ive been digging for every quirk I can find about these things. Crazy designs on these cars...and lots of weird knick knack issues too.
@paulmoss7940
@paulmoss7940 4 жыл бұрын
That is a corvette ! They get more complicated as they get newer! But all of them are just cool.
@russellboyd5262
@russellboyd5262 3 жыл бұрын
I have a 1977 corvette,my dream car.It always get attention wherever it goes.The road is full of c4 to c7.They never get a second look.I would take my c3 over any other generation,for sure.
@crhoads4278
@crhoads4278 3 жыл бұрын
Me too, I love my 77
@dubmcbride5952
@dubmcbride5952 3 жыл бұрын
Just don’t pull out in front of a C6 with that whopping 190 hp you have.
@johnvalentine3456
@johnvalentine3456 2 жыл бұрын
@@dubmcbride5952 190 hp net. Equivalent to about 260 hp gross, as per pre-1972 rating. Not terrible, and can be bumped up to 300 hp gross pretty easily with a few mods.
@carstenwiese241
@carstenwiese241 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for these five important advices. Number three already happened to my 1973 vette.
@lilibethdoherty295
@lilibethdoherty295 4 жыл бұрын
Forty years ago I bought a 73 vette 4 speed t-top midnight blue with dark blue interior in 87 I found a half price 86 convertible c4 and was happy for about six months the c3 had raw power and no electronics the 86 did not make horsepower so I should have kept my 73!
@micksterboone4517
@micksterboone4517 4 жыл бұрын
Replace the rubber fuel lines, especially the ones in the engine compartment and carry a fire extinguisher just in case.
@northerniltree
@northerniltree 3 жыл бұрын
Or carry marshmallows.
@aronbechiom565
@aronbechiom565 3 жыл бұрын
As the saying goes... Own a Vette...better own a shop wet/dry vac, a battery charger,..and a fire extinguisher.
@ttiwkram
@ttiwkram 3 күн бұрын
Great video! One thing that can postpone loose window issues is to encourage folks to close the doors by pushing on the doors themselves rather than the windows. It seems most people naturally tend to push on the glass -- which, of course, loosens it over time.
@vacuumtube1954
@vacuumtube1954 Жыл бұрын
Good video Lyle. I used to have a 1982 Corvette. In the years I had it I had no issues to speak of. The only one I had was a plastic piece that broke in the heater/ac switch. I replaced it and it cost a whopping $14.00. I would really love to have a 1968-72 Corvette. I have a C5 at the moment. Thanks again and keep the videos coming.
@gadsdonflag4289
@gadsdonflag4289 3 жыл бұрын
I've owned 6 or 7 C-3 Vettes over the years and didn't know several of the things you mentioned here....thanks for posting!
@mattphillips5713
@mattphillips5713 2 жыл бұрын
My son and I recently purchased 1978 L82 as a father-son project. We love the car and really do appreciate your videos. Thanks for making them.
@jimkowalski4764
@jimkowalski4764 4 жыл бұрын
Lyle, Great info on the vette's. Proud owner of a C3 and C5.
@TheTaxreliever
@TheTaxreliever 4 жыл бұрын
Same here......best of both worlds.
@ninablackwelder9404
@ninablackwelder9404 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips. I made an impulse purchase of a C3 over the weekend. I need all the help I can get
@ritablanchard8133
@ritablanchard8133 3 жыл бұрын
I did a year and a half ago. Glad I’m not alone
@csn583
@csn583 3 жыл бұрын
Rule #0: don't buy classics impulsively! Hope you got lucky!
@e.fabian954
@e.fabian954 3 жыл бұрын
I got two C3 Corvettes in a matter of 30 days ! Impulse buys on both!.. let me tell you the amount of attention you’re going to get is amazing. Sexiest curves on a car by far
@vbacon306
@vbacon306 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely great stuff you hit 3 out of 5 of my issues saving me time and money I just acquired my C3 About a month ago
@francistirado7231
@francistirado7231 2 жыл бұрын
Brotherman, love your video. I've owned a 1980 C0rvette for 30 years, I think you forgot one. Always pay close attention to the universal joints at the rear end. It you lose one connected to the differential ( and I have)this can cause catastrophic damage at high speed like a driveshaft behind the seat right where you are sitting, it did a lot of damage. came through the battery compartment
@kevinkinney5445
@kevinkinney5445 4 жыл бұрын
I had an 81' 4 speed Cream with Chrome true spoke rims, 50s/60s TA Radials. Needed a ton of work but was worth it. I loved that car, wish I had it now.
@AlanShirtsink
@AlanShirtsink Жыл бұрын
Had a C3 years ago and this info is priceless
@SandJ-Adventures
@SandJ-Adventures 5 ай бұрын
I've had my 1978 for 34 years, but only just seen your video! And I'm pleased to say that all the points you mentioned were not only relevant, but also I have checked and in some cases corrected an issue. The video was a good reminder to remain vigilant!
@TonyGraziano-s3q
@TonyGraziano-s3q Жыл бұрын
Great Video on the C3 I just Purchased a 1977 Corvette (C3) Really APPRECIATE It!! Tony G
@jennymead7726
@jennymead7726 10 ай бұрын
I have a 77 L82!
@ohblackwater
@ohblackwater 11 күн бұрын
Really good information Lyle. Thank you.
@russellboyd5262
@russellboyd5262 3 жыл бұрын
PLEASE,More c3 videos for sure.thankyou.
@user-fz4nu6uj3e1
@user-fz4nu6uj3e1 5 ай бұрын
This is great advice. Dad and I had a wheel bearing problem on our 1971 Stingray on a road trip from MI to FL. Finding a shop around Round Hill, VA was next to impossible (back in the late 80’s). Another no-no was driving in early winter conditions in Detroit. In sleet on I-696, I turned on the wipers; the louver came up and both wiper arms flew off the car. Not good.
@ekitching
@ekitching 3 жыл бұрын
Good tip about securing down the t-tops. Back in 1995 (New Years Day) I was driving my '94 Camaro Z28 back home on the 101 from Oxnard and all of a sudden the passenger side top flew off across the fwy and thank God it didn't hit anyone, it was run over and destroyed. Man was that scary.
@joeyr88
@joeyr88 4 жыл бұрын
Going to check that negative cable under the car now. Maybe I won't need the battery disconnect Everytime I park the car haha. Thanks man
@brianjschumer
@brianjschumer 3 жыл бұрын
Yup, same issue..
@scottspitler1443
@scottspitler1443 3 жыл бұрын
Same for my 1978. I had to install a battery cutoff switch. Now I know what to check. Thank you!
@tomwatson3580
@tomwatson3580 3 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget the positive cable, either. I had one go bad on my ‘69 and kept going through batteries even though the negative frame ground looked good. The telltale was the battery gauge that basically hardly moved at all. Once the new positive cable was installed that gauge was very lively!
@lesliekendall5668
@lesliekendall5668 Жыл бұрын
Not to mention having a dome light that won't go out and still drains the battery with the bulb removed.
@johncarlson9999
@johncarlson9999 4 ай бұрын
THANK YOU ... THANK YOU ... THANK YOU... had my 1980 since original. Not mech inclined. And your advice explains some problems that have mystified me and others for some time. Now I know what to do.
@bloodserpant
@bloodserpant 4 жыл бұрын
Idk how I stumbled across this video. But very well spoken and presentation skills. You've had my attention throughout the video. Well done
@csvette
@csvette 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@craigthescott5074
@craigthescott5074 Жыл бұрын
I had a 72 coup with side pipes and a modern 350 with fuel injection and a 5spd manual. The car was fun to drive and I drove it as a driver to work for 3 years but small things would brake down constantly and I couldn’t get the air conditioning to work reliably. Sold it for a C5 Z06 and there’s no comparison. The reliability difference and performance difference is night and day. The C3 was a great body style but mechanically it’s a challenge.
@georgewettig1860
@georgewettig1860 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Lyle my C3 is my life. You nailed it on all levels.
@Blu3499
@Blu3499 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video I have a 1970 convertible and love it Just got a 2023 C8 My C3 runs great thanks to SS Performance my mechanics
@BoudewijnvanHouten
@BoudewijnvanHouten 2 жыл бұрын
What are very valuable piece of intel about these Sting Rays! Well appreciated!
@TheMrJoeMac
@TheMrJoeMac 11 ай бұрын
I have that loud noise from my rear. I had it checked from just a local mechanic and he said the car is just made to make noise like that because its just old. What you described is exactly how it sounds. I'll take it to the corvette shop and get it fixed correctly. Thank you.
@dougcoleburn1579
@dougcoleburn1579 4 жыл бұрын
When I was 16 and knew not much about cars my 69 Camaro front wheel bearing went out. Got so hot it melted into the front spindle!! Good advice on the ground. Windows are so neglected!! Thanks!
@jimharvard
@jimharvard Ай бұрын
i just found your site as i'm in the market for a 1969 427 Corvette. i'm a mopar collector and have them, however, i've had six Corvettes (C2 and C3) and like the C3's a lot. Let me respectfully suggest you missed a VERY important WARNING on the rear outer wheel bearings on both the C2's and C3's. i had a very nice 69 gold 427 4sp Roadster that i loved. one day i was driving it and did not hear any "grinding" noise from the left rear wheel but at the end of a ten mile highway drive, i came to a stop sign, pressed the break pedal and it went right to the floor. luckily for me, it was late at night and the intersection was deserted. i lost all brakes and drove home using the 4sp and the emergency brake. when i pulled into my house garage, i notice smoke coming from the left rear wheel. when i bent down to touch the hubcap, it was too hot to touch. the wheel bearing in the trailing arm had failed and heated up so hot that it boiled the brake fluid which caused the brakes to fail. now, i do not know why the OEM "duel reservoir" design on the master brake cylinder did not act as a back-up - but it didn't. i lost all braking ability. i know the overheated wheel bearing caused the brake failure as the chain of events happened as i described. i would add "you can lose your brakes" as an additional critical issue regarding the failure of the rear wheel bearings in both the C2 and C3 rear axle assembly.
@stephenmitchell3569
@stephenmitchell3569 2 жыл бұрын
My 78 C-3 upgrades twin ToroStorm supercharges on a 540 big block weighs 8 lbs less than 350 it replace. Trans and drive train upgrades for 1500 hp street car and carbon fiber dash with no a/c, radio, carpet, wipers, heater, lexan windows, added full roll cage, fuel cell, fire suppression system. Handles great and looking forward to 1/2 mile runs to see if the 200 mph club in the near future. Meanwhile driving to Kroger and parking in handicap parking with a parachute behind the handicap tag. Old car and old driver...what could possibly go wrong. E-85 with 5 miles to the gallon or burn 2 gallons in the 1/4 mile at only 14 lbs boost. What have I built is just fun and laughs. Just a car that is an old friend making me and others smile. Everyone build what you like and enjoy your self. Happiness is contagious! Like the video!😀🇺🇸
@psychochicken9535
@psychochicken9535 Жыл бұрын
I'm about to look at a C3 and I didn't know what to look for. Thanks for the help!!!
@sirsnappz5307
@sirsnappz5307 9 ай бұрын
The C3 is a crazy lil car it does have lil weird problems but that’s what gives her life!! My dad still got his 80 L82 it’s the car that taught me how to take care of a car!
@dr_sam_x3981
@dr_sam_x3981 3 жыл бұрын
I just got one last night and im loving it
@peterpowell9780
@peterpowell9780 4 ай бұрын
Thanks Lyle I will do it. Regards Peter from Australia
@poeswanky4392
@poeswanky4392 4 жыл бұрын
That growling you were talking about at #5... My grandpa's (I inherited his 77) does this growling so I would drop it into neutral whenever I needed to stop. Thank you!!! Now I know what it is and I'm on it!!
@antonispetrou4472
@antonispetrou4472 9 ай бұрын
Thank God!!! Never had any of these!!! But thanks for these tips!!!!
@512bb
@512bb 3 жыл бұрын
That is superb advise that the newly Corvette owners should heed, & be appreciative of you're sound advise.
@Ivanslav1
@Ivanslav1 Жыл бұрын
Great advice. I was on the highway at 70 mph when my left rear wheel bearing seized. I am lucky.
@fleetwin1
@fleetwin1 4 жыл бұрын
Great advice, wish I had a C3!
@Ed-lb2sm
@Ed-lb2sm 4 жыл бұрын
Great Vid....currently doing a frame off resto on a 73 Big block vette....
@erikb5150
@erikb5150 3 жыл бұрын
So am I! Ahaha Cortez Silver 454 auto on black, numbers car ✌️😁
@tomgun5637
@tomgun5637 2 жыл бұрын
i have two c-3 vettes everything you talked about super good advice recommend to do everything you talked about on a regular basis thanks again and keep up the good info.
@gerrymccarthy9568
@gerrymccarthy9568 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Very informative. My 68, 327/350 is getting serviced very soon, I’ll tell my mechanic to look out for this.
@jeffk8247
@jeffk8247 2 жыл бұрын
Great advice just bought a 1979 Corvette loved the video
@beastlydookie81
@beastlydookie81 4 жыл бұрын
Another one, check your u joints, especially on your half shafts. I had one grenade on me a couple months ago... diff rebuild, new axle stubs, new half shafts, rebuilt trailing arms, and fiberglass work from the freely spinning halfshaft busting into the battery box. Not fun. ~ $3000 and 3 months on jackstands in the garage.
@jimcolton5269
@jimcolton5269 4 жыл бұрын
Beastly Dookie you should make steel tubes to put the rear axils into that move up and down with suspension. I did my 70 and it saved me
@stephenr1999
@stephenr1999 3 жыл бұрын
Great advice here people.
@stephenmitchell3569
@stephenmitchell3569 2 жыл бұрын
Ouch! Glad you got fix!
@dabugman6415
@dabugman6415 4 жыл бұрын
Fairly new C3 owner and I just learned lots, Thanks!!! I subscribed and will be watching to learn more.
@Foreign_Royal
@Foreign_Royal 4 жыл бұрын
From a C3 owner to another make sure you take it to someone who knows a lot and do your research on the mechanic!
@GunGuy258
@GunGuy258 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. We just bought a C3 and now I know the problem with the headlights.
@superprettyko
@superprettyko 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the 5 tips. Love my 80 Corvette. Yes rear wheel bearing sounds are nothing to let go. I did - I GOT LUCKY. the pass rear tire flopped in, did not rip the fender off, just flopped in and locked up at 70 MPH. Lots of smoke. Flat bed, to get repaired. Just stay on top of all little noises, the noise is telling you something. .
@randolphduke
@randolphduke Жыл бұрын
daaaaa Bears! Beat the Packers! 👍🏻
@jerryhawk8434
@jerryhawk8434 3 жыл бұрын
Thank u lots I needed to hear this all if it
@csvette
@csvette 3 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome!! Lyle
@claudecauffman7627
@claudecauffman7627 5 ай бұрын
Thank you I am about to buy back my 1972
@michaelstratton6701
@michaelstratton6701 4 жыл бұрын
Good info, I can relate to all of these issues
@MerrickYouman
@MerrickYouman 8 ай бұрын
I owned a 79 L82 4-speed with air from 83 to about 92 i lived in the snow belt so the frame had surface rust That was my daily car, even in the winter if i kept it, it would have needed a complete refresh. Nobody thought it was worth keeplng back then. So, i sold it. Story number 2 : i was driving my cousins 1966 427/390 in 1980. I was in the country, driving home from college when I felt something clunking in the right rear wheel. Suddenly, the car just stopped. That rear wheel was sitting in the wheel well at a 45 degree angle! Yep, the bearing broke. I never new about that before Expensive!
@ReservedForFutureUse
@ReservedForFutureUse 3 жыл бұрын
One of the first things I did after I bought my C3 is rip out all the headlight vacuum stuff and install firebird headlight door motors instead. All my hoses and valves were dry rotted and the cam I have barely makes manafold vacuum at idle anyway.
@gtuttle4
@gtuttle4 Жыл бұрын
What year model of Firebird did you use? I never heard that!
@lylevaltz9307
@lylevaltz9307 3 жыл бұрын
From Lyle to Lyle, thank you for this vid! Teenager looking for a classy old car and the C3's seem like a pretty wild deal, although maybe a little maintenance-needy. Still, would only be driving in the spring/summer/early fall.
@jeepvette7723
@jeepvette7723 3 жыл бұрын
They are a money pit, and are their own animal compared to other GM cars. Unless you have the time and money to constantly sink into it, I would go another way.
@larrybrown9279
@larrybrown9279 3 жыл бұрын
@@jeepvette7723 I agree somewhat, I have a 75 c3 and it's in average to good shape, currently replacing A arm bushings. But those are maintenance items and a 75 is going to cost maintenance money constantly, if you drive it enough.
@joshuagilmore5878
@joshuagilmore5878 3 жыл бұрын
@@jeepvette7723 gonna have to agree with you, I just had to replace my whole front clip over a fender bender as well as the whole power steering assembly. not to mention if an idiot got to it like mine you are going to have alot of problems. my wiring and whole vacuum system is messed up (to the point I just removed the headlights and the blender doors) as well as someone cut the air conditioning lines and now the whole system needs replaced.
@paulreyes5810
@paulreyes5810 2 жыл бұрын
My 79 white is fr sale green int new 350 new cat in california 14000.
@josephissa72
@josephissa72 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! This is some really helpful information for both me and my dad to keep in mind.
@frankpavan3044
@frankpavan3044 4 жыл бұрын
Lyle, amazing advice not many I am sure are aware of. Thanks
@colehara
@colehara 3 жыл бұрын
Best thing to do with that ground wire is to replace it with a longer one that runs up to the engine and bolts to the block near the starter. Then run a ground strap from the block to the frame.
@chriszasada9756
@chriszasada9756 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome post, just bought a 76 and will be going over it soon.
@csvette
@csvette 3 жыл бұрын
Congrats!!! Lyle
@wyattoneable
@wyattoneable 4 жыл бұрын
Great series Lyle. You're pretty brave giving out your phone number. But I've used it and I appreciated the help. (Putting Seafoam in my C5 fuel tank = no more fuel gauge issues so far)
@mikethompson2007
@mikethompson2007 4 жыл бұрын
They will be back, that's actually a band aid fix
@OldielocksNmo50
@OldielocksNmo50 11 ай бұрын
Interesting..had my 82 nearly 40 yrs.. never been drove in the rain. Rained on at car shows.. never leaked..but I will check my neg cable next time I chg oil.. good idea, never thought of that. Everything works except antenna motor, gonna make it manual. Motor being close to exhaust gets hot, so ez fix. Under hood is chromed or polished, still run the dual injectors but without the airbox, rigged up dual air cleaners for better flow. I put on a cowl cover which I advise..looks good and keeps crap out..I also added louvers on the rear glass and taillights. Plumbing to the headlights are s/s and housings are chromed..nice blue 1/665 color. Polished wheels including slots. No rattles, solid.. mirror tops. The 82 is the only C3 after 1972 to have the 72 LT-1 engine. It's just detuned and has sm injectors to pass CA emissions. There is an intake available with larger runners and larger injectors available if one wants to keep the crossfire. Those heads will easily accept flow of 850.. Be like running with 4bbls instead of 2 two bbls. It drives a lot better than the early C3's..but obviously the C5 and C6's are different animals. C3 not going anywhere. It will eventually wind up with my son and then my granddaughter. But have been thinking about a C6..I like them too.
@RBRShift2CivV
@RBRShift2CivV 2 ай бұрын
+1 on the vacuum. Spent many nights under the car pushing up the headlights
@gaj9080
@gaj9080 Жыл бұрын
Lyle is very informative about corvettes
@buzzedalldrink9131
@buzzedalldrink9131 3 жыл бұрын
cool video thank you!! just subscribed! solved t top issue I never drive with them on!!!
@aboutmyfathersbusiness8324
@aboutmyfathersbusiness8324 3 жыл бұрын
That window also hits when the door bushings have turned to copper paper. I replaced them and no more hit. Rear bearings need a special grease gun tool to lube them. You have to remove the axle and place the tool on the inner spindle. I lube my every 30K
@CharmingHostilities
@CharmingHostilities 3 жыл бұрын
1. Never put your T-tops on the car without latching them down. 00:42 2. Do not ignore vacuum issues. 1:22 3. Keep your windows properly adjusted 2:40 4. Negative battery connection on frame corrodes. 4:11 5. Don't ignore wheel bearing noise. 5:00 And now you don't have to listen to someone ramble on for 7+ minutes. You're welcome.
@epasternak4206
@epasternak4206 6 ай бұрын
They aren't complicated cars at all, very easy, do your own work and buy all the manuals. Simple. My 75 is awesome! I am a mechanic and enjoy every second of work on it along with all other cool cars, for me it's easy. Labor of love and passion.
@kregscott6750
@kregscott6750 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the good advice.
@jaydenyoung4476
@jaydenyoung4476 3 жыл бұрын
omg imagine not latching your tops
@robertclymer6948
@robertclymer6948 3 жыл бұрын
As John Wayne always used to say: "you can't fix stupid." lol
@tomfaltash9634
@tomfaltash9634 2 жыл бұрын
Love you’re vlog You certainly know about corvette
@mikeshaw8199
@mikeshaw8199 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir. Good advice.
@shawnn5213
@shawnn5213 4 жыл бұрын
C3 vettes are still some of the best. They don’t have all the electrical and computer garbage that today’s vette has
@hollowpointdaze7363
@hollowpointdaze7363 Ай бұрын
Just took my 78 out to get fuel and put up for the winter pulled it in to the garage it ran perfectly. The next weekend I went to start it and it just kept cranking, I smelled gas and lifted up the hood and there was gas everywhere. The fuel pump let loose, this could of ended badly, if yours is old it’s a good idea to replace it, it’s not that expensive and could save you a lot of heartache.
@lawrenceobin7162
@lawrenceobin7162 Жыл бұрын
Great tips. Would love a jacking tips video. Too many c3 cars with dented engine crossmembers.
@stever.747
@stever.747 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips. I'm looking into a '78 now. I've had Mustangs, Camaros, a Trans-Am and a GTO. Vette is the only one I haven't owned yet. I'm anxious to get it but apprehensive too.... I know they can be expensive to keep up.
@robertclymer6948
@robertclymer6948 3 жыл бұрын
Hi guys! Concerning the ground "cable" very good to know. I would also run the woven strap kind from engine block to frame. Also, never get into the habit of closing the doors using the glass windows, On Any Car.
@Madara946
@Madara946 4 жыл бұрын
Gunna address my vacuum problem now lol my headlights haven’t been popping up at all
@beastlydookie81
@beastlydookie81 4 жыл бұрын
Might not be a vacuum issue, could be the actuators going bad. These headlight systems are a little tricky
@redscorpionairgunner525
@redscorpionairgunner525 7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@greyfoxadventures4625
@greyfoxadventures4625 3 жыл бұрын
Great vid. I just bought an 81 for for wife, it needs TLC but we'll get her finished.
@csvette
@csvette 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Let me know if you need any parts! Lyle
@5annent
@5annent 3 жыл бұрын
@@csvette ) you got the right drive shaft?) ppl was also stealing my t tops) you got them?)
@csvette
@csvette 3 жыл бұрын
@@5annent What year car? What engine and trans? Lyle
@5annent
@5annent 3 жыл бұрын
@@csvette ) it's been a while) 82 Corvette, 350L cross fire fuel injection) automatic overdrive transmission hydroglide numbers match meaning engine & trans match?) I bought it back in 1995) from a Corvette Speed shop) here in Baltimore Maryland) Corvette Hayven?) Buzz Speed shop?) haven't drove it since 2000!) )They went out business) It runs like a champ, but it only gets 8mpg!) If I knew where that high performance speed computer was!?) I would change it Back Stock!) I was very nieve when I bought it) I thought Corvettes, were Small, Economy Compact, gas saving cars, 2seater) I just always like the sting Ray c3 body style) I don't care about speed!) I'm Legally driving in the city ~55 mph) no racing!, track or illegal street) I wish I could change that engine?) to a small 8cylinder) tune port injection) maybe of Camaro 8 cylinder, preferably fast Camaro 6cylinder gas saver) this young new school mechanic told me) I could put an electric kit engine in it) maybe 200miles per charge) Tesla type speed stuff) I don't care about the Quietness!) I would prefer it!) my Corvette, is kind of too loud) I just like the Batman, Speed racer, Sting Ray body style)
@jackmaclaine
@jackmaclaine 3 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@noelflores4389
@noelflores4389 4 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@ericravnasgard2710
@ericravnasgard2710 3 жыл бұрын
Great info for me, new C3 owner today✌🏁
@frankp2206
@frankp2206 2 жыл бұрын
Great info big guy
@truebetold65
@truebetold65 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks sir.. so much 👍
@morkthebuilder9943
@morkthebuilder9943 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video 👍
@iSleepDoc
@iSleepDoc 11 ай бұрын
Thanks a million
@gmzx3
@gmzx3 3 жыл бұрын
Another common issue these cars have is rusting in the brake caliper bores. I replaced all 4 calipers in my '76 as the pedal was mushy and leaked brake fluid. I used stainless steel bore calipers to avoid doing them again.
@markbaker8004
@markbaker8004 4 жыл бұрын
Good points. Thanks. Another subscriber earned.
@dreemeagle
@dreemeagle 2 жыл бұрын
outstanding; you need to remind people how the C3 chassis dates back to the 1930s so the bodies flex like gymnasts til they crack and they squat and porpoise under acceleration..and have the aerodynamics of an F4 Phantom;
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