Neglected for 34 Years: 1975 C3 Corvette Convertible Brought Back to Life Part 7

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TheCorvetteBen

TheCorvetteBen

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@rubyred93chev
@rubyred93chev 3 жыл бұрын
_I say this again, glad you've saved this '75 convertible. I'll never understand how this beauty was put out to pasture in the 80s with just 71K miles, (and that the headlights still work)! Keep these videos coming Ben._
@jamesarthurbowers
@jamesarthurbowers 3 жыл бұрын
I love them but many of them were lemons. My parents 69 roadster with 46k miles sat since the late 70s until it burned up in a fire 2 years ago. People across the street had the same car that sat from the 80s.
@dannynoel993
@dannynoel993 3 жыл бұрын
I think people buy them ,and then their families grow, so they buy a four door an park the Vette. As we all know time gets away from us. Just a week ago I was 20 ,this week I'am 65. Know what I mean.
@jeremyroberts7660
@jeremyroberts7660 3 жыл бұрын
Love how much attention to detail you give these cars. Good on you
@LyndseyMacPherson
@LyndseyMacPherson 3 жыл бұрын
Six-tenths of a mile of complete joy. Can NOT wait for the next video.
@jamesarthurbowers
@jamesarthurbowers 3 жыл бұрын
Double thumbs up bringing this classic back to life.
@rjs2005
@rjs2005 3 жыл бұрын
My first ride in a Corvette was from Montgomery, AL to Richmond VA (in the passenger's seat- I was 12). I've had a special place in my 'Vette heart for 74/75 Vettes ever since. It's great to see you giving these cars the loving care they deserve.
@fleetwin1
@fleetwin1 3 жыл бұрын
PS: Hope you survived the storm OK and your pipes didn't freeze/break...
@idontknow2293
@idontknow2293 3 жыл бұрын
Love it when a plan comes together. 🤗
@davidgraham5148
@davidgraham5148 3 жыл бұрын
When I saw the headlights come up, I’m like “hell yeah!”
@peterlarson5225
@peterlarson5225 3 жыл бұрын
I love these videos so much, working towards getting a ‘78!
@PhillipHall01
@PhillipHall01 3 жыл бұрын
My favorite corvette body style of all time including the newest one! This was it!
@Novaman66
@Novaman66 3 жыл бұрын
Another much appreciated video, thank you !
@lcwood87
@lcwood87 3 жыл бұрын
I've never been so excited to watch a car drive down the street.
@johnschutt9187
@johnschutt9187 3 жыл бұрын
Looks so fun to drive. Thanks for taking us along.
@donnie2533
@donnie2533 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you back great video .I am a fan.
@davebutler2776
@davebutler2776 3 жыл бұрын
Nice to see convertible weather coming back. Nice job as always
@paularcher4607
@paularcher4607 3 жыл бұрын
Great episode. All that info and then watching her go down the road, with the top down, no less.
@dendkmac
@dendkmac 3 жыл бұрын
You have these Corvettes figured out... always watched the videos, brake jobs, still love the Caddy. I have a 49 cad, also helped restore a 72 Corvette 427 pretty much from ground up...
@risinbison1106
@risinbison1106 3 жыл бұрын
Love the c3 body style. My dad had a 76' which he threw a set of heads and a holly carb on. These are still somewhat affordable and are great Project cars.
@dougb8490
@dougb8490 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah Ben !! Good to see you're making videos again. We were just down your way to visit our 'kids' in San Antonio. We arrived just a few hours before the first winter storm hit. Sorry we bought Wisconsin weather down your way1😀😀
@russelltrupia4479
@russelltrupia4479 3 жыл бұрын
Great job love these videos.
@metalsnak6
@metalsnak6 3 жыл бұрын
My second favorite year vette and my favorite color, I need it😭😍
@ianoneillpsychotherapy162
@ianoneillpsychotherapy162 3 жыл бұрын
A beautiful and quite 75 Vette.
@rayaltman3258
@rayaltman3258 3 жыл бұрын
Runs and moves on its own power Good Job Ben!
@HBob247
@HBob247 3 жыл бұрын
Nice work, as always. Thanks!
@bern1228
@bern1228 3 жыл бұрын
Great job! Happy maiden voyage.
@MM-fq3ys
@MM-fq3ys 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome job! It’s alive!
@jeremypichette10
@jeremypichette10 3 жыл бұрын
These videos are awesome!👏👏
@johnhansen4550
@johnhansen4550 3 жыл бұрын
Good progress!
@steves4639
@steves4639 3 жыл бұрын
corvette is happy he's on his way, although looking a little beatup missing the bumper covers. so much to do when they sit year after year. The headlights popped up amazingly well, even after 30 years sitting...better than my C3 which gets driven regularly!
@allensnook7760
@allensnook7760 3 жыл бұрын
Wish i could be as lucky to find such a fixer.will follow the refurbish all way to end.there was this old house on back streets in my hood and brick house looked run down.had noticed an old motor bike in yard and car tucked under tree with tarp over it.i knew it was a vette probably 70s to 80s style,didnt think guy would ever sell so never approached.went by same block this week everything gone and no curtians or blinds in window and realator sign in yard.dammit missed an opputunity i should have tried!!maybe next one.snooky pa.
@Olds_Gold
@Olds_Gold 3 жыл бұрын
I drive a 62 Impala without power steering. So no complaining. :-)
@briang4470
@briang4470 3 жыл бұрын
A factory non powesteering gear box will usually have a wider gear ratio to make it turn easier but require more turns, a factory power steering gear box will be a closer ratio and will require alot of effort to turn without fluid assist.
@gs3504
@gs3504 3 жыл бұрын
Nice work Ben!!
@icurt06
@icurt06 3 жыл бұрын
I would have liked to have seen your Orange 75 Corvette with its white top and tan interior. when it was new. I hope this goes to a good home and the new owner keeps going with the project.
@mikeycunningham2307
@mikeycunningham2307 3 жыл бұрын
I noticed that your backup lights were not working when you backed it out of the garage
@9898dt
@9898dt 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah Ben! Thank you for another excellent video! 😁👍
@milfordcivic6755
@milfordcivic6755 3 жыл бұрын
It's the Dirk Diggler Corvette from Boogie Nights!
@gregfoster4541
@gregfoster4541 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, always look forward to anything you have to share 😀, looking for another one on the Pontiac Chieftain 🙃..BTW where's the '56 Caddy didn't see it... thanks so much for sharing and as always "Howdy from Texas "!!
@Oyvind88
@Oyvind88 3 жыл бұрын
Great video😀
@scuff433
@scuff433 3 жыл бұрын
Love your videos!
@agcacustoms2852
@agcacustoms2852 3 жыл бұрын
Cool vette, saw an olive green with brown interior 72 convertible a couple of weeks ago at the mall.
@SkinnyBiker
@SkinnyBiker 3 жыл бұрын
Looking good!
@petebergrud9419
@petebergrud9419 3 жыл бұрын
That ticking from the front could be a loose timing chain, the nylon sprockets dry out. It will make it miss a little too. I had the same issue last year with my 76
@restodan
@restodan 3 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah! Good stuff!
@SamRFixes
@SamRFixes 3 жыл бұрын
That dirtbike you hear is the fan hitting the shroud
@martinschaffmeir7729
@martinschaffmeir7729 3 жыл бұрын
@ 6:00 a heads up the floats with age stop floating in gass, they tend to get saturated
@channell11
@channell11 3 жыл бұрын
That ticking could also be a cracked flex plate. I had the same problem with my Blazer. The factory ones are thin and prone to cracking. It'll make that same ticking sound that will go up with RPM.
@wernerdanler2742
@wernerdanler2742 3 жыл бұрын
Good work! Shine it up now. Lol
@iamrichrocker
@iamrichrocker 3 жыл бұрын
luggage rack on these vettes gives me an eye twitch..just does not look like it belongs..especially on a convertible...must have been a sharp looking car in its prime..
@jamesvenable1948
@jamesvenable1948 3 жыл бұрын
Needs new rear spring hanger rubber bushings great vid ben
@Amicaner
@Amicaner 3 жыл бұрын
love it!
@johnmilner7603
@johnmilner7603 3 жыл бұрын
Another reason why I like to work on a Holley. I remember in 1977 I was going to order an orange Vette but instead ordered a 1977 Z/28 4 speed.
@briang4470
@briang4470 3 жыл бұрын
Dont let the looks of the quadrajet scare you, holleys are not that good of a design and have way too many spots to leak fuel and they have gaskets under fuel level where a quadrajet has a gasket above fuel level, if you pop the bowl off a holley on the side of the road and rip the gasket you are SOL but with a quadrajet you can tear the gasket and still drive home it may seep but wont pour out.
@dcallan812
@dcallan812 3 жыл бұрын
some one will have a great car when its finished. 2x👍
@johnrozelle8257
@johnrozelle8257 3 жыл бұрын
Ben, I'm working on a '75 as well and took of the original strut rods. I didn't take a picture of how they were before but they look identical to the ones on this car with a slight bend in them. Anyway you could tell me the correct way they go back on or take a picture of the correct way? I can't find any other pictures/videos of these specific strut rods or the correct installation. Are these also considered adjustable since they have the different lines where they attach to the differential? Love all the videos!
@CharlieLovesSandra
@CharlieLovesSandra 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Ben. I’m having carb issues. So couple of questions. What are you thoughts on replacing Q-jet w/ something different? It seems like you did a video on replacing the intake with a Elderbrock and maybe a Holley. I’d like to watch it again. Which one was it? Can’t find it in your video list. Thanks. As always. Like the video’s.
@fgb3126
@fgb3126 3 жыл бұрын
I guess I should go back and watch episode 1 again. I don't recall how you obtained this 'Vette, what you paid, etc. Oh and what do you intend on doing with it? Sell it and try to make a profit? or ???
@newton366
@newton366 3 жыл бұрын
i dont use those worm clamps any more I use band clamps instead they clamp evenly without cutting into the hose
@Anthony-qj7qe
@Anthony-qj7qe 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome ....plz ditch those aftermarket mirrors.
@douguyehata7062
@douguyehata7062 3 жыл бұрын
When are going to change the bumper covers ? My brother in-law vett and my car has not been driven for over 30 years. I’m looking at restoring my car and maybe his also. My car had the engine overhauled before I stop driving it.
@fgb3126
@fgb3126 3 жыл бұрын
I don't recall if by 1975 (actually your car is a late '74) car radios had transistors. The radio might work if you let it "warm up".
@asteverino8569
@asteverino8569 3 жыл бұрын
Yayeeee Maybe the fan wore away the shroud. 🤷🏼‍♂️ Sweet results though. Why do I like this car without bumpers? IDK 🤷🏼‍♂️
@mnorman8227
@mnorman8227 3 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah!
@Ron-hj1or
@Ron-hj1or 3 жыл бұрын
Ticking is the exaustleak
@Mostafa-vs8bd
@Mostafa-vs8bd 3 жыл бұрын
Hi ben
@jimmyshine5049
@jimmyshine5049 3 жыл бұрын
Love the car, what are you going to ask for it ? $$
@JoeSmith-nu8oo
@JoeSmith-nu8oo 3 жыл бұрын
Will you be doing a full restoration on this bad mamajama??
@JoeSmith-nu8oo
@JoeSmith-nu8oo 3 жыл бұрын
Are you selling this car or do you have plans for it?
@nickfritz1
@nickfritz1 3 жыл бұрын
I’m looking at an 82 corvette with crossfire. But when I have foot on the brake and shift into gear I can feel it lunge forward in drive or backwards in reverse what does that mean
@TheCorvetteBen
@TheCorvetteBen 3 жыл бұрын
Idle is too high
@MrBadboy00001
@MrBadboy00001 3 жыл бұрын
i think reverse lights were out
@hot7977
@hot7977 3 жыл бұрын
How hot air chock work? Where it conect to?
@olsodd
@olsodd 3 жыл бұрын
Great video again from you! I just have a question about the speedometer. I see it has MPH and KPH on it, and is that original or is it an option for this model?
@DavidBugea
@DavidBugea 3 жыл бұрын
According to posts on corvetteforum.com, the model year of Ben’s convertible (1975) marked the first appearance of a secondary metric scale on the standard US-market Corvette speedometer. Doesn’t surprise me, because I was in elementary school at the time and remember being taught that the US was switching over to the metric system by 1980. 😂
@nadz109
@nadz109 3 жыл бұрын
More Cadillac
@RestorationObsession
@RestorationObsession 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Ben, what headers & side pipes are you running on that red one? I've been looking at Doug's Headers as their build quality seems superior to most, but yours look really great.
@TheCorvetteBen
@TheCorvetteBen 3 жыл бұрын
Those are hooker brand
@rubyred93chev
@rubyred93chev 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheCorvetteBen _When I purchased my second Corvette(a '75 convertible), it came with the coolest and best sounding brand ever, yup Hooker headers and side pipes._
@RestorationObsession
@RestorationObsession 3 жыл бұрын
@@rubyred93chev Yeah! Side pipes *belong* on C3 Corvettes!! :)
@jamesvenable1948
@jamesvenable1948 3 жыл бұрын
Dougs are best bought a set for my 69 exc quality
@RestorationObsession
@RestorationObsession 3 жыл бұрын
@@jamesvenable1948 Thank you. That's good to hear. I really like that their exhaust flanges are so thick.
@goldenknight007
@goldenknight007 3 жыл бұрын
I hit like first and watch second.
@huntewaters
@huntewaters 3 жыл бұрын
where do you look to find a project c3
@datto240z
@datto240z 3 жыл бұрын
those leaves in the cowl original or what?
@bloodybones63
@bloodybones63 3 жыл бұрын
He never cleans those out! lol
@rsprockets7846
@rsprockets7846 3 жыл бұрын
Check the rear???
@PowerOfValmet
@PowerOfValmet 3 жыл бұрын
Look up mrheavyshevy on yt he is a master when it comes to those carbs 👌
@torceridaho
@torceridaho 3 жыл бұрын
I'd put the original rims on it....
@TheCorvetteBen
@TheCorvetteBen 3 жыл бұрын
Those are the original rims
@62Roentgen
@62Roentgen 3 жыл бұрын
Just Curious L82, or L88
@TheCorvetteBen
@TheCorvetteBen 3 жыл бұрын
L48
@jasonoakley8788
@jasonoakley8788 3 жыл бұрын
man, you dont happen to have a couple of 78 corvette fender emblems you wanna sell do you? lol
@TheCorvetteBen
@TheCorvetteBen 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, send me an email
@TheCorvetteBen
@TheCorvetteBen 3 жыл бұрын
benjamin.friend56@yahoo.com
@jasonoakley8788
@jasonoakley8788 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheCorvetteBen Sent
@lydiapawlak8564
@lydiapawlak8564 Жыл бұрын
Damn that thing is noisy. ☹
@keithperry8098
@keithperry8098 3 жыл бұрын
That is the noisiest Resurrection I've seen on your Channel. That car makes a lot of noise. Sounds like the fan shroud. Sounds terrible...
@TheCorvetteBen
@TheCorvetteBen 3 жыл бұрын
It quiets down by the end
@First112
@First112 3 жыл бұрын
Won’t it be great when the time comes to restore an electric car- no coolant leaks bad gas ignition system etc will be so much better
@TheCorvetteBen
@TheCorvetteBen 3 жыл бұрын
I hope I’ll be dead
@briang4470
@briang4470 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it will be so much fun to fix proprietary software and computer systems and dont forget about the several thousand dollar battery required, so much fun.
@ruthlessreid9172
@ruthlessreid9172 3 жыл бұрын
Lowest horsepower ever 160 ti 180 sad time in auto history.
@TheCorvetteBen
@TheCorvetteBen 3 жыл бұрын
You act like you can’t change that
@ruthlessreid9172
@ruthlessreid9172 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheCorvetteBen you can in certain areas but in some not so much so value is worthless in some parts of US
@TheCorvetteBen
@TheCorvetteBen 3 жыл бұрын
If all you care about is how much money your old car is worth, your missing out on a lot. I hate the view point that is your car isn’t worth $100k it is junk.
@ruthlessreid9172
@ruthlessreid9172 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheCorvetteBen well I don't have endless cash to restore cars that will not hold value and I've been doing this for half a century next to homes cars are the most expensive items and passion don't pay the bills
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