Rear spring removal

Frame off refresh of a 1974 Corvette. I call it a refresh rather than a restoration because I'm cleaning it up but not restoring it with original parts and equipment. I intend to autocross with the car after it is put back together. Look for videos on every part of the tear down. My channel will also feature driving on race tracks and drag strips.

[@russellboyd5262]

I have a 1977 torch red corvette.I would like to see more videos on c3 vettes thanks russ boyd.

[@fun-cars]

I have a '76 that I am going to start a refresh on by summertime.

[@arthuralzamora7331]

Would it be easier& safer to just cut the bolt, & replace with a new one?

[@fun-cars]

Probably, but it wouldn't be as much fun.

[@Proteusbound]

Anyone else want to draw a set of Googly eyes on the back of his helmet?

[@senselessmonkee]

I have a 1974 also and don't have that same leaf spring. Mine is steel with 7 leafs yours was a composition. I was wondering how that worked in keeping the rear stable over bumps vs a steel leaf spring. I like having the steel for added weight in the rear which I need.

[@fun-cars]

Sorry, but I can't compare the composite to the steel because both of my C3's already had the composite springs when I bought them. I can say that I don't really have any problems with stability.

[@catm9437]

The composite springs are far superior to the steel leaves. On top of being 30 some pounds lighter, it will not corrode, sag, deform over time, or ever need replacement and it definitely is more stable around corners. Not sure why anyone would ever need weight... the name of the game is to lose weight and gain more poneys. Also, the composite springs come in different spring rates. 315 lbs, 340 lbs, 355 lbs, and so on. You can select the spring based on what you are doing with your Vette (street only, street and track, aggressive racing, etc). Hope this helps.

[@robertcowan8211]

WATCHING YOU IS COMICABLE.............LOL BET YOUR A COLLEGE GRAD

[@fun-cars]

Yep. That's why I know COMICABLE isn't a word

[@catm9437]

he is wearing a hard hat under a vehicle.... what do you think? definitely "comical"

[@fun-cars]

@@catm9437 I bumped my head on the ramps too many times. I didn't like it.

[@albertomestajr7198]

Does he really have a hard hat on ???

[@fun-cars]

No, but it hurts a lot less when I stand up when I'm still under the ramps of the lift.

[@robertcowan8211]

U NEED A TORCH

[@fun-cars]

I have one but I didn't want to use it near the fiberglass spring.