Author Topic: Vet Virgin...Help (Read 4929 times)

Bazzerk · « **on:** November 14, 2010, 06:37:18 PM »

Hi All,

I just joined so I hope I am in the right area...sorry in advance if I am not.

The time has arrived after all these years for me to purchase my first Vet. I am looking at something from 68-72. I am chasing some tips on what to look for when actually looking at the car.

Any info the position of the Chassis Numbers, Engine Numbers etc and how to tell if they are not genuine and how to find out if they are matching would be great and any other tip would be most welcome.

Looking forward to a cruize day...hope to see some of you soon.

Cheers

Baz

demonx · « **Reply #1 on:** November 14, 2010, 07:45:54 PM »

Biggest advice I can offer to is befriend someone who knows vettes inside out and take them with you when you inspect the car.

69 DIRTY RAT · « **Reply #2 on:** November 14, 2010, 10:44:03 PM »

Vin is on the left windscreen pillar, there is the gas tank sticker but raely there these days, which has all options on it, always ask if they have it or is it still on the tank.
* check underneath for chassis rust
* check if headlights/wiper door work properly, if not its a vacuum leak (pain to find leaks)
* check windscreen pillars for rust, take off the the covers and have a look (if they let you) another clue is if the pillar covers are lifting a bit means rust under it

Bazzerk · « **Reply #3 on:** November 15, 2010, 11:28:31 AM »

Cheers for the advice

demonx · « **Reply #4 on:** November 16, 2010, 11:48:18 AM »

At the end of the day Corvettes are the same as any other car and you need to check the suspension, bushes, ball joints etc etc, look over all the RWC stuff as you would if you were buying any other car. Then look over the cosmetic stuff like the interior and paint and see what kind of dollars you need to spend to make it something you'll be happy with. Make sure the lights etc pop up and basicly check that everything works.

Bazzerk · « **Reply #5 on:** November 16, 2010, 12:12:32 PM »

So the vaccume system is a hassle to fix/replace?

demonx · « **Reply #6 on:** November 16, 2010, 01:06:20 PM »

Quote from: Bazzerk link=topic=7925.msg1045938330#msg1045938330

So the vaccume system is a hassle to fix/replace?

Well - yes and no.

It is basically a series of hoses that take air to the actuators which open up your headlights and wiper door.

You can spend a couple grand and remove the vacuum system completely and replace it with an electric version

or

You can trouble shoot the vacuum system, replace the hoses (which are all color coded) - replace the filters, switches, repair or replace the actuators and hope your tank is ok.

It's not complicated when you have a correct diagram and some info on how to trouble shoot it. I replaced all the vacuum system except the tank in my 1970 and now I think I'm going to pull it all out and go electric!

Bazzerk · « **Reply #7 on:** November 16, 2010, 03:44:14 PM »

Looking at a 70 on thursday...will keep it in mind.

The elec mod sounds like the go.

Cheers

Baz

demonx · « **Reply #8 on:** November 16, 2010, 11:36:58 PM »

Quote from: Bazzerk link=topic=7925.msg1045938334#msg1045938334

Looking at a 70 on thursday...will keep it in mind.

The elec mod sounds like the go.

Cheers

Baz

ONLY if you do not care about keeping your car original.