So I thought I would go ahead and post here, since this will definitely be a project to get back to decent living with this car.
No special story, My buddy Races Camaros mostly on dirt track. I helped him go pick up an 81 in very good shape and I got an itch to get one myself. Found this one locally for cheap with Title, 3rd owner, and of course "was running back in October", so because it was a very good price I dove in.
77 Coupe with the 305, all black Vinyl interior carpet and drapery, has the dual carb, no spoiler. A little above the base model since it had A/C and Heat.
Will be posting progress photos and info here as I go along. The Wheels and Tires in this photo are not on the car now. Man I purchased from put some S10's on it.
Came with two Fiberglass Front Valance replacements. Will make 1/3 of my money back selling one. All of the chrome is there, just not on the car.
I have already replaced hoses, removed thermostat and cleaned out the housing, had to replace that busted ignition/start switch last night (which btw most videos don't tell you the secret to getting out).
They tried a heater core bypass, unsuccessfully, so that's on the list. Have it going form water pump to block right now.
Rusted in usual places, floor pans, rear trunk pan, lower drivers side rear window rail and up by the battery tray area. Frame is solid but rusty. all pillars are good. Rust by the left rear quarter inside drivers door jamb.
I suspect someone has been behind the gauge cluster in the wiring. Left hand marker was blinking, but right hand inside indicator was blinking lol. No headlights currently, running lights seem intermittent, rear brakes/reverse work, need bulbs and cleanup.
It looks a lot rougher than it is. The paint is horrible. It will be a driver.
My plan:
Ignition, start circuit, lights/horn, battery tray area, repair the pans, front valance replace, then interior, which smells musty, but it all there and not rotted away.
No special story, My buddy Races Camaros mostly on dirt track. I helped him go pick up an 81 in very good shape and I got an itch to get one myself. Found this one locally for cheap with Title, 3rd owner, and of course "was running back in October", so because it was a very good price I dove in.
77 Coupe with the 305, all black Vinyl interior carpet and drapery, has the dual carb, no spoiler. A little above the base model since it had A/C and Heat.
Will be posting progress photos and info here as I go along. The Wheels and Tires in this photo are not on the car now. Man I purchased from put some S10's on it.
Came with two Fiberglass Front Valance replacements. Will make 1/3 of my money back selling one. All of the chrome is there, just not on the car.
I have already replaced hoses, removed thermostat and cleaned out the housing, had to replace that busted ignition/start switch last night (which btw most videos don't tell you the secret to getting out).
They tried a heater core bypass, unsuccessfully, so that's on the list. Have it going form water pump to block right now.
Rusted in usual places, floor pans, rear trunk pan, lower drivers side rear window rail and up by the battery tray area. Frame is solid but rusty. all pillars are good. Rust by the left rear quarter inside drivers door jamb.
I suspect someone has been behind the gauge cluster in the wiring. Left hand marker was blinking, but right hand inside indicator was blinking lol. No headlights currently, running lights seem intermittent, rear brakes/reverse work, need bulbs and cleanup.
It looks a lot rougher than it is. The paint is horrible. It will be a driver.
My plan:
Ignition, start circuit, lights/horn, battery tray area, repair the pans, front valance replace, then interior, which smells musty, but it all there and not rotted away.
