new guy with a 1977 Corvette
04-17-2013, 10:15 PM
#1
Burning Brakes
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new guy with a 1977 Corvette
Hi all,
I am the new guy.
I bought a 1977 Corvette not long ago that is in almost pristine condition. It is all original with 43,260 miles on it when I picked it up. Still has the original engine paint and under the hood very clean. It has been repainted once and undercoated. Newer Exhaust System and the interior is all original and in great shape.
I put the car on the lift last weekend to really inspect it than found a few minor issues I am working on fixing. New Exhaust System was dual and they did not put a heat shield under the driver's side CAT. Parts are on order to fix this. They ran the exhaust system on the driver's side too close to the shift linkage rubber on the cable. Heat shield has been ordered to protect it. The exhaust tips are only 1/4 of of an inch than have caused the rubber bumper some burn marks so I will lower them so I have more clearence.
I will be fixing the little problems I have found but are a few Pictures of my new toy.
I am the new guy.
I bought a 1977 Corvette not long ago that is in almost pristine condition. It is all original with 43,260 miles on it when I picked it up. Still has the original engine paint and under the hood very clean. It has been repainted once and undercoated. Newer Exhaust System and the interior is all original and in great shape.
I put the car on the lift last weekend to really inspect it than found a few minor issues I am working on fixing. New Exhaust System was dual and they did not put a heat shield under the driver's side CAT. Parts are on order to fix this. They ran the exhaust system on the driver's side too close to the shift linkage rubber on the cable. Heat shield has been ordered to protect it. The exhaust tips are only 1/4 of of an inch than have caused the rubber bumper some burn marks so I will lower them so I have more clearence.
I will be fixing the little problems I have found but are a few Pictures of my new toy.
04-17-2013, 10:35 PM
#4
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Thanks Guys, I am the 4th owner of this beautiful piece of American classic Corvettes
Instead of starting a new thread I do have some questions on the Tranny. It feels like a Shift kit was installed so I will explain my first driving experience in this car.
It will tap second gear with a slight jolt under light throttle from first to second then smooth into third.
When I kicked in the 4 barrel carb and pounded on it than shifted hard from first to second and again second to third. There is no slippage
Does this sound like a shift kit or tranny problems.
I had a shift kit in one of My 1976 Chevelles about 18 years ago after a tranny rebuild and it felt about the same way but it has been about 18 years since I felt this so wondering if it could be a shift kit.
Is this normal?
Thanks
Instead of starting a new thread I do have some questions on the Tranny. It feels like a Shift kit was installed so I will explain my first driving experience in this car.
It will tap second gear with a slight jolt under light throttle from first to second then smooth into third.
When I kicked in the 4 barrel carb and pounded on it than shifted hard from first to second and again second to third. There is no slippage
Does this sound like a shift kit or tranny problems.
I had a shift kit in one of My 1976 Chevelles about 18 years ago after a tranny rebuild and it felt about the same way but it has been about 18 years since I felt this so wondering if it could be a shift kit.
Is this normal?
Thanks
Last edited by MakoJoe; 04-17-2013 at 10:37 PM.
04-18-2013, 07:25 AM
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Hi MJ,
Your car DOES look very nice!
Good Luck with it and I hope it'll give you lots of enjoyment.!
Sorry I can't help with your transmission questions.
Regards,
Alan
Your car DOES look very nice!
Good Luck with it and I hope it'll give you lots of enjoyment.!
Sorry I can't help with your transmission questions.
Regards,
Alan
04-18-2013, 07:36 AM
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Race Director
Beautiful car 
My first Vette was a '77.....sure miss that car !
Looking forward to seeing more of yours !
FWIW - that is the tell-tale signs of a moderate shift kit....nice !
My first Vette was a '77.....sure miss that car !
Looking forward to seeing more of yours !
FWIW - that is the tell-tale signs of a moderate shift kit....nice !
04-18-2013, 07:57 AM
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Congrats. Very nice looking 77. Gaps are very good. Cruise and enjoy.
04-18-2013, 09:39 AM
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Le Mans Master
welcome, nice ride
trans shift sounds normal for a mild shift kit
if you have no good record of when the last time the fluid was changed
I would look into that.
nice ride
trans shift sounds normal for a mild shift kit
if you have no good record of when the last time the fluid was changed
I would look into that.
nice ride
04-18-2013, 04:24 PM
#13
Le Mans Master
Instead of starting a new thread I do have some questions on the Tranny. It feels like a Shift kit was installed so I will explain my first driving experience in this car.
It will tap second gear with a slight jolt under light throttle from first to second then smooth into third.
When I kicked in the 4 barrel carb and pounded on it than shifted hard from first to second and again second to third. There is no slippage
Does this sound like a shift kit or tranny problems.
It will tap second gear with a slight jolt under light throttle from first to second then smooth into third.
When I kicked in the 4 barrel carb and pounded on it than shifted hard from first to second and again second to third. There is no slippage
Does this sound like a shift kit or tranny problems.
