Kman1swin

While me and my Grandma were out for a drive she told me she had an old 1979 white Corvette and she asked me if I wanted to take it off her hands. It has been sitting for 15 years with the engine taken apart and put back together but it does not run. Does anyone know anything about the car and how to get it running? I have a wiring diagram and the service manual for it.

AirBusPilot

Need slightly more info.

Kman1swin

unfortunately that's all i have been given. I am going to see the car on Saturday I only have select pictures posted. I will find out as much as i can about the car as i do not know much. what should i be looking for specifically?

Tooonz

First of all the answer is yes lol. No such thing as a free corvette, but starting at zero to obtain is a serious plus.

Easy Mike

Your grandmother will know about the car, so take a pad and a pen with you when you go and jot down things.

Next question: what do you know about smallblock Chevrolet engines?

Welcome and congrats on the 79.

briankeery

Gee.........I wish my grandparents had driven Corvettes.

79L824SPD

Let me get this right. Your Grandmother has had a corvette for at least 15yrs and you just found out about it?

76CSRvette

starting from $0 dollars is a plus. Start getting your budget ready for car.

Mick71

MrJlr

Where's my flag.......

CaseyJones

I smell a rat...

Maybe it was just the way my family worked, but my grandparents had very few secrets about their possessions with the rest of the family, especially regarding something as big as a car.

My apologies if this is a true story...

Kman1swin

Well the car was given to her friend along with $40,000 for him to restore and he took the money bought all new parts, body panels, upgraded stereo, and all new original seats. over the last 15 years he just took it apart and left it.

Easy Mike

So how did it get to your grandmother? Before you get too shook up, determine who the owner of record happens to be.

Revi

For $40,000 you could buy two mint 79 Corvettes and probably have some change.

Kman1swin

yeah she didnt think to much when she handed over the money but she loved her car and wanted it restored but now she wants it gone.

briankeery

Kman1swin

ok so the car has the L48 with a 4 speed according to my grandma it has all been taken apart and rebuilt it is missing a couple of small parts on the engine but i cant find what they are in the shop manual (the part is between the carb and the cover)

LS4 PILOT

Haaa..". That funny stuff right there..LOL...

Mine rode freakin horses I think ....there were no cars

They had mules

LS4 PILOT

Wow....?That looks sweet ......better than a lot of what guys start out with here .

A four speed and good color too...and FREE


Your the man

Kman1swin

oh also there is a piece on top of the carb that is missing I get the car at my house on Saturday I will be sorting out what parts are there and hopefully not much else is missing