zog

I just bought a 1973 4 speed L82 coupe for $7500. It has been repainted but the interior and engine are pretty original, and in real good shape. THe car shows 39,900 miles, and the previous owner swears that it was in storage for 21 years and the mileage is true original...is there any way to verify this?? Not that it matters shince I already bought the car. Also, is there anything I need to be aware of in terms of fixing/replacing/problems that affect this particular car??

Also, anyone want to buy a decent 86 C4 coupe (auto)? Can't afford two Vettes!!! :party:

74FLCONV

Check for rust underneath and in the bird-cage. Also check the bottom of the radiator support. Mine looked great from above, but when I pulled the radiator, there was nothing left on bottom. Check gas tank for rust, too.

Nope.

D. Ocean
Miami, FLA

lostpatrolman

If it has been sitting for all that time, check all your bushings, A-arm bushings, trailing arm bushings. Check the brakes and make sure they arent leaking and are still working. Check the headlights and see if they go up and down, if they dont there are a bunch of vacuum lines that need replacing and maybe some actuators too. Lubricate the speedometer and tach cables. Change the fuel filter, just in case.

Quinn_Seipp

Tom73

zog,
Congrats on the new car. Hard to go wrong with a '73 :D

tom...

comp

:iagree: we like pic's

ACECO

Good Luck w/the new toy! :yesnod:

:seeya

1FUNVET

:iagree:

PatsLs1vette

congrats on the 73 :cheers: and yes we need pictures,like said above check for rust in the birdcage area .

redwingvette

Check out Tom's web page; it has great info on 73's.
I've done a lot of work on mine so check my web page as well.
73's are great cars.
Congrates :cheers:

Fevre

You choose wisely. :thumbs:

And it sounds like you got a great deal.


[Modified by Fevre, 8:06 AM 3/14/2004]

Kid Vette

Great choice with a '73! :thumbs:
Better looking front than the chrome bumper sharks, better looking rear than the rubber bumper cars. Legal true duals, cowl induction, no goofy windshield wiper door. . . the list goes on and on. :thumbs:

73 LS-4

Congrats on the purchase :D , Sometimes its hard to verify an original low mileage car. mine only had 47k on it when purchased, which I was kinda skeptical of, and it had a similiar story to yours of sitting in a warehouse for a long period of time. Things that I found that made the mileage make sense were that all the smog equipment was intact, when I changed shocks I removed the originals and they were still working, I recently changed the water pump and the date code on the original was from 72 (mine was an early 73), and all the wear and tear looked about right. I think you'll enjoy the 73 a lot more then the 86, deffinitly draws more attention.

Gee sometimes I fail to notice the obvious. I just saw your from my town, would love to take a look at it sometime or I could bring mine by. There's lots of vettes in this town if you haven't noticed.

:cheers:
Pat Kunz


[Modified by 73 LS-4, 8:46 AM 3/14/2004]

Eddie 70

Congrats on the new vette Zog. Make sure you ask plenty of questions. Lots of knowledgeable folks on here more than willing to help. Oh, one more thing, has anyone mentioned we like to see pics? :jester

joeveto

PICS! Cough Choke Wheeze....

At any rate, I think you bought one of the best years made. I love the 73's. Before driving, I'd check the brakes, especially the rubber lines that go to the calipers. I'd also check the calipers themselves for leaks. Flush out all the fluids, coolant, oil, brake fluid. I'd also inspect all the vacuum lines. Other than that, you should be good to go.

Enjoy. :cheers:

zog

I won't be picking the car up until later this week...but I will get pics posted asap...did someone mention pics????

And, yes, I noticed there are a lot of Vettes in Bethalto...glad to meet a local Vette owner...be anxious to meet you... :cheers:

zog

Hey Pat

I live off of CUlp lane near Moonlight...would love to see your LS4

Dave


[Modified by zog, 5:44 PM 3/14/2004]


[Modified by zog, 5:46 PM 3/14/2004]

Cali,68,L-79

me to. You guys always make me the bad guy but here goes again.

YOU KNOW THE RULES. NO PICS I CALL :bs

stingraymaniac

:iagree: :iagree: :iagree:

trw

Congrats on the 73!!

Terry