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I’m only seeing this video after having already installed all polyurethane bushings in front and back suspension of my c3. They are from energy suspension which I had understood to be a good brand. What are my chances of disintegration???

Spring compressor?

Grew up in the Chicago area in the 70's, this was very common. One of my neighbors had a '72 and 10 years later had the body off so they could repair the rusted-out frame. Few years later met a HAM radio guy that had one in his garage for the same thing. First time I saw someone doing TIG welding, he was a really cool guy.

Got a cool license plate if you're still taking them. Where should I mail it

Great video especially liked the tools needed and why it matters. Don't know if I'm gonna try tackling this job. Brakes fail while going about 90 on the highway, thanksful no emergency stopping necessary and both feet on pedal to barely slow down. If I try it you'll be with me the whole way, thanks

How is the squirrel cage is it all rusted or is it in good shape?

Hello Ben thank you for your videos very helpful! Did you ever do one on where to lut the foam seals for your radiator?

UPDATE PLEASE..???

You say that it will be a fuse, relay, or the pump, but not the inline fuel filter?? Always change the filter before changing the pump. There is nothing wrong with TBI systems, millions of GM vehicles were equipped with them. Regarding the 1982 Corvette, most complain because it is rather slow, but what do expect from 9:1 compression, a taxi-cab cam and a 2.87 rear axle ratio? Everything in 1982 was slow.

Just did this mod the other weekend, mine is a 80 4 speed, bolted straight in no shimming. Starts straight away even after a decent drive no problem. All this and my ring gear teeth are chipped .

Looks like a great restoration project. Cant wait to see more . Love the video. Thanks for sharing .

sad didn't just redo and leave all orginal because it was a collector car up till you butchered it.

I was looking for adjustable rods but it is imposible to find them with rubber, I wanted rubber and install only rubber around my car but these I have with poly bushings.

Hello how are you? I think the 1964 be longer 👽✌️🖖

A lot of effort to make a car shift slower. Ben - Your channel is truly great and educational, but my auto transmission shifts a lot quicker, and more reliably, than a manual. That being said - Keep up the amazing work and very educational videos. I learn SO much every time I click on your channel. You are doing a GREAT service for owners of these awesome classic cars. Thank you for doing what you do. Mike.

nooooo did they pain the valve covers ford blue?????

More accurately, don't by a 77 that looks like that one.

So... how would you hook up the after market wires red, blue, black. To the factory wires green, white, and gray??

I still own one of those. Last driven when I was in high school in the 60's. Rin straight viscosity engine oil SAE 30 in normal weather, and make sure it has zinc in it. You will wipe the cam lobes off. I LOVED that car! Dynaflo automatic transmission with the variable pitch stator for torque muliplication. Still one of the best road cars I ever owned. Incredible cruizer! Hopw you finish it up!

You’ve got great taste & I admire your very hard work. Those Caddy’s ( 54, 55, & 56 ) were quiet as a tomb. Amazing ride - great drivers. ESP. 1956. One of my Grandads had a Black ‘56 Sixty-Special, sedan. Not a hardtop. Gray cloth interior, NO A.C, but all other. available options. Pwr. Trunk pull down, etc. When he started it it turned over 1 1/2 times and then roar to life with a purr. Beginning of the best Caddies. 1956 through 1968. The a long slow decline. With a few Eldos as exceptions. All the best to you. Take your time. School, etc.

Brand new frames only.

I had a 1956 Sedan de ville with factory a/c. I kick myself every day for selling that.

Does this fit a 68 C3?

That silver spare wheel is a correct original '58-only wheel. Bumps for the full wheel cover and 4 narrow 1/8" slots. Fairly hard to find these days.

Picked up an 85 a few yrs. ago Automatic. It only has 32000 miles on it and its like brand new inside and out. I know nothing about Corvettes and haven't a clue what I have for a motor. But the car screws. lol. There have been a few issues with it, but its just a toy car for me, so I have fun with it when I can. I have a 24 yr. old son who loves to drive it. It has a 4 speed Automatic, and snaps your head and chirps its tires really easy. My buddy says they did something to the tranny, but IKN. Do'n't know too much about them. I do know its fast as heck.. Love taking the top off and just driving it around. Both my windows just broke on me thou, as they only go half way up, but can just pull them the rest of the way. Looking at whats wrong,, they say some kind of motor ribbon strip in the door. They are about 30 bucks, and can get them local. I wish I knew more about it thou, as having worries about the temperature. It gets up around 210-220 and that worries me. Had a sensor put in last year in the block for the fan to kick on, but something still not quite right. Will figure it out. I might just wire the fan direct with a toggle switch. But really want to try and keep it original. The interior is like brand new. Carpets nice. Another slight issue is when it rains it leaks a little. I do keep it in a garage. The weather stripping around the roof are 45 years old and dry. Pretty sure you can get all that too, but its the labor that gonna sucks. I am getting old, 66 but I always had fast cars as a kid and loved working on them. Mostley Mopars. Anyways, like your car, sorry for the long chit chat.

Starter sounds great !

$5k seems like all the money for this pail. It needs a ton of work, parts and money to make it right, and then Ben's left with a '73 driver with a non-matching numbers powertrain and unknown engine. That being said, I love '73s. My first (of 3) Corvettes was a '73, purchased in '79, and I had a ton of fun with that car. Joined a local Corvette club and had many great experiences over the years with everybody in the group.

Your knowledge of vintage corvettes is considerable, I always learn something new. Thanks for posting.

Bravo!

Of course, it will?? Why, you Corvette Specialist?? questoning it??? So stupid=((((

New shop no AC. Hmmm ???

I bought a 1976 Corvette new. Workmanship horrible, panel fit atrocious, could see primer through some paint. Very slow HP dismal. Sold it for more than I payed for it after 6 months. Bought a new1976 280 z 2+2 perfection🥰🇺🇲

Damn! My running 390 rocker arms didn't look even 10% that good! Mine were covered in rust/scale.

$15k for a unrestored in decent/ok shape i'd say after looking for one for months. An older restoration car in good shape is going to cost 20-30k. Yeah, the hood being able to be opened by anyone is not great in todays society. Does the motor spin counterclockwise?

Your rearend may need some clutch additive to stop the chatter. Nice job!

Where are you getting all this money !

It went out AND made it home!

Looks good Ben

Awesome!

No power steering? Nice job as usual 👍🏾

yup a little nose candy never hurts. 73’s so cool. steel in the reeah and rubbah up front. great channel, us vetteheads love this stuff. cheers

Looks just like the car Dirk Diggler drove in boogie nights.

Thanks for sharing im getting ready to change my body mounts on my 75 any suggestions hane any video's on that would be nice totally enjoying each of your videos keep up the great work

The door gaps look great so that's a good sign!

👍nice work Ben! The Einstein of corvettes!

red looks so good on a Corvette...even partially put together....

Nothing like a red Corvette 👍🏻😉

Nothing like the torque from a V8 making clutch release easy for driving. I've gotten too used to buzzy 4cyls LOL.

Ben!! i have been watching your channel from the very beginning , please ,please stop using a flippin (UK ) tripod in the car ! 😄😄😄

Looks like the work paid off, are you flipping the car? 👍👍