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Drive Type:
RWD
Transmission:
Manual
Condition:
Used
Color:
Blue
Color:
Blue
VIN:
2816
Description
1966 Corvette L79 350HP 4 Speed Convertible.
Since my purchase of this Corvette here is a partial list of work that has been performed.
Chassis:
Replaced 4 calipers, brake pads and hoses from CSSB. Sent Master Cylinder to White Post for Rebuilding. Replace Master Cylinder Brake line. Flush system and use Silicone brake fluid. Remove front suspension, replace front springs from Yogi's, lower control arm bushings and bolts and washers, clean, detail & paint suspension parts,…
1966 Corvette L79 350HP 4 Speed Convertible.
Since my purchase of this Corvette here is a partial list of work that has been performed.
Chassis:
Replaced 4 calipers, brake pads and hoses from CSSB. Sent Master Cylinder to White Post for Rebuilding. Replace Master Cylinder Brake line. Flush system and use Silicone brake fluid. Remove front suspension, replace front springs from Yogi’s, lower control arm bushings and bolts and washers, clean, detail & paint suspension parts, paint shocks , new steering damper shock.
Clean bottom of body & wheel wells and frame. Clean rear suspension. Paint rear shocks gray and replace lower shock bushings. Replace Transmission tunnel heat shield. Change Transmission fluid. Drop spare tire tub and detail. Detail correct spare KH rim and bias ply gold line tire. Replace side pipe rear mounting bushings. Replace all front & rear bumper bolts, radiator mounting bolts, and other incorrect bolts with correct bolts from LI Corvette. Install Gold Line radial tires on Reproduction Knock Off Wheels.
Engine Compartment:
Clean and detail engine & compartment. Replace all hoses with correct reproduction GM logo and part number hoses. Replace upper and lowers hose clamps with correct dated tower clamps. Flush coolant system. Replace water pump. Replace fan belts with correct dated reproduction. Replace fuel pump, hose and clamps with correct A/C Delco. Rebuild Holley carburetor. Install correct NON R black distributer cap and dated Packard spark plug wires. A/C Delco Spark plugs. Detail intake and exhaust manifolds. Replace all non correct bolts ie. intake, exhaust with french locks, hood bolts, etc. Replace clutch rod boot, spring ring battery cables, install correct engine decals, correct A/C air filter element etc. Original correct dated horns.
Interior:
Replace carpeting with correct Al Knoch set, new clear floor mats. Send seatbelts to Charlie Santorelli @ StingRay Sity /Seat Belt Sity for restoration and correct original tags. He is the “Master”. Remove all interior trim and clean. New sill plates. Remove gauge cluster and wash lenses and reinstall with 1 candle power German instrument cluster bulbs. You can actually no see the gauges now at night. Send clock to Karl Burl for service the correct movement NOT quartz. Clean original dash pads and console. New shifter boot. L/S door panel is repro R/S is original. replace. Install correct screws where needed. Re-chrome soft top latches on windshield. NOS screws. Etc. Remove soft top frame, debone, clean and paint. Install new Al Knoch dated black convertible top and new weather stripping from Corvette Rubber. Clean, detail Hardtop and install new Al Knoch headliner.
Body: Original Vin & Trim Tag
Buff and wax car. New repro gas cap lid. Install real gas cap. Replace gas tank filler drain hose with spring. Replace rubber fuel hoses with correct clamps. Install NOS wiper blades and holders. Prime and service washer system. All Correct original glass. Very nice bumper chrome. Install tail light wicks for judging. replace correct grill screws, wiper grille screws, rear valance screws etc. 4 Original T-3 headlights. Install correct headlight bezel screws. Paint is still very nice for 33 years old Lacquer. Most people think its original paint especially since doors, deck lid, under hood still retain original weather strips and paint. Left fender top and under emblem has some bubbles. All Key locks are matching and working. Glove box lock works with match key for spare tire carrier.
$34,000
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Corvette
Color:
Blue
Transmission:
Manual
Condition:
Used
Year:
1966
Mileage:
44,800 miles
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
State:
Florida
Country:
United States
Contact Person:
Sau Bartrum
Offer ID #25341
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