1977 Chevrolet Corvette 2 Dr Coupe 350 review from North America
"A pleasure to own and maintain"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Here's a list of what I've done.
- Brand new v8 350 5.7L Crate Engine
- New Radiator
- Reworked wiring
- Chrome Master cylinder and caps
- Chromed alternator
- Chrome Edelbrock Air filter
- Chrome Edelbrock valve covers
- New Belts
- Mahogany Steering wheel
- New seats
- Primed & Repainted all interior Vinyl
- 3 wing Spinner chrome wheel caps
- Flowmaster exhaust
- Chrome tail pipe extensions
- Changed carpets to Black from Shale
- Woodgrain Dash
- New Headlamp assembly and bezels
- Blacked-out rallies with chrome rim.
- Tinted rear window
- Holley Carb
- Edelbrock Intake manifold.
- New Composite Rear transverse spring.
Damn, that's a lot (Not to mention the constant polishing and waxing on its black 2 clear-coat enamel paint.
Theres more but I am too tired to list everything.
General comments?
Nothing has really gone wrong with the car. That's not something you say about a 30 year old classic. It is all in terms of how much you want to invest in restoring the classic to its original beauty. I've invested about $5000 in the interior and other things. I've owned a 1999 Durango, 2003 Intrepid, 1996 Cherokee, 2000 VW Passat. BUT this classic stingray is the love of my life... Like a mistress you cannot say no to.. And a blast to drive!!
THe amount you put into it is irrelevant compared to the stares and the joy of driving a beast like this!
And that's the truth!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1977 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.7L V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 75000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 77865 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Passat |
| Date of Entry | 2nd March, 2006 |

