hi there all. just looking for a bit of advise i am thinking of buying a 1974 corvette which i will be doing a full body off restoration. was just wondering if there is any advise anyone could give me? should i be looking for any weak points on the car and what is my best way of getting parts for it? any advise is very very welcome!! thank you

 

You might start at www.ecklers.com you can also try ......
www.zip-corvette.com and www.mamotorworks.com .
And, Welcome to CF!

 

ive found the car. im in the proses of trying to cut a bargian with him for a 74 t/top. in need of restoration. im lookin at givin him
$1500 for just hope he takes it and get a corvette.

 

You will also find a nice selection of parts and prices @ www.riksvette.com, www.corvetteamerica.com, www.corvettecentral.com, and if you can get your hands on the original part numbers of what you need you will be surprised at how many parts the GM Parts Divsion still has in stock or can get from various vendors. I jusr finished a complete body off restoration of my 72 and found every part I needed through the above merchants along with Ecklers. Good luck!!

 

Hi Berger, and welcome again, theres a book called "How to restore & modify your Corvette, by Richard Newton ( www.motorbooks.com ) you might find it helpfull since he rebuilt aC-3 bumper to bumper. PG

 

Pay very close attention to the frame and suspension system. If the frame is bent it can be straightened. However, if the frame is rotted out, you will have big problems.Remove the rocker panel covers on both sides and look at the frame especially between the rear of the doors and in front of the rear wheels. For some reason (I guess poor drainage) the frames seem to rot out there if they are going to. Check under the car in the same place, around the gussets. I didn't have any frame problems with my 69 but a friend with a 72 blown big block had to have the frame sectioned and replaced on both sides.