New to me project, reliving the past.
 

Today is the official start of my latest project.
Will probably take 2 to 3 years, depending mostly upon family medical situation,
but here goes.

1976 base model (L48 block, 76k miles) with power brakes (pedal is almost to the floor), am/fm radio (fm band dont work), and 4 speed trans. Has newer bolts in the exhaust manifold, so may have had headers, or perhaps heads changed, at one time. No Catalytic converter, but a "Y" pipe B4 and after its location. Targa mufflers et-al 1984ish. Newer carb, distributor and manifold. Going to dig deeper as time permits, and I have copious amounts of that :seasix:
That's it.
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Cleaned the engine compartment up, engine will be my last task in the
project, so I want it clean for whatever comes.
Previous owner bought complete seats in black, but I'll replace the covers with the original buckskin color, and re-dye the console also.
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Ripped out the carpeting today, but snapped a few pix before I started.
Carpet is new, but because this was a barn kept car, it smells horrible.
(something died in there, but I cant find it, yet. I shampooed it, but if the smell persists, I'll get a new set.

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I had a '76 back in 1990, and regret selling it for an '85 back in 1996.
Sold the -85 after my wife was issued here death notice last October.
Driving this monstrosity home yesterday put a smile on my face for the 1.5hr trip home. I sweat my butt off, but man was it fun.
WTF said you can never go back.
Wife liked it when she got a look at it today.
This will give me something to look forward to accomplish.

Hang on for the ride :hurray:

Looks like a fun project. My most recent Vette was a '76, L82, 4spd.

Good luck!

Can't wait to see it done :seasix:

Can't go wrong with any V8 with a stick. :yesnod:

Looks great and a fun project!

Lucky to find one with good bumpers. I don't believe they survive very well on those cars.

Nice that it has painted side mirrors when many I've seen from that era had the bare metal mirrors.

Keep us updated with pictures! :seasix:

Looks like it should be an easy (hopefully) project. Nice looking vette, plus a 4 speed! :cert:

Save up for a 383 and Vintage air, and you'll have a new love story! :seasix:

I should have mentioned that both front and rear noses are newer replacements.
I crawled under it yesterday and noticed one of the 5mph rear bumper shocks is leaking, so it must have taken a good hit.
:seasix:

Great project! Keep us posted on your progress...:yesnod:

Very :cool1:

I had a 76' in the early 80's, stock, I bought it from my sister.

Sold it to a buddy at work. He was T-boned by a PU truck that ran a red light.
It torn the front end off to the fire wall. He escaped with seatbelt burns!
Always loved the full frame rails protecting the occupants. :seasix:

That car looks pretty straight. Busted fan shroud, but that's pretty common on C3's. 4 Speed is a MAJOR plus. Neat car!

Yeah, no kidding.
Looked it up, 4 spd was a $2100.00 option. Pretty hefty price adder on a ~$7k car.
https://www.corvsport.com/1976-c3-corvette/

Until I started looking again, I never thought much about it, but manuals are quite pricey vs the autos. Generalization on the prices, but I couldn't find a manual that wasn't at least $5k more than a comparable auto.

Nice!

FM not working may be as simple as the antenna being disconnected.

Bet it will look good when all finished. :cert:

And pre-computer, to boot. This thing will still be running/operable 50 years from now, unlike a new 140k Tesla or Mercedes appliance.

Congrats, and have fun.

Nice find!

I’ll bet you a dozen donuts the dead thing is a mouse or a rat inside the heater core.