1982 Corvette Project Car

Mar 19, 2017 3:39 AM

I bought my dream car today. It's a 1982 Corvette in my favorite color. I've got big upgrade plans for it. Engine, transmission, suspension, steering, exhaust, and more.

I might post progress updates if anyone would be interested in them.

MV Edit: Well I didn't realise Imgur likes cars so much. I'll definitely post updates. I'll probably do them roughly monthly, and I'll use the tag #BlueVetteBuild if people want to find the updates. I'll also put links to all the updates on this post.

Updates:
1 - Rear End Disassembly http://imgur.com/gallery/eJcuC

That is one sexy car.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 2

I really hope you're planning on painting the house blue.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Looks great.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

that's totally Tracks from the original Transformers Cartoons.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Price? If you don't mind

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Very nice, "bright blue", #31, one of only 567 made. Need to get a set of the original YJ8 rims, and raised white letter tires.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

@OP, how much?

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Please post updates

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

awesome car!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

That looks pretty straight and clean. Good find

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

How much was is

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

Definitely!!!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

That's one of my favorite years of Corvette I love the front lines

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Bet your girlfriend would look great riding in it.

9 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 1

*being ridden

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 2

He has a girlfriend, and she is so blue.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Had a '73 once. C3s are great cars. Be sure to pick up a copy of the Interchange Manual so you don't pay "vette tax" on replacement parts.

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Blue his house, with a blue little window and a blue corvette and everything is blue for him...

9 years ago | Likes 48 Dislikes 0

And himself, and everybody around, coz he ain't got nobody to listen...

9 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 0

My dream is a '72 (cause I can't afford anything earlier). Side exhaust, tune og engine, fix frame etc., new wheels, (cargo rack necessary)

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

That's all I want, electric blue or white

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Give it side exhaust! For the love of god that is what every corvette needs!!!!!!!!!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

That is beautiful

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Lucky!

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 2

Looks amazing as it is, why upgrade?? Save your money!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It looks great yes, but the engine and other components need work. I'm not changing the styling though.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

This gif wouldn't fully load for me. I hope it's relevant?

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Meh.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

My fave model. Good work!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Beautiful! ... except for the wheels, personally, not a huge fan of those.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

Yeah those wheels seem really off for that car to me. Love the body on that Bette tho

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It'll need the wheels to drive around though. Necessary evil

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

It'll need the wheels to drive around though. Necessary evil

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Ehh, looks nice, but I bet it can't get above 3000 rpm.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

A good C3 can easily hit 3500 rpm. I own a '77.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Currently no, but I'll be fixing that

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

Why didn't you go with a c5?

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

Because everyone goes with the C5 as a project car. Best chasis for upgrades mind you, but it's old hat.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

It's hard to beat what you get from it

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I'll level with you on that one. I personally like the z06, but the base c5 is undeniably fantastic.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Because in my mind the C3 Corvette is one of the most attractive cars ever made

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

Fair enough

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Great find! I definitely want to see updates

9 years ago | Likes 55 Dislikes 1

.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Same Here

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I agree with Vinny

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Will do. Don't know how often they'll be. Maybe monthly. Depends on how quickly I make progress.

9 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 1

As you do, a lil tag would be nice

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You can follow users on Imgur now, so you're notified when they post

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You hey notified for an fp post

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

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