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Corvette
General Corvette Discussion
1976 Corvette
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<blockquote data-quote="nascar03" data-source="post: 127504" data-attributes="member: 43"><p>Hi PRAB</p><p> The bumper covers get old and wavy.</p><p></p><p>Are you sure on the mileage? </p><p>I have a 1975 Coupe and my odometer reads in MILES, not Kilometers.</p><p>Maybe the 1976 Canadian models are in Kilometres?? I didn’t think KMs happened until the ‘80s.</p><p></p><p>It is common to have to do the rear spindles at this age and mileage.</p><p>Be aware this is not cheap. Like I mentioned before, there are specific Corvette items that can be costly.</p><p>You just have to be aware. Rear spindles can be $1K/side if you send it to a shop. </p><p>You can do this yourself if you have the special tools for bearing removal & set-up.</p><p>Inner stub axle wear can also be an issue if not checked properly. Add another $1K(approx).</p><p></p><p>You should also look for leaky brake calipers. </p><p>And frame rot in a few specific locations...just ahead of the rear wheels and the birdcage around the firewall.</p><p></p><p>Keep the questions coming... it will help you get the car you want.</p><p></p><p>Graham</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nascar03, post: 127504, member: 43"] Hi PRAB The bumper covers get old and wavy. Are you sure on the mileage? I have a 1975 Coupe and my odometer reads in MILES, not Kilometers. Maybe the 1976 Canadian models are in Kilometres?? I didn’t think KMs happened until the ‘80s. It is common to have to do the rear spindles at this age and mileage. Be aware this is not cheap. Like I mentioned before, there are specific Corvette items that can be costly. You just have to be aware. Rear spindles can be $1K/side if you send it to a shop. You can do this yourself if you have the special tools for bearing removal & set-up. Inner stub axle wear can also be an issue if not checked properly. Add another $1K(approx). You should also look for leaky brake calipers. And frame rot in a few specific locations...just ahead of the rear wheels and the birdcage around the firewall. Keep the questions coming... it will help you get the car you want. Graham [/QUOTE]
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