1971 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe LS5, 454, 4 SPD, #s match, Factory AC, PS, PB

Chevrolet Corvette 1971 Description

- Extensively restored. Every effort was made to restore to original as possible.
- Frame off done a number of years ago.
- Took 3rd place in recent corvette car show.
- Birdcage was replaced. Zero rust.
- Very little rust inside and out. A little surface rust is visible is some places.
- Everything works, except the Odometer.
- All New brakes. O-ring calipers, Master Cyl, booster, hoses.
- New vacuum lines under hood. New head light and wiper door actuators. Original vacuum cans.
- New windshield.
- Rebuilt engine, slight cam. Runs good and strong.
- MSD billet distributor and ignition box.
- Holley Street Avenger 770 carb, Edelbrock performer manifold, Hooker headers.
- New 3” exhaust with Flowmaster Delteflow 40.
- Mostly new interior. New Door panels, carpet and heat barrier.
- AC vent door rebuilt using new gasket and correct pop rivets.
- New digital stereo, USB and mp3 player.
- Glove box and store bin restored, new doors and hardware.
- New DeWitts Radiator, Stewart Water Pump, all new hoses. Correctly calibrated temp sender. Never overheats.
- AC completely rebuilt. Converted to 134R with re-calibrated controller. Blows cold. Tried to restore system to original as possible, including every nut, screw, and clamp. Spent many hours straightening every fin on the condenser.
- New front control arms and springs.
- New rear spring, finished to factory color.
- New rear control arms and bushings.
- Have original hood and radiator. Hood still has original paint.
- Have correct date coded intake manifold.
- Have correct date coded jack.
- Correct replacement steering coupler, with correct embedded wire mesh so the horn works.
- Wipers and door rebuilt and works correctly, even windshield washer.
- New door latches. All latch hardware refinished.
- Door glass tracks rebuilt or refinished, new rollers, etc.
- Polished T Top trim pieces.
Issues:
- Color is not 100% original. Original color was Sunflower Yellow. Interior is correct.
- Missing factory carb, water pump, alternator, intake and exhaust manifolds
- Some drips on paint on lower body. I can't tell if it's the paint or drips of fiberglass.
- Scratch on wiper door. Has been touched up.
- Transmission leaks at front counter shaft bushing. Although this just started after switching to synthetic. Trans works fine, but could use a rebuild.
- Rear end half shaft yoke thrust bushings are worn. Needs to be rebuilt.
- Exhaust is misaligned and hits the underside a bit.
- Windshield trim clips are loose and the top windshield trim pops off sometimes. Windshield needs to be removed to replace trim clips.
- Drivers side floor board has a crack. It was previously repaired, but still needs some minor repairs. Doesn't affect seat.
- Doors do not have correct black paint in front section.
- Steering box leaks grease. Could use a rebuild.
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