$2000 C3 Challenge build

So I learned today that the 77 is full of one year only oddities. Like, apparently the tilt, telescoping steering column. And some are willing to pay up to $1500 for a good used one, because originality or something. Anyway, I'm waiting to find out what makes it so special. I'll sell it in a heart beat if it means recouping that much money. How tough could it be putting in the wrong year or even making my own? This isn't going to be a street car.

Younger me had visions of a late 70s Vette with flared fenders and sidepipes..

Looking forward to this build!

RandolphCarter said:

Younger me had visions of a late 70s Vette with flared fenders and sidepipes..

 

Looking forward to this build!

Older me has the same vision.

Do I buy this 10 gal fuel cell for the Vette. Currently I have no gas tank for it.

$70 too much?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1066564924507276/?mibextid=dXMIcH

Wow, I gotta follow this one. C3s are some of the best looking vettes ever built.

vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) said:

Do I buy this 10 gal fuel cell for the Vette. Currently I have no gas tank for it.

$70 too much?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1066564924507276/?mibextid=dXMIcH

 

At that price, I would just go new.  here's a random one from eBay: 

Or use this information to get the tank you listed for $40 dollars.  Used should be significantly less $$ than new.

Indy - Guy said:

vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) said:

Do I buy this 10 gal fuel cell for the Vette. Currently I have no gas tank for it.

$70 too much?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1066564924507276/?mibextid=dXMIcH

 

At that price, I would just go new.  here's a random one from eBay: 

 

Or use this information to get the tank you listed for $40 dollars.  Used should be significantly less $$ than new.

And this here is why I come to you all first!

In reply to vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) :

You realize that you'll go over budget by $4.51 now, don't you?

In reply to vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) :

And if you're going to swap out the tank after the challenge, a small  NEW 2.5 gallon tank should get you thru the competition at $47: (with the added bonus of easier to package)

If you want to drive to Charlotte I have a 10 gallon sale I'll give you for $2

Indy - Guy said:

In reply to vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) :

And if you're going to swap out the tank after the challenge, a small  NEW 2.5 gallon tank should get you thru the competition at $47: (with the added bonus of easier to package)

 

Hadn't considered that. 

In reply to DeadSkunk (Warren) :

Oh, I'm over budget until I sell off stuff. The car and everything I got cost $2000. Need some t-tops? Lol

3 gallon fuel cell purchased. Still need to sell off stuff. SOOOOO behind on this one. 2025?  Hmmm, maybe 26 at this rate. Perhaps no more predictions. Did I mention I got a dry erase board? 

vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) said:

Did I mention I got a dry erase board? 

You do know it was your email that inspired my challenge article, yes? 🤘🏻😎

AngryCorvair (Forum Supporter) said:

vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) said:

Did I mention I got a dry erase board? 

You do know it was your email that inspired my challenge article, yes? 🤘🏻😎

You do know it's your challenge build that inspires me? I'm I on schedule then? 

In reply to vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) :

You've still got a couple years...

Now that I can start working on this I have a question. I see 8 circuit wiring kits on FB locally and want to rewire the car so I don't have to worry about the original wiring being bad or hacked. I've seen some at $50. Worth it?

Ive bought the 50 dollar kits. Dont expect much at all. Its not even great wire.

Update coming on Sunday! Sunday! Sunday! You won't be disappointed. Stick around for nose, er I mean news.

Just a tease. Picking up tomorrow.

Ohhh shiny

Procured.

Fantastic