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Corvette Restoration
Posted on 1/29/25 at 7:35 am
Posted on 1/29/25 at 7:35 am
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If tweet fails to load, click here. Question: are those tires still usable? the reason I ask is why wash them, put new ones on.
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Posted on 1/29/25 at 7:42 am to 3Son
Yes, as tire swings. 
Posted on 1/29/25 at 7:47 am to 3Son
That is very satisfying to watch.
I'm not a car guy at all, but can't fathom buying that and never driving it. Dude must've died.
I'm not a car guy at all, but can't fathom buying that and never driving it. Dude must've died.
Posted on 1/29/25 at 7:49 am to terriblegreen
Those "first wash" videos are cool.
That said, that's an '82, I think, so every single rubber part is gonna be just about disintegrated.
That said, that's an '82, I think, so every single rubber part is gonna be just about disintegrated.
Posted on 1/29/25 at 7:49 am to 3Son
They may hold air but after a few times up to highway speed, I'm sure they would begin coming apart.
Posted on 1/29/25 at 7:55 am to N2cars
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That said, that's an '82, I think, so every single rubber part is gonna be just about disintegrated.
My first thought. Every bit of rubber needs replaced.
Posted on 1/29/25 at 7:57 am to 3Son
I wouldn't drive anywhere at speed on those tires.
Posted on 1/29/25 at 8:00 am to 3Son
That’s insane.
Posted on 1/29/25 at 8:01 am to N2cars
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that's an '82, I think
Yep, an 82 Collector's Edition. Ditto on the everything rubber.
Posted on 1/29/25 at 8:02 am to 3Son
Of course not. What kind of question is that?
Posted on 1/29/25 at 8:09 am to Traveler
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The 1982 Corvette did the quarter-mile in 16.1 seconds and 0-60 in 9.2 seconds. The “performance” Corvette was staged for a big comeback!
So clearly, those tires melted off...
Posted on 1/29/25 at 8:11 am to N2cars
And with the infamous Crossfire (Missfire) engine no less!
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Posted on 1/29/25 at 9:05 am to 3Son
For show they are fine. If you want to drive it, no. But with 33 miles that thing is going into a collection.
Posted on 1/29/25 at 9:17 am to 3Son
Wish the video would have continued until they cranked it up.
Posted on 1/29/25 at 9:57 am to duckblind56
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Wish the video would have continued until they cranked it up.
Yeah that was disappointing as hell.
Those videos like that where they clean up something old and musty are so satisfying.
Posted on 1/29/25 at 10:08 am to duckblind56
The best thing to do with a car like this is to secure as much of the original paperwork that came with the car as delivered. Make sure everything on the car is working and then take it to a NCRS or Bloomington Gold judging event and have it validated as original or as close to original as it came from the factory. The score sheet total and (possible) award presented will add to the value of the vehicle when a transfer of ownership happens.
As for the tires, for driving no. 7-8 years even with plenty tread left is the accepted life for tires on a C3 corvette. Those tires are very valuable to the car as original for judging and should not be discarded if replaced as they are date coded.
As for the tires, for driving no. 7-8 years even with plenty tread left is the accepted life for tires on a C3 corvette. Those tires are very valuable to the car as original for judging and should not be discarded if replaced as they are date coded.
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Posted on 1/29/25 at 10:12 am to 3Son
Posted on 1/29/25 at 10:24 am to 3Son
Dirty car cleaning videos are so satisfying to watch
Posted on 1/29/25 at 12:03 pm to 3Son
Dry rotted as hell - 10 years or more a they really start deteriorating - most tires 6/7 years and recommend replacing.
Posted on 1/29/25 at 12:28 pm to 3Son
No '82 Vette is "worth a fortune".
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