How Late a Corvette could you own as a Classic?

Vetman

Vetman

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I bought my C3 as a current model and as time has passed it is now owned as a Classic. The C3 has plenty of faults in terms of awkward jobs, eg changing a fuse, removing the fan shroud, or the rear wheel bearings, but in general only requires spanners. I cannot imagine owning a C8 as an old car. It would be a money pit I imagine.

How late a Corvette could be kept as a Classic by the home mechanic?
 
Roscobbc

Roscobbc

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My 'take' is a C3 - however if you have a code reader why not a C4, C5 or C6.....yes OK so a fair bit more complicated - and you wouldn't really want to do a clutch or auto transmission job on one......but they ain't rocket science.!
 
CaptainK

CaptainK

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For my basic mechanic knowledge, C3 is hard enough. All the fancy electrics in C4 onwards might do me in. Saying that, a C4 is the same years as my FTO, and I do work on that. The difference being the FTO is worth bugger all, so I care not if I break it for a while. :ROFLMAO:
 
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ronbin

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One thing that remains relatively constant across the generations is the importance of bearings in the drivetrain and suspension. On your C3, you likely do a fair amount of work on wheel bearings, axle bearings, and even the differential bearings, which are crucial for the smooth operation of the car. As the technology advances, however, these components often get integrated into larger assemblies (like hub assemblies), and the bearings themselves may require specialized press tools for replacement.
 
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Roscobbc

Roscobbc

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ronbin said:
One thing that remains relatively constant across the generations is the importance of bearings in the drivetrain and suspension. On your C3, you likely do a fair amount of work on wheel bearings, axle bearings, and even the differential bearings, which are crucial for the smooth operation of the car. As the technology advances, however, these components often get integrated into larger assemblies (like hub assemblies), and the bearings themselves may require specialized press tools for replacement.
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Have to disagree re. the longevity/serviceability of items like wheel bearings (presuming they are maintained properly) in 25 years of owning my C3 I have never had any bearing issues.
 
Steven Smith

Steven Smith

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I think C4's are easy to work on, just need basic tools, the shop manual, a multimeter and a paperclip to read fault codes.
I am also happy to work on modern cars with canbus and DPF's.
 
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Chuffer

Chuffer

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Roscobbc said:
Have to disagree re. the longevity/serviceability of items like wheel bearings (presuming they are maintained properly) in 25 years of owning my C3 I have never had any bearing issu
Steven Smith said:
I think C4's are easy to work on, just need basic tools, the shop manual, a multimeter and a paperclip to read fault codes.
I am also happy to work on modern cars with canbus and DPF's.
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I had an MG ZT Tourer some years ago and used the same bent paper clip trick to reset fault codes and service interval data on that too . None of that " Refer to your dealer" nonsense !!!
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