1970 LT1 Engine Restoration
01-14-2010, 09:22 AM
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
1970 LT1 Engine Restoration
Progress photos of my 70 LT1 restoration.
This is my first corvette and my first restoration project. My mentor on this project is Pat Knight from Louisville KY, he is retired from Hunt and Knight Automotive. Plus tons of help and advise from forum members. It has taken me three years to get to this point.
The body is on a rolling dolly at the body shop, the interior pieces are in Texas at Al Knocks. The frame and all the other pieces are strung out in my garage and basment.
The engine has been decked but the VIN and code are still visable, I am still looking for the correct bolts for the carb to intake and I lost the GL sticker that is on the A.I.R. muffler.
The LT1 has the NA9 california option, so the carb is a little different then the standard LT1 and has the 2156 heat shield. I have to thank Joe Davis for the heat shield, because this item is very difficult if not impossible to find.
This is my first corvette and my first restoration project. My mentor on this project is Pat Knight from Louisville KY, he is retired from Hunt and Knight Automotive. Plus tons of help and advise from forum members. It has taken me three years to get to this point.
The body is on a rolling dolly at the body shop, the interior pieces are in Texas at Al Knocks. The frame and all the other pieces are strung out in my garage and basment.
The engine has been decked but the VIN and code are still visable, I am still looking for the correct bolts for the carb to intake and I lost the GL sticker that is on the A.I.R. muffler.
The LT1 has the NA9 california option, so the carb is a little different then the standard LT1 and has the 2156 heat shield. I have to thank Joe Davis for the heat shield, because this item is very difficult if not impossible to find.
01-14-2010, 09:48 AM
#2
Terrorizing Orange Cones
A veritible time machine. That's beautiful and one of the most correct assemblege of pieces I've seen.
For a first attempt at car and motor, I'm sure the results are worth the hassle of getting there.
Can't wait to see the final product. Great photos, BTW.
Congrats!
For a first attempt at car and motor, I'm sure the results are worth the hassle of getting there.
Can't wait to see the final product. Great photos, BTW.
Congrats!
Last edited by Dustup7T2; 01-14-2010 at 09:50 AM.
01-14-2010, 10:35 AM
#4
Wow, wish mine looked like that. I have been waiting on those photos for a long time. Great pics from every angle!
I think I speak for the group that we would welcome pics of that entire project! Great job
I think I speak for the group that we would welcome pics of that entire project! Great job
. Wow, looks like ya came pretty close to losing them #
Muddy
01-14-2010, 12:05 PM
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Looks great 
01-14-2010, 05:04 PM
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Great pictures! Good luck with the rest of your work and keep the pictures coming. The ignition shielding dresses the engine up, nice to see it fully installed.
01-14-2010, 05:36 PM
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Hi Terry,
Very nice looking engine!
And VERY nice detail work on your part!!!!
Regards,
Alan
Very nice looking engine!
And VERY nice detail work on your part!!!!
Regards,
Alan
01-14-2010, 07:43 PM
#13
Team Owner
Boy, howdy...that shore do look purty! {from down-home in TN}
Indeed! (But from Va!) 
. I've been thinking about pulling my engine out to do some painting, but I'm going to have to wait.
01-14-2010, 10:22 PM
#16
Racer
Thread Starter
Thanks for the nice responses. I will attach more photos as the project progresses. I have a second LT1 that I am working on also. Both LT1’s were wrecked in the front. The first LT1 originated from California, the second originated from Texas. Both LT1’s were built in March, about 2 weeks apart. I don’t know why I bought the second LT1, I found it on ebay while looks for parts for the first one and I couldn’t pass it up. My Girl friend and I drove from KY to Eugene OR to pick it up the second LT1. It was a great trip and it gave us a good reason to visit Yellow Stone and the Grand Tetons and the return trip. I guess it all about the journey, right?
Wrecked in 1988
Build sheet for Red LT1
Build sheet Info. for red LT1
400 - Black vinyl interior
LT1 - 370 HP engine
GV8 - Option axle ratio
M21 - 4Spd Transmission
PU9 - White Letter Tires
U69 - AM/FM Radio
G81 - Posi Rear
ZQ9 - Performance Axle Ratio
F62 - Front Springs
F32 - Rear Springs
J50 - Power Brakes
NA9 - Smog Pump (Calif emissions, std on LT1)
ZK8 - Tire pressure sticker
Rear Diff: 2CFB 3970W
2nd shift CBF=4:11 ratio 3970= March 9 1970 W=Warren Motive
Dealership, 06-115
Central Chevrolet Company
4949 Thornton Avenue
Fremont, California 94536
Wrecked in 1988
Build sheet for Red LT1
Build sheet Info. for red LT1
400 - Black vinyl interior
LT1 - 370 HP engine
GV8 - Option axle ratio
M21 - 4Spd Transmission
PU9 - White Letter Tires
U69 - AM/FM Radio
G81 - Posi Rear
ZQ9 - Performance Axle Ratio
F62 - Front Springs
F32 - Rear Springs
J50 - Power Brakes
NA9 - Smog Pump (Calif emissions, std on LT1)
ZK8 - Tire pressure sticker
Rear Diff: 2CFB 3970W
2nd shift CBF=4:11 ratio 3970= March 9 1970 W=Warren Motive
Dealership, 06-115
Central Chevrolet Company
4949 Thornton Avenue
Fremont, California 94536
01-15-2010, 04:31 AM
#19
Team Owner
It's all about the journey. With that understanding, you can enjoy the work...even without reaching the "end" [whatever that may be]. Excellent work. 
