FS***1973 Highly Modified SB Coupe
10-04-2009, 05:04 PM
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FS***1973 Highly Modified SB Coupe
GOING...GOING...GONE...Myles just took it away and it's headed to New Orleans. Great guy to deal with and it was a pleasure to meet him.
Sale update...after a couple of false starts with a couple of "buyers", Myles and I have put a deal together and the '73 is going to be headed to New Orleans. He had to promise to keep it out of huricanes
Updated 10/19/09
Updated 10/14/09
I'm selling one of my two Corvettes because I have the opportunity to buy a street rod from a friend of mine. I'm slowing down on autocrossing and going to spend more time taking the grand kids to car shows and cruises and I need a vehicle with four seats to do that. I'm not in a big rush so which ever car sells first, goes, and I'll keep the other.
I've built the '73 over the last 10 years and it's a blast. It keeps up with Z-06's on an autocross course and it gets a lot of attention where ever we go. Also, the car has lived it's life in the Southwest and there is NO rust anywhere.
10/14/09: Street rod deal may be going south. I've had several PM's regarding trades. What I would consider is a '91-96 6-speed coupe + cash depending on condition and mods(mods OK if done right), or a 4-place street rod.
For those of you who might be thinking of a RestoMod Vette project or a very competitive autocrosser, here is a totally finished and sorted, fuel injected C-3. Just get in and drive.
10/19/09
The price is reduced to $20,000. If I had to add up the receipts I know it would be more than double that. Reasonable offers would be considered but I don't have to sell it so I'm not giving it away.
Note: the vinyl numbers peel off
Set up information on my ’73 Corvette coupe: lightened, widened, and lowered
Engine:
383 stroker full roller motor (400+HP), 10.4:1 CR with Keith Black flat tops, Scat crank
Dart Pro-1 aluminum heads; 72cc chambers, 180cc runners, 2.02 / 1.60 valves
CompCams roller cam 12-418-8, Grind CS XM 276HR-12
CompCams ProMagnum roller rockers
Hooker long tube competition headers with 4” side pipes and spiral inserts
02 sensor bungs in both collectors
TPiS MiniRam Fuel Injection (Speed Density) with 58mm TB and 30# Bosch III injectors
L98 ECM with all GM sensors Tuned by TPiS
GM distributor (TPiS)
MSD 6AL Rev limiter set at 6200 rpms, MSD Blaster coil
160* thermostat with electric fans
Fidanza 13.5# aluminum flywheel (168RG)
11 inch Centerforce dual friction clutch
Transmission: is a TKO-500 5-speed with ratios: 3.27 / 1.98 / 1.34 / 1.00 / 0.68
with custom removable cross-member
Differential: stock Corvette with limited slip and 3.36:1 gears
with poly diff. mounts
Wheels/tires:
Torque Thrust II’s 9.5 x 17 Front, 11 x 17 Rear, like new, no dings or scratches
Hoosier A6’s 295-35-17’s Front, 315-35-17’s Rear
Suspension:
Guldstrand 1000# shortened front springs, 450# monospring rear
Guldstrand Bump Steer kit
VBP upper A-arms modified for more suspension adjustment
VBP shock tower/camber brace
1 1/8” front swaybar no rear bar (7/16" bar for some courses) Bar is installed and included
Poly bushings and engine/transmission mounts
Bilstein Custom valved shocks
Agressive street/autocross alignment
Brakes:
Hydro-boost brakes
Stock calipers with Hawk HP Plus pads
Other info:
NO heat or AC
New carpet and weatherstripping
Power Steering
AutoMeter gauges
1979 seats with custom cloth and modified for harnesses with Simpson 5 point harnesses
L88 hood, ZL1 flares, and Monza light kit
Removable rear window from a '72
Custom fabricated 1.75" dia. DOM roll bar per NCCC rules
***Fuel Injected 383***
***Hood says it all...
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10-08-2009, 08:10 AM
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ttt for a long weekend...we're taking the car to Tombstone Arizona for the Ghost Riders gathering. Back on Monday
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10-27-2009, 05:53 PM
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Wow, that is pretty much the '73 I'd like to build for road-racing and auto-x. If only I had a garage.
What do you think that would be like for a daily driver with a different set of wheels/tires?
What do you think that would be like for a daily driver with a different set of wheels/tires?
10-27-2009, 08:31 PM
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Excellent road manners but the ride is VERY firm. I've made a couple of 900 mile round trips to Phoenix and it did very well. Virtually everything is new and quite reliable. I definitely would put on street tires. It has a radio/CD but NO heat or AC.
10-29-2009, 07:29 AM
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Yes, the numbers are stick on and there's actually more ground clearance than on the C-4. You can't take it down too much, otherwise you screw up the front geometry. Come on down...Jack
11-03-2009, 07:13 AM
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Brakes are stock C-3 calipers and rotors with Hawk HP Plus pads. I replaced the vacuum power boost system with a hydroboost and the car really stops now.
Also included are manuals, books, tech sheets, set up info, and a big box or receipts that will not be added up by me.
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11-15-2009, 08:44 AM
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One last trip down the page
If there isn't any real interest, I'll wait until spring when the big "O"'s economy is going strong. Everyone will be flush with cash, lots of money to loan, and Vette values will be through the roof.
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12-26-2009, 05:14 PM
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You've got a real nicely set up car as well. The guys I've been talking to, are planning on autocrossing it. Might be the time to put yours back up...Jack
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