ElCid79

Greetings everyone. Today I got to pull the corvette out a garage for the first time since 2003. What an amazing feeling. I was able to run it a few months back but alas had to pull the motor again for an oil leak. Everything seems to be resolved now.

Just a quick trip up the block and back. But overall it was a very promising start, and a very very good day overall.

TOM B1

Looks good
now lets get it done and dont wait another 14 years

427Hotrod

Cool!!

JIM

C3 4ME

Thats a helluva a great feeling isn't it? Kudos for putting another 79 back on the road!

3JsVette

1st drive since 2003. That's an amazing statement of resolve to not only revive but upgrade your '79 to get it back on the road. Congratulations!

gguillot

Congratulations!! That's a great feeling when you get it back on the road for the first real test drive.

ElCid79

Thanks guys. This has been a brutal project. I am glad to finally be making some headway. I will be working with one of the forum vendors to source a new interior. I am leaning towards the corbeau a4 seats...

Should be fun... The exhaust hopefully will go on later this week.

Corvetteoz

Looks great mate and well done on your persistence. I'm sure you've been looking to getting it on the road especially with the 383. That really sounds good and I can't wait until you finish it. Good job

Alwyn678

...someone Stole your Hood already

ElCid79

Five minutes outside... Five minutes... Its pretty ridiculous. They took the center caps on my wheels too. And my entire interior...

Patro46

If that doesn't build a fire under your tail to finish this project before summer I don't know what would!

Tom454

What heads and cam are you using?

ElCid79

I am running edelbrock performer rpm heads. With a custom comp cam. I am not 100% sure of the cam profile any longer. But I found something in my notes a few years ago that might be it. If you want a somewhat educated guess I will let ya know.

Tom454

I am struggling with cam selection. I have Eagle crank. Scat rods, Z28 intake and Holley carb. Keith Black KB100-020 pistons, non-roller block. Static compression ratio 10.3.

63mako

What heads?

Tom454

Edelbrock 60899. Sorry... I typed that in and then over typed it. Duh.

claysmoker

Displacement?
Transmission?
Diff ratio?

Tom454

4.021 x 3.750 about 381ci
1966 Factory run of the mill Muncie (overhauled)
3.08

claysmoker

Prolly should take this to a new thread, since we are hijacking this poor guys thread.

I'd consider a rear end change unless all you do is highway driving, then you can put a little more cam in it and take advantage of the parts you have. Too much cam will really make a mess of it.

worship79

Wow! Amazing looking car and hats off for your patience to continue the project!

Love the wheels! What size are they and the tires?