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08-01-2010, 11:21 AM
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08-01-2010, 01:39 PM
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Le Mans Master
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I put together a video and put it on youtube, but they didn't like my music of choice (copyright issue) so I took it off. I just need to chance the music and put it back up, but I've been offline a lot lately...
08-01-2010, 10:33 PM
#145
Burning Brakes
John:
You are correct, however they are putting the suspension and drive train into a package that will work with the C6 Package.
Alas, the C6/C2:
http://www.streetshopinc.com/c5andc6for53-82.html
Depending on the, "Seating arrangement issues", this looks like it could have some interesting possibilities.
Thoughts?
Ty
You are correct, however they are putting the suspension and drive train into a package that will work with the C6 Package.
Alas, the C6/C2:
http://www.streetshopinc.com/c5andc6for53-82.html
Depending on the, "Seating arrangement issues", this looks like it could have some interesting possibilities.
Thoughts?
Ty
08-01-2010, 10:44 PM
#146
Burning Brakes
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These are fantastic!
Look at all the "Correct" way to build a Historic (At least) appearing Grand Sport/C2 Race Car.
I like the original 5 that are still here, but I think it would be really cool to see some logical, "What If", variations as well.
Blue, Blue, Blue, Blue, Blue ,Blue ,White, Blue, Blue, Blue, Blue, Blue ,Blue ,White, Blue, Blue, Blue, Blue, Blue ,Blue ,White, Blue, Blue, Blue, Blue, Blue ,Blue ,White, Blue, Blue, Blue, Blue, Blue ,Blue ,White.
Know what I'm saying?
The Race Car Drivers are very independent and confident people, as I would say many of the GS or Vintage owners are. (At least they respect the people who used to drive these cars)
When building a replica of a car, I would like to see some individual graphics and paint schemes that could have also be period correct "in the day", to go with them.
I think I will try this path myself.
Dare to be different, Naturally!
Ty
These are fantastic!
Look at all the "Correct" way to build a Historic (At least) appearing Grand Sport/C2 Race Car.
I like the original 5 that are still here, but I think it would be really cool to see some logical, "What If", variations as well.
Blue, Blue, Blue, Blue, Blue ,Blue ,White, Blue, Blue, Blue, Blue, Blue ,Blue ,White, Blue, Blue, Blue, Blue, Blue ,Blue ,White, Blue, Blue, Blue, Blue, Blue ,Blue ,White, Blue, Blue, Blue, Blue, Blue ,Blue ,White.
Know what I'm saying?
The Race Car Drivers are very independent and confident people, as I would say many of the GS or Vintage owners are. (At least they respect the people who used to drive these cars)
When building a replica of a car, I would like to see some individual graphics and paint schemes that could have also be period correct "in the day", to go with them.
I think I will try this path myself.
Dare to be different, Naturally!
Ty
08-02-2010, 09:35 PM
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2022 C2 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2021 C2 of the Year Finalist - Modified
C2 of the Year Finalist - Modified 2020
C2 of Year Finalist (track prepared) 2019
2017 C2 of Year Finalist
2015 C2 of Year Finalist
GS Montage video with Choise Music
Jay: by all means put it back on youtube, and let us know, or Send us an e-mail with it, if they refuse it.....Sam
08-03-2010, 01:09 PM
#150
Drifting
Huh? Not sure what you're talking about. #11 had a trunk, rear fender vents, no provision for rear bumpers, front turn signals moved inboard, B-pillar fuel filler, recessed door handles, rear brake scoops and was racing during the correct era. That's close enough for me. I don't think just the flares make a GS for me.
08-03-2010, 01:33 PM
#151
Le Mans Master
Huh? Not sure what you're talking about. #11 had a trunk, rear fender vents, no provision for rear bumpers, front turn signals moved inboard, B-pillar fuel filler, recessed door handles, rear brake scoops and was racing during the correct era. That's close enough for me. I don't think just the flares make a GS for me.
The YENKO truck also seems close to the cars in some pics. Maybe a YENKO team of two cars????
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08-03-2010, 02:16 PM
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08-03-2010, 02:34 PM
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Both are first-generation Grand Sports in their original configuration, before they were "recalled" to Chevrolet Engineering and the bodies were modified for wider tires prior to the 1963 Nassau races. The Friedman book has all the details/dates, but I'd have to dig it out at the other end of the house.
Always loved the GS's.It's really hard to know a lot about everything Corvette. I've just kind of picked my niche's and stayed there.
Did YENKO have involvement, initially?
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08-03-2010, 03:49 PM
#154
Drifting
Both are first-generation Grand Sports in their original configuration, before they were "recalled" to Chevrolet Engineering and the bodies were modified for wider tires prior to the 1963 Nassau races. The Friedman book has all the details/dates, but I'd have to dig it out at the other end of the house.
I'm going to guess that #50 is fuel injected based on the size and shape of the hood scoop.
Last edited by Vogie; 08-03-2010 at 03:51 PM.
08-03-2010, 05:11 PM
#156
Drifting
Kinda' like #11 is a replica? I finally got around to looking it up. Sorry, but:
#50 (GS #4) in its final configuration with that scoop as depicted was a dual inlet Rochester fuel injection. By November of 1963 they were fitted with the 58mm DCOE for Nassau as you stated.
op. cit. Corvette Grand Sport, Friedman, Dave and Paddock, Lowell C., 1989, Motorbooks International & Wholesalers.
#50 (GS #4) in its final configuration with that scoop as depicted was a dual inlet Rochester fuel injection. By November of 1963 they were fitted with the 58mm DCOE for Nassau as you stated.
op. cit. Corvette Grand Sport, Friedman, Dave and Paddock, Lowell C., 1989, Motorbooks International & Wholesalers.
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08-03-2010, 08:31 PM
#157
Le Mans Master
Nope, Actually.....at this point in time (JohnZ jump in here) No11 "could" have been fuel injected because, when the Grand Sport was released, it was released and raced with a more or less stock FI 360hp 327 engine until the aluminum 377cid engine was developed and tested. I "think" Dr Dick thompson raced it (and didn't win) in this configuration, and maybe Dave McDonald also. It ran C-Modified at a race weight of around 2000 lbs. but didn't become famous (or a winner) until the Nassau Tourist Trophy race where it had been modified for cooling, wider tires and had the 377cid engine installed (By the factory). Story goes that it ate the (aluminum case) rear end due to overheating, and a bunch of Chevrolet engineers were at the race "vacationing in the Bahamas" and just happened to have the rear end coolers in their luggage.
08-03-2010, 08:41 PM
#158
Drifting
63corvette, I was being sarcastic based on your post #148, not asking a question. We had left number 11 and had begun discussing number 50, which you incorrectly stated had the webers as depicted in your photo, but actually had the RFI when the photo was taken. I'm reading the book again and you are close on your statements. I'm far from an expert and only a casual observer compared to others. We can probably let this one rest.
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11-16-2010, 11:26 PM
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Look at all the "Correct" way to build a Historic (At least) appearing Grand Sport/C2 Race Car.
I like the original 5 that are still here, but I think it would be really cool to see some logical, "What If", variations as well.
Blue, Blue, Blue, Blue, Blue ,Blue ,White, Blue, Blue, Blue, Blue, Blue ,Blue ,White, Blue, Blue, Blue, Blue, Blue ,Blue ,White, Blue, Blue, Blue, Blue, Blue ,Blue ,White, Blue, Blue, Blue, Blue, Blue ,Blue ,White.
Know what I'm saying?
The Race Car Drivers are very independent and confident people, as I would say many of the GS or Vintage owners are. (At least they respect the people who used to drive these cars)
When building a replica of a car, I would like to see some individual graphics and paint schemes that could have also be period correct "in the day", to go with them.
I think I will try this path myself.
Dare to be different, Naturally!
Ty
