Verts First Car Show W/Pic
Safety Car
Joined: May 2005
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From: Jennings LA
Originally Posted by Jughead
I know what you mean....it took me 2.5 years to assemble my engine.
Race Director
Joined: Feb 1999
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From: Lenoir City Tennessee
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Very good job. I remember when you showed the first set of pics on the forum. I thought to myself, he has a long road to go. You have done an excellent job and should be proud. Very nice job and enjoy that vette.
Oh yeah, keep those pics coming.
Oh yeah, keep those pics coming.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Madison Ms
OMG! That's the type of car everyone says run from, and you actually completed it!! Looks freakin' awesome! How much didn't that beauty end of costing total? If you don't want to say, I understand.
You have got to show us some more pics!! Both before, and after. Wow!
You have got to show us some more pics!! Both before, and after. Wow!
Last edited by MsVetteMan; Apr 10, 2006 at 11:25 PM.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Hillsborough NC
Originally Posted by BDVT69
Don't know how many of you remember what I started out with, almost 3 years ago but, here she was the day I picked her up and the next pic is the first car show she attended on Saturday. 1969 Vert, 454BBC - 450HP and 520 TQ at flywheel, Muncie M21, 3.08 rear and on hell of alot of fun.
She runs great but I have an appointment at the dyno next Wednesday to dial her in.
She runs great but I have an appointment at the dyno next Wednesday to dial her in.
Finished product definitely worth it though, absolutely beautiful! Congrats.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2004
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Holy cow! Beautiful!
Can you give some of us newbies (to C3, anyway) some details, or a brief summary? What kind of motor did you put in? How 'correct' is it, or was that not a concern at all? Details!
Can you give some of us newbies (to C3, anyway) some details, or a brief summary? What kind of motor did you put in? How 'correct' is it, or was that not a concern at all? Details!
Last edited by cmb13; Apr 11, 2006 at 10:14 AM.
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Racer
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Owensboro Ky
The VIN # clarifies that it is a 1969.
I had the same curious thoughts about the front clip when I first purchased. After pulling the clip off, I discovered the car had been hit in the front at one time. The owner must have either tried to update the look or got a good deal from the junk yard on the 75/76 front clip.
I ended up selling that front clip on Ebay for $550.00, which helped buy the new one from Ecklers.
I had the same curious thoughts about the front clip when I first purchased. After pulling the clip off, I discovered the car had been hit in the front at one time. The owner must have either tried to update the look or got a good deal from the junk yard on the 75/76 front clip.
I ended up selling that front clip on Ebay for $550.00, which helped buy the new one from Ecklers.
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Racer
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Owensboro Ky
Originally Posted by cmb13
Holy cow! Beautiful!
Can you give some of us newbies (to C3, anyway) some details, or a brief summary? What kind of motor did you put in? How 'correct' is it, or was that not a concern at all? Details!
Can you give some of us newbies (to C3, anyway) some details, or a brief summary? What kind of motor did you put in? How 'correct' is it, or was that not a concern at all? Details!
Being able to use the original 427BB was my goal. After receiving word from the machine shop that the block was toast, I decided on an crate motor. The crate is a GM 454BB with all the nice warranties that come with it. Plus I was able to purchase the crate through my local Chevy dealer who will cover the warranties if something should happen.
I can honestly say that the restore was a labor of love. I have restored other cars in my life (72 Cuda, 65 Malibu), but this was the most challenging and fun.
Thanks again for everyones kind comments.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Glen Allen, VA
All I can say is UNFREAKIN BELIEVEABLE! What a helluva job you've done. I dont' know why you didnt' keep the seat under the hood though, would have made for a great conversation peice!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,193
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From: Hillsborough NC
Originally Posted by BDVT69
The VIN # clarifies that it is a 1969.
I had the same curious thoughts about the front clip when I first purchased. After pulling the clip off, I discovered the car had been hit in the front at one time. The owner must have either tried to update the look or got a good deal from the junk yard on the 75/76 front clip.
I ended up selling that front clip on Ebay for $550.00, which helped buy the new one from Ecklers.
I had the same curious thoughts about the front clip when I first purchased. After pulling the clip off, I discovered the car had been hit in the front at one time. The owner must have either tried to update the look or got a good deal from the junk yard on the 75/76 front clip.
I ended up selling that front clip on Ebay for $550.00, which helped buy the new one from Ecklers.
Again, outstanding work and dedication.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 870
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From: Closter New Jersey
you sicken me, how could you replace that beautiful cloth seat motor!!!
and you replaced with what? some 454, lame, that seat motor was worth at least 500 horses properly tuned
amazing job
and you replaced with what? some 454, lame, that seat motor was worth at least 500 horses properly tuned
amazing job