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We'll have to meet at East Coast Classic Cars in Lillington/Buies Creek and compare 75's. Looks like a real nice car for the price. I'm glad my Dad was not in competition for the Vette I wanted. He had his fun. It's my turn now.
finally got the 283 back from the machineshop and got around to replacing the 350 before it puked.
heres some pics.
283 bottom end
283 shortblock
centering the can
Ram clutch Hays 30lb billet flywheel.
about ready to meet.
almost there.
hopefully there for awhile.
saved the driveshaft install for last since its gravy right?
I already had the 27 spline yoke for the muncie installed and greased up.
oops.... there a reason for the bolt on trans yoke grasshopper.
guess I'll give everything the onceover while I wait for the yoke to get here.
Last edited by Rusted40; Mar 22, 2026 at 01:51 PM.
and mine still looks pretty much like I found it, maybe dirtier.
going to order some door panels this week before I get tetanus.
You bring up a very good point. All of us working on these old heaps should make sure that our tetanus shots are up-to-date. For me it's not a good weekend without at least one significant wound from the Vette. I always ask my MD when I'm due for a booster.
ecklers did a fine job getting me all my stuff and I finally got around to putting some of it together. definately more enjoyable to drive.
new panels, A pillar, and header trim. I used the old chrome.
it all has to come out for paint, but looks decent for rough in.
havent decided if I will use my deluxe trim or not.
Last edited by Rusted40; Mar 22, 2026 at 01:58 PM.
spent a couple of weeks rebuilding the frontend.
energy suspension bushings and all Moog ball joints, idler arm and tie rod ends. went ahead and threw in a new rag joint too. no more slop.
Last edited by Rusted40; Mar 22, 2026 at 01:59 PM.
Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette
Slideshow: A Jaguar designer's personal project imagines what a modern front-engined Corvette might look like if Chevrolet revisited the golden age of the Stingray.
very nice job on that...and your doing a fine job on the vette too.
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