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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 07:41 PM
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Here an update of my restoration.I decided on a 350/400hp crate engine. I have the #'s matching L-48 motor and will rebuild and save for the future. I'll post more photos as build progresses.
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 08:25 PM
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very cool, I like seeing someone not to far ahead of where I am in the restore. bet it was a good feeling to drop the engine in

where did u get the crate? more info on it??
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 08:32 PM
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Very nice!

I have a '73 frame-off, also (actually, I guess it's "body off")

Just one concern - will there be enough clearance for the hood to close? (manifold and air cleaner look a little high) - but not sure...

Again, very nice...

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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 08:47 PM
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purchased from enginefactory.com look under corvette engines 350/400 hp for specs.
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 08:50 PM
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Motor is built to fit under stock hood according to engine builder. Wont be sure till I drop the body on but I'm sure hoping it does or another hood is in my future
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Hi e,
It looks like you're doing some VERY nicely detailed work!!!
I love seeing the chassis and running gear without the body. When they're well done it's almost a shame to cover them up!
Again.... WELL DONE!
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Looking great, keep it up and keep us posted.
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Looking good....but I don't think that coil will fit in there with engine in place.
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I agree. It's just mounted there for shipping purposes. Will relocate when the body is on.
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Been awhile but here's some photos of my progress.
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 10:48 PM
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Default 1973 restoration update
and some more photos
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Originally Posted by edtekk
and some more photos
Where ???????
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Looking like things are moving ahead, keep us posted, brings back memories from when I did mine.
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Looks like you're making progress

Never ceases to amaze me how bad these cars look when striped down to the fiberglass.
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Lets try that again.Here are some more photos
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And a few more.
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Here are some of the underbody.
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Lizard skin, then Dynamat.
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Some before shots of the firewall and engine compartment.
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