Its finally done - Video
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Its finally done - Video
4+ years ago I started on this car with 40 boxes of parts and a bare frame. Its nearly finished and just needs spare tire carrier, stingray emblems, suspension shims/adjustment, and AC compressor. I have the smog set-up but decided to keep it in the box for now. The car is like new and I cant wait until spring to drive it. I went down to the shop in downtown Cleveland to get some pics and video of it running. Enjoy!!
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Absolutely beautiful 
You did one heck of a job. It sounds as good as it looks. You will really enjoy the fruits of your labor in the Spring 
You did one heck of a job. It sounds as good as it looks. You will really enjoy the fruits of your labor in the Spring
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d jordan442,wasnt it you who asked about a corvette shop in cleveland in a post around 5 months ago.and i had said to try corvette conspiracy.if so,i was wondering how there prices are.around a hundred bucks an hour? thanks jd,,,,tom in cleveland
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Looks great. I think you should put the smog and AC back on the car. I spent 2 years looking for a 427 4 speed factory AC car. As a whole they are very rare, but add the 2 extra carbs into the mix and you have one hot ride.
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It was early this year or late last year that you gave me the tip - thanks!! John from CC is a true craftsman. They do restorations and a lot of wild stuff like twin turbo and custom super charger work. I've see alot of high end custom work in there and quality restos. You should call John on the shop rate. Dan
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Gary - thanks for the compliment. Soemone told me that they made less than 300 427/400 AC convertibles but I have not been able to substantiate that. The AC compressor will be on it for the spring so I should have AC for the summer. I'm going to out the smog back on later. Dan
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I went with a non-stock material on the convertible top. Its about the only non-correct part of the car. I went for the looks, not the judging
I went with a non-stock material on the convertible top. Its about the only non-correct part of the car. I went for the looks, not the judging