I guess you could say my family is into 1970 Corvette's. My dad has three, one being an original owner NCRS 5 star bow tie LT-1, and two 350 horse cars in restoration for past 15 or so years. I got a call from Bloomington Gold last month, asking if this was X that owned a Corvette. I cautiously responded it was (caller id showed Bloomington Gold). They then asked if this was X that owned a 1970 LT-1, and said that was my father. They go on to say the want his car at Bloomington Gold that is an almost twin to another one that will be there. After some exchanges we committed to go barring something catastrophic happening.

Tonight we went to check on the trailer that hasn't really been used in a few years. The lights aren't working, need to replace some wood in the center of the trailer, and it's covered in leaves. We hook the trailer up to the truck to check connections. Things aren't making sense for some of the connections, and he has the wiring schematic at the house. We pull the ramps out and there are some ants on them, so hose them down with bug spray. With all the rain we have had in Texas the ramps are very damp and slick. Since we haven't had the 1970 on the trailer in years, we figured it might be good to verify changes made about 7 years ago didn't affect anything (my C4 sits differently and made changes to accommodate while we auto crossed it). After essentially doing three small burn outs trying to get over the hump, I suggested we cancel the test fitting for today. The ramps are too damp and with the mix of bug spray are too slick to get traction. Figured before we rush it and do something stupid it would be best to revisit this later in the week.

Fortunately the LT-1 is pretty much ready other than putting the original tires on it. Still have to write the story board and put some pictures together for the display. I see that being a last minute thrash,which reminds of most term papers in school. DD hasn't really payed attention to my 1970 and what has been done, and pulls back the cover and checks things out. He seems impressed that I've done as much as I have in the short period of time that I have been working on it. It's the. He points out that the drivers seat back isn't attached to the lower seat frame. Crap, I sure hope that it's nothing major since I don't have anything like that on my parts list that I need to get.

I guess that is something to add to my list of things to check out so I can look for things to order at Bloomington. Wonder how much extra I can get past the wife and stay out of trouble. Something about better to ask for forgiveness, than it is for permission...

Let the crunch to get ready commence. It will be an adventure no matter what. I should stop working on my big block so that everything is ready to depart.

 

Definitely a C3 family, very cool...good luck with the show and post some pics!

 

I am coming back to IN. for it also. The guy that bought my 66 yellow 425 conv. that I owned & restored is also bringing it from NJ. & showing it in the BG special collection. I got a Bloomington Gold & NCRS Top Flight in 1990 but he took it Duntov. It still has the paint we put on in 1988.

 

I'm going to be getting pictures of big blocks to aid in assembly of my big block. The wife is also wanting pics since she will be home with the dogs.

 

You could always trade them in on a 2016 Model..........but we know how BORING that would be.

 

I could, but why get something that ent hold its value and like,y will have issues with electronics down the road. Newest car that I will keep for a long time is my 1995. Think of all the computers on C5 and newer that have to talk to each other to make the carful and drive, no thank you.

 

Exactly!

 

After fixing trailer wiring issues, getting adapt to the motor home connection fixed for lights, and replacing the decking on the trailer, we were finally able to test for the car. It's been probably 15 years since we trailered it, and last car that was trailered was my '95 when we were racing it. Talk about be rusty with recalling where tie downs, loading etc. we could load it before in about 30 min from pulling out the ramps to putting them back up.

Still need to change tires, and my wife is working on the storyboard. Hopefully mid morning on Monday we will be on the road.

Car photographs well for being a little over 46 years old with original paint.

 

Looking good!

 

Hi Doorgunner!!

Yes, REALLY VERY BORING, can you imagine having a Corvette that you only drive and change the oil occasionally and it ALWAYS starts with no surprises. I mean, like what's the point, if you can't take it apart and work on something once a week, why even have it and where is the entertainment?????

BEAUTIFUL 1970 Corvette!!!

 

Beautiful looking 70 LT-1 I a great color combo.Be sure to take plenty pics of the LT-1 and other 70-72 Big Blocks and be sure to post the pics...

 

Dad decided to laps around the track and the "twins" are ours on the left and Terry M.'s car on right. Terry's car is in the 2k production number and our is 8k. Options are close other than ours has power windows and rear window defogger. Both are owned by the original owners.

 

Original owner 1970 L46 just a few cars down from us.

 

There are some other 1970 LT-1s but was surprised that no L46 or LS5 here. Couple of ZR-1 and ZR-2 cats as well. Going to try to get photos of them tomorrow.

 

Great pic of the2 LT-1's together,try to get some good pics of your LT-1 and the ZR1 and ZR2.

 

These are the ZR-1s and ZR-2.
Was disappointed that no 70-72 standard big blocks.

I did get alternator and power steering brackets, PS pulley, water pump pulley, water neck, idler pulley and one other thing for a little over $300.

 

Great Pics...

 

A LS5 to go with that LS6 ZR2 pic

 

Another for you Duntov

 

I like them more with shiny paint. Also jealous that you're able to drive yours while mine just sits waiting for parts. When I bought it, there weren't any brackets or pulleys, bell housing, clutch, AC other than firewall hole, and a few other things missing. The engine was rebuilt 20 years ago and never run, and will look further at that soon. I want to be ready to put the engine in before I look at it, otherwise it will sit till I get the other portions done.

Should be placing order this week for most of the remaining AC parts that I need (brackets and hoses). Still trying to decide on POA or the $100 kit that corvette central, paragon, etc. sell. Leaning towards POA setup with 134a calibration. With it being 100 out here in Texas it limits the amount of work that I can get done, so mostly in acquisition of parts mode so when cools back to low 90s can pick up full force.