73 project I had to have ,modified
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73 project I had to have ,modified
lots of curves in the road called life. Absolutely had been missing my past c3 and c5 Corvettes. I get a call from a friend and makes me a deal I could not refuse. 1973 stalled project. New zz4 engine, rebuilt 700r4, rebuilt center section and all corresponding axles, brakes etc etc. Still needs a lot. Headers only it sounds wonderful.
Now I have to develop a plan of attack. Too easy to go at all of it and get nothing done.
Now I have to develop a plan of attack. Too easy to go at all of it and get nothing done.
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Is my vette stock?? HAHA
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Oh yaaaaaa!!!! I would go the replica racer route. If the flares a done well,then all you need is the big rubber and a cool paint job. The lights are out so you can drop in the racng light buckets. Good luck
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Cool project!! I think the flares look great. People may be turned off by them because of the skinny tires under them, but fill them up with some wide meats and it will look sweet! Looking forward to the progress on this one.
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I agree, keep the flares. Unless you got the headlight systems with the car, consider a factory (uses GM parts) road race headlight system.
Good luck on your project, it sure looks fun.
Good luck on your project, it sure looks fun.
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IMO:
Step one, Make it drivable and street legal. That way you can at least drive it, enjoy it!
Too many home projects get out of hand quickly, than 8 years later..the car might be street legal. Personal experience on this one.
Great starting point
Step one, Make it drivable and street legal. That way you can at least drive it, enjoy it!
Too many home projects get out of hand quickly, than 8 years later..the car might be street legal. Personal experience on this one.
Great starting point
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if you pull that tube spacer below the spring and reassemble without it, it will sit nicer in the rear