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Old Aug 20, 2020 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by F2 Speedy
Thank you, it will be Silver soon, looks like Earl Scheib painted this thing...........I was kind of surprised it has manual brakes, this common ?
I do not have power steering or brakes on my '70 and do not miss either... The steering can be a bit of a bitch when parking but that is it... The brakes have never been a problem.
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I do no have power steering or brakes on my '70 and do not miss either... The steering can be a bit of a bitch when parking but that is it... The brakes have never been a problem.
mine has PS............wiping off 42 years of dust, this dash is pristine

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I do no have power steering or brakes on my '70 and do not miss either... The steering can be a bit of a bitch when parking but that is it... The brakes have never been a problem.
Same sentiments on my 1970 without power steering or power brakes.
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Originally Posted by F2 Speedy
Thank you, it will be Silver soon, looks like Earl Scheib painted this thing...........I was kind of surprised it has manual brakes, this common ?

Welcome to the C3 club! As to no power steering or brakes, can't give you the exact numbers off the top of my head but yes, there were quite a few built without one or both. Owned as 70' L-46 without power brakes or steering, it was a beast to steer and brake.

Enjoy your new machine! BTW, nice toys in that garage or yours!
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Originally Posted by F2 Speedy
I was kind of surprised it has manual brakes, this common ?
Here's the numbers. Out of 38,762 built, only 16,876 came with power brakes. Not that uncommon.
Congrats on your new Vette brother!.......
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Here's the numbers. Out of 38,762 built, only 16,876 came with power brakes. Not that uncommon.
Congrats on your new Vette brother!.......
Thank you, anyone have the # on how many 390/427 4 speed Cortez Silver cars were built ? or can it be broke down that far
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...anyone have the # on how many 390/427 4 speed Cortez Silver cars were built ? or can it be broke down that far...
Can't go that far. GM did not keep color\option data.
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Old Aug 22, 2020 | 12:41 AM
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The L36 390 horse was the base 427, and it looks like a total of 10,531 were built.
More than I would of thought! But for only $221.20.....
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Congrats on the Vette. Love the boat, I have a 27' Monterey w/single 496 Mag. Bet yours has a drinking problem at speed!
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Congrats on the Vette. Love the boat, I have a 27' Monterey w/single 496 Mag. Bet yours has a drinking problem at speed!
540 whipples 800 each
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Before I get to far into this resto, whats a documented 390/427 like this worth when done ? not a NCRS restoration but a well done frame on resto with mostly all OE parts, this cars really a survivor

thanks for any input...
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Originally Posted by F2 Speedy
Before I get to far into this resto, whats a documented 390/427 like this worth when done ? not a NCRS restoration but a well done frame on resto with mostly all OE parts, this cars really a survivor

thanks for any input...
Wow - Tough question but being the owner of a '70 big block I will give it a shot..... A solid driver with paint rated 7 and above would probably be $28-$40K arena.... Paint in the 9-10 ballpark, new interior, everything working, engine in good shape and clean birdcage would be up to about $55k.... To pull that number it would have to be pretty darn nice.
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This is my '70 I mentioned.. 4 speed, 454, convertible with show paint and new interior.. I feel I would do good to pull $50k on a good day.. Roughly half what I have in the car... Thank goodness I am never selling
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Mine shows red line tires on the build sheet, where the go to place to get them ?
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Mine shows red line tires on the build sheet, where the go to place to get them ?


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Very nice!

Good for you!!

Congrats and welcome!
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What was GM's thoughts for riveting the rear rotor to the axle flange, I dont get it.....lol
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Mine shows red line tires on the build sheet, where the go to place to get them ?
Here is one:

https://www.cokertire.com/firestone-...xoCHCkQAvD_BwE
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thanks, there proud of them, red lines and silver looks good together
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What was GM's thoughts for riveting the rear rotor to the axle flange, I dont get it.....lol
I read that it was to make assembly easier at the factory.
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