Project update...
Thread Starter
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 182,997
Likes: 88
From: Lakeland, FL
Cruise-In IV-V-VI-VII-VIII Veteran
St. Jude Donor '03, '06, '17
Project update...
Did a few things on the Vette after work today.. well - actually yesterday 
Installed the electrical fuel pump and water pump (still need to wire it), the drivers side interior, seat, racing harness and also a remote fuel pressure gauge. I also cut a hole into the tunnel at the drivers side to be able to gain better access to the transmission cooling ports...
Here are pics of the harness and the hole...
Installed the electrical fuel pump and water pump (still need to wire it), the drivers side interior, seat, racing harness and also a remote fuel pressure gauge. I also cut a hole into the tunnel at the drivers side to be able to gain better access to the transmission cooling ports...
Here are pics of the harness and the hole...
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 844
Likes: 0
From: Central KY
I like it!
I may have missed early posts, so can you tell me the concept behind this project? A full-on race car in the spirit of the C2 Grand Sports? Keep up the good work - and photos for the rest of us!
Race Director
Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 16,945
Likes: 9
for gods sake man, spray some paint on that floor...it makes the car look like an old beater, I like modifications and it looks like you are doing a nice job but I can't stand undetailed and messy looking stuff...or is this a rush job to make the 1st race and then a thorough detailing is done afterwards?
Senior Member since 1492
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 87,872
Likes: 156
From: Just because I'm paranoid doesn't mean people aren't out to get me...
St. Jude Donor '09
Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
for gods sake man, spray some paint on that floor...it makes the car look like an old beater, I like modifications and it looks like you are doing a nice job but I can't stand undetailed and messy looking stuff...or is this a rush job to make the 1st race and then a thorough detailing is done afterwards?
Yeah! And spray that roll cage too.
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 12,065
Likes: 2
From: Smalltownville Michigan
Cruise-In 5, 6 & 10 Veteran
St. Jude Donor '09
You gonna be done in time for CI, Oliver. I'll never forget hearing you stand on it from every stop on the OMGWAGBK last year. And hearing you say " I have only 1/8th of a tank left" when we pulled into that school parking lot after the run! 
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 12,065
Likes: 2
From: Smalltownville Michigan
Cruise-In 5, 6 & 10 Veteran
St. Jude Donor '09
You gonna be done in time for CI, Oliver? I'll never forget hearing you stand on it from every stop on the OMGWAGBK last year. And hearing you say " I have only 1/8th of a tank left" when we pulled into that school parking lot after the run!
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every Model vs Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!
Joe Kucinski
2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!
Joe Kucinski
10 Things C8 Corvette Owners Hate (But Won't Tell You)
Joe Kucinski
10 Best Corvettes Coming to Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2026!
Brett Foote
Every Corvette Grand Sport Explained! (C2, C4, C6, C7, & C8)
Joe Kucinski
Grand Sport & Grand Sport X Launch Alongside All-New 535hp LS6 V8!
Michael S. Palmer
5 Reasons Bad Drivers Crash & 5 Ways to Avoid a Costly Mistake!
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 182,997
Likes: 88
From: Lakeland, FL
Cruise-In IV-V-VI-VII-VIII Veteran
St. Jude Donor '03, '06, '17
Originally Posted by djcwardog
I may have missed early posts, so can you tell me the concept behind this project? A full-on race car in the spirit of the C2 Grand Sports? Keep up the good work - and photos for the rest of us!
Thread Starter
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 182,997
Likes: 88
From: Lakeland, FL
Cruise-In IV-V-VI-VII-VIII Veteran
St. Jude Donor '03, '06, '17
Originally Posted by 88'Cubka
Did you chew that hole in the tunnel? lol just messing. Gonna be a hell of a fun car when you are done!
David
David
Thread Starter
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 182,997
Likes: 88
From: Lakeland, FL
Cruise-In IV-V-VI-VII-VIII Veteran
St. Jude Donor '03, '06, '17
Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
for gods sake man, spray some paint on that floor...it makes the car look like an old beater, I like modifications and it looks like you are doing a nice job but I can't stand undetailed and messy looking stuff...or is this a rush job to make the 1st race and then a thorough detailing is done afterwards?
Thread Starter
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 182,997
Likes: 88
From: Lakeland, FL
Cruise-In IV-V-VI-VII-VIII Veteran
St. Jude Donor '03, '06, '17
Originally Posted by Jughead
Yeah! And spray that roll cage too.
I might do that, or maybe I'll use some insulator on top of the main hoop.. Haven't decided yet.. It's not a show car...
Thread Starter
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 182,997
Likes: 88
From: Lakeland, FL
Cruise-In IV-V-VI-VII-VIII Veteran
St. Jude Donor '03, '06, '17
Originally Posted by Aflac
You gonna be done in time for CI, Oliver? I'll never forget hearing you stand on it from every stop on the OMGWAGBK last year. And hearing you say " I have only 1/8th of a tank left" when we pulled into that school parking lot after the run!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,804
Likes: 1
From: OKC Oklahoma
Did you ever figure out why your cooling lines are so close to the tunnel? If I remember correctly, my trans didn't sit that close. Did you cover up those connections when you were cutting? Looks like fiberglass may have gotten in there. Also, are those gussets on the downtube behind your left shoulder where the bar disconnects going to be strong enough?
Thread Starter
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 182,997
Likes: 88
From: Lakeland, FL
Cruise-In IV-V-VI-VII-VIII Veteran
St. Jude Donor '03, '06, '17
Originally Posted by 79VetteMike
Did you ever figure out why your cooling lines are so close to the tunnel? If I remember correctly, my trans didn't sit that close. Did you cover up those connections when you were cutting? Looks like fiberglass may have gotten in there. Also, are those gussets on the downtube behind your left shoulder where the bar disconnects going to be strong enough?
The body/drivetrain alignment was not consistent on early C3's, especially '68's....
. The clearance varies from C3 to C3...
Thread Starter
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 182,997
Likes: 88
From: Lakeland, FL
Cruise-In IV-V-VI-VII-VIII Veteran
St. Jude Donor '03, '06, '17
Originally Posted by Aflac
if you have a good drill press and a tiny drill bit, you may be able to drill thru the pin and crush it into itself.
drill bits.. Unfortunately, I don't have a drill press so I used a regular drill
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 12,065
Likes: 2
From: Smalltownville Michigan
Cruise-In 5, 6 & 10 Veteran
St. Jude Donor '09
Originally Posted by GrandSportC3
Heading to the speed shop. Need speedo gears...
take the distributor with ya... they may be able to help ya