It's been a long journey so far and still long way to go, but after seeing all the progress made I'm ready to go all the way. I just got back from annual Finnish Corvette meet where I had the best time talking to the guys and seeing all those nice rides there I had to come back and start putting the car back together. BODY IS GOING BACK ON NEXT WEEKEND!!!

Ok, here's few pics of what I've been working on lately.

http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/gro...1-0182_img.jpg
Here's the biggest news: The engine and tranny are now sitting comfortably on the frame again, after 2.5 years!

http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/gro...1-0170_img.jpg
I can't get enough of the serpentine conversion set up, it just looks perfect! There will be one change in the system, I just ordered polished Victor series waterpump to get more shiny stuff in there!

http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/gro...1-0169_img.jpg
Another shot of the engine on the frame.

http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/gro...1-0168_img.jpg
I'm trying to put as many parts together to get rid of all the loose parts, so I bolted the center cup and new polished aluminum valve hat on the wheels, looks ok don't it?

http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/gro...1-0167_img.jpg

http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/gro...1-0166_img.jpg
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/gro...1-0165_img.jpg
Hydrabooster time! For getting this thing I can only thank one guy, Mr Wilhelm, Norval Big thanks once again. I'll send you some email later tonight when I get back on line.

http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/gro...1-0162_img.jpg
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/gro...1-0163_img.jpg

Ok, call me Mister Ricey, let's hear it... Seriously I love the way the new pedals look and the reason I chose these was the matter that they match my air cleaner/valve cover's perfectly!

http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/gro...1-0181_img.jpg
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/gro...1-0180_img.jpg
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/gro...1-0179_img.jpg
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/gro...1-0178_img.jpg

Another very nice aluminum bit (this stuff must be addictive!) Friend of mine made me this awesome tranny mount bracket, whadda ya think should he make few more for you guys too!? :D

http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/gro...1-0177_img.jpg
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/gro...1-0176_img.jpg

In my previous thread I was ranting about how my new lakewood clutch for doesn't match the linkage, it still doesn't so will have to MAKE it fit.

http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/gro...1-0175_img.jpg
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/gro...1-0174_img.jpg
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/gro...1-0173_img.jpg
Here's shots of the tranny backing up the engine, that Long shifter feels very solid just like a real racing tranny should!

http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/gro...1-0171_img.jpg
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/gro...1-0172_img.jpg

The reason why the oilpan didn't work on the first attempt of putting the engine back on was that it was too low, here you can see how we notched it a bit and now it works fine.

Big thanks to all you guys and gals here on the forum for keeping me going this far :cheers:

Talk to you soon.

Jay


[Modified by groovyjay, 4:06 PM 8/11/2002]

 

Oh man it's looking good. You've got to be getting anxious to get it out on the road. Good Luck
Scott

 

Scott78: Thanks for the kind words. Yes I'm really anxious to drive it again! :cheers:

 

sweet ride. congrats on the progress. looks awesome :cheers:

 

Oh WOW. Man, that looks awesome. Man that will be FUN to drive!!

 

QuickVet: Thanks buddy.:)

Chris@VetteFinders: Thanks Chris, you must know exactly how I feel now that it's finnally coming together! :cheers:

 

Keep those pictures and updates coming!

:cheers:

Mark

 

WOW!! Where did you get the linkage for the shifter? They look a lot better than the stock pieces. What are they called , heim or something like that???

 

Very nice! You should be proud. What seats will you upgrade to? How much and how do they fit? I see a brake upgrade in your future.

 

Jay it's really looking awesome!! Just love that shine. Keep up the great work & the pics!!

 

that is gone to be one awesome ride when your done,keep up the good work :cheers:

 

Great job! I love the pedals and the "you can eat off the frame" look of the rest of the car. Make sure to update with more pics in the future.

 

81vette: I will! :lol:

tworottiedogs: Thanks. I got the tranny with the shifter and the linkage installed from http://www.gforcetransmissions.com/ and yes those are heim you see in the pic. :cheers:

Taijutsu: Thanks. I actually just ordered new seats on friday and it'll take no longer than 3 weeks to get them here.
Here's pic of the seats I ordered:


The price over there for the seats in leather is 1249$ each and that doesnät include the seat mounts. If they don't fit right I'll make'em fit 'cause I just love the look on these seats, black and silver is what I'm using as for the rest of the interior as well.

The brake upgrade is getting closer too, I just received an offer for Brembo kit, 9000$! So this is something I'll have to save for next winter. Here's pic of the calibers I'm getting:


:)

Merlin522: Thanks man. I can't get enough of that beautiful black paint of yours! :)

pats406nitrovette: :cheers: I just found out that they make direct bolt on NOS kits for my EFI, do you have any experience with this stuff:
http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive/index.html
TIA :cheers:

sd pacecar: Good to see someone shares the same taste in pedals with me and not consider them as being too ricey! :lol:

 

Nice project!! Your C3 looks awesome, send out more pics when you get a chance. They are very :cool: to look at.
Good luck,
Joe

 

Very Cool :cool:

And the trans mount bracket does look interesting, is he willing to make more? If so what would the cost be?

Enjoy

 

Man Jay, everytime you show us those update pics I turn green with envy. Sitting here starring at my computer screen I must remind myslef to breath and wipe that drool from the corner of my mouth :D . You've taken your time and done a lot of research, it really shows thru. You should be very proud of the world class car your building :yesnod: .

 

Groovejay
Very clean! I hope you don't plan on driving that! :jester

About the Brembo conversion...It that calipers, rotors ( 13" I'd hope), master clyinders and everything? For $9000 US dollars:eek:

 

Nice pics. A true work of art. :cool:

Stephan

 

As always, beautiful work.

I am waiting for your complete C3 aluminum kit so I can shave off a few hundred pounds. :lol: You do really good work.
-terry

 

Your project is really looking :cool: keep it up and we'll :cheers: after it.