1974 Stingray HELP
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I will be looking at this once I install all my brake parts that I just picked up yesterday. Rear bumper just arrived too and front bumper should arrive this week. I can already tell the rear is going to be a huge PITA!!! I have fiberglass stuck in my fingers from trying to remove the rusted bumper tab nuts. Only have 3 more to remove then the rest of whats left of the bumper will come off.
And of course its best to paint the bumper prior to mounting unless your blending it in..
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I'll offer a tip I learned the hard way with mine... when fitting the new front bumper it will likely seem too wide I found that lining up and locking down the ends first and working my way towards the center from each end was the easiest (only) way to get the ends lined up decent. I still had to fill my fender area out a bit to match up with the bumper though.
And of course its best to paint the bumper prior to mounting unless your blending it in..
And of course its best to paint the bumper prior to mounting unless your blending it in..
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I used evercoats "Vette panel adhesive" the stuff works WAAY better than resin its like a hard bondo that seems like liquid SMC... if you do end up doing body work I strongle recommend it, just remember to remove ALL paint from the area its being applied and roughing the surface with 80 grit is recommended for better adhesion.
if the front bumper ends up being smaller that your car start from the center out and it will push the bumper outward towards the ends more.. at least thats what I found.
The rear bumper is much easier than the front... (at least it was for me)
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I had to build out the ends of my front fenders to line up with the new bumper yeah,
I used evercoats "Vette panel adhesive" the stuff works WAAY better than resin its like a hard bondo that seems like liquid SMC... if you do end up doing body work I strongle recommend it, just remember to remove ALL paint from the area its being applied and roughing the surface with 80 grit is recommended for better adhesion.
if the front bumper ends up being smaller that your car start from the center out and it will push the bumper outward towards the ends more.. at least thats what I found.
The rear bumper is much easier than the front... (at least it was for me)
I used evercoats "Vette panel adhesive" the stuff works WAAY better than resin its like a hard bondo that seems like liquid SMC... if you do end up doing body work I strongle recommend it, just remember to remove ALL paint from the area its being applied and roughing the surface with 80 grit is recommended for better adhesion.
if the front bumper ends up being smaller that your car start from the center out and it will push the bumper outward towards the ends more.. at least thats what I found.
The rear bumper is much easier than the front... (at least it was for me)
When the front comes in I will let you know, you are only a few states away....
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Hey guys I have another question, I have the opportunity to buy a real sick motor,trans, rear combo at a killer price "i think." I need your input on 1) if it will fit and 2) what I need to do to make it fit if it won't drop right in.
BBC 496 out of a 1991 Chev truck SS. 454 bored out.
TH400 Race built
Rear Art Morrison Ladder bars QA1 adjustable coils, Moser axles, strange spool, 35 spline, 456 strange housing steel yoke. This was out of a 71 Camaro. I want to put a solid rear in this at some point but I do not know if this rear would work. Motor has less than 20 passes. Asking 8500.00 for everything. OR 5k for motor, 7k for motor and trans. Can I get your all's thoughts? He lives about 4hrs away and told me to come down on a Friday and he's help me install it because he wants to see it in a vette. Said he would stand by the parts because he knows how they were built and what they are capable of.
BBC 496 out of a 1991 Chev truck SS. 454 bored out.
TH400 Race built
Rear Art Morrison Ladder bars QA1 adjustable coils, Moser axles, strange spool, 35 spline, 456 strange housing steel yoke. This was out of a 71 Camaro. I want to put a solid rear in this at some point but I do not know if this rear would work. Motor has less than 20 passes. Asking 8500.00 for everything. OR 5k for motor, 7k for motor and trans. Can I get your all's thoughts? He lives about 4hrs away and told me to come down on a Friday and he's help me install it because he wants to see it in a vette. Said he would stand by the parts because he knows how they were built and what they are capable of.
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I cant really add anything but to say you already have the th400 and they were used in rolls royces for a reason... They are built like a tank and have been known to handle upwards of 800hp in stock form according to the guys at speedtalk...
You will need to change a few things like springs I believe for a BB but no reason it wouldnt work... 74s came with 454's as an option.
You will need to change a few things like springs I believe for a BB but no reason it wouldnt work... 74s came with 454's as an option.
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I cant really add anything but to say you already have the th400 and they were used in rolls royces for a reason... They are built like a tank and have been known to handle upwards of 800hp in stock form according to the guys at speedtalk...
You will need to change a few things like springs I believe for a BB but no reason it wouldnt work... 74s came with 454's as an option.
You will need to change a few things like springs I believe for a BB but no reason it wouldnt work... 74s came with 454's as an option.
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One other question, Looking at Peterbuilts picture. If I move the distributor won't that effect my timing? I see where it says to move the wire over one spot but is there anyway to do this without lifting up the distributor and risking throwing the timing all out of wack?
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Please forgive me for DARING to question you, but the OP said that the tach drive was facing the firewall, so surely he would need to turn the distributor around about 90 degrees and would then need to move the wires two towers rather than one, or am I missing something?
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Hey Kevin. Congrats on your '74 barn find and welcome to the forum. You may be interested in this thread by Papawana offering wiring diagrams. I got mine today...
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...nyone-163.html
Please add a couple of photos of the car you found when you have a chance. Have fun with it.
TD
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...nyone-163.html
Please add a couple of photos of the car you found when you have a chance. Have fun with it.
TD
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Hey guys I have another question, I have the opportunity to buy a real sick motor,trans, rear combo at a killer price "i think." I need your input on 1) if it will fit and 2) what I need to do to make it fit if it won't drop right in.
BBC 496 out of a 1991 Chev truck SS. 454 bored out.
TH400 Race built
Rear Art Morrison Ladder bars QA1 adjustable coils, Moser axles, strange spool, 35 spline, 456 strange housing steel yoke. This was out of a 71 Camaro. I want to put a solid rear in this at some point but I do not know if this rear would work. Motor has less than 20 passes. Asking 8500.00 for everything. OR 5k for motor, 7k for motor and trans. Can I get your all's thoughts? He lives about 4hrs away and told me to come down on a Friday and he's help me install it because he wants to see it in a vette. Said he would stand by the parts because he knows how they were built and what they are capable of.
BBC 496 out of a 1991 Chev truck SS. 454 bored out.
TH400 Race built
Rear Art Morrison Ladder bars QA1 adjustable coils, Moser axles, strange spool, 35 spline, 456 strange housing steel yoke. This was out of a 71 Camaro. I want to put a solid rear in this at some point but I do not know if this rear would work. Motor has less than 20 passes. Asking 8500.00 for everything. OR 5k for motor, 7k for motor and trans. Can I get your all's thoughts? He lives about 4hrs away and told me to come down on a Friday and he's help me install it because he wants to see it in a vette. Said he would stand by the parts because he knows how they were built and what they are capable of.
Good luck with your new car!