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Old May 18, 2017 | 10:04 AM
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Before and After.

Wanted to keep it mostly stock looking. 78 L48, with L82 intake manifold, bored and stroked to 388, Comp Cams cam, 77 Ignition shielding and pre-1978 L82 valve covers, headers.

Much stronger performer with original look.
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Old May 19, 2017 | 12:01 AM
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You guys are insane!
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You guys are insane!
Yeah. What's your point?
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Old May 19, 2017 | 02:46 PM
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NOthing stock, wheels to roof, stem to stern....

I mean NOTHING......

see file below.....
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Mostly stock 1972 big block engine compartment:
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My 1970, clean and boring.
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It's a work in progress....

When I brought it home.....



After a little cleaning....Header dressing is next.


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Thanks for all the inspiration guys, Here is what I started with and where I currently am. Could use some more inspiration for the passenger side.







I took a little from each of you.
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over head view.
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Another work in progress 454 tri-power
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You asked for it...

now I know where that fan motor is
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this is a few years ago ,


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All stock 69 L46
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Love to see the before and after pics
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My 77, a work in progress.
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Hi, where’d you get the corvette ally strip on the fan shroud please?

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