Back halfing the Vette
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From: Pettis Performance 565 with two stages of Nitrous Supply nitrous 1.082, 4.61 at 155, 7.17 at 192
Back halfing the Vette
The motor is about 50% of the way done, got the block, heads, pistons, rings rods, and the tunnel ram. Still looking for a 4.375 crank.
I am going on vacation in July to the Tri Cities in Washington State, and a little property I have in Idaho. I have a good friend who is a fabricator / race car builder in the Tri Cities. He is going to hang a 4 link narrowed rear (probably a 9 in.) aluminum wheel wheels and probably build a tunnel for the Lenco while he is at it. Going to do the 10 point roll bar while we are at it as well.
This also means I have a complete Tom's 12 bolt spool rear end (complete with 31 spline forged axels) with 1480 halfshafts, off set trailing arms, drag shocks, complete set of 1480 u joints and spare parts as well for sale.
I am going on vacation in July to the Tri Cities in Washington State, and a little property I have in Idaho. I have a good friend who is a fabricator / race car builder in the Tri Cities. He is going to hang a 4 link narrowed rear (probably a 9 in.) aluminum wheel wheels and probably build a tunnel for the Lenco while he is at it. Going to do the 10 point roll bar while we are at it as well.
This also means I have a complete Tom's 12 bolt spool rear end (complete with 31 spline forged axels) with 1480 halfshafts, off set trailing arms, drag shocks, complete set of 1480 u joints and spare parts as well for sale.
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From: In Dreams There Is Truth Ohio
Re: Back halfing the Vette (69 N.O.X. RATT)
All the time and $$$$$$ you're spending, sure hope you don't pull a Merlin on us....when done, decide it's too much of a car and then get rid of it.
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From: Pettis Performance 565 with two stages of Nitrous Supply nitrous 1.082, 4.61 at 155, 7.17 at 192
Re: Back halfing the Vette (GDaina)
I think Steve's main problem was the guys he had doing his Vette, they made a lot of promises that they could not keep. The Merlin car never ran very good and Steve got tired of it and got out. That will not happen to me, what I am doing is not that trick.
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From: Austin TX
Re: Back halfing the Vette (69 N.O.X. RATT)
I'm really interested in your 12-bolt setup. I'm going to be putting down 600+ HP in my '75.
IM me with what are you looking to get and what is the condition of the rear-end.
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From: Waterloo ontario Canada
Re: Back halfing the Vette (GDaina)
All the time and $$$$$$ you're spending, sure hope you don't pull a Merlin on us....when done, decide it's too much of a car and then get rid of it.
I don't think John would bail. He is totally different then Steve. He does his own work. A person doing everything himself takes more pride in the finished product.
Steve just bought his toy, got ripped in while he was at it.
I don't think John would bail. He is totally different then Steve. He does his own work. A person doing everything himself takes more pride in the finished product.
Steve just bought his toy, got ripped in while he was at it.
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From: Pettis Performance 565 with two stages of Nitrous Supply nitrous 1.082, 4.61 at 155, 7.17 at 192
Re: Back halfing the Vette (Flareside)
Thanks Norval, your right I can't imagine me bailing, no way.
Looks like this will be my version of a Pro Streeter.
Looks like this will be my version of a Pro Streeter.
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From: Stony Plain AB.
Re: Back halfing the Vette (69 N.O.X. RATT)
We should keep in touch.
I am currently doing a similar project on my 76.
Back halfed with 9". I went with TT2, 17"x11" wheels, 315/35/ZR17 G-Force tires, 434SBC with lots of sauce and an Art Carr overdrive tranny.
I can't wait for summer!
I am currently doing a similar project on my 76.
Back halfed with 9". I went with TT2, 17"x11" wheels, 315/35/ZR17 G-Force tires, 434SBC with lots of sauce and an Art Carr overdrive tranny.
I can't wait for summer!
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From: In Dreams There Is Truth Ohio
Re: Back halfing the Vette (norvalwilhelm)
A person doing everything himself takes more pride in the finished product.
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From: Pettis Performance 565 with two stages of Nitrous Supply nitrous 1.082, 4.61 at 155, 7.17 at 192
Re: Back halfing the Vette (69 N.O.X. RATT)
Sounds like you have a nice project going yourself John, keep us updated
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Re: Back halfing the Vette (norvalwilhelm)
All the time and $$$$$$ you're spending, sure hope you don't pull a Merlin on us....when done, decide it's too much of a car and then get rid of it.
I don't think John would bail. He is totally different then Steve. He does his own work. A person doing everything himself takes more pride in the finished product.
Steve just bought his toy, got ripped in while he was at it.
I don't think John would bail. He is totally different then Steve. He does his own work. A person doing everything himself takes more pride in the finished product.
Steve just bought his toy, got ripped in while he was at it.
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From: shawnee ks
Re: Back halfing the Vette (69 N.O.X. RATT)
I would suggest steel tubs over alum, weight is marginal and wont get dented up like alum on the street.My own back half vette is currently midwest outlaw street champ,and I drive it every chance I get .If you need any help let me know maybe I can help having done everything you can do to a c3 .
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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS
Re: Back halfing the Vette (69 N.O.X. RATT)
Sounds good.
Yes, some are in for the long haul.
All Steve ever did was
his words
&
Never expected he would do anything except put it in a carshow & sell.
Anyway it was nice he selected a C3 for the project.
Yes, some are in for the long haul.
All Steve ever did was
showboat
&
write checks.
by NW
by NW
Anyway it was nice he selected a C3 for the project.
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Re: Back halfing the Vette (Fevre)
All the time and $$$$$$ you're spending, sure hope you don't pull a Merlin on us....when done, decide it's too much of a car and then get rid of it.
I don't think John would bail. He is totally different then Steve. He does his own work. A person doing everything himself takes more pride in the finished product.
Steve just bought his toy, got ripped in while he was at it.
Carefull now, guys like GS do some work themselves and have some done for them, I would say he takes great pride in his 68. I would also think Steve bailed out because he did not fit in the car so it must have been very uncomfortable for him to drive.
I don't think John would bail. He is totally different then Steve. He does his own work. A person doing everything himself takes more pride in the finished product.
Steve just bought his toy, got ripped in while he was at it.
Carefull now, guys like GS do some work themselves and have some done for them, I would say he takes great pride in his 68. I would also think Steve bailed out because he did not fit in the car so it must have been very uncomfortable for him to drive.
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From: In Dreams There Is Truth Ohio
Re: Back halfing the Vette (GrandSportC3)
I used to live in a condo which made it almost impossible to do certain things..
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From: B'Ville NY
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Re: Back halfing the Vette (GDaina)
I agree with the going steel interior vs aluminum for the dents that you'll see street driving it. I haven't had the best of luck so far with my IRS, & while I would love to keep it, if I break it again I can see a straight axle in the future plans :rolleyes:
Good luck with the install & remember to snap pics if possible ;)
Good luck with the install & remember to snap pics if possible ;)
