Some new pics finally!
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From: Moroso Performance, Guilford, CT, 203-453-6571
Some new pics finally!
Nothing too exciting. Just some pics of our '68 frame, gussets, trans, trans mount and the brakes mocked up. We welded all the seams, and gusseted up everything real well. Next week, after the paint has cured a little more we will start reassembling everything. It should start coming together a little faster now I hope!
Rick
14" front rotors w/6-piston calipers
14" rear rotors w/4-piston calipers
Carbon fiber half-shafts
T-56 six speed and mount
Rick
14" front rotors w/6-piston calipers
14" rear rotors w/4-piston calipers
Carbon fiber half-shafts
T-56 six speed and mount
Last edited by Rick Moroso; Sep 30, 2004 at 12:38 PM.
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St. Jude Donor '05
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Oh my kiddo....Frame up job eh hahaha its looking killer. Can I ask where you got the half shafts, or are they a custom piece? hahaha Ill put some stickers on my Vette if you love me enough to send some parts my way hahaha 
Last edited by 81 Vette; Sep 30, 2004 at 12:42 PM. Reason: Just for fun
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St. Jude Donor '05
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Thanks man, Im trying to get my driveline all setup, I like the lightweight setup of the carbon fibre. What are you planning on for engine etc? I dont really know much about your project.
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81 Vette, We are putting a GM ZZ 572 Big Block in it. It and the trans will be the first parts we bolt on! You can check out our website for all the specs. Moroso Racing
Rick
672 HP, 710 lb/ft torque on pump gas!
Rick
672 HP, 710 lb/ft torque on pump gas!
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Rick, was wondering where you were, that looks awesome, I like the gussets 
One thing, why didn't you plate up that big hole in the upper pic??
Also, where did you get those hats? I see they are for 5x4.75" mount, I was looking for some of those also. Nice wilwood calipers
One thing, why didn't you plate up that big hole in the upper pic??Also, where did you get those hats? I see they are for 5x4.75" mount, I was looking for some of those also. Nice wilwood calipers
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Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '05
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Originally Posted by Rick Moroso
81 Vette, We are putting a GM ZZ 572 Big Block in it. It and the trans will be the first parts we bolt on! You can check out our website for all the specs. Moroso Racing
Rick
672 HP, 710 lb/ft torque on pump gas!
Rick
672 HP, 710 lb/ft torque on pump gas!
hahahaha thats just wrong. I love it though man, sounds like a helluva project. Youll have to keep us Vette guys on the inside track. Im mainly interested in how you plan on keeping the car going in a straight line, or turning. I love straight line performance, but you match that with drivablity, you get a major kudos.
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You are doing a beautiful job. The frame really looks good. I love the 14 inch rotors and like Twin turbo wonder about the hats. I plan on making my own but if the rotor and hat would replace the stock setup I would love those rotor and hats.
Where and how much???
That is a killer motor. The quality of alot of the cars has really improved over the years.
Nice job
Where and how much???
That is a killer motor. The quality of alot of the cars has really improved over the years.
Nice job
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Thanks for all the kind words guys!
Twin turbo, norvalwilhelm and Stewart's74, we did plate the big hole in the top pic. That picture is from before we did all the welding and gussets. The whole brake setup is from Precision Brakes Company. Precision Brakes Company They use some Wilwood stuff, and make the rest themselves. The hats are thiers. Also the caliper mounts are thiers. They were the only place that I could find a complete kit with big rotors and calipers that was a direct fit.
Rick
Twin turbo, norvalwilhelm and Stewart's74, we did plate the big hole in the top pic. That picture is from before we did all the welding and gussets. The whole brake setup is from Precision Brakes Company. Precision Brakes Company They use some Wilwood stuff, and make the rest themselves. The hats are thiers. Also the caliper mounts are thiers. They were the only place that I could find a complete kit with big rotors and calipers that was a direct fit.
Rick
Last edited by Rick Moroso; Sep 30, 2004 at 03:56 PM.
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Rick, I saw you and the '68 (Black vette red stripe) in last months HMM and was wondering when we were going to see the rest of the car. 
Looks great man, can wait to see the finished product.
Looks great man, can wait to see the finished product.
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Twin Turbo, I am still not sure exactly what we are putting in it, so I did not put any plates on it yet. I was going to powder coat it, but decided to paint it instead. I found some nice chassis paint. Actually close up it even looks like powder coat. I will just touch it up after the bars go in.
Rick
Rick