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Old 01-02-2018, 07:35 PM
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Default 1978 Corvette LQ9 5 Speed Restromod $25K

Started this build in 2012 finished in 2015 Installed a 6.0 LQ9 in my 78 vette. Bored .30 over, with 590 lift cam. LS6 Intake, cable Throttle Body, 42 lb injectors, 255 lph fuel pump in tank, C5 filter regulator 58 psi. 5 Speed Tremec, Holley Accessory brackets for A/C, PS and Alt brackets. Holley ECU and Cables, Vintage Air, Custom Leather Fiero Seats by Mr. Mikes, Jeep Steering Box conversion with Borgeson Drag Link. Aluminum Radiator with Z28 dual electric fans, Replaced all 8 body mounts. New Shocks, new front end bushings, upper and lower ball joints. Stock 308 rear gears, Dakota Digital Gauges, electric headlights conversion, new battery, 18" Boss Wheels, Lowered 1". Custom Tungsten Metallic Gray paint, front and rear fiberglass bumpers. respond to donpetstop@gmail.com
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This appeals to me. GLWS.
Old 01-07-2018, 05:25 PM
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This appeals to me. GLWS.
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That is one beautiful car Don. Why are you selling?
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Nice.....Top-End must be crazy
Old 01-08-2018, 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by red topless gator
That is one beautiful car Don. Why are you selling?
Looking for a convertible.
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Originally Posted by donnie1956
Looking for a convertible.
WHEW!!! For a moment I thought you were giving up on C3s
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couldn't by chance interest you in a c6 trade awesome car GLWS
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Very nice... I’m digging it for sure.

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Very nice... I’m digging it for sure.

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your car has me seriously considering selling my c6 to buy yours especially since your not far from my family in STL area.
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Nice ride. I wish living in north-east New Jersey didn’t suck all the enjoyment out of driving a six speed manual.
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Nice car. Was it originally a Silver Anniversary option (B2Z)?
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Originally Posted by F4Gary
Nice car. Was it originally a Silver Anniversary option (B2Z)?
Not sure about that option? All 78's were a silver anniversary.
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Originally Posted by donnie1956
Not sure about that option? All 78's were a silver anniversary.
B2Z was the code for Silver Anniversary paint - two tone with silver on the top and dark silver on the lower half.
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Is it a 6.0 wearing 5.7 coil pack covers?
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Beautiful, GLWS..

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I still think about this Corvette, surely it has sold by now.
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Originally Posted by JagNorb
Is it a 6.0 wearing 5.7 coil pack covers?
I haven't had time to locate a set of coil covers that will fit the LQ9 coil packs.


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