Crazy guy from Jackson, MI 1976 Stingray
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Crazy guy from Jackson, MI 1976 Stingray
Hey!
Normally, ive been a Pontiac guy. Ive owned upwards of 14 TransAms over my life, including my 79 I have now. While its my "show car" usually, I wanted to build something that I could use as a daily driver in the spring, summer, and fall. So I decided to "upgrade" a bit to a Vette. Being a classics guy, I decided on a C3. Ive always REALLY liked the lines of a C3, so I started looking.
I found the beginning shell, a 1976 (mostly), with what I think is an 82 nose and tail. Since I prefer the later nose and the flat back window, this was perfect for me! Add in the fact that the shell was originally a 4 speed, and I think I have the perfect start.
I bought it as a roller, since then I have stockpiled a large pile of parts including a 358 with an Edelbrock Performer intake and a Holley 750, a T-5 tranny, and a complete parts car that was tragically involved in a head on collision. The interior was in excellent condition, and the majority of the other small items I need (trim, emblems, heater core, moldings, etc) are also present and in good shape. The parts car is a 77.
Planning to start building it in the fall, as soon as I gather a few more odds and ends, hoping to put it on the street by next May. Build thread and lots of questions to follow!
Normally, ive been a Pontiac guy. Ive owned upwards of 14 TransAms over my life, including my 79 I have now. While its my "show car" usually, I wanted to build something that I could use as a daily driver in the spring, summer, and fall. So I decided to "upgrade" a bit to a Vette. Being a classics guy, I decided on a C3. Ive always REALLY liked the lines of a C3, so I started looking.
I found the beginning shell, a 1976 (mostly), with what I think is an 82 nose and tail. Since I prefer the later nose and the flat back window, this was perfect for me! Add in the fact that the shell was originally a 4 speed, and I think I have the perfect start.
I bought it as a roller, since then I have stockpiled a large pile of parts including a 358 with an Edelbrock Performer intake and a Holley 750, a T-5 tranny, and a complete parts car that was tragically involved in a head on collision. The interior was in excellent condition, and the majority of the other small items I need (trim, emblems, heater core, moldings, etc) are also present and in good shape. The parts car is a 77.
Planning to start building it in the fall, as soon as I gather a few more odds and ends, hoping to put it on the street by next May. Build thread and lots of questions to follow!
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the interior isn't red any more, switched it to light saddle. Don't seem to have any pics with me of the new color though.
