1968 Corvette side project
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Racer
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From: Evans Colorado
1968 Corvette side project
So some have taken some interest into a project I mentioned so I figure I would put it here since the car is local and will be driven once I complete it.
First of all this is NOT my car, I do side jobs for people and this is one of them.
1968 Corvette T-top
I will be removing the non original sbc in favor of a 5.3 LS based engine. We will keep the 4 speed intact as long as it doesn't need much work but that is still in the air.
Along with this swap I will be redoing the suspension, bushings, brakes and what ever needs addressed.
First of all this is NOT my car, I do side jobs for people and this is one of them.
1968 Corvette T-top
I will be removing the non original sbc in favor of a 5.3 LS based engine. We will keep the 4 speed intact as long as it doesn't need much work but that is still in the air.
Along with this swap I will be redoing the suspension, bushings, brakes and what ever needs addressed.
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Racer
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From: Evans Colorado
4 speed to LS conversion kit ordered, fuel parts orders, oil pan stuff ordered.
Suspension parts, brake parts, all shocks, aluminum radiator and pull fans, LS1 intake manifold setup and a ton more parts will be ordered this week.
Suspension parts, brake parts, all shocks, aluminum radiator and pull fans, LS1 intake manifold setup and a ton more parts will be ordered this week.
Last edited by 94ltz; Jan 31, 2016 at 01:46 PM.
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Racer
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 329
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From: Evans Colorado
Got the engine sitting in the car on the new mounts along with getting the front driver side front corner torn apart doing the bushings, brakes, wheel bearings and shocks.
Have to get as much done on this off shift since next off shift I go down for back surgery, sad I'm having it done at 28.
Have to get as much done on this off shift since next off shift I go down for back surgery, sad I'm having it done at 28.
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