'69 Corvette

[LOST ANGEL]

SAWEEEET! I'm not a vette guy, but somebody was on the right track with that build. Nice work.-MIKE

 

[TiredIronGRB]

Finished the tunnel cover and installed the shifter, I love these ProSticks.

Serious view obstruction (just the way I like 'em)

Been on this for a month now, I brought it home on Dec. 20th.

 

[mwhit]

I love it!!!

I'm not a chevy person but anything that'll make the purist run screaming to the hills I love. Keep it up T-Iron

 

[HotRodCadillac]

Did anyone else notice the hood stripes and the 6,500 redline factory tach? Could that car have been a (gulp!) L-88 monster? Run the numbers, man!!!!

 

[TiredIronGRB]

It was a Tri-Power, 4-speed, it was butchered in the mid '70s then back-halfed in the '80s.

 

[72corv3tt3]

It was a Tri-Power, 4-speed, it was butchered in the mid '70s then back-halfed in the '80s.

Well at least whoever originally modified it did it when it was cheap. Looks like you are doing a good job. My vette however will take a slightly different path when I get around to it.

 

[TiredIronGRB]

Took it out on the road a little, can't do too much until I plumb the rear brakes.

 

[TiredIronGRB]

I think I may just run it without the hood.

 

[Bonehead]

Looks like it is ready to run, hood or no.

 

[rockb1]

Man I love the look of that car. It looks fast just sitting there.

 

[TiredIronGRB]

Started the aluminum work tonight.

 

[TiredIronGRB]

Got the brakes finished.

Got some 3" drag mufflers, they are still pretty loud.

Got the aluminum work finished.

Adjusted the coilovers for some more clearance.

 

[TiredIronGRB]

Ready for the Herculiner.

The mufflers don't stick out too bad, kind of like the Vette below.

 

[wrecker55]

looking like your ready to have some FUN !!!!!

 

[bob w]

It looks like it was well built and you have made nice improvements. Think it will "hang the hoops" like the blue & white one in the pic above?

 

[LordMaximo]

Dang.....some people just have all the fun of being in the right place at the right time......
That is one real nice ride you have cooking.

Maximo

 

[TiredIronGRB]

Think it will "hang the hoops" like the blue & white one in the pic above?

It should, the blue and white car had a 390HP 427 400TH and mine has a beefed up 454, 400TH/2500 stall, D60/4:88. Mine is probably lighter as well, it was totally gutted.

 

[440shorty]

nice

Sweet Vette. Do you plan on bracket racing it?

440shorty

 

[TiredIronGRB]

Do you plan on bracket racing it?

440shorty

Yes, I live about 20 minutes from Bristol International Dragway (Thunder Valley) and we have "Street Fights" on Thursday nights.

 

[TiredIronGRB]

Spun a rod bearing in the first motor so I'v e started building another 454.

On another note, I got most of the interior done, the driveshaft cover is 1/8" steel. The aluminum on top is just for looks (mates up with console and rear seam).

I'm using a different Tunnel Ram on the new engine and plan to keep the old one for a future project.