AWilson

I had to catch up on my documentation so I figured I might as well post some pictures.
Its a numbers matching engine but I couldn't resist to turn it into a 383.
Anything you see is rebuilt or new. Including the original radiator. (except for the original 7inch wheels. There I bought 68' 8inch wheels.
Anything black is powder.

Way too much work, way too much money! My goal is to finish paint in September and to be driving it next spring.

Hey, if anyone sees anything wrong, let me know. But constructive criticism only!

fishfryer

No criticism, that thing rocks!!

DZRick

Very nice, can't wait to see the finished product.

vette54728702

Might have been a lot of work and money, but you are going to love driving it and enjoy all that attention it get you ! Awesome job so far !!

Alan 71

Hi AW,
WELL! Those pictures show a great looking chassis and running gear. Anyone who's done one knows where the money and time goes!
It appears the p/s belt is missing but perhaps it's on by now. (I wrote that so you'd know I really looked.)
Are you having FUN?
Regards,
Alan

PS: I'd perhaps paint the shocks gray only because I don't like to see advertising when I look under a car.

7T1vette

I'm sorry to have to tell you this...but....that chassis is just way too nice to cover up with an old car body.

lvjohn

Wow very nice job,can`t wait to see some pictures with body on

AWilson

You know how it is. I went through a long period where things were not so fun but now it is getting interesting. The best advice I can give anyone who wants to finish one of these projects is that you have to work on it regularly whether you want to or not. Otherwise it will never get done. Your interest comes and goes but it will not come back if there is no progress in between.

BB72

Hey, I feel your pain, I'm in the thick of it too. Looks great . Just noticed on the left side engine pic, number 5 header pipe isn't blued like the others, how did you do that.

Rickman

Excellent work!!

Rickman

GD70

Be proud! Excellent work and a lot of it. I'd love to do a project like this some day, while I drive my other Vette!
Glenn

rudolph schenker

Very nice!

Alan 71

Hi AW,
I found I could walk away for a week or two or even three if I had to. Sometimes I'd be having such problems or such bad results that I just needed to close the door. That's part of the reason my car took so long.
I found there were so many things to learn how to do ( taking pictures, organizing thousands of parts and fasteners, cleaning the garage, plating, seat covers, body work, assembly with out marring anything, etc.) that I could switch off to something different when I had to.
It is quite an experience!!!!
Regards,
Alan

BB72

I'm with you on that Alan, too much at once will kill the desire. I don't know how Stinger does it. I've done a ton of house reno's since November and it is now finally bothering me that the car isn't done. Working away at it right now. The OP should be happy with his results. Just curious, did the OP dyno his motor?

depdep3

Very Nice...

I was surprised to see your radiator installed. I installed my rad after lowering the body.

Watch the mufflers when lowering the body. The body kind of wraps around the mufflers and it is close.

good luck

John 65

Yes, me too. I would think you would want that rad support on the body to strengthen the nose. Very nice job.

jordan89

Looking good. Keep up the good work.

MN-Brent

Post more pics of the body install!! Looking good so far!!

KSM

Only one word.....SWEET.

AWilson

No I did not dyno it. I had tremendous help from forum members, particularly Billa. He has done many many builds and from what he tells me I am right at about 380 to 400 hp. So it is a mild build as a 383 can easily produce over 500 hp but I wanted it to be low maintenance and visually authentic. It has an Engle cam which peaks in the 2500 rpm range. The trans is a 4 speed close ratio Muncie coupled to 3.7/1.0 rear end. From what I understand this combination will make it quite fun for tooling around town.