Tim 1973

I guarantee I'm not doing a 3K budget. I've likely spent double that if not more but I do not keep tract. I know I will insure it for about 25K when done. My present agreed value is 10k. I'm not building mine for the resale value. Its going to be a fun car to run around in.

Aumie

I will have around 5k in parts in mine, including an engine rebuild and minus wheels and tires (1200$).

91turbo2

After selling some parts I'm at roughly $3300. I still have some parts to sell but I blew the budget with this big block but I'm happy. I will be putting on some aluminum pulleys from cvs racing. So far I am very happy with the quality for the price. Here is the link if anyone is interested: http://www.cvfracing.com/Big-Block-C.../bbcs23kit.htm

91turbo2

Finally got the engine in. Was going to wait to put it in with the transmission but couldn't help myself. Hopefully the 454 isn't too heavy for the motor mounts without the tranny hooked up. I was concerned with it tilting too much to the firewall so I placed some wood under the oil pan to even if out.

91turbo2

Another pic from the front...

509 rat

will get you rolling down a steep hill, lol.

Aumie

Lookin' good!

91turbo2

Thanks. Finally getting to the fun stuff... though trying to get the brake pedal and steering column back in was the most frustrating thing I've done on the vette so far.