Flareside

I found a deal that I just couldn't pass up, so my '68 now has to share the garage with another C3 :D The car was originally a black/black L-82 4-speed car, but it's been *tweaked* a bit. :eek:

It's sporting a 406 small block with a solid roller valvetrain, Richmond 6-speed transmission, and new 4.11 rear. The numbers matching L-82 350 (1000 miles on rebuild), Borg Warner ST-10 4-speed, and 3.70 rear were all included with the car. My garage and shed are getting crowded!

More details here: http://www.monstervette.com/79/index.htm



-Joe



[Modified by Flareside, 11:36 AM 11/4/2002]

Smokehouse69

Nice looking car! I wonder how those wire wheels will hold up to the torque of that 406 and the 4.11 gears? :D
Really nice addition to your stable!

MikeC

SOunds like a nasty car!!!!! looks like its in really good shape too. But you gotta get rid of those wire wheels.

Do you every use first gear? with the 3.01 first and 4.11 rear end it sounds like it would be useless.

Other than the wheels, I say just drive the snot out of it and enjoy it!

Flareside

Yea, I hear you guys about the wire wheels. I also have the stock '79 aluminum wheels, but I think something a little more modern might be appropriate. Maybe some 17" tires and wheels?

Has anybody ever exploded a wire wheel? I've been wondering about that myself :confused:

Mike, starting out in first is interesting. It takes off like a rocket, but the shift light is on in what feels like 2 seconds. :lol: I bet it could pull a great '60 at the track though. I have the stock 3.70 pumpkin, so I may try that next. I would like a 3.36 or so, but that may choke the high strung motor at highway speeds with the .62 overdrive.

PRNDL

Forget about the 406; They might have to deal with a 540 Merlin block! :)

Congrats Joe!!! :cheers: You should have stopped at Etown on the way home. So lets see..... You got 2 engines with this car, + whatever parts you have accumulated for your Merlin... your original L36, you have 2 Richmonds, one new 5 speed and this 6 speeds...... You're halfway to your third vette already!! :lol: MJ

Chris Fowler

looks amazing! :cheers:

Smokehouse69

17"s or 18"s would look really badbutt on that car, that is one fine ride!

Schmucker

Wanna trade?

New-Zealander

SWEET LOOKIN CAR DUDE :D

Stoge

Heck just downshift. I don't think you would have too much of a problem going uphill in OD with the 4.11's.


[Modified by Simon Alexander, 12:32 AM 11/3/2002]

Desertdawg

Very nice ride.... :cool: :cheers:

1974_383vette

Looks like it's in great condition. :cheers:

8T1-7T9 BIONIC VETTE

That's a killer looking machine and the engine looks like it has all the happy stuff. Should make for some exciting cruises :) :seeya Cappy

Jughead

Looks good Joe. :yesnod: I'd say ditch the wire wheels and drop the front end an inch or two. Those look like the wire wheels originally on my '70, except mine had spinners.

I finally sold them a few weeks ago---I got $400 incl tires. It took me about 6 months to unload them.
I like the hood too. :yesnod:

Len

PatsLs1vette

nice ride,just ditch the wires and run it like it is thats a sweet ride.

SuperFast80

poopie that is a nice car. The wheels aren't bad either. :cheers:

Gordonm

Nice car. Wheels are not my taste, a set of 17 inchers would be nice. Motor sounds real nice. Should make some good power.

Flareside

I guess it's unanimous, the wheels have to go! Thanks everyone.

Flareside

Truth be told, I sold the 5-speed. I got it from the G-Force deal last year for $1400, so when someone offered me $2100 for it I let it go. I should have bought 5 of them suckers at that price!

I thought about stopping at Etown, but the car has no heat right now so I was FREEZING :lol:

Flareside

Len, they do have the spinners!

FOR SALE: 4 wire wheels with spinner and new BFG radials. $400 :lol: