1977 Corvette Resto-Mod for Sale!!!
06-16-2014, 12:23 PM
#1
Drifting
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1977 Corvette Resto-Mod for Sale!!!
Well....I just am about finished with my 77 Resto Mod and now I'm thinking of selling it...as we just went under contract on a new house and would like to free up some cash. Plus, it looks like my wife is now expecting!! Pretty awesome!!
The car has had close to $35k put into it, not to mention the cost of work and parts from the previous owner when it was framed-off restored. The work and parts I put in are of the best quality and with the power this car is making is far from your average C3 Vette.
Here is the link to my previous posts....
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...resto-mod.html
Price is $29,000!!! An unbelievable deal given all the work, parts etc that have been put into this car.
....title in hand!!! Located in Bonita Springs, FL (Naples area).
Michael
The car has had close to $35k put into it, not to mention the cost of work and parts from the previous owner when it was framed-off restored. The work and parts I put in are of the best quality and with the power this car is making is far from your average C3 Vette.
Here is the link to my previous posts....
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...resto-mod.html
Price is $29,000!!! An unbelievable deal given all the work, parts etc that have been put into this car.
....title in hand!!! Located in Bonita Springs, FL (Naples area).
Michael
06-20-2014, 02:57 PM
#3
Drifting
Thread Starter
Car listed for sale on the bay...4 days left!!
Description below...
I am the fourth owner of the car and I purchased it from a mechanical engineer from Alabama back in October, 2013. He purchased the car from the second owner who had purchased it back in 1980-81. Starting in 2005 and bleeding in to the early part of 2006, he performed a full body-off restoration of the car....doing most of the work himself and farming out certain parts like the motor, trans, drive train parts to qualified shops. The result was a very well presented and fresh L-48 1977 Corvette....which is one of the biggest reasons that attracted me to buy the car in the first place...I liked that the car had been completely gone through, everything replaced or refurbished. That being said, I new I had plans to take the car to another level and make it more of a one-of-a-kind Resto Mod!! However, with some personal circumstances changing (baby on the way), it's prudent to free up some cash!!
Once the car was shipped and in my possession, I dropped it off at Barr's Performance here in Naples, FL. Jeff and his team are well known and thought of in the area and nationally with their excellent work and quality. Below is a pretty detailed list of all the work/parts performed...I'll be happy to get more detailed information if required...I have receipts for everything and clear title in hand. In total, I have probably invested close to if not over $40,000!! Not only will this be a great deal for someone, it's a real head turner and gets looks/thumbs up from almost everyone I drive by...and with the headers/side pipes they certainly hear you coming!
ENGINE:
- Brand new Dart SHP 406 4 bolt (splayed outer bolts) block (4.125" siamese bores)...compression I believe is 10:0:1...has not been dyno'd but based on similar engines they have assembled, is making around 525 HP/525 FT/LB of torque....everything was blue printed and machined at Mike Thompson's Racing Engines in Naples, FL.
- Brand New Brodix (220's I believe) aluminum heads
- Brand New Eagle crank
- New custom ground Comp Cam
- New forged aluminum pistons and valves
- Ported Edlebrock intake
- 850 Quick Fuel carb
- Brand New Pro Form Aluminum Valve covers
- New larger oil pan with custom scraper and strainer (worth around 10-15hp alone)
- Exhaust system is from OBX racing...polished stainless steel 4" side pipes with brand new chrome mesh heat shields...with Hooker Max Flow muffler inserts.
- New Hitachi Starter
- New aluminum distributor
- New K&N filter
- Underside of hood and engine bay repainted
- Radiator refurbished/repainted
- Brand New brake booster and refurbished master cylinder (parts from Corvette America)
- Much more!!
POWERTRAIN:
- Rebuilt original Turbo 350 trans with shift kit and new 3000 stall converter
- Rebuilt rear end with 3:73 gears and new POSI....work performed by Van Steel
- All U-joints have been replaced with brand new Spicer pieces
SUSPENSION:
- Brand new 1 1/8" front and 5/8" rear sway bars and hardware from Van Steel were installed.
- Four brand new Bilstein Sport shocks
- Brand new big block (550 lb) front springs (Van Steel)
- Brand new adjustable strut rods and hardware (Van Steel)
- Brand new 7 leaf rear spring (single) and 10" bolts installed (Van Steel)
STEERING:
- Brand new steering system...Borgeson system (Summit Racing) with new power centerlink and pitarm from Van Steel
EXTERIOR:
- Multi stage complete repaint...all with PPG products...in 1996 Corvette Grand Sport Admiral Blue...I believe it has 4 coats of paint and about 5 coats of clear. I have pictures of the car going through the entire process. $14k+ paint job!!
- Brand New True-Flex front bumper and 1980-82 True Flex rear bumper, custom molded into body (no seams)
- Brand New custom billet aluminum polished/brushed gas lid.
- Brand New Tail lights and hardware
- Brand New front day time running lights
- All emblems and rear luggage rack removed
- Custom front license plate with emblem
- Rear letters are from a C6 Corvette...polished stainless steel
- 17" Polished American Racing Torque Thrust II wheels
- BF Goodrich 255/45/17 tires
- Brand New windshield with polished trim
- Refurbished side and rear glass...reinstalled and sealed
- Brand New windshield corner cap modling (attaches to sun visors)
- All T-Top trim has been polished and buffed to look like chrome
- Brand New slotted/drilled brakes, repainted calipers
INTERIOR:
- Re-dyed and refurbished interior (original 1977 White/Cream)
- New interior pieces from Corvette America...T-Top panels, Map pockets, Center console side panels, Door lock emblems, Arm-rest, Steering wheel emblem
- T-TOP suit case storage bag included
- New Corvette logo'd dark grey floormats (to match carpet)
- New Speedometer from Davies Corvettes (76 style)
I think that covers most everything...car looks wicked...sounds wicked...and is wicked fast!! If you have questions, please feel free to ask.
Description below...
I am the fourth owner of the car and I purchased it from a mechanical engineer from Alabama back in October, 2013. He purchased the car from the second owner who had purchased it back in 1980-81. Starting in 2005 and bleeding in to the early part of 2006, he performed a full body-off restoration of the car....doing most of the work himself and farming out certain parts like the motor, trans, drive train parts to qualified shops. The result was a very well presented and fresh L-48 1977 Corvette....which is one of the biggest reasons that attracted me to buy the car in the first place...I liked that the car had been completely gone through, everything replaced or refurbished. That being said, I new I had plans to take the car to another level and make it more of a one-of-a-kind Resto Mod!! However, with some personal circumstances changing (baby on the way), it's prudent to free up some cash!!
Once the car was shipped and in my possession, I dropped it off at Barr's Performance here in Naples, FL. Jeff and his team are well known and thought of in the area and nationally with their excellent work and quality. Below is a pretty detailed list of all the work/parts performed...I'll be happy to get more detailed information if required...I have receipts for everything and clear title in hand. In total, I have probably invested close to if not over $40,000!! Not only will this be a great deal for someone, it's a real head turner and gets looks/thumbs up from almost everyone I drive by...and with the headers/side pipes they certainly hear you coming!
ENGINE:
- Brand new Dart SHP 406 4 bolt (splayed outer bolts) block (4.125" siamese bores)...compression I believe is 10:0:1...has not been dyno'd but based on similar engines they have assembled, is making around 525 HP/525 FT/LB of torque....everything was blue printed and machined at Mike Thompson's Racing Engines in Naples, FL.
- Brand New Brodix (220's I believe) aluminum heads
- Brand New Eagle crank
- New custom ground Comp Cam
- New forged aluminum pistons and valves
- Ported Edlebrock intake
- 850 Quick Fuel carb
- Brand New Pro Form Aluminum Valve covers
- New larger oil pan with custom scraper and strainer (worth around 10-15hp alone)
- Exhaust system is from OBX racing...polished stainless steel 4" side pipes with brand new chrome mesh heat shields...with Hooker Max Flow muffler inserts.
- New Hitachi Starter
- New aluminum distributor
- New K&N filter
- Underside of hood and engine bay repainted
- Radiator refurbished/repainted
- Brand New brake booster and refurbished master cylinder (parts from Corvette America)
- Much more!!
POWERTRAIN:
- Rebuilt original Turbo 350 trans with shift kit and new 3000 stall converter
- Rebuilt rear end with 3:73 gears and new POSI....work performed by Van Steel
- All U-joints have been replaced with brand new Spicer pieces
SUSPENSION:
- Brand new 1 1/8" front and 5/8" rear sway bars and hardware from Van Steel were installed.
- Four brand new Bilstein Sport shocks
- Brand new big block (550 lb) front springs (Van Steel)
- Brand new adjustable strut rods and hardware (Van Steel)
- Brand new 7 leaf rear spring (single) and 10" bolts installed (Van Steel)
STEERING:
- Brand new steering system...Borgeson system (Summit Racing) with new power centerlink and pitarm from Van Steel
EXTERIOR:
- Multi stage complete repaint...all with PPG products...in 1996 Corvette Grand Sport Admiral Blue...I believe it has 4 coats of paint and about 5 coats of clear. I have pictures of the car going through the entire process. $14k+ paint job!!
- Brand New True-Flex front bumper and 1980-82 True Flex rear bumper, custom molded into body (no seams)
- Brand New custom billet aluminum polished/brushed gas lid.
- Brand New Tail lights and hardware
- Brand New front day time running lights
- All emblems and rear luggage rack removed
- Custom front license plate with emblem
- Rear letters are from a C6 Corvette...polished stainless steel
- 17" Polished American Racing Torque Thrust II wheels
- BF Goodrich 255/45/17 tires
- Brand New windshield with polished trim
- Refurbished side and rear glass...reinstalled and sealed
- Brand New windshield corner cap modling (attaches to sun visors)
- All T-Top trim has been polished and buffed to look like chrome
- Brand New slotted/drilled brakes, repainted calipers
INTERIOR:
- Re-dyed and refurbished interior (original 1977 White/Cream)
- New interior pieces from Corvette America...T-Top panels, Map pockets, Center console side panels, Door lock emblems, Arm-rest, Steering wheel emblem
- T-TOP suit case storage bag included
- New Corvette logo'd dark grey floormats (to match carpet)
- New Speedometer from Davies Corvettes (76 style)
I think that covers most everything...car looks wicked...sounds wicked...and is wicked fast!! If you have questions, please feel free to ask.
06-20-2014, 08:42 PM
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06-28-2014, 09:34 PM
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Bringing the car into the shop on Monday to get its final detail, cut/polish and a few little items buttoned up.
I am willing to listen to any REAL, REASONABLE OFFERS...let me know...I'd like to have this sold sooner than later...my wife is getting tired of going in the garage due to the smell of the gas (being pregnant now, she has the smell of a blood hound).
Let me know, thanks
Michael
I am willing to listen to any REAL, REASONABLE OFFERS...let me know...I'd like to have this sold sooner than later...my wife is getting tired of going in the garage due to the smell of the gas (being pregnant now, she has the smell of a blood hound).
Let me know, thanks
Michael
Last edited by canuck9; 06-28-2014 at 09:54 PM.