bigblock66vette

Well, I have made up my mind and am moving up to a C5. Who would like a nice daily driver.

1966 Corvette Coupe
Less then 800 miles scenes redone!




MOTOR INFORMATION
Chevy 454 cu. in block bored to 468 cu in
Forged crank
Steel rods
Custom 11:1 Weisco forged pistons
Block o-ringed to heads for added safety
Dart Pro-1 325cc aluminum heads 2.25 / 1.88
Edelbrock Alum. intake, port matched to heads
Crane Cams # 139731 Hyd. Roller .610 lift, 226/234 duration
Crane cams roller lifters
Crane alum. roller rockers 1.7
GM 502 style valve covers w/454 badges
melling high volume oil pump
Hooker exhaust, 2 1/8 primaries, 4” side pipes w/baffles
MSD 6al ignition w/ rev. limiter
Mallory uni-lite distributor
MSD Blaster3 coil
Hays alum. 9.8 lb flywheel
Centerforce dual friction clutch
Barry Grant modified 850 dual pumper carb
Mallory 110fi fuel pump
Mallory return style 3-port regulator
-8 AN fuel line to and from the tank
Mallory canister style fuel filter
L88 radiator
ARP bolts throughout

Centerline wheels 15x8 front with 265/50/15‘s, 15x10 rear with 295/50/15’s


Suspension Systems
Performance Plus System 1963-79
Description: The package also includes our Ð crossmember reinforcing disc kit, poly differential mounting bushing, trailing arm bushings, stainless steel shim kit, complete poly front end rebuild kit and MIG welded upper and lower control arms.*1.125” anti-sway bar kit*.750 anti-sway bar kit*Transverse front spring system*Heavy duty upper A-arms*Adjustible dual mount rear spring system*Bilstein Digressive valved shocks*Front-end rebuilt kit*SS trailing arm shim kit*Smart struts assembly*poly trailing arm bushings*Cross member reinforcement kit*Poly differential bushing kit.
Price: $1,999.95



Rear-end was completely disassembled and rebuilt by Vette Parts out of Florida. It was built to a stage 4 rear-end with a 3.08 ratio ring and pinion. New heavy duty posi, 1540 heat treat cross shaft, billet cut internal gears w/heat treat. Stage 5 solid clutchs, 400lb springs w/ extra thick hardened plates. Cap-ring gear side HD billet stress relieved carrier. 3 year warranty. Over $1200 in rebuild.

All new brake lines were installed on car from front to rear. Stainless steel braided lines were also installed at each wheel along with new calipers. I changed out the stock single master cylinder for a dual unit for safety issues also. There is an inline brake proportioning valve mounted by the master cylinder for adjustment.


The interior has new heat shielding installed under the new black carpet. I replaced the stock seats with RCI racing seats with pads but still have the stock seats also. I went to a Grant steering wheel for easier control. I replaced the stock gauge cluster with a custom alum. panel where I mounted all Autometer silver face gauges in the original locations. 5” 200 MPH speedo, 5” 10,000 RPM tach, 2 5/8’s for the rest: Oil pressure, Volt meter, Fuel, Water temp, Fuel pressure. I have also had the clock rebuilt.

It is at the body shop right now having all new GM headlight assemblies installed and being block sanded 2 times and then painted 2003 corvette bright red with a clearcoat over it. I should have it back around the 27th or so. When I get it back I will also be adding new vent window weatherstriping, outer door weatherstriping, new nose, rear, and side emblems. I have several other small things I am also replacing.


I will Email pictures upon request.

Thanks
Will :D




[Modified by bigblock66vette, 11:40 AM 1/12/2003]

Red5

I've been for rides in this beast :yesnod: and it is something else. :cool: :thumbs:

Noggles

That is a SWEET 66! Good luck! :eek: :cool:

bigblock66vette

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my97c5

any clue on 1/4 times? how much if you wanted to sell it?

bigblock66vette

Sorry, I have never had it to the track. As for cash. What ever it would take to get into a 6-speed C5. I don't know. What is your offer? I have seen C5's going for right around 20K.

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Will Robbins

Speedy_K

I am interested in your 66 Vette. Are you going to paint it red? Please send me more pictures and how much you are asking. Thanks.

Ih2lose

from a fellow who was doing the same thing last year.Save the C2 and figure a new way to pay for the C5 there are a ton of used C5 selling for excellent prices, I actually sold my C2 on ebay last year and was excited till the auction closed.Once the auction closed I was sick.The buyed could not close the deal with in the stated time in the auction.He was going to be 4 weeks late with funds and I was losing out on a rebate on the C5 Needless to say I did not have to hold the car,I returned his deposit and kept my car.Now I say to my self WHAT WAS I THINKING

Are you sure you cant figure away to keep it once its gone its gone

bigblock66vette

I wish I could, but its like this, The other half wants me to sell it so we can pay bills. If I sell it out right then you can guess where the money will go. Now if I trade it for a C5, I can say that I am going to sell it and put it up for sale for about 5K more than they are going for and drive it. Then when we get to a more comfortable financial spot She will not have me sell it and I will have my C5. I know where there is a 57 fuelie setting in primer right now that I can get for 10K all original and running. So I have access to another corvette when I want to start another project here in a couple years. I just really want a C5 and will sacrifice to get it. I hope you understand. I do see where you are coming from though.

Will

wardprickett

Could you please email me pictures at wpricket@mines.edu? Thanks,
Ward Prickett

bigblock66vette

I hope to have several pictures up on Monday-Tuesday. I will get some of the interior, under the front and rear, and engine. The exterior is in the sanding gray primer stage. Not to pretty. :)

I will even throw in a 92 sea-doo 3-seater jetski w/trailor... Its in my way here at home anyway. Runs perfect. :rolleyes:

Will


[Modified by bigblock66vette, 9:04 PM 1/20/2003]

bigblock66vette

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Drew M

Dont sell for around 20k, Its worth moch more than that. You will find some people willing to pay nearly double.