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Butler, IN - USA
Joined: 1/12/2014
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Vette(s): 1974 Corvette Stingray - Dark Red L82 - To be a 454 clone.
Let the fun begin! Fortunately the frame appears to be in excellent condition.
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Vette(s): 1981 Red Interior White exterior
Please tell us this didn't start out as...hmmm, maybe I should do the brakes.
Looks too daunting for me, good luck and have fun.
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Keep us up to date on the progress. Are you restoring it or modifying?
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Build Date: May 7, 1975. 383 w/267 RWHP/310 RWTQ
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Butler, IN - USA
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Vette(s): 1974 Corvette Stingray - Dark Red L82 - To be a 454 clone.
Thought seriously about a complete restoration. Unfortunately, the motor, while the correct size, is apparently not the original block as the serial number does not match. Everything else is original according to the numbers, so I'm really trying to decide where to go with the entire project. I can keep it all original except for the motor, or change everything (colors and all). As I currently see it, while I'm working on the frame & suspension, I have plenty of time to decide before tackling the body and interior. Probably gonna end up somewhere in between. Thought I'd throw in another couple of pics (day of purchase, body, & frame). Been too cold (even with a heater) in the garage here in Northern Indiana to do much the last several days.
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Butler, IN - USA
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Vette(s): 1974 Corvette Stingray - Dark Red L82 - To be a 454 clone.
dads2vette. It's actually worse than that. I went to the ACD auction just to waste a few hours and look around. Boy was my wife surprised when I brought this home!!! LOL (sort of)!!
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macedon, NY - USA
Joined: 7/20/2006
Posts: 367
Vette(s): 68 COUPE 454
HAS MOTION HOOD SCOOP, REVERSED GILLS
ZL-1 FENDER FLARES AND
MOTION REAR SPOILER, LEMAN'S GAS CAP,
BUCKET HEADLIGHTS.
CAN-AM FRONT
RACING SPOILER. CHROME HOOKER HEADERS AND SIDE PIPES! 4 SPEED M20,
LOOKS FAST STANDING STILL !!
It will be a fun project what ever you decide to do! Have fun !
Joe
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Butler, IN - USA
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Posts: 33
Vette(s): 1974 Corvette Stingray - Dark Red L82 - To be a 454 clone.
Likely change of plans. First, the small block is not the orignal engine, but the car is an L82. Just so happens that an early 70's 454 sort of fell into my lap - it is in good running condition and the price is ridiculously low (from a friend). Pretty good chance that the L82 is gonna become a big block car - after some upgrades to the engine. Everything I've researched says that this is practically a bolt in - other than the front brackets for the A/C, alternator, etc.(?). Anybody have any advise or thoughts? Wanna make sure I'm not being naive or silly. Thanks.
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