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02-14-10
Vette Update
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Epoxy primer was sprayed this
weekend and high build primer was sprayed on top
of that. Next step is to sand the high build
primer smooth and fill any remaining hack marks.
Also have to decide on the color. It will
definitely be some type of black. Also got
the last two gauges (in dash tach and speedometer)
I needed to complete the replacement of the stock
gauges with Auto Meter Sport Comp II. |
Quick Summary of History
This 1977 Corvette was shipped to Bob Frink
Chevrolet-Oldsmobile in Ashland, OR on January 14, 1977.
The suggested retail on invoice was $10,699.65. It had
a 180 hp 350 cid motor and a turbo hydramatic 350 automatic
transmission. Early in its life the Corvette ended up
on the East Coast and was purchased by relatives. It
was later purchased by my father in the mid 90's and years
later became the greatest gift ever. It sparked a new
interest in cars and mechanics and has been a huge learning
experience and tons of enjoyment over the years. The
original motor gave up in July of 1998 and a Jasper
remanufactured engine was installed and used until 2004.
In 2004, I graduated college and finally started to transform
the vette into what I wanted it to become.
List
of Modifications
383 cid Stroker Motor
Holley Multi-Port Fuel Injection
MSD Ignition
VBP Street & Slalom Suspension
BowTie Overdrive L3 700R4 Transmission
Hurst Quarter Stick
Jet-Hot Coated Hooker Header Sidepipes
JCL Spiral Baffles
Heat Shields from Cobra Stuff
17" American Racing Torq-Thrust II's
255/45/17 Kumho Ecsta MX Tires
Corbeau A4 Seats
Shark Bar
Simpson 5-point Camlock Harnesses
Billet Specialties Flamed Valve Covers, Breathers, Radiator
Cap Cover, Air Filter
Housing
Trenz Billet Flamed Pedals
Billet Flamed Rearview Mirror
Auto Meter Sport Comp II Volt Gauge
Auto Meter Sport Comp II Fuel Level Gauge
Auto Meter Sport Comp II Oil Pressure Gauge
Auto Meter Sport Comp II Air/Fuel Ratio Gauge
Auto Meter Sport Comp II In-Dash Tachometer
Auto Meter Sport Comp II In-Dash Speedometer
Auto Meter Sport Comp II Oil Temperature Gauge
Auto Meter Sport Comp II Electric Fuel Pressure Gauge
Auto Meter Sport Comp II Full Sweep Coolant Temp Gauge
Auto Meter Sport Comp II Transmission Temperature Gauge
Dakota Digital GSS-2000 Gear Indicator Sender |
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UPCOMING SHOWS
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None for Me Until the Paint and Body is
completed.
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TO-DO LIST
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Wilwood D8 Brakes
Drilled and Slotted Rotors
Rack and Pinion Steering
Front Monospring
Upper A-Arms w/ AL Shafts
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