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k7king 02-10-2014 05:14 PM

1967 Corvette
 
Here's my latest build.
1967 corvette
Aluminum 18 degree sbc
tko 600
Wilwood Manual brakes and Hydraulic Clutch master cylinder
Ridetech coilovers etc.
the rest tbd.
this is what I'm starting with. Was a 4 speed 427BB.
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps36e5e6f8.jpg
made this aluminum plate to stiffen the firewall for the clutch master cylinder.
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps9d35eafb.jpg
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/m...psf2690b7e.jpg
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps101e185a.jpg

FLYNAVY53 02-10-2014 06:42 PM

very cool...I just bought a 69 roadster and am planning a similar build

coolwelder62 02-10-2014 07:27 PM

Very Cool.I think we will seeing a lot more C2/C3 build's in the next year!!!!:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

waynieZ 02-10-2014 09:34 PM

My favorite year and engine combo. That small block is going to be awesome in there. Awesome project
Subscribed!

65_LS1_T56 02-11-2014 03:00 AM

Looks like a real nice car to start with Mike.
Suspension plans yet? I'm still toying with building front stuff from scratch.

Very nice. Subscribed.

groovyjay 02-11-2014 05:41 AM

Subscribed. :thumbsup:

dhutton 02-11-2014 06:17 AM

Looking forward to this build. I have a 66 coupe that I hope to build once I finish a 68 Charger I am building for a friend. Hoping to keep it to bolt on mods since I don't want to cut on it. Are you planning any body mods? Hard to get a lot of tire under these without them.

Don

k7king 02-11-2014 08:03 AM

Yeah I'll be flaring the fenders it looks like. Can't get much under the rear without. That could be fun drifting...lol

k7king 04-21-2014 05:28 PM

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/m...psrzrt2yuo.jpg
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/m...psyml2jok2.jpg
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps6p55bioj.jpg
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/m...psqvmvuiqv.jpg

LS7 Z/28 04-21-2014 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k7king (Post 546648)

Awesome dude, where did you buy those flares?

k7king 04-21-2014 05:55 PM

Flares= Corvette Pacifica......took 2 months to get them
Thanks for looking

LS7 Z/28 04-21-2014 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k7king (Post 546659)
Flares= Corvette Pacifica......took 2 months to get them
Thanks for looking

Thanks man, they look great. Good luck with the build.

Shark Racer 04-22-2014 10:33 AM

I see you got your TKO from American Power Train - any reason you you added the reinforcement plate over what they had? I'm not too familiar w/ the C2 firewall.

My 78 has sheet metal sandwiched with fiberglass, and it's pretty close to the pedal reinforcement box, which is bolted to the firewall and birdcage in two different spots.

Not quibbling - curious for my own learning and also nervous about whether or not I should do one. :)

andreb 04-22-2014 12:12 PM

Now those are some serious flares. Looks sweet

waynieZ 04-22-2014 02:42 PM

The car is looking great. Keep the updates coming.

k7king 04-23-2014 06:39 AM

the firewall had a lot of flex when mounted to the firewall. The stock firewall isn't made for a hydraulic clutch and I don't think the reinforcement plate was enough.

Shark Racer 04-23-2014 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k7king (Post 547109)
the firewall had a lot of flex when mounted to the firewall. The stock firewall isn't made for a hydraulic clutch and I don't think the reinforcement plate was enough.

I'll check that on mine once the trans is back in. Thanks! :)

k7king 05-23-2014 06:26 AM

Some sneak peak pics of my ridetech install



http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps21d5d66a.jpg
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/m...psb24b1ae1.jpg
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/m...psad9fb980.jpg
URL=http://s295.photobucket.com/user/k7king/media/Corvette%20Ridetech%20install/DSCF0860_zps982c5c8e.jpg.html]http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps982c5c8e.jpg[/URL]

Stovebolter 05-23-2014 09:08 AM

Absolutely sweet machine!

David

GregWeld 05-23-2014 10:29 AM

Makes me want to buy another '67 and build it for a track car!

k7king 05-26-2014 09:25 AM

more pics of the rear install at my photobucket.


http://s295.photobucket.com/user/k7k...?sort=3&page=1

coolwelder62 05-26-2014 10:19 AM

Awesome.Looks like the Ride Tech Install went in great.GL at your first event w/it.

k7king 06-12-2014 07:35 AM

Took her to Good guys Indy last weekend. The Vette was faster then me. Thanks Bret, Brit, Greg and everyone at Ridetech for helping me get it there and for the great products. I was overwhelmed with how good it handled. I had Jim McKamey take it for a run for experienced feedback and I learned real quickly what the Vette was capable of. Now to get some more time behind the wheel. Hopefully I get my Rushforth Wheels in time For Columbus so I can fill out those Big Ugly Flares.



http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/m...psf853b62a.jpg

LS7 Z/28 06-12-2014 09:05 AM

Those flares are awesome, definitely not ugly! Glad you got to enjoy the project. I'm sure it will only get better and better.

wiedemab 07-06-2014 07:55 PM

Looks good. I saw you run at Indy and the car looked great. Can't wait to see it with the new wheels.

Zoomin 07-07-2014 06:16 AM

Sub'd

vstol 07-09-2014 06:18 PM

Do you like your manual brake setup? Thanks

taxidermy man 07-09-2014 09:44 PM

That's a cool car!

k7king 07-17-2014 12:39 PM

Yes I'm happy with the manual brakes. It took alittle while to get used to it since I had power brakes in my other car but I'm starting to get a feel for the car.

vstol 07-17-2014 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k7king (Post 561006)
Yes I'm happy with the manual brakes. It took alittle while to get used to it since I had power brakes in my other car but I'm starting to get a feel for the car.

Many thanks I have not had manual brakes since my 69 Camaro in 78'

jydracing 07-31-2014 08:53 PM

jydracing 63 split window
 
Looks nice!!!! :)))))

4*4 12-03-2015 04:01 PM

Nice build! Any updates or upgrades?


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