C3 Corvettes - anyone building them?

[sevillaz28]

I will be starting on one this summer. Its a clean 68 with a 327 and 4 speed. Going to do a C5 set up on it with a stock LS1 and T-56. You can do anything to the body you want so it will be diescretely widened by about 2 1/2 inches. I may be sending it down to Newman if the money is right to help out with the C5 stuff but I need to get out of a few cars I have right now.

[southsidehacker]

Alloway's is building one in true Alloway style.

http://www.allowaysrodshop.com/News/

[XLexusTech]

building a 69 for myself is on my bucket list... i restored a few dozen for customers when i was in my 20's.

[ProTouring442]

I've had this idea in my head for a while...

An 82 SE (rear hatch opens) with the front and rear caps from a '68-'72 grafted on (chrome bumpers). I think it would make for a cool look.

[uxojerry]

I am finishing up my 65 Coupe and am planning the build of my 68 Coupe. The second photo is a typical example of how custom Corvettes are built. A complete chassis and drive train are built and the body is lowered onto the car. Beneath the skin, there is little to no difference between a C2 or C3. The third photo is how I want my C3 to look when complete.

My 68 build will be for the Tx mile, 1/2 mile, and 1/4 mile stuff. I am going to ditch the irs and go axle, Jakes Level4 4L80e, and at least 900rwhp, motor tbd. The Roadstershop chassis is the most likely candidate as it is cost effective if I stay with an axle.

What is interesting about Corvettes is some of the tech available in the after market. There are a lot of C5s and C6s running around with 1000hp. They now have a rear mounted Power Glide for the guys wanting to push 2000hp, lol. I just love it!!!

[elitecustombody]

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I am finishing up my 65 Coupe and am planning the build of my 68 Coupe. The second photo is a typical example of how custom Corvettes are built. A complete chassis and drive train are built and the body is lowered onto the car. Beneath the skin, there is little to no difference between a C2 or C3. The third photo is how I want my C3 to look when complete.

My 68 build will be for the Tx mile, 1/2 mile, and 1/4 mile stuff. I am going to ditch the irs and go axle, Jakes Level4 4L80e, and at least 900rwhp, motor tbd. The Roadstershop chassis is the most likely candidate as it is cost effective if I stay with an axle.

What is interesting about Corvettes is some of the tech available in the after market. There are a lot of C5s and C6s running around with 1000hp. They now have a rear mounted Power Glide for the guys wanting to push 2000hp, lol. I just love it!!!

You must be new here.Did you even notice who the OP is?

[WSSix]

Skip, that car is or was also known as Frankenvette. Great car but the wheels kill it for me.

Bill, the owner of Custom Image Corvettes, Josh, has or had a similar car. He had an 80 I believe and put a 69 front and rear on the car. It looked good I thought. I'm not sure what's happened with the car as it's been a few years. Painted it black and had ZL1 flares on the car too. 413 stroker etc.

[fleetus macmullitz]