69 Corvette Road Race Build

[Neil B]

Originally Posted by Corey R.

Don't leave out the interesting tid-bit that during the 1970's, while the rising popularity of clear drinks such as vodka and gin controlled the disco nightclubs, the Vette was used as a whiskey runner from the Illinois corn silos into the underbelly of dark and seedy neighborhoods in South Chicago to avoid tax stamps.

LOL. Yes, the car traded hands several times during the 70's but stayed in the Midwest. The car was fortified with steel floor pans and heavy duty suspension components to handle the added weight of the whiskey running payload. The car was also extensively street raced in Southside Chicago back in the day. The car still wears decades-old slicks that have been screwed into the original Rallye wheels. LOL.

[Neil B]

It's been fun learning about the history of these cars. This was Tony DeLorenzo's personal black '69 L88 back in the day. He added the L88 flares and several other items from the Owens Corning parts bins. The car received a Nabor Bros. restoration and sold for $680,000 at auction last year.

[Yelcamino]

Very cool! Looking forward to following along!

[Neil B]

Just a little update... I'm still waiting in line at the chassis shop for the roll bar. I got the CCW wheels ordered and they should be here in a week or two. The Hooker headers were hitting the body and generally looking a bit tired, so I put on a new set of Doug's headers. The driver's side needed some persuasion around the Borgeson steering box and the frame rail. The passenger side went in so easy I figured I was doing it wrong. Next up is building some seat brackets for the Kirkey vintage race seats.

[Bakaruda]

Very nice car. I have a 70 LS5 Convertible, it is also Black.

[sokoloka]

Excellent choice with CCW wheels! They fit beautifully on my vette.

[vstol]

looking good

[Neil B]

Originally Posted by sokoloka

Excellent choice with CCW wheels! They fit beautifully on my vette.

Yes, they look great on your car! I can't wait to get mine.