71' L-88 Corvette Replica (kinda)

[vstol]

Originally Posted by PonchoJohn

This paint scheme reminds me of my old Tyco H.O. slot cars from the 70's/80's.

I certainly remember that

[vstol]

Started wiring it up, got the Vintage air in and condenser and decided to use the stock fuel filler lid vice the lemans one. The FIA lenses are set up so we are still moving fwd. Please ignore the dust

[vstol]

All wired up except the gauges which I will complete this weekend. I an going with Dewitts LS dual fan radiator so we are getting there. It will be on the road this spring.

[Neil B]

Looking awesome. I just noticed the painted bumper. I'm curious to see what you do for the grill opening area. Any hints on wheels?

[vstol]

Thanks Neil, I was thinking of a mesh grille like the RideTeck corvette but I think I will stay with the 71 grille's. I saw your CCW's for your car and they look great just a few more dollars than I want to spend. Going into this project I have stuck with Team Three wheels (LT's), 18 x 10 and 18 x 12's with 275 front and 335 in the rear. Here is a pic of the wheels

[vstol]

However I am open to some suggestions for the front grille opening.

I would like to thanks again Stahl Headers (Greg Stump [email protected]) Jim at Classic Air and auto for the FIA set up (http://www.classicaircraftautoinc.com/) Blue Print Engines and Jeff Leech at Mid America Industries (309 787 5119). Its been a long haul but the beast will be on the road soon.

[Neil B]

Originally Posted by vstol

Thanks Neil, I was thinking of a mesh grille like the RideTeck corvette but I think I will stay with the 71 grille's. I saw your CCW's for your car and they look great just a few more dollars than I want to spend. Going into this project I have stuck with Team Three wheels (LT's), 18 x 10 and 18 x 12's with 275 front and 335 in the rear. Here is a pic of the wheels

The Team III's were on my short list as well. Great looking wheel. I have Minilite's on my Camaro too.

[vstol]

Any good ideas other than the stock grilles

[Neil B]

Originally Posted by vstol

Any good ideas other than the stock grilles

I am probably going to make a custom aluminum surround with a mesh insert.

[vstol]

Originally Posted by Neil B

I am probably going to make a custom aluminum surround with a mesh insert.

That is my other option and have it all blacked out which I will do if I use the stock grille's