Hello,

I am hoping to joing the Corvette scene soon. I sold my 06 Mustang GT. I hope to get a C-3 to restore and build to my own spec. I guess the C-3s are my dream car. I really like the 77 s but I want a Big Block under the hood. Another reason I want to restore one becsaue I wouldnt want to destroy a perfect good orginal Corvette. so if you know of one or have one tell me.

Thanks
Todd

 

Ebay is your friend for cheaper cars in need of a little TLC. I paid about $5k for mine (a mostly original 81) with shipping. Starship can give you some good info about transplanting a big block into a small block c3, I am sure he will chime in. There are some great crate motors out there (Jegs, Jasper, GM Performance, etc.), and a fresh big block can be had for $4-5k pretty well dressed out. You can also do a rebuild, or build your own fairly easy (short block and bolt-on kits). Personally, I like to buy something that isn't too far from a driver, and then make the changes over time. If you consider a big block swap, you can drive it with the original motor while you build/buy the new lump and wait for parts. Waiting on parts, and finding out that you have to wait again for a different size thingie is the hardest part...

bill.

 

I have been on ebay alot. The only thing is I am afraid of getting one that looks nice but the frame is rusted to hell. I want a good frame to start with because I plan to strip it and powdercoat it. My goal is to build it to last both body and performance. I want to rust proof as much as I can. I loved my mustang but it didn't like to be beat on. (4.6 too small to begin with) I plan on having fun driving it and run a mid 11 second 1/4.

 

Welcome to CF, Todd!
I too, am building a C3 "my way". I started with a non numbers matching car so that no one would give me grief about de-valuing a classic.
There are some real sharp people here, so if ya got any questions, ask away.
The C3 forum is full of great info. [sm=icon_rock.gif]

Try www.corvettetrader.com, lots of Vettes available.

 

Thanks for the welcome and the info. I was lookinhard on alot of sites on my down time at work untill they blocked the keyword vehicles. But hey at least I can still get on this site?

 

Take a look at our "Forum Rules and Faq", in the upper right side of any page. If you ever have any questions, send me a PM, and I'll do my best to answerthose thatyou may have. That's why I'm here.

( ....and 'cause I"LOVE" Vettes! [sm=icon_rock.gif])

 

try here
www.ReadyToFix.com


Welcome to the site. Good luck in your search. Cheers

 

I do have a question for ya. How do C-3s handle stock? How about you car? I am not a corner carver but I dis-like body roll and love tight steering and knowing what the car is going to do. I am young so feeling every bump in the road is still cool for me. If you dont mind me asking how much was the suspension kit you have C3 Starship?

 

I got my suspension kit from Ecklers.






Front....






Rear.....





Also added new trailing arm assemblies, complete to the rotors.
Ya, she rides a little rough. That ride can be adjusted out if ya want.
She handles like she's painted on the road. No body roll. Flat and fast as hell in the twisties.

 

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