Tremec T-5 transmission w/ conversion kit from auto to manual, includes clutch, clutch pedals, clutch hydraulic cylinder, flywheel, etc:
11/20/2014 - Bought some new valve covers with the corvette emblem. other than that, progress has been slow due to other priorities....
5/25/2014 - Piston to valve clearance was verified to be 0.140". Since there is plenty of clearance, I'm going to send the 1.52 ratio rocker arms back and get replaced with 1.60 Ratio arms. Should be good for an extra 10-15 hp.
comp cams roller rockers (1.52 ratio) with comp cams hardened push rods installed along with valve guides, etc. 5/22/2014
double roller timing chain installed with arp high strength bolts 5/22/2014
5/4/2015
AFR heads thrown on and torqued down
AFR heads thrown on and torqued down
4/30/2014
383 shortblock has been built
383 shortblock has been built
4/4/2014
Engine bay was painted flat black
Engine bay was painted flat black
2/4/2014
2/4/2014
2/4/2014
2/4/2014
2/4/2014
2/4/2014
Almost there!
1/31/2014
1/31/2014
1/31/2014
rear end going back together 1/27/2014
wHEEL WELLS COATED 1 /23/2014
UNDERSIDE COATED 1/23/2014
UNDERSIDE COATED 1/23/2014
UNDERSIDE COATED 1/23/2014
front brake assembled 1/13/2014
front brake assembled 1/13/2014
1/10/2014
Batwing is blasted then polished
Batwing is blasted then polished
1/10/2014
brakes powder-coated black
brakes powder-coated black
12/27/2013
frame painted semi-flat black
frame painted semi-flat black
12/27/2013
frame painted semi-flat black
frame painted semi-flat black
12/27/2013
12/27/2013
Front suspension components painted semi flat black
Front suspension components painted semi flat black
Frame has been welded for added strength 12/10/2013
Frame has been welded for added strength 12/10/2013
Rear differential and batwing after blasting 12/10/2013
rear differential and batwing before blasting 12/10/2013
12/5/2013
12/5/2013
12/5/2013
BOTTOM BLASTED AND SEALED UP, LOOKS NICE....12/5/2013
Frame blasted 12/5/2013
Frame blasted 12/5/2013
11-26-2013: The car has been taken off the frame, and the frame and underneath will be blasted, and painted.
Body on the rotisserie, getting ready to be blasted.
10/24/2013: Pulled the engine out on 10/19/2013. Car is ready to go to get the engine bay and frame media blasted, and repainted.