My Corvette

CDavis1999 · « **on:** 6 Aug 2020, 08:35 pm »

New member here and figured i'd share my project car a 1969 Corvette with a 383 Stroker and 4-Speed Trans. Built the 383 myself with all Eagle rotating assembly, Brodix IK200 Aluminum Heads, Howards Camshaft, Comp Cams 1.6 Full Roller Rockers, Edelbrock Performer RPM Air-Gap Intake and a QFT Brawler 750cfm Carburetor. Painted the car myself as well which was a fun task, went with the Ford Tuxedo Black Metallic color.

RDavidson · « **Reply #1 on:** 6 Aug 2020, 09:58 pm »

Very cool. Welcome!

mcgsxr · « **Reply #2 on:** 6 Aug 2020, 10:03 pm »

Nice lump you put in there. Should be a great smile maker when you’re on the road!

targa02 · « **Reply #3 on:** 6 Aug 2020, 10:20 pm »

Welcome to AC!

I love '69 Vettes. Definitely takes me back to my childhood. What is your best guess on hp?

One thing that goes against my love of Chevrolet is your choice of paint - Ford?!!

ArthurDent · « **Reply #4 on:** 6 Aug 2020, 11:05 pm »

Nice ride CD. So should we watch for you on Street Outlaws in the near future ?

mav52 · « **Reply #5 on:** 6 Aug 2020, 11:11 pm »

Enjoy, I know I love my vettes.

CDavis1999 · « **Reply #6 on:** 7 Aug 2020, 02:01 am »

Quote from: targa02 on 6 Aug 2020, 10:20 pm

Welcome to AC!

I love '69 Vettes. Definitely takes me back to my childhood. What is your best guess on hp?

One thing that goes against my love of Chevrolet is your choice of paint - Ford?!!

Funny thing, it wasn't my choice. I told my Uncle I wanted the original Tuxedo Black and he went it his paint cupboard because he knew he had Tuxedo Black and there and grabbed the paint code and then ordered a gallon of that paint code. Well when he got it I looked at the can and was like "Why the hell does it say Ford on it" in which he got embarrassed and apologized repeatedly. So as to not waste my $400 gallon of paint and also not make my Uncle feel any worse I told him it's fine i'll use it. Way too much metallic for my liking but hell maybe it'll grow on me, if not, I'll sell the car and build a big block car the right color lol

CDavis1999 · « **Reply #7 on:** 7 Aug 2020, 02:01 am »

Quote from: mav52 on 6 Aug 2020, 11:11 pm

Enjoy, I know I love my vettes.

What years!

CDavis1999 · « **Reply #8 on:** 7 Aug 2020, 02:02 am »

Quote from: ArthurDent on 6 Aug 2020, 11:05 pm

Nice ride CD. So should we watch for you on Street Outlaws in the near future ?

Not planning on it haha, just a fun street car. It's got 3.70 rear gears and as I said it has a 4-speed so defiantly will be a fun driver.

CDavis1999 · « **Reply #9 on:** 7 Aug 2020, 02:03 am »

Quote from: targa02 on 6 Aug 2020, 10:20 pm

Welcome to AC!

I love '69 Vettes. Definitely takes me back to my childhood. What is your best guess on hp?

One thing that goes against my love of Chevrolet is your choice of paint - Ford?!!

Skipped your initial question. I would guess around 430hp or so but not too sure.

CDavis1999 · « **Reply #10 on:** 7 Aug 2020, 02:03 am »

Quote from: mcgsxr on 6 Aug 2020, 10:03 pm

Nice lump you put in there. Should be a great smile maker when you’re on the road!

Thanks!

jcsperson · « **Reply #11 on:** 7 Aug 2020, 02:39 am »

A Corvette wave from another Corvette owner.

Mike B. · « **Reply #12 on:** 7 Aug 2020, 03:35 am »

I owned a copper color 1968 roadster, and traded it in on a daytona yellow 69 Coupe back when they were new. I have a lot of fun with both cars. Enjoy your 69

dpatters · « **Reply #13 on:** 7 Aug 2020, 11:07 am »

Another Corvette wave!

Don P

mav52 · « **Reply #14 on:** 7 Aug 2020, 02:40 pm »

Quote from: CDavis1999 on 7 Aug 2020, 02:01 am

What years!

66, 67 and a 2008

Blackmore · « **Reply #15 on:** 7 Aug 2020, 03:24 pm »

That's going to be awesome!!!! I have a 2004 C5.

dcbingaman · « **Reply #16 on:** 6 Oct 2020, 04:12 am »

A thing of beauty ! I just picked my new baby about 3 weeks ago
after a 12 month wait ! She is The Silver Bullet !! Wicked fast !!!

jcsperson · « **Reply #17 on:** 6 Oct 2020, 04:56 am »

I have yet to see a C8 in the wild. I need to get out more.

dpatters · « **Reply #18 on:** 6 Oct 2020, 08:18 am »

Quote from: dcbingaman on 6 Oct 2020, 04:12 am

A thing of beauty ! I just picked my new baby about 3 weeks ago
after a 12 month wait ! She is The Silver Bullet !! Wicked fast !!!

That’s awesome! I haven’t seen one on the road yet either. I’m taking mine out today to Pennsylvania Grand Canyon to checkout the fall foliage.

twitch54 · « **Reply #19 on:** 6 Oct 2020, 01:10 pm »

CD, congrats on the 'project '69', lookin' good ! Longtime Corvette owner (43 plus years) here as well, my current ride ...........