Re: 1969 Corvette Stocker Questions
 

Call one of your country men FJ Smith on this 905 772 5532.


Have not been on the site for a few years but now I am back..........but anyway I have a 69 corvette body and I am seriously thinking about building a stocker big block car out of it and was hoping I might be able to pick some brains on the site. Built a Camaro stocker about 4 years ago sold it with no time to run it at the time........but I gained a lot of knowledge and recieved a lot of help from racers off this site, and the car turned out very nice. All the info and help was very much appreciated

So anyway long story short hoping to gain some wisdom and knowledge again

If I am correct can the rear end be changed out to a straight tube style ? and if so is there anybody that makes a housing or kit to install ? into 69 vette

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1969 Corvette Stocker Questions
 

Hi

Have not been on the site for a few years but now I am back..........but anyway I have a 69 corvette body and I am seriously thinking about building a stocker big block car out of it and was hoping I might be able to pick some brains on the site. Built a Camaro stocker about 4 years ago sold it with no time to run it at the time........but I gained a lot of knowledge and recieved a lot of help from racers off this site, and the car turned out very nice. All the info and help was very much appreciated

So anyway long story short hoping to gain some wisdom and knowledge again

If I am correct can the rear end be changed out to a straight tube style ? and if so is there anybody that makes a housing or kit to install ? into 69 vette

Thanks

Re: 1969 Corvette Stocker Questions
 

Thanks Blue Oval for the quick reply and number yes I will give him a call

If anybody also has any suggestions on front suspension pces or anything pertaining to the build please let me know I can use all the info and help I can get.

Thanks Much

Re: 1969 Corvette Stocker Questions
 

I tried the number.....no service.............tried website cannot get on it either

Has he moved or something else ?

Thanks

Re: 1969 Corvette Stocker Questions
 

call during the week 905-772-5535

Re: 1969 Corvette Stocker Questions
 

pm sent

Re: 1969 Corvette Stocker Questions
 

Ok I will

Seemed funny thou because it was operator voice mail saying this line is no longer in service............but I will try Monday

Thanks

Re: 1969 Corvette Stocker Questions
 

The guy to talk to is Alf Wiebe. I'm not sure how to reach him these days but Brian Cour will know. Alf has forgotten more about these cars than most will ever know. TT

Re: 1969 Corvette Stocker Questions
 

notice the last digit is 5 not 2

Re: 1969 Corvette Stocker Questions
 

Tom, the last 3 calls to Alf people were told he is not making anymore. I sent Rory pictures of them off the car.

Re: 1969 Corvette Stocker Questions
 

I would give Joe Russell Customs (330)268-6374 in Ohio a call too. I saw a Challenger he did while at Indy, nice work. He has my car now.

Re: 1969 Corvette Stocker Questions
 

Ah.. that would probably do it ,thanks Tim for the number correction

Thanks for the reply TT
And Thanks again for the pics Bob

Re: 1969 Corvette Stocker Questions
 

Rory one of the best and well engineered late 60's and 70's A/SACorvette belongs to Dave Casey who is a member on Class racer I'm sure that he can help you with any question you might have. His Corvette is a work of heart. To answer you question yes you can go with a solid tube rearend and get ride of the IRS and sell it on ebay. Good luck.

Re: 1969 Corvette Stocker Questions
 

what engine combo are you considering?

Re: 1969 Corvette Stocker Questions
 

Rory,
email me.

Re: 1969 Corvette Stocker Questions
 

Auto fab race cars makes a 4 link kit. Since these pictures I have moved coil overs to the inside of the chassis to lower car and use 12" coilovers instead of the 10" they supply with the kit. I heated the chassis and banged it in where the trailing arms used to enter the chassis for more clearance. I fit a 29x10 slick on it or a 295/65 drag radial and both are inside the quarter panels.
http://i52.tinypic.com/168cr9f.jpg
http://i55.tinypic.com/11ukdon.jpg

another pic, 12" coil over moved in board.
http://i55.tinypic.com/2ec0tfq.jpg

Re: 1969 Corvette Stocker Questions
 

Not legal for Stock L79racer.

Re: 1969 Corvette Stocker Questions
 

Thanks Bob, just thought I'd post in case it was. Not a class racer so dont know whats legal. Is it good for super stock?

Re: 1969 Corvette Stocker Questions
 

I am going to go with the L88 version


Thanks everybody for interest and replies

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Thanks for the info
Yes I would for sure like to talk to him, sounds like a beautiful car
Thanks for the wish of luck, I am sure it will come in handy...and be needed

Re: 1969 Corvette Stocker Questions
 

Make it a '68 L88, 4-speed only. :)

Re: 1969 Corvette Stocker Questions
 

Why 68 did they rate them different than 69
Have to admit the 4 gear would be a ride

Thanks Rory

Re: 1969 Corvette Stocker Questions
 

Compression differences, different deck, dome & chamber sizes.
'68 has negligibly larger cam.
'68 is stick only, '69 is either stick or auto.

Re: 1969 Corvette Stocker Questions
 

Hey Jeff

Just might have to have a closer look at that I see you are right I was thinking 69 was still 12.5 compression etc.
I am just printing specs and will have a closer look

Thanks Rory

Re: 1969 Corvette Stocker Questions
 

The 69 uses open chambered heads. The 68 used closed chamber heads. Thats the reason for dome difference. Go with a 69 and use the automatic. Hope you have a LARGE bank account so you can make it a small one.

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Hey Terry

I did e-mail hope you got it

Thanks Rory

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Ya I see the difference chamber size, thanks
69 was my original choice with auto but I will have to ponder a little
ya wouldn`t be the first time I kick the **** out of my funds to build a car, becomes a bit of a obsession, keeps me young and thinking......and hell I grew up on Kraft dinner and I still like it

Thanks X-TECH MAN

Re: 1969 Corvette Stocker Questions
 

always calc out your own compression. Not saying the tech bulliten is wrong but it's been known to happen.

Re: 1969 Corvette Stocker Questions
 

You better have $50 or 60 K laying around to build a good one.
Been there done that !
Look for a car done already, You'll be much better off.
If you really want a Corvette look for a newer small block car.

Re: 1969 Corvette Stocker Questions
 

Yes I agree
Thanks

Re: 1969 Corvette Stocker Questions
 

The new specs that Chevy resubmited show a auto was a option with Turbo 350 or PG, sorta like the 352 & 428 cars that FORD never built or sold since Wolfe & Holbrooks cars were rollers only!

Re: 1969 Corvette Stocker Questions
 

You are probably right, but with me half the fun and the challenge is the build, and I have a factory big block 69 that I am doing a frame off on now, and I am not much of a street drive around type.

I farm very little out so I am looking forward to the build.........But I do know exactly what you are saying been there before to

Thanks Ken
Rory

Re: 1969 Corvette Stocker Questions
 

Talk to Steve Calabro and Joe Fasano, both are members here, they campaign a silver L-88 in Division 1. Also, talk to Jimmy Parker and Craig Couris, they are both members here as well, Craig has a very quick red L-88 Corvette in Division 2. They can tell you what you need to know not just about the car itself, but the L-88 as well. Two very nice and very fast L-88 Corvettes, and four extremely nice and helpful racers.

Re: 1969 Corvette Stocker Questions
 

Thanks Alan I will make a point of trying to talk to them, I think I might have seen a youtube of Craig making a run, looked very good.
Thanks again I appreciate it

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PM sent

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Moot point. The 401 head is a legal replacement for both.

Re: 1969 Corvette Stocker Questions
 

The 69 can also use the original aluminum head for a slight HP adjustment (reduction) allowing it to run in A instead of AA. Being able to run A might help you avoid a potential heads up with a new factory car you cannot hope to compete with.

Re: 1969 Corvette Stocker Questions
 

Yes that is what I have been hearing sounds like I will have to weight up and go A
Thanks for all the replies and feedback I have been getting from everybody
Thanks again
Rory