C4 Corvette build for Superstock I-J-K
 

Well, since I'll be hanging out in the house a lot I'm going to document my build with photos. If you don't understand what is going on in the picture, let me know I'll try to explain more than just the caption.
enjoy my labors, lol

Ernie Neal
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Ernie… Looking Good. It appears you have a good relationship with your tubing bender. I like your 1 piece platform design. Maurice

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Thanks Maurice, yeah we do okay together, especially when I get the calculation correct.

Ernie Neal

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I'm working on getting some more pics on here

Ernie Neal

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I'm slowly working on these pictures

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lots more to come on photos
since I had all the tubes were fitted on the cage, one weekend and it was welded in. Next evening finished the floor bars.

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I remember now how much of a pain some of this stuff was to get done

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Beautiful work and well planned out, Ernie.

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Thanks Alan, It takes a long time to do things if throw some pride in with it. I am very pleased with the end product on this one.

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few more coming at ya

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still after it, more photo, heck of a lot easier than building one.

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I always thought I would like one of those. Bet it makes a great combo.

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Ed, I'm positive it will be real good. The best for J and K, there are some better choices. I will be running (I) most of the time.

thanks for the comments, I'm trying get these pictures all processed, so I can share the whole build.

Ernie Neal
SS 354

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more pics, seat mounting, battery mounting, fuel pump, start of master cut-off (you'll want to see the next set for sure)

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Check the master cut-off, you'll see it later (polished with signature)

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Great job Ernie and David! I look forward to seeing the Vette in person at Indy in April.

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thanks Dallas, I appreciate that! I am planning on a speedy recovery and getting on the Corvette.

Ernie
SS 354

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Hold on guys, still working on pictures for this post

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Great job! Very nice work indeed. That master cut off lever is something!
Best of luck on this build.
Jimmy

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Thanks Jimmy, I thought it would bring out a stick shift kinda look.

Got several pictures of wheel tub install, posting now

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Ernie, great build it looks amazing. I do have a question. I am not familiar with c4's, do they have a full frame to start with? Also the material and height of the floor between the rear tubs, since its fiberglass you do not have to use this? I am not being critical at all I am just curious. Thank you and I hope you have a very speedy recovery.

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Robert,
first of all thank you, much appreciated.
They sort of have a frame at least out front and the rockers are beefy but, I think it is referred to as the bird cage on a Corvette. The fiberglass is molded to that birdcage (somehow). The rear portion of the frame was smaller and lighter (where the rear suspension was). An aluminum frame work attached to that to connect rear bumper and a saddle for fuel tank. I think the spare tire was under that too.
You must maintain the rear frame rail top height and storage floor (trunk if you will) as well. I was told (Tech guy) to use metal sheeting in the back to replace the fiberglass. The same applies for the wheel tubs. In the passenger compartment. the front half of the floor is fiberglass and the rear part (where the seats go) is metal.
Hope this answer your questions, if not let me know.

Ernie Neal
SS354

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WOW!!! Very nicely done!
Dom

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Thanks Dom, I try

Ernie

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Most of these are of wheel tubs, enjoy!

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more wheel tub fun on these and start of my lowered spindle using Mark Williams brakes

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Looks great Ernie. You and your son are building the car? MB.

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Thank you
Mostly me, my son has done all of the welding on the cage. I had it all bent and fitted before taking it to my son's shop. David has been on other projects mostly building headers. However, I did the headers on the Corvette. David welded up the rear end housing and back brace. He welded the four link brackets and shock mounts. He welded the wishbone as well. It left his shop after we got it to that point.

Ernie
SS354

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some more photos of the Mark Williams brakes I used on my lowered spindle position. The kit is for an 82-92 Camaro, less mounting brackets. AJE had these spindle stubs in stock. And the plates are now available at Cole Technologies, ask for David. The finished product has a backer plate of 3/16" on the through bolts.

couple of pics of the heater box cover

I drew the holes for the plug wires to go through the motorplate with enough resistance pushing them to retain them in place. The waterjet cutting was done by my good friend David Tincher. I did 7 designs on this, but we decided to go with this one.

Brake line tubing to the passenger side protected from the damper, plus some of the other little jump tubes.

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Ernie you are doing a awesome job! I have had 4 C4 street cars and have
a soft spot in my heart for those. Really like the fact you made up a spindle.
Well done.
It is great that you have all these photos of your build. Not just for us to
look over and drool! Will be nice to show people when the time comes to
sell and move on.
Best of luck on this build
Jimmy

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thanks Jimmy, stay tuned through the completion of the build.

Ernie Neal
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Top bar of wheelie bar assembly (yes it's a single)
Transmission in place along with Browell housing
Developed my own offset distributor mount (can make you one!)
jesel or msd styles
next is the transmission mount
the modified ART shock mount
rear end housing painted up
driveshaft loop
and under shot of tubs

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motorplate after polishing
wheelie bar partially chromed
headers after I polished them
volt meter under gas door
single wheelie bar
clutch
inside after trim blacked
front spindle shot

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Ernie, great build I like the layout. Would you happen to have any pictures of the clutch linkage installed? I am thinking that you are using a bell crank under the floor pan or under the dash dropping down to the clutch fork?

Thanks

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Robert,
my clutch linkage is inside the car similar to what old 55-57 Chevys were. I had 1 shot of one of the ends I made to hold the cross shaft. I used bearings on each end. These are welded to the dash bar. The rod drops through the floor just past the accelerator pedal.

The other picture is all the pieces that comprise the linkage before welding.

Ernie

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Will you be able to find a midget in the Columbus area to crawl around the bars inside of the car to glue the carpet in ? Perhaps some one that lost their job with the B and B circus ? LOL........

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Come on M J, I was the midget. I do have to figure out the front part, more than likely need your help, again!!

Ernie

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Oh,....so glad to hear that your health is improving......

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thanks M J, I feel good only sore. Tomorrow will be 3 weeks. I might get to drive after my doctor visit tomorrow.

Ernie

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Well, these photos are mostly of final assembly of a lot of underhood components. Had to make that tight fitting cranktrigger bracket on the drivers side.