Thinking about building a C3 Corvette

Ron Miller · 12-11-2014, 08:39 PM

Thinking about building a C3 Corvette. I have no particular year in mind. I have looked at the possible rear end options and like the AutoFab 68-82 Corvette Solid Rear Axle Conversion Kit (C3 4-Link). My question is, what year Corvette would make the Best all around Drag Race car with a 10 to 12 inch rear tire. I'm not looking to do a total back half. Kinda like a stocker build in some ways. Are all Vettes created equal as far as aerodynamics and weights goes. Want to build like car as light as possible using the stock body parts. What is the typical weight on a striped down Corvette SB and a BB with a Turbo 350.

Thanks for looking, I'm open to all suggestions

Bruce Noland · 12-13-2014, 11:44 PM

Don't ever build one. Buy one turn key or as a roller.

Bob Pagano · 12-14-2014, 12:25 PM

Bruce is right, build is a money pit.

12-14-2014, 04:40 PM

Check out www.corvetteforum.com

Lots of great classified ads with many complete cars and rollers at a fraction of the build cost as mentioned above.

Scott

12-11-2014, 08:39 PM	#1
Ron Miller Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brownstown, Mi 48134 Posts: 194 Likes: 32 Liked 10 Times in 5 Posts	Thinking about building a C3 Corvette Thinking about building a C3 Corvette. I have no particular year in mind. I have looked at the possible rear end options and like the AutoFab 68-82 Corvette Solid Rear Axle Conversion Kit (C3 4-Link). My question is, what year Corvette would make the Best all around Drag Race car with a 10 to 12 inch rear tire. I'm not looking to do a total back half. Kinda like a stocker build in some ways. Are all Vettes created equal as far as aerodynamics and weights goes. Want to build like car as light as possible using the stock body parts. What is the typical weight on a striped down Corvette SB and a BB with a Turbo 350. Thanks for looking, I'm open to all suggestions

12-13-2014, 11:44 PM	#2
Bruce Noland VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,855 Likes: 83 Liked 444 Times in 145 Posts	Re: Thinking about building a C3 Corvette Don't ever build one. Buy one turn key or as a roller. __________________ Bruce Noland 1788 STK

12-14-2014, 12:25 PM	#3
Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 214 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Thinking about building a C3 Corvette Bruce is right, build is a money pit. __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA

12-14-2014, 04:40 PM	#4
Tar Heel Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Thinking about building a C3 Corvette Check out www.corvetteforum.com Lots of great classified ads with many complete cars and rollers at a fraction of the build cost as mentioned above. Scott