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09-30-2013, 08:17 PM | #41 |
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Re: 58 Corvette RACEtoration is back online!
Wade,
Nice work. Real nice. You might want to check with a tech guy in your area. I also race a Corvette and was told the bracing for the seat either has to be 2" x 2" Box tubing or 1 5/8" round tubing. Thickness was never discussed. I know PRO stockers that don't have anything close to that. Last edited by Terry Cain; 10-02-2013 at 10:32 AM. Reason: Opps, Spelling is not my best subject |
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10-02-2013, 01:06 PM | #43 |
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Wade like usual top notch high quality work. Great idea for the belt hold down. You'rre a real artist with the electric rod. Claude Ruel
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10-05-2013, 06:42 PM | #44 |
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After some re-evaluation, I have decided to re-locate my transmission cooler. It was very nice and tucked away in between the right frame rail and the "X" cross member.
The problem with that location was that it would/could hamper a transmission or converter change operation. The new location also allows hot air pulled through the cooler to vent into and through the rear wheel well area. There are a few other considerations that offer an advantage to the new location. |
10-05-2013, 07:42 PM | #45 |
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Re: 58 Corvette RACEtoration is back online!
Is this gonna be a 283/dual-4 car? Awesome stuff, btw...
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10-05-2013, 08:27 PM | #46 |
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Brent, I was planning on a 283 single four and a glide to get me going. You can do all kinds of stuff over in GT if you want. I don't want to spend the money on a fast program...unless I'm forced to! LOL They don't give you anything for being fast anymore, except you get to chase. When you write on the window, it makes us all get to the finish line at the same time...or at least we're supposed too! My driving preparation and performance at both ends is far more important than how fast I was going when I got there! LOL
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10-09-2013, 11:40 PM | #48 |
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This is my cooling package. It uses a Flex-a-lite 3300 CFM electric fan. The hand formed aluminum transition was fabricated to maintain the factory correct radiator laid back angle while the fan angle was straight up and down, as stock. It fits in the stock core support very nicely, and closely resembles the stock unit.
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10-10-2013, 07:16 AM | #49 |
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Wade,
You are a master fabricator! Thanks for sharing the build. Mike |
10-10-2013, 08:24 AM | #50 |
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Very cool project, I look forward to next update :-)
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