How many members are currently own a Corvette?

[SurfnSun]

Here is a non-news repost thread…

How many Vette owners?

I own a 2010 Callaway Grand Sport.

[LisaJohn]

97 torch red.
Had an 82CE.

[Datawiz]

Own 3.

2008 Z06 700 hp
2009 Z06 stock garage queen
2021 Z51 autocross car.

:hurray::cert::datawiz:

[GTOguy]

I have a '61. Dual quad stealth 389 cid, 4 speed, 3.36 Positraction. 97222

97223

[04 commemorative]

Vette less at this time :sad:

I have had 2...But next one will be another 04 Commemorative Vert.....maybe even the one I sold :groupwave:

[Bruze]

Base '07:


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97226

[ZipZap]

2024 SR.

[roadpilot]

97229
2000 SB SC full cage Meth inject,800 hp,etc
97230
1966 BB FI,650 hp,etc

[69camfrk]

Sold my last one in December. I didn't drive it anymore so it needed to go.

[Tikiman]

Still have my C5. Had it out just last week. With the weather starting to change for the better, it will be going to the golf course regularly again very shortly.

[Torqaholic]

Owned a 2003 Z06 for 19 years. No plans on getting rid of it.

Not much into taking pictures these days but I snagged this off the interweb. It's the spitting image of mine (including the CCW SP500 aluminum wheels). Only difference being mine has no stickers on the windshield and it sits lower. Can't even straddle a dead opossum without having to replace my air dam :rofl:

[Torqaholic]

...

Is that the batmobile? :D

[Scaleman]

99 FRC
Heads, Cam, Supercharger.
635 to the wheels.

[Swany00]

shit, haven't had one for over 10 years

[VITE1]

04.

Original owner

[zeek]

Im between Vetts right now. But my next one will be number 20. It will be a choice between a C2 Coupe, a C5 z06 or a C8. :yesnod:

[kvozel]

Here ya go...

[slewfoot]

https://i.imgur.com/XOnHI8G.jpg

[slewfoot]

Base '07:


97227

97226


Are you wearing a blouse?

[Don Rickles]

‘67 Goodwood Green Coupe 327/300
‘72 War Bonnet Yellow Coupe LT-1 w/ fac A/C
‘71 War Bonnet Yellow Coupe 454 4sp

[Rikki Z-06]

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[zeek]

But then again....The C3 is kinda cool vette too....:D

[mrvette]

Here is my highly modified '72 the ONLY thing stock about this car is the chrome bumpers, miss NOTHING.......click over the see the pix....

[Raazor]

Nice ride Stikki-:badger:

[Unsuspicious]

I have about 10 corvette models

[Raazor]

This is back when I wasted money on vehicles. No vette now. Customer purchased the banana from me a while back. Wife now has a 7 year old Chargers and Toyota. Daughter has the 17 year old Lexus. And I drive a new company truck every few years.

https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/cc316/Raazorred/Videos/Emotes/Vette/.highres/DSCN1888.jpg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds (https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/cc316/Raazorred/Videos/Emotes/Vette/.highres/DSCN1888.jpg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

[LATB]

shit, haven't had one for over 10 years

Same. Sold my last C6 in 2010.
The C7 and C8 are neither cars that I want.
I’d consider another C6. I’d love a nice C3.

[Rikki Z-06]

Nice ride Stikki-:badger:


tahnks Buzz. :cert:

[snide]

Had a '74 big block coupe, '01 vert, '09 Z06 and a '76, which was the most recent. Sold the '76 about 6 1/2 years ago, just before moving to the shithole state where I now live. :banghead:

Would like to get another C5, C6 Z06 or 427 vert.

[MikeB]

Keeping this one for a while.
Sentimental value to this puppy.
Had the C4 for 20 years, sold it for this project.
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[MikeB]

Had a '74 big block coupe, '01 vert, '09 Z06 and a '76, which was the most recent. Sold the '76 about 6 1/2 years ago, just before moving to the shithole state where I now live. :banghead:

Would like to get another C5, C6 Z06 or 427 vert.

Pennziltuckey?

[GTOguy]

This is back when I wasted money on vehicles. No vette now. Customer purchased the banana from me a while back. Wife now has a 7 year old Chargers and Toyota. Daughter has the 17 year old Lexus. And I drive a new company truck every few years.

https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/cc316/Raazorred/Videos/Emotes/Vette/.highres/DSCN1888.jpg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds (https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/cc316/Raazorred/Videos/Emotes/Vette/.highres/DSCN1888.jpg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds)

:iagree:Hard to drive a Corvette when your sitting in a Lear jet seat at 38,000 feet sipping a cocktail looking down at yet another flyover state. :seasix:

[ZipZap]

97229
2000 SB SC full cage Meth inject,800 hp,etc
97230
1966 BB FI,650 hp,etc

Is the top one straight line only, or does it have steering?

[LATB]

Kinda wish I had the time and skills to build my own. Because a nice restored C3 is now ridiculously expensive. I see 25 and 30 thousand dollar examples that need 10’s of thousands of dollars of work. Whatdafaq.

[Raazor]

:iagree:Hard to drive a Corvette when your sitting in a Lear jet seat at 38,000 feet sipping a cocktail looking down at yet another flyover state. :seasix:

*Gulfstream

[Vette40th]

I have a 93 40th, 396 LT1. It owns me.. Still runs, 154000 miles, 28000 on engine, transmission and diff.

[KenHorse]

1996 white C4 (sold)
2002 QuickSilver Z06 C5 (gave to wife when I bought C6. (Current)
2007 (bought black, converted to widebody and repainted JSB) C6 (sold)
2014 Laguna Blue Z51 C7 (sold)
2019 Elkhart Lake Blue Metallic C7 (Current)

[bsmith]

After 15 years without, I have one again. :yesnod:

[Anjdog2003]

07 was the last time i had a Vette. Got rid of the gold chains the same time

[Steve_R]

My current one:
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[Raazor]

After 15 years without, I have one again. :yesnod:

Pics?

I assume you got rid of the Camaro?

[Vette40th]

I wont do another Corvette. This one is my last.

[Yadkin]

I had an '82 for about three years. Detailed the crap out of it, down to the correct type screws. Fixed everything, including the computer that controls the carb and transmission lock-up. De-smogged it. New seat upholstery. Eliminated the fusible links (inaccessible on the road under the car) and replaced them with an underhood fuse panel. Upgraded the headlamps with relays and Hella ECE halogen lamps. Rebuilt the AC to take 134a. New headers and dual exhaust. Did many date nights with it, and many midweek country drives. Bought it for $16k, sold it for $23k.

[KenHorse]

Just for the Hell of it...

[Vette40th]

I had an '82 for about three years. Detailed the crap out of it, down to the correct type screws. Fixed everything, including the computer that controls the carb and transmission lock-up. De-smogged it. New seat upholstery. Eliminated the fusible links (inaccessible on the road under the car) and replaced them with an underhood fuse panel. Upgraded the headlamps with relays and Hella ECE halogen lamps. Rebuilt the AC to take 134a. New headers and dual exhaust. Did many date nights with it, and many midweek country drives. Bought it for $16k, sold it for $23k.

Bought it for 16, spent 20k, sold it for 23k?

[KenHorse]

Bought it for 16, spent 20k, sold it for 23k?

Spent $10K on converting my C6 to a widebody and repaint. Sold it for standard C6 pricing at the time.

You rarely recover customization costs

[ZipZap]

Is that the batmobile? :D

Well, I am Batman.

[Steve_R]

I had an '82 for about three years. Detailed the crap out of it, down to the correct type screws. Fixed everything, including the computer that controls the carb and transmission lock-up. De-smogged it. New seat upholstery. Eliminated the fusible links (inaccessible on the road under the car) and replaced them with an underhood fuse panel. Upgraded the headlamps with relays and Hella ECE halogen lamps. Rebuilt the AC to take 134a. New headers and dual exhaust. Did many date nights with it, and many midweek country drives. Bought it for $16k, sold it for $23k.

.

[Bruze]

:iagree:Hard to drive a Corvette when your sitting in a Lear jet seat at 38,000 feet sipping a cocktail looking down at yet another flyover state. :seasix:

*Gulfstream

https://i.postimg.cc/FHL10dSc/haha-with-sign.gif


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[Raazor]

:rofl: :rofl:

[bsmith]

Pics?

I assume you got rid of the Camaro?

Looks like every other Watkins Glen Grey C7 GS.
Currently looking at forged wheels to replace the POS cracked factory wheels.
Camaro is gone.

[Raazor]

GS nice :thumbs:

[Anjdog2003]

My current one:
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No pics of the taillights?

[Steve_R]

No pics of the taillights?

How many you want? :D
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[Yadkin]

Bought it for 16, spent 20k, sold it for 23k?

Headers and exhaust was by far the most expensive, sine I hired the guy. Maybe $1500. New AC compressor and parts amazingly cheap from Rock Auto. A rebuilt computer from AutoZone was $85. I may have had $300 in electrical components. New distributor and spare module (very important to have a GM module in those). Upholstery $500. New T-top seals $150. Another $100 or so on sound deadening material under the driveway-Simple Green and hose- cleaned original carpet. I never bothered to track it all but I may have spent $4000. :D

[Raazor]

How many you want? :D
.

They've grown on me :seasix:

[Steve_R]

Here’s my previous one next to Kathy’s Shelby GT500:
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[IB4TL]

Bought my first one when I was 19.

I've had 3.

No interest in buying anothe one, I just like the forum :cert:

[Anjdog2003]

How many you want? :D
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The XKE is a screen saver.

[outrunm]

I have a 15 that I use as a daily driver and a 63 vert.

[Vince Clortho]

I just like the forum

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[Vette40th]

Headers and exhaust was by far the most expensive, sine I hired the guy. Maybe $1500. New AC compressor and parts amazingly cheap from Rock Auto. A rebuilt computer from AutoZone was $85. I may have had $300 in electrical components. New distributor and spare module (very important to have a GM module in those). Upholstery $500. New T-top seals $150. Another $100 or so on sound deadening material under the driveway-Simple Green and hose- cleaned original carpet. I never bothered to track it all but I may have spent $4000. :D
You know I was being sarcastic.

[Steve_R]

The XKE is a screen saver.


Belongs to a neighbor friend. Nice car. :yesnod:

[FLEXjs]

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[KenHorse]

I forgot the most important accessory for my Grand Sport (not the seat covers)

[Vette40th]

Lil Pistol

[Yadkin]

You know I was being sarcastic.

I have no clue.

[Vince Clortho]

I forgot the most important accessory for my Grand Sport (not the seat covers)

Lloyds mats?

[gs568]

Just real ZR-1 wheels.

[WydGlydJim]

Currently '90 ZR-1 and '09 ZR1

[KenHorse]

Lil Pistol

Lloyds mats?

La pistola :seasix:

[Steve_R]

I have no clue.


QFT

:leaving:

[bsmith]

97291

Forgeline F01?

[KenHorse]

Currently '90 ZR-1 and '09 ZR1

Great color choice:D

[Vince Clortho]

La pistola :seasix:

Is that Spanish for 14 coats of Zaino?

[KenHorse]

Is that Spanish for 14 coats of Zaino?

I reserve Zaino for major crashes. Amazing what that stuff will do

[Murray]

Have had it for 8 yrs, probably getting something different this summer

97299

2 yr old grandson’s current ride

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[RonC5]

2001 Vert and a 04 Z16

[WydGlydJim]

Great color choice:D

:toast:

[Yadkin]

QFT

:leaving:

Thanks, Pink Hair. :seasix:

[Vince Clortho]

I reserve Zaino for major crashes. Amazing what that stuff will do

:seasix: Always loved blue. 97307

[Anjdog2003]

Have had it for 8 yrs, probably getting something different this summer, it only has 1,500 miles on it. Summers are short here. :yesnod:

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tahnks

[Raazor]

Have had it for 8 yrs, probably getting something different this summer if it actually happens this year.




that's just super

[WydGlydJim]

1500 miles......

hell I put 400 miles on the two wheeler Wednesday.......it's February
:island14:

[snide]

Pennziltuckey?

Just north of Scrotum, PA. :yesnod:

[Anjdog2003]

hell I put 400 miles on the two wheeler Wednesday.......it's February
:island14:




You don't have 11 month of winter like Murrat

[Yadkin]

Just north of Scrotum, PA. :yesnod:

Faker. We got the Real Thing.

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/bd/e5/04/bde5048154fcca8069da03437a9a4197--street-signs-nc.jpg

[AUTOHOLIC]

See my signature

[Kevin68]

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[IB4TL]

97288

97289

Of course! That's why I'm here :island14:

[TripleBlack]

I've had mine since it was new in 07.

[The_Dude]

Nope

[Anjdog2003]

Does my dirt bike count? http://forgifs.com/gallery/d/452015-2/Tree-swing-qwop-faceplant.gif? (http://forgifs.com)




Nice HiJack

[ZipZap]

How many you want? :D
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That Dupuytren's Contraction is a bitch.

[higgyburners]

I have a '61. Dual quad stealth 389 cid, 4 speed, 3.36 Positraction. 97222

97223

Is that really yours ...if so that is one sweet ride. :seasix:

[roadpilot]

Is the top one straight line only, or does it have steering?
2000 Corvette
NCCC 2015,2016 Southeast Men's Champion Autocross Class Winner.
also a drag race 1/4 mile car.
Now street/track car

NCCC Southeast/Florida Region 2015 12th Place Autocross

[Mick]

I have my '70 vert. Might sell it, and put the money towards a C8 because my arthritic knee doesn't like working the clutch anymore.

I don't have a recent pic from the outside, but here is one from earlier in the month from the inside.

[VatorMan]

2013 427. It will be my last vette. I’ve always wanted one since they went into production-but NFW was I paying $90K for a parts car at the time. lol

[Don Rickles]

2013 427. It will be my last vette. I’ve always wanted one since they went into production-but NFW was I paying $90K for a parts car at the time. lol

Nice! Last GM big block Vette! Keeper!

[BayouCountry]

Sold the 2012 Grand Sport 5 years ago when I bought the river front property. The gravel road is not a friendly ride for a Corvette.

First Vette was a used black 2009 Z51. Glad I bought it used because I promptly broke the radiator bracket. The Corvette Forum was a great help fixing that fk up.

[SurfnSun]

Last GM big block Vette!

That was 1974…

[bsmith]

Sold the 2012 Grand Sport 5 years ago when I bought the river front property. The gravel road is not a friendly ride for a Corvette.


step dad has a C7 Z06 and lives a half-mile off a paved road.

[SurfnSun]

Sold the 2012 Grand Sport 5 years ago when I bought the river front property. The gravel road is not a friendly ride for a Corvette.

First Vette was a used black 2009 Z51. Glad I bought it used because I promptly broke the radiator bracket. The Corvette Forum was a great help fixing that fk up.

Here’s the solution to dirt roads…

[m and t's77]

77 l-82 Using it at a Boy Scout car wash so another Eagle Scout could finance his Eagle project.

[Jeff78]

09 vert that we bought new. Contemplating a C8 for my last one.

[Don Rickles]

That was 1974…



The 2013 was the very last Big block Corvette as far as I know. In '13 I was present at a seminar in Kissimmee where this very subject was the topic. Engineers from GM were the presentators. That '13 has the last 427, factory installed by GM according to them.

[6spdC6]

Had 7 Vettes over about 30 years. Last one (15 Vert) sold 3 years ago.

[Don Rickles]

That was 1974…

https://media.gm.com/media/us/en/chevrolet/vehicles/corvette_427/2013.html

[m and t's77]

https://media.gm.com/media/us/en/chevrolet/vehicles/corvette_427/2013.html

Right from the article "LS7 7.0L engine rated at 505 hp (377 kW)"

A traditional big block has nothing to do with a LS motor,sharing the same cubic inches doesn't make it a real rat engine.

[bsmith]

Wife had this picture.

[LATB]

Bought my first one when I was 19.

I've had 3.

No interest in buying anothe one, I just like the forum :cert:

After five (71, 96, 05, 06, 09) I do have an interest...but hard to spend 50-100 large on a Vette when there are so many other pieces of equipment I'd like to purchase.

[IB4TL]

After five (71, 96, 05, 06, 09) I do have an interest...but hard to spend 50-100 large on a Vette when there are so many other pieces of equipment I'd like to purchase.

Exactly.

I preferred my Porsche over any Vette.

No to mention, they don't even offer a manual transmission anymore.

[Don Rickles]

Right from the article "LS7 7.0L engine rated at 505 hp (377 kW)"

A traditional big block has nothing to do with a LS motor,sharing the same cubic inches doesn't make it a real rat engine.

The 2013 was the last 427 Corvette.

[SurfnSun]

The 2013 was the last 427 Corvette.

As stated…the LS7 had nothing to do with a big block engine. Cubic inches don’t make a big block.

[FLEXjs]

Im between Vetts right now. But my next one will be number 20. It will be a choice between a C2 Coupe, a C5 z06 or a C8. :yesnod:

Didn't you get a C7 just last year?

What happened to it?

[Don Rickles]

As stated…the LS7 had nothing to do with a big block engine. Cubic inches don’t make a big block.

Ok

[04 commemorative]

As stated…the LS7 had nothing to do with a big block engine. Cubic inches don’t make a big block.

I might be wrong but I always understood that Cubic inches had a lot to do with an engine being called a "Big Block"

[Bruze]

After five (71, 96, 05, 06, 09) I do have an interest...but hard to spend 50-100 large on a Vette when there are so many other pieces of equipment I'd like to purchase.

Perfectly normal as we age.

I don't have any plans to sell my '07, but fast cars don't have the allure that they used to.

When/if I do sell it, I wouldn't buy any other car or spend the money on any other inanimate objects. :shrug:

[Bruze]

I might be wrong but I always understood that Cubic inches had a lot to do with an engine being called a "Big Block"

Back in the day, the 265/283/327/350/400 etc. had the same basic block.

Then the 396/427/454 etc. came out, different block, and were considered "big blocks."

Thus, we have the 400 "small block" and the 396 "big block," and the 427 in small or big block.

[BayouCountry]

step dad has a C7 Z06 and lives a half-mile off a paved road.

A couple little problems with my situation. The road floods about four times a year leaving ruts and there’s a slope where the gravel road meets pavement.

I had my fun. Time to move on and just enjoy car shows.

[Don Rickles]

Once more, 2013 was the last factory produced 427 Corvette. Please forgive my "big block" misuse.

[Bruze]

Once more, 2013 was the last factory produced 427 Corvette. Please forgive my "big block" misuse.

No. https://i.imgur.com/jkx6Zdo.gif

Barn members --> https://i.imgur.com/ggptyXP.gif <-- Ron Dickles

[LATB]

Exactly.

I preferred my Porsche over any Vette.

No to mention, they don't even offer a manual transmission anymore.

Perfectly normal as we age.

I don't have any plans to sell my '07, but fast cars don't have the allure that they used to.

When/if I do sell it, I wouldn't buy any other car or spend the money on any other inanimate objects. :shrug:

Yes. Priorities change as we walk through life. :yesnod:

When I consider spending 50-100 large nowadays I think about a new hvac cab tractor or mini excavator.

Fact is, about 500K would set me up right for vehicles and equipment. And with that I could fit a Vette in the mix. :D

[WydGlydJim]

‘67 Goodwood Green Coupe 327/300
‘72 War Bonnet Yellow Coupe LT-1 w/ fac A/C
‘71 War Bonnet Yellow Coupe 454 4sp

Rickles, you ever get an itch to get rid of that '72 give me a cal!
:yesnod:

[Don Rickles]

Rickles, you ever get an itch to get rid of that '72 give me a cal!
:yesnod:

Thanks for the compliment man! I really was very lucky to have found this one. I purchased it from the widow of the original buyer. It’s all original five star bowtie, NCRS, Bloomington Gold benchmark survivor. I’ve had this car campaigned through the systems. It is a real car, I even have the build sheet

[IB4TL]

Yes. Priorities change as we walk through life. :yesnod:

When I consider spending 50-100 large nowadays I think about a new hvac cab tractor or mini excavator.

Fact is, about 500K would set me up right for vehicles and equipment. And with that I could fit a Vette in the mix. :D

People are paying ~$100k for a Jeep, Bronco, etc.

The car market is nuts!

Before the pLandemic you could easily buy a nice Ferrari (used) for a little over $100k. No idea what they're going for now.

$100k for a Jeep....blows my mind 🤯

[Vette40th]

Nice! Last GM big block Vette! Keeper!

It was 7 litres, but it was/is a small block V8.. LS7.. Definitely not a Mark IV

[Don Rickles]

It was 7 litres, but it was/is a small block V8.. LS7.. Definitely not a Mark IV

:seasix:

I understood but as I admitted, I used the wrong wording.

Keep in mind I’m old I read 427. I think big block.:D

[Vette40th]

:seasix:

I understood but as I admitted, I used the wrong wording.

Keep in mind I’m old I read 427. I think big block.:D

I know, and I love the LS6 clone I had in my 70 Chevelle.
GM did put a 454 Big Block in a C4, called Big Doggie.. I think they were testing drivetrains.

[sublime1996525]

Not for the last 10 years.

[Mick]

I might be wrong but I always understood that Cubic inches had a lot to do with an engine being called a "Big Block"

Actually, no. Surprisingly enough, whether it is a "big block" or a "small block" is dependent on the size of the block.

If we are talking original equipment on C3s, then yes, the 305s, 327s and 350s were small blocks, and the 427s and 454s were big blocks. It got more complicated as time went on.

In 1974, Corvettes were available with a 454 cubic inch big block engine.

[Old Ben]

Started my trip down the Vette lane with a '92.

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Sold it and got my '05

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Sold it and got a '76 Greenwood that sits on my desk.

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Have had enough of the low slung cars.

[Anjdog2003]

Once more, 2013 was the last factory produced 427 Corvette. Please forgive my "big block" misuse.




Repeating yourself when you need to stfu forum-------------------->

[Loco Vette]

At the moment, a stock 2017 ZO6 and a 2001 coupe with an LS6. Track car for sale.

[tjfontaine]

Vetteless since 2017 ....

[MikeB]

Actually, no. Surprisingly enough, whether it is a "big block" or a "small block" is dependent on the size of the block.

If we are talking original equipment on C3s, then yes, the 305s, 327s and 350s were small blocks, and the 427s and 454s were big blocks. It got more complicated as time went on.

In 1974, Corvettes were available with a 454 cubic inch big block engine.


I wonder why, in the mid and late 50s and early 60s, Chevy never offered a 348 or 403 BB in the vettes?

[Bill]

I wonder why, in the mid and late 50s and early 60s, Chevy never offered a 348 or 403 BB in the vettes?

Wasn't the 403 the detuned motor in the late 70's Trans Ams? Everyone wanted the Pontiac 400 v. the Oldsmobile 403, as I recall.



https://drivefacto.com/pontiac-400-vs-olds-403-which-is-better/

[Jeff78]

I wonder why, in the mid and late 50s and early 60s, Chevy never offered a 348 or 403 BB in the vettes?

Do you mean 409?

[Bruze]

Do you mean 409?

Yes, he does. "She's real fine my four-oh-nine."

As I recall, those engines were originally truck engines (W block?) although that doesn't mean much. You could order early-mid '60s Chevy cars with them, they also could be ordered with dual quads I think.

My high school buddy's older brother bought a new stripped '68 Nova, built a 409 with quads from the block up and dropped it in, beefing up everything else.

It was a total sleeper except for the exhaust note and big tires in the back.

[Vette40th]

I wonder why, in the mid and late 50s and early 60s, Chevy never offered a 348 or 403 BB in the vettes?
The 396 BB in 1970 was actually a 406BB(or 400), they just never told anyone, for instance
.
Disregard

[ricks327]

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[Mick]

I wonder why, in the mid and late 50s and early 60s, Chevy never offered a 348 or 403 BB in the vettes?

It sounds like you are trying to lead me down an extremely geeky GM engine history road. This is a road that I will admit is at the very limits of my memory/knowledge. That said, the only GM "403" engine that I remember was an Oldsmobile engine that was considered a "small block" engine at the time, mostly 1950s? I even did a search, and apparently without more education on my part, I see nothing that says that a GM "403" was ever a big block. :shrug:

If I am sticking to something I know, C3 Corvettes, I'll stand by what I posted above.

[m and t's77]

The 396 BB in 1970 was actually a 406BB(or 400), they just never told anyone, for instance
.
Disregard

It was a 402 not a 406

It sounds like you are trying to lead me down an extremely geeky GM engine history road. This is a road that I will admit is at the very limits of my memory/knowledge. That said, the only GM "403" engine that I remember was an Oldsmobile engine that was considered a "small block" engine at the time, mostly 1950s? I even did a search, and apparently without more education on my part, I see nothing that says that a GM "403" was ever a big block. :shrug:

If I am sticking to something I know, C3 Corvettes, I'll stand by what I posted above.

Strictly an Olds engine of the their small block variant.

[Vette40th]

It was a 402 not a 406

Thnx, I knew it was an overbored engine, just forgot..

[ratflinger]

No pics - sorry. Black on black '79. 396SBC.

[Chuck A]

Sold mine
Very recently, indeed

[Yadkin]

I might be wrong but I always understood that Cubic inches had a lot to do with an engine being called a "Big Block"

No, it's the spacing of the cylinders.

[Yadkin]

Thanks for the compliment man! I really was very lucky to have found this one. I purchased it from the widow of the original buyer. It’s all original five star bowtie, NCRS, Bloomington Gold benchmark survivor. I’ve had this car campaigned through the systems. It is a real car, I even have the build sheet

Pictures of widow? :o

[Olustee bus]

Crystal Blue Since 1969

[Vette40th]

My dream Vette growing up was 67 Crystal Blue with a 427. An Officer at West Point, era late 70s, had a Silver 427 with side pipes that would occasionally be warming up while I delivered newspapers. Beautiful Corvette.

[StudleyJames]

My '74, wifes '84 and our '67

[Tikiman]

Do you mean 409?

Yes, he does. "She's real fine my four-oh-nine."

As I recall, those engines were originally truck engines (W block?) although that doesn't mean much. You could order early-mid '60s Chevy cars with them, they also could be ordered with dual quads I think.

My high school buddy's older brother bought a new stripped '68 Nova, built a 409 with quads from the block up and dropped it in, beefing up everything else.

It was a total sleeper except for the exhaust note and big tires in the back.



If I recall correctly, the 409 was a "square" motor. As in the stroke equaled the bore.

[RMVette]

Yes, still have the '70 and for sale....


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[MikeB]

It sounds like you are trying to lead me down an extremely geeky GM engine history road. This is a road that I will admit is at the very limits of my memory/knowledge. That said, the only GM "403" engine that I remember was an Oldsmobile engine that was considered a "small block" engine at the time, mostly 1950s? I even did a search, and apparently without more education on my part, I see nothing that says that a GM "403" was ever a big block. :shrug:

If I am sticking to something I know, C3 Corvettes, I'll stand by what I posted above.

My mistake. 409, not 406. I recall a co-worker back in the 70s, had a 63
Impala with a 409 engine. Looked the same as the late 50s 348 block.
"W" heads (valve covers) on both.

[6spdC6]

My mistake. 409, not 406. I recall a co-worker back in the 70s, had a 63
Impala with a 409 engine. Looked the same as the late 50s 348 block.
"W" heads (valve covers) on both.

I remember back then a high HP 409 was considered a serious contender for a good fast street car. Then the GTO came out and was followed by the other company's putting out muscle cars. The 409 lost a lot of its luster (and street races then)

[Blademaker]

On my 3rd..... Black C3 1978, Electron blue C5 2002, "Bust My Ass yellow" C6 2012 :funniest:

[Jughead]

2011 GS 4LT - loaded with every option, including Heritage Package.

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/1024x576/80-20160722_164752_zpsdyvox7er_1bebdab32c268a5da1dfcb43e6de53d834e2331a.jpg

[SurfnSun]

2011 GS LT4 - loaded with every option, including Heritage Package.

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/1024x576/80-20160722_164752_zpsdyvox7er_1bebdab32c268a5da1dfcb43e6de53d834e2331a.jpg

Its really hard to beat a Crystal Red widebody C6 IMO. :cert:

[AUTOHOLIC]

I wonder why, in the mid and late 50s and early 60s, Chevy never offered a 348 or 403 BB in the vettes?

I my be mistaken but I think the 409s were wider than even the later 396/427s and would not fit in the stock engine compartment of a C1 or midyear.

[Don Rickles]

2011 GS 4LT - loaded with every option, including Heritage Package.


Sell the 70, was it?

[Jughead]

Sell the 70, was it?

No, just too lazy to find a pic.

[Don Rickles]

No, just too lazy to find a pic.

One of the nicest C3’s on the planet, and you won’t share…:yaddy:

[Bruze]

From my 1968 Motor's Manual, the 409:


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97406

[RedLS1GTO]

After owning quite a few, I'm down to my first Vette... an 87 that needs work and hasn't moved in about 6 years. :leaving:

[vettemed]

2004 Z06/Z16. 185k miles but still plenty of fun.

[FLEXjs]

Forgeline F01?

VX1

[bsmith]

VX1

thanks
just started looking and it is a little overwhelming.

[FLEXjs]

thanks
just started looking and it is a little overwhelming.

If you eliminate all the made in China shit it will be a lot less overwhelming.

[BRUIZER]

Powertrain almost completed.
Just waiting on a mechman alternator to ship.
https://streamable.com/4atv9w

[bsmith]

If you eliminate all the made in China shit it will be a lot less overwhelming.

already done that.
Was leaning towards Forgeline

[Ronins2ndCuzzin]

Jumpin in late. The silver one was my first one, minor bolt-ons with a small 150 shot. And my 2nd when I bought it (and sits currently) FBO, stereo, and body mods.

[KenHorse]

Powertrain almost completed.
Just waiting on a mechman alternator to ship.
https://streamable.com/4atv9w

Need to clean those tips!

[SQUIRMIN VERMIN 84]

My 84 since 2007.

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[Jughead]

One of the nicest C3’s on the planet, and you won’t share…:yaddy:

It might have been a few years ago but I haven't touched it in about 5 years. Been sitting in the garage. It needs a lot of work and I don't have the time or energy. Paint is bad, maybe 6/10. Needs new body mounts, interior and rear trailing arms. Oh, and paint. I have a 411 rear end in the shed I was going to swap in when I redid the rear. Front suspension and brakes/ brake lines all new. Aluminum rad with electric fans.

It's a 454 out of an 87 suburban, 4 bolt mains, 60 over so it's a 468. I built the engine from scratch in 2003-2004. Comp Cams 282S solid lifter, LS-6 replacement TRW pistons, GM performance parts aluminum heads. I used all top end parts in the engine rebuild.

I have an original Baldwin Motion Hood if anyone is interested.

Pics from it's glory days.

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/432x324/80-picture_php_pictureid_70431_ee73142f0f1610b9c46c3b14e70cc20392511a00.jpg

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/800x600/80-picture_php_pictureid_76143_bba1010ba972ba03533995d4e898597bf7693d5c.jpg

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/800x600/80-11739pic_out_engine_pic_001_db63f861ca76ae058c041b25dfda82f7237c459f.jpg

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/800x600/80-l_88_hood_rear_15__73fec0c68fdefd4c3d2cc37fbee3a549bed2a42d.jpg

[Vegas]

Not currently an owner, never have been but working on it. Getting closer to being able to purchase. Probably in the 2001-04 convertible price point.

[Oh-yaa]

I have 2003 Anniversary convertible.

[VatorMan]

Not currently an owner, never have been but working on it. Getting closer to being able to purchase. Probably in the 2001-04 convertible price point.

As with most cars, get the newest you can. 2001 had oil consumption issues-so just be aware.

[04 commemorative]

Loved my 2 C5's.....go with an 04 if you can :seasix:

[Vegas]

As with most cars, get the newest you can. 2001 had oil consumption issues-so just be aware.

Appreciate it


Loved my 2 C5's.....go with an 04 if you can :seasix:


Thanks :seasix:

[99 pewtercoupe]

User name was my first Vette
Current ride is a 2016

[Dsyeggy]

In 2020 I traded my 15 C7 vert for a 20 911C4S. Once you go Porsche you dont go back.

[Allan]

:kimblair:
My 4th, 2nd R8C = '13 427 Vert

[LATB]

In 2020 I traded my 15 C7 vert for a 20 911C4S. Once you go Porsche you dont go back.

Is the 911 black?

[OnPoint]

I have a couple.

[Onebadcad]

I am considering leasing one, what kind of mileage do they get, how much is insurance, can I buy cheap tires??

What is this Corvette wave thingy??

[Mick]

I am considering leasing one, what kind of mileage do they get,

Usually about 75 mpg, but it depends on how you drive.

how much is insurance,

Maybe $100 per year.

can I buy cheap tires??

Of course! It's best to go on the used tire market, there are lots of tires out there with a ton of tread left, that came off of Mustangs after they were wrecked leaving a Cars 'n' Coffee.

What is this Corvette wave thingy??

If your roof is wavy, your friends at various Corvette related websites will laugh at you about it. It's great fun!

[Onebadcad]

^^^
BAM, funny fook!!

:datawiz::shots::cert::seasix:

[KenHorse]

I am considering leasing one, what kind of mileage do they get, how much is insurance, can I buy cheap tires??

What is this Corvette wave thingy??

I used to do the wave while in my Corvette but unless I had the top off, I kept getting headaches so I stopped doing it

[2manycars]

I still own the 2001 Corvette convertible I ordered new back on Halloween 2000.

[BayouCountry]

Usually about 75 mpg, but it depends on how you drive.



Maybe $100 per year.



Of course! It's best to go on the used tire market, there are lots of tires out there with a ton of tread left, that came off of Mustangs after they were wrecked leaving a Cars 'n' Coffee.



If your roof is wavy, your friends at various Corvette related websites will laugh at you about it. It's great fun!

Can I save money by using cheap regular gas?

Absolutely, the fuel injectors blow out any particles that may accumulate so use the cheapest gas you can find.

Can I drive my Vette in the rain?

Don’t, repeat don’t drive a Vette in the rain. Pull over under an overpass if you notice a drop on the windshield. You will be rewarded by selling it for top dollar as never being driven in the rain!

[Unsuspicious]

The most crucial thing you can do to appreciate your car's true value is to find out just how rare it is. If you can find out if Jim the assembly guy got divorced the day your corvette was built and he stripped the 3rd driver's side bumper bolt, your corvette is certified 1 of 1 unique and worth tons of dollars

[BADRACR1]

97756
1994 triple black vert, 80k miles. Yep, I drive it as much as I can.
I had a Torch Red '96 coupe also but sold it last summer. I am looking currently.

[owc6]

Currently own 3.

2005 Vert
2008 Coupe
2018 Z06 Coupe

[Iron Chef]

Yeah, I gots one...

[justaguy]

‘70 Z28…sold
‘04 Z06/Z16…A&A Vortech V3-Si..,sold
‘19 Grand Sport with 2650 Maggy…still cruisin her

[SurfnSun]

:skep:

[Taurus]

https://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=342&pictureid=3334

https://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=342&pictureid=3297

[Anjdog2003]

I owned a 1975 L-48 automatic. Fastest car i've ever owned.

[Little Red L98.]

California emissions and really everything California makes California California. I,am happy to California, California.

thnax. :rolleyes::kick:

[Anjdog2003]

thnax. :rolleyes::kick:




Put the drink down and step away from the bar.

[Frankie the Fink]

Sold off my 61 and split window when my eyesight went to sh!t.....

I'm not driving a classic car in nutso central Florida traffic and I now want air-bags, ABS, crush zones, collision avoidance and cameras. It was time to let them go for crazy money to grateful collectors. I don't do garage queens.

[A/E]

Homey here without a Barn Stall

I don't own Chevys anymore ~ C'mon Man !

Nor do I wear Jorts, or have ever in my life even tried on a pair of N Shoes

The Vette that cursed me to it's Car Forum ~ which led to this Barn

The Rarer of the 14,000 50th A/Es produced in '03 ~ the Coupe ~ only 4,060 made compared to 10,700 Verts ~ these accounted for 'bout 1/3 of all 35,000 Vettes produced in '03

102494

MoFo was horrible at Night ~ Ran on Rock Hard Run Flats ~ and had a the 1990's era Nut Sack Tan Pontiac Parts Bin Interior ~

Still got the Panties and Bikini Tops to Drop tho

[Capt. Shark]

79 L82 5 speed........yes, 5 speed

[SurfnSun]

I owned a 1975 L-48 automatic. Fastest car i've ever owned.

:funny: that was my first Vette…I know you’re lying :funny:

[The_Dude]

Don't currently own a GM product.

[6spdC6]

Don't currently own a GM product.

Me neither! I got rid of my 15 Vette (Avatar picture) a few years ago.

As far as a pick up truck/suv from GM no way I had way too many problems with my last 3. I did not leave GM they left me! Never say never but if looking for something new, GM is on the bottom of my to look at list!

[Tikiman]

Replacing a speaker in the C5. I replaced it with a stock one, but I sure wish it were easier to upgrade speakers in these cars.

[BRUIZER]

Still working on dialing-in fuel and tracking-down the infamous "service electrical system" mssg. Should be going on the dyno second week of June.
Stroker forged 408ci twin turbo thru a built 6l80e/yank combo.
Boost controlled via Cortex for now. Prolly go to a Haltech or something similar down the road.
Gonna be one quick sleeper street car that takes corners well.
102513

[KenHorse]

Replacing a speaker in the C5. I replaced it with a stock one, but I sure wish it were easier to upgrade speakers in these cars.

Apparently it's easier than you think

[Tikiman]

Apparently it's easier than you think

That's hideous. What are the small round things on the quarter panel?

[KenHorse]

That's hideous. What are the small round things on the quarter panel?

Look like painted billiard balls to me

[Tikiman]

Look like painted billiard balls to me


On closer inspection, it appears to be a 3-ball, an 8-ball, and a 6-ball. But it looks as if they are actually protruding from the surface. WTF?

[KenHorse]

On closer inspection, it appears to be a 3-ball, an 8-ball, and a 6-ball. But it looks as if they are actually protruding from the surface. WTF?

3-D painting I'd say. Some artists are quite good
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b5/d7/6b/b5d76bd3ea28b41c1007e3004ae5b6c2.jpg

[Little Red L98.]

At Carlisle. Could not be unseen.

[justaguy]

:funny: that was my first Vette…I know you’re lying :funny:


My first vette also…after a month i pulled motor n trans and made it the way gm should've in the first place

[WydGlydJim]

currently I own 1 and 3/4 Corvettes..........I was down to 1 1/2, but it keeps growing hopefully it will be 2 again soon........

:D

[Ronins2ndCuzzin]

Replacing a speaker in the C5. I replaced it with a stock one, but I sure wish it were easier to upgrade speakers in these cars.

Define "easier." It's pretty darn easy brother. The C5 and C6 are damn close, and the C6 speaker swap can be done in under 10 minutes (if going OEM). There are several adapters available for running aftermarket drivers.

[Onebadcad]

Apparently it's easier than you think

The three gas caps are a very unique option.
Anyone know how much this cost from Chevy??

[MY03C5Z]

Representin yo!


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[Anjdog2003]

:funny: that was my first Vette…I know you’re lying :funny:




That was my first corvette. Joggers used to pass me on the streets.

[SurfnSun]

That was my first corvette. Joggers used to pass me on the streets.

I smoked every 4 & 6 cylinder Mustang around :funny:

[Vette40th]

I still have my 93. 154000 miles. Picture makes it look a lot better than it is..
If it was worth repainting, interior it would be nice. real nice