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General Discussion Area => Corvette Related Chat => Topic started by: Vette Obsessed on February 12, 2007, 10:49:50 AM

Title: Now THIS is a sweet big block...
Post by: Vette Obsessed on February 12, 2007, 10:49:50 AM
Over the last few months a good friend of mine in the USA has been showing me pics of her husband Mike's 1970 Coupe that he has rebuilding over the last year or so.

It's finally nearing completion and I had to share the pics with you guys as I think it looks HOT. ;27

It has a 540 CI engine which dynoed around 718 HP @6000 rpm on the engine dyno before it was shut off due to the mixtures not being ideal.  It has been estimated it would make around 740 HP @ 6400 rpm. The transmission is a keisler 5 speed.

Put your bibs on before looking at the pics guys. :spook

Before the wheels
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a335/Andrews_pics/Forum%20pics/DSC00128.jpg)

The new shoes
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a335/Andrews_pics/Forum%20pics/DSC00294.jpg)

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a335/Andrews_pics/Forum%20pics/DSC00292.jpg)

From the rear
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a335/Andrews_pics/Forum%20pics/DSC00306.jpg)

It got rolled outside this weekend
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a335/Andrews_pics/Forum%20pics/DSC00329.jpg)

With his friends 70 vert
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a335/Andrews_pics/Forum%20pics/DSC00339.jpg)
Title: Now THIS is a sweet big block...
Post by: TRJ on February 12, 2007, 11:30:40 AM
A really hot looking car V.O.  The guy does great work...;eek
Title: Now THIS is a sweet big block...
Post by: nifty on February 12, 2007, 11:42:06 AM
now i would love to see it running without the mufflers.droooooollllll
Title: Now THIS is a sweet big block...
Post by: RJ7868 on February 12, 2007, 11:47:56 AM
Very sweet ride.

"If you want to rev, drive a Chev"
Title: Now THIS is a sweet big block...
Post by: nifty on February 12, 2007, 11:51:17 AM
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Originally posted by RJ7868
Very sweet ride.

"If you want to rev, drive a Chev"

dont know about a big block revving,but real handy for pulling stumps out.
Title: Now THIS is a sweet big block...
Post by: Vette Obsessed on February 12, 2007, 11:55:26 AM
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Originally posted by nifty
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Originally posted by RJ7868
Very sweet ride.

"If you want to rev, drive a Chev"

dont know about a big block revving,but real handy for pulling stumps out.


6400rpm in a big block works for me ;46
Title: Now THIS is a sweet big block...
Post by: nifty on February 12, 2007, 12:00:04 PM
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Originally posted by Vette Obsessed
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Originally posted by nifty
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Originally posted by RJ7868
Very sweet ride.

"If you want to rev, drive a Chev"

dont know about a big block revving,but real handy for pulling stumps out.


6400rpm in a big block works for me ;46

6440revs is great for really big stumps.in fact,you could use it as a tug boat.hehehe a ford engine could be the anchor.
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Post by: MADLT1 on February 12, 2007, 01:23:48 PM
very sweet;54;54;54
Title: Now THIS is a sweet big block...
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on February 13, 2007, 05:44:00 PM
Me thinks that carbie is not going to fit under the hood.

So come on VO.  Who's is it?  Someone you know?
Title: Now THIS is a sweet big block...
Post by: Vette Obsessed on February 13, 2007, 06:30:53 PM
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Originally posted by Cameron 77C3
Me thinks that carbie is not going to fit under the hood.


The carby WILL fit under the hood. ;--  (I should have been a lawyer). ;41

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Originally posted by Cameron 77C3
So come on VO.  Who's is it?  Someone you know?


First post... ;42
Title: Now THIS is a sweet big block...
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on February 13, 2007, 09:58:00 PM
What a stock hood?  Yeah right. ;56

You have friends? ;29
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Post by: jolinari on February 13, 2007, 10:51:59 PM
love the wheels!:}
Title: Now THIS is a sweet big block...
Post by: TRJ on February 14, 2007, 02:25:38 PM
;49 ;49  BIG block ;49 ;49....;43

(http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u216/TRJ_photo/BigBlockconcrete.jpg)
Title: Now THIS is a sweet big block...
Post by: Vette Obsessed on February 15, 2007, 09:01:20 AM
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Originally posted by Cameron 77C3
What a stock hood?  Yeah right. ;56

You have friends? ;29


Well, not a stock hood. ;41

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a335/Andrews_pics/Smilies/blahblah.gif)
Title: Now THIS is a sweet big block...
Post by: 69 DIRTY RAT on February 15, 2007, 09:12:11 AM
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Originally posted by TRJ
;49 ;49  BIG block ;49 ;49....;43

(http://www.vobb.com/block-pictures/VOBB-18-two-ends-grooves.jpg)


Mate!!!!!!!! Its only got 3 cylinders! Its no Big Block! Although it is a Big Bore 3 cylinder!!;53
Title: Now THIS is a sweet big block...
Post by: TRJ on February 15, 2007, 11:22:05 AM
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Originally posted by 69 DIRTY RAT

Mate!!!!!!!! Its only got 3 cylinders! Its no Big Block! Although it is a Big Bore 3 cylinder!!;53


Damn!! No wonder it didn't run very well!...Ratz!..;53 ;53
Title: Now THIS is a sweet big block...
Post by: TRJ on March 02, 2007, 04:11:24 PM
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Originally posted by TRJ
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Originally posted by 69 DIRTY RAT

Mate!!!!!!!! Its only got 3 cylinders! Its no Big Block! Although it is a Big Bore 3 cylinder!!;53


Damn!! No wonder it didn't run very well!...Ratz!..;53 ;53


Aww, just kidden' everyone loves those big 'ol Rats...;56 ;56

(http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u216/TRJ_photo/Ratpatter.jpg)
Title: Now THIS is a sweet big block...
Post by: 69 DIRTY RAT on March 02, 2007, 05:49:26 PM
Is my eye sight going cause I cant tell them apart????
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Post by: TRJ on March 02, 2007, 06:04:48 PM
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Originally posted by 69 DIRTY RAT
Is my eye sight going cause I cant tell them apart????


As they say in Harlem...Yoo got dat rite!..;42