1968 Vette build for the Mrs

[Z71paramedic]

Yeah Dave, still factory t shifter. I know the pattern, it just won't go to the left. I thought that piece in the picture looked like it was broken... We like the t handle and I'll be rebuilding it. Just wasn't sure if the mount (that bolts to the tranny crossmember) needs replaced. I'll be pulling it out tomorrow and give it a good look.

 

[blazinzuk]

Looks broke to me too.

 

[76zimmer]

Just looked at that pic on my computer instead of my phone. Agreed the mounting plate is broke.
Replace and rebuild the rest look for worn shifter linkage if the bushings are gone.
Then follow this procedure for adjustment.
http://repairs.willcoxcorvette.com/...-1981-corvette-four-speed-shifter-linkage.pdf

 

[Z71paramedic]

Nice, thanks Dave (and Eric). I'll see if I can find a replacement.

 

[76zimmer]

I haven't bought parts in years but Eckler and Corvette America were good parts suppliers years ago.
Here is a pic of the shifter tool

 

[Z71paramedic]

That's pretty slick. I've got an ecklers catalog, and the dude we bought it from got the front clip from there.

May need the info on your buddy that builds the rear diffs too, this one's leaking and should probably be gone through before we send a bunch of hp it's way...

 

[76zimmer]

Also c3 corvette forum is a good bunch as well as digital corvettes!

 

[76zimmer]

 

[82355]

So the boss decided she wants to keep it a 427 (so hot...).

Best thing I have read all day!

Martin

 

[82355]

Is that a factory tri-power setup you are removing?

Are you going to set the fuel system up to run on E85?

Martin

 

[Z71paramedic]

Best thing I have read all day!

Martin

Thought you'd appreciate that. She decided less than a week in that it needed to stay big block...

 

[Z71paramedic]

Is that a factory tri-power setup you are removing?

Are you going to set the fuel system up to run on E85?

Martin

No, it's got a offenhauser dual quad setup with some 450 cfm holley's. The EFI we bought will handle e85, so if pump gas won't cut it, we'll run e85 until I swap heads and drop the compression a bit.

 

[JoshHefnerX]

That engine sounds pretty mean, quick throttle response!

 

[Z71paramedic]

That engine sounds pretty mean, quick throttle response!

That's what is thought. I'm really anxious to hear it with quality fueling (and the side pipes on it). PO had #2 & 7 plug wires crossed too, so the resulting backfires had us pulling an Archer (cartoon, not dog), lol.

 

[Z71paramedic]

Made some progress when I got home tonight. Ripped the old intake off. Looks the a previous owner drilled/helicoiled the holes in the heads for that intake Still haven't confirmed that they are actually L88 heads, but I'm sure that doesn't help their value... Also, I'm not positive if the new intake I bought shares the bolt angle. Dammit.

But, also found gigantic stud girdles. This thing was built to make some ponies I guess!

Also, pulled the shifter and mount out. It is indeed broken, as well as split and twisted at the front. I'll be replacing that...

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[Z71paramedic]

Not sure why it doesn't think my pictures are pictures???

 

[ekajkrats]

It's great to see progress on either of your builds! Good job and keep up the momentum!!

 

[76zimmer]

3946074 is listed as 69 L88/ZL1 open chamber
Also used in 71 on LS6 engine

 

[Z71paramedic]

3946074 is listed as 69 L88/ZL1 open chamber
Also used in 71 on LS6 engine

I found that last night as well. Didn't do any looking to see if the redrilled holes made them worthless though...

 

[82355]

I found that last night as well. Didn't do any looking to see if the redrilled holes made them worthless though...

Lowers their value I am sure, but they will never be worthless.

Martin