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1971 Chevrolet Corvette - lasii71

Owner:   lasii71
Year: 1971
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Corvette
Est.Horsepower: 650
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Comments: 3 Comments
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About my Corvette

I purchased my 71 just out of high school (in 1976). It was my first car and has always been modified in some fashion. About 3 years ago, I decided to replace the original 454 with the 572 crate motor. I already had a Richmond 6-speed, Fikse FM5 wheels, Michelin Pilot Sports, offset trailing arms, a composite leaf spring, slotted rotors, modified stainless steel calipers and some other mods. When I added the 572, we did some frame work, installed coil-overs and rack and pinion steering from Speed Direct, a Tru Track serpentine set-up and a new tank and fuel delivery system. Recently, I added ABS electric brakes, a Be-Cool radiator with electric fans, a RAM clutch and a Hogan/Fast fuel injection system pretty much like the one on the Foose Camaro. Next, I will turn to the interior. Although I have squeezed in some Sparco Milano seats, added a Duntov 4-spoke steering wheel, completely insulated it with Dynamat and replaced the carpet, the door panels and some other are parts that are original need a little attention. I don't know if others like the way I have modified it, but I do.

Comments On lasii71's Corvette


gvette85
gvette85 | I watched Corvette Summer
Posts: 3 | Joined 02/10/08
Posted: 02/13/08 05:58 PM

I got ONE word for you! BADASS Thats what your car is! IF there is any one who doesn't like the modifications you have done ,they probably drive a mustang and what's that tell ya!
fastglass77
fastglass77 | I watched Corvette Summer
Posts: 2 | Joined 02/13/08
Posted: 02/13/08 11:56 AM

Sweet set up!! please post more pics after interior upgrade. Also, are you happy with the coil overs? Thanks
86droptop
86droptop | I watched Corvette Summer
Posts: 6 | Joined 12/10/07
Posted: 01/23/08 08:53 PM

Sweet looking vette.Thumbs up all the way.

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