Any PT 'Vettes?

[madmax]

Hey everybody -

Been looking around the site for PT Corvettes and haven't come up with much.

I've been hankering for a '67 with some fat meats and an LS7, blacked out, etc, a la the pro-street Year One car (which I can't really find any info on, either).

Maybe some twins, too :lurk:

I really want a C6Z, but a 'C2Z' with a modern drivetrain and suspension setup would be way cool :1st:



Max

[dropit69]

Brian Finch has a badass vette heres link to a autocross vid..
https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=58168&highlight=brian+finch+vette

[srh3trinity]

Finch's Vette looked planted in those corners. Great looking/sounding car that seems to really perform. I would love to have a 68-72 with LS running gear and L88 flares and giant wheel/tire combo along with suspension mods. From what I have seen, the Shark Bite coilovers don't really yield too much of an improvement over a well set up transverse leaf, but they sure do look cool.

[WS6]

what would you like to know? There are a number of vettes setup the way you are talking about. Unfortunately, most do not get driven the way they could. I'm building up a 73 that will be built to handle and a friend is building a 63 split window on an SRiii frame with an LS7. He's tubbing the car so he can run a 12 inch rear wheel and not change the exterior body lines :)

[parsonsj]

My new ride:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/01/DSC00484-1.jpg

might be a bit new for some folks' definition of PT, but with 540 rwhp, 15" brakes, 285 fronts, 345 backs, it should do OK on the road course.

jp

[madmax]

Nice car jp! That thing is a beast. My dream would be a blacked out C6Z06. Those things are straight up NASTY. Those wheels really set it off.


I guess I'm not really looking for very specific information (maybe a little on the suspension options out there as I'd want to run some fat meats front and back), but some links to similarly done cars to admire.

I bet Finch's car gave the 'vette community a few palpitations :D

Any pics Trey?

[JV69z/28]

I think this is the type of car you described right down to the year and drivetrain. http://www.corvettefever.com/featuredvehicles/corp_0911_1967_chevrolet_corvette/index.html For what it's worth the Corvette crowd really doesn't seem to use the term "pro-touring". The call these cars restomods or vette rods.

[ProdigyCustoms]

Here is one we did. C4 chassis, Blown LS6,

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

[dropit69]

Damn i love that 67..that is my fav year old vette ..
John nice buy my fav color ever..!!!!!!

[WS6]

you can get away with 9s front and 10s rear on a c3 without modifying the body. Anything else requires body mods from subtle to full on flares depending on tire width. For a C2, forget it. You're tubbing or flaring unless you think a 7.5 to 8inch rim is wide. Those cars have tiny fender wells. On the rear, offset trailing arms exist that move the interference point to the frame and not the trailing arm like stock. You'll need these to run 10s on the back of a C3. They also make double offset arms so you can run a massively deep dish rim but the width isn't any different. Only the offset changes.

For suspension, bolt on coils overs are available for the front and you'll just want to stay with an upgraded composite transverse spring for the rear. You can make the factory frame and suspension handle well but admittedly, the aftermarket frames with C4/5/6 suspensions blow it away especially in the rear.

Brakes are anything you can think of really. How big of a rim and how much money do you want to spend? Those are your limitations.

vetterod is the term used for modified classic vettes. I'm sure if you do a google search you can come up with a lot of pictures and info about a particular car. corvetteforum.com has a huge picture gallery that's searchable and subdivided into generation. You'll find more modified C3s 68-82 than C2 63-67. digitalcorvettes.com is a good source as well.

Be forewarned, a vette does not show it's problems on the surface typically. If you don't know about the cars learn or get someone that does take a look at any potential car. If not, you could end up with a great looking pile of junk.

Just a couple of my favorites
This is my favorite C1. I love the 61/62 cars but typically nothing else
http://www.corvettefever.com/featuredvehicles/corp_0708_C6_Z06_LS7_powered_1961_chevrolet_corvet te/index.html

I love C2 coupes. Everyone wants a roadster. Screw that! The roadster can not compete with the lines of a coupe. Besides, the tops are crap too and sometimes, I want to ride when the top has to be up.
http://www.corvettefever.com/featuredvehicles/corp_0905_1966_chevrolet_corvette/index.html

[madmax]

Frank - Hot roadster there man. Super clean.


Trey - Thanks for the info. I'm with you - I hate convertibles. Goodbye lines!

That C1 definitely pulls it off - certainly depends on the car/body style.


I'd def. want to run a 10/12 combo - I'm certainly not adverse to tubbing the bitch. And personally I don't mind flares on a 'vette. They add a real 'race' feel to the car. If I remember correctly, the Year One vette had some bodywork done to fit those huge wheels. And that thing was just aggressive as ****.


Right now it's just a pipe dream. Smoke 'em if you got 'em.

[WS6]

You can do the offset trailing arms along with L88 style flares and run a 12in rear wheel. L88 flares in the front will let a 10 fit.

The YO vette is similar to the original grand sports with it's body work. So for a C2, you'd be looking for GS flares not L88 flares.

Here's a nice 69 with flares and good info on parts
http://mcspeed.homestead.com/About_Us.html

[JV69z/28]

If you're considering C3s also this thing is still one of the nastiest street legal road racers around. http://www.vetteweb.com/features/vemp_0910_1969_chevy_corvette_stingray/index.html

[JEFFTATE]

Jeff Schwartz did a PT style '68 Vette also.
( The red one his wife kept )

link:http://www.schwartzperformance.com/projects.aspx?projectid=12

[Finch]

The vette is getting some love this winter and will finally be finished this year. The old blown out coil overs are coming off and a certain leading suspension companies top shelf equipment is going on it. We are also going to 18X10's with 285/35's on all 4 corners to give it a little more front grip.

I will shoot out some update pic's soon with the details of what it will finally grow up to be.



https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=35125&stc=1&d=1262665908

[tazzz25906112]

The vette is getting some love this winter and will finally be finished this year. The old blown out coil overs are coming off and a certain leading suspension companies top shelf equipment is going on it. We are also going to 18X10's with 285/35's on all 4 corners to give it a little more front grip.

I will shoot out some update pic's soon with the details of what it will finally grow up to be.



https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=35125&stc=1&d=1262665908

I'll be looking forward to this little puppy hitting the black top this year Brian......

[73CPCAMARO]

Hey everybody -

Been looking around the site for PT Corvettes and haven't come up with much.

I've been hankering for a '67 with some fat meats and an LS7, blacked out, etc, a la the pro-street Year One car (which I can't really find any info on, either).

Maybe some twins, too :lurk:

I really want a C6Z, but a 'C2Z' with a modern drivetrain and suspension setup would be way cool :1st:



Max


Here is my 1965 Corvette that has been autocrossed since it was new. This car has full original interior. 500 hp and 500 ft lbs of torque, fuel injected small block. 17" x 11" wheels on all four corners. 335/35/17 in rear and 315/35/17 in front.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/01/AutoX42907137-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/01/AutoX42907070-1.jpg

[vintageracer]

A Corvette IS the original Pro-Touring Car!

Since we like modifying old cars in PT cars let's look at the 60's Corvettes from the factory in comparison to ANYTHING else American at the time.

1963-1967. New and timeless design body, fuel injection and 4 wheel independent suspension and Big Drum brakes and later 4 wheel disc brakes, F41 Handling package and more. Can we say Z06 or L88?

1968 up. New and timeless design body, BB power, alloy wheels, racing option to order for street, 4 Wheel disc Brakes, sidepipes, F41 Handling package and more. Can we say ZL1, ZR1, ZR2?

Sounds like the original PT car of thet ime to me!


Oh and let's not forgot the NEW (now old) 2009 ZR1 Corvette that in factory STOCK conditon out performs most ANY PT car that has been built to date.

[JEFFTATE]

The newer ( C6)Z06's are the benchmark that everyone compares their cars to.
Everyone wants a classic car that runs, handles, drives , and gets the fuel economy of a new Z06.
Plus , the comfort is awesome for the "touring" trips ...

I want my '69 Camaro to do all the things a C6 Z06 does..

[JEFFTATE]

Here is my 1965 Corvette that has been autocrossed since it was new. This car has full original interior. 500 hp and 500 ft lbs of torque, fuel injected small block. 17" x 11" wheels on all four corners. 335/35/17 in rear and 315/35/17 in front.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/01/AutoX42907137-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/01/AutoX42907070-1.jpg

I love this car !!!
I love the wheels !!
What kind of wheels are these ???

[73CPCAMARO]

I love this car !!!
I love the wheels !!
What kind of wheels are these ???

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/01/AutoX42907137-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/01/AutoX42907070-1.jpg

Thanks for the nice words!

The wheels are made by Etoile. They were a French company and I believe they are no longer around. I purchased the wheels in 1991 for about $3000. Very cutting edge at the time. They are actually 17" x 11.5" wide.

[rob07002]

My new ride:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/01/DSC00484-1.jpg

might be a bit new for some folks' definition of PT, but with 540 rwhp, 15" brakes, 285 fronts, 345 backs, it should do OK on the road course.

jp

Ha! That IIMuch money must have burned a hole in your pocket, a JP? LOL!

Sweet car! Now what did you get the wife?

[JEFFTATE]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/01/AutoX42907137-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/01/AutoX42907070-1.jpg

Thanks for the nice words!

The wheels are made by Etoile. They were a French company and I believe they are no longer around. I purchased the wheels in 1991 for about $3000. Very cutting edge at the time. They are actually 17" x 11.5" wide.

Those wheels look simple , functional , and easy to clean.
They look like a Ferrari F40 wheel..

[parsonsj]

Sweet car! Now what did you get the wife?Thanks Rob. I told my wife she could get anything she wanted (within reason). She bought a fence for the yard.

For the dog.

She loves that dog!

jp

[SLO 65]

Try tracking down the December 2003 issue of Popular Hot Rodding; The cover car is a 67 Corvette Coupe as you describe (not LS7, but TT).

http://www.primediabackissues.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PB&Product_Code=PHR0312&Category_Code=PHR

The Brent Jarvis Coupe comes to mind as well.

http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicles/hdrp_0602_1966_pro_touring_corvette/corvette_racing.html

One being built via Lateral G.

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=17572&highlight=sriii

Nick

[tazzz25906112]

The vette is getting some love this winter and will finally be finished this year. The old blown out coil overs are coming off and a certain leading suspension companies top shelf equipment is going on it. We are also going to 18X10's with 285/35's on all 4 corners to give it a little more front grip.

I will shoot out some update pic's soon with the details of what it will finally grow up to be.



https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=35125&stc=1&d=1262665908

I love the convertibles and I had a 65 396 425 car back in the day.... Look forward to seeing what Brian will do with this as I'm sure it's going to be very nice.....

[madmax]

Love the paint. Is that satin?

Thanks for all the direction guys.

Edit: Brian - Love the car. Super clean. I like clean. Forgive the ignorance - are those flares?


And yes.... I guess pro-TOURING is a little redundant for a corvette :D

[jeff s]

Here's one I did with an LS6, 14" brakes. Its for sale now. Contact me if interested.

[BulldawgMusclecars]

I'm in the process of building one for myself; it has a LONG way to go, though (still doing bodywork). There are several on http://www.corvetteforum.com , as well as http://www.vettemod.com.

[6 Shooter]

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https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/04/1203phr14z1963chevycorvette-1.jpg

www.phr.com (http://www.popularhotrodding.com/features/1203phr_1963_chevy_corvette/index.html)

[6 Shooter]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/04/vemp1110021964chevroletcorvette-1.jpg
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www.vette.com (http://www.vetteweb.com/features/vemp_1110_1964_chevrolet_corvette/index.html)

[michael allman]

58319How about a 1985 with built 454 .

[Poorhousenext]

64 Wide Body PT Vette

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/01/DSC0063XL-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/10/DSC0068XL-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/04/DSC0091L-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/10/SANY0105-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/01/PC210115-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/01/PC210114-1.jpg


http://www.corvetteblogger.com/2012/03/02/pics-subtle-outrageousness-1964-corvette-named-lydia/

[Bad Bird]

Dayum. This thread makes me want to L88 flare my 71 BB Coupe and fit some nice 18x10 (F), 18x11 (R) CCWs...

[bosses son]

We offer a chassis for the corvettes that incorporates all the C-4 running gear and utilizes the stock frame. We offer additional bracing to help stiffen the chassis if wanted. Here a couple examples of done cars with our chassis.

this car was build by Brent Jackson
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/04/1965corvettestingray040-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/04/1965corvettestingray053-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/04/1965corvettestingray080-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/04/1965corvettestingray021-1.jpg


this car was built by Greg Thurmond at GTS Customs I will get some pictures of under the hood soon, but it is a LS7/ T56
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/04/IMG_3725-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/04/IMG_4259-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/04/IMG_2153-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/04/P9270006-1.jpg

This one was also built by GTS Customs

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/04/Jan19thtrip029-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/04/ECSTuneandValveCovers003-1.jpg

Here is some info on our chassis
http://www.newmancarcreations.com/

There are a bunch more pictures here (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150788322261998.468328.280399411997&type=3)

[2gofaster]

When you get the wheel offset and ride height "right" on a C2, there is no prettier car. I'd sell my mom and sister into white slavery for that C2ZR1!

[uxojerry]

If you decide to do this project, you really need to start with a custom frame. SRIII, Newman, Street Shop to name a few. The basic frame will run $7k or so. C4 suspension is added to the frame with upgrades to C5 and C6 available. If you forgo a custom frame, the car will lose significant value. Roadstershop builds a very nice complete chassis but they havnt done a c3 yet. Beware, many of the frame/suspension packages may come with a Dana 36 irs. All companies have upgrade packages for a Dana 44 or better.

Im doing a 65 Coupe and it has really been fun, as long as I dont look at my checkbook to often!

[C1ROD]

My work in progress 1954 meets Z06.
59071

59072
59073

[MK69RSSS]

59077



my 1972
454 4 speed
all power
tilt/tele
cold a/c

[Curby]

I'm building my 72 Corvette into a Pro-touring ride.

GM ZZ454
Tremec TKO600
FAST EFI
Super10 3.73 diff with 12-bolt internals and 30 spline inner axles with 3" half shafts
VB&P Performance Plus suspension wiht transverse fiberglass leaf springs, tubular control arms, and adjustable Bilstein shocks
Rack & Pinion steering
Oversized front & rear sway bar
Wilwood D8-6 & D8-4 aluminum brake calipers on stock 13" rotors
All new Poly & Delrin bushings and new MOOG ball joints
Heavy duty rear trailing arms with 31 spline outer axles
Custom 4" flares on the back with 2" flares on the front
Vintage Wheel Works V48 17 x 11 with NITTO NTO5 315/35/17 on the rear
Vintage Wheel Works V48 17 x 9.5 with NITTO NT05 275/40/17 on the front

She is beautiful, but beware of her bark.

Things on the list:

Dragvette 6-link rear with half shaft loops
Scatter shield bellhousing
4 point roll bar with harness mounts and camera mount
Vintage Air system
Serpentine belt system with power steering

[sokoloka]

My work in progress - 1972 with an LS3, TKO600, some body mods.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/101_3790-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/101_3792-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/101_3794-1.jpg

[nitrovette]

Been awhile since ive been on,redid the entire car since ive joined,swapped from a ls1 to a ls6,replaced frame,added L88 hood and stripped paint back down and went from electron blue to silver and a navy blue metallic stripe on hood.
Not me in picture its my uncle,i got the car finished last week just in time for carlisle and let him take it for its real first run in 4 years.Im not sure im getting it back,lol.

[WS6]

I like how you painted the lexan covers over the headlights.

[L-Diablo]

ill play here is my 1993 40th

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/09/013-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/09/028-1.jpg

[uxojerry]

Building a PT Corvette is cheaper than building most PT cars, if the standard is a custom chassis and irs. A Corvette custom chassis is much cheaper than a custom muscle car chassis if both have irs. The cost of the build is dependent on which donor Corvette you select. My 65 C2 Coupe donor car was $35k for a DD. I just bought a 68 project coupe for $3700, lol. If the 68 had been a DD, it would have been in the $10k-$12k range. Lots of guys do not go custom chassis but refurbish and upgrade the original. Going that route, you still have irs since it was standard for the original car.

Large tires on either car will require tubbing or flaring, especially the C2. In the end, either model makes a killer PT car. The C3 just makes for a more cost efficient build.