Corvette Pro-Touring?

[Off Duty]

New here. Tried the search function, but since a lot of people seem to run vette parts on thier build, it turned up a lot of useless information pertaining to my question:(

Question?:

Anyone ever done a C3 (68-72) Corvette Pro-Touring?

Places for bodies, frames, suspensions?

Pictures/tech articles?

TIA:smoke:

[subtlez28]

Jeff Schwartz built this one:
https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48118

You can do complete replacement frames, or a lot of good bolt on stuff is out there.

LS swaps are fairly painless. C3 LS swaps are pretty well covered on corvette sites like Digital Corvettes or Corvette Forum.

[Lowend]

While it's not something I would build
Don Harr's "sharkey"
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/04/vemp_0904_09_z1982_chevrolet_corvettedra-1.jpg

http://vette.automotive.com/102476/vemp-0904-1982-chevrolet-corvette/index.html

[Off Duty]

Jeff Schwartz built this one:
https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48118

You can do complete replacement frames, or a lot of good bolt on stuff is out there.

LS swaps are fairly painless. C3 LS swaps are pretty well covered on corvette sites like Digital Corvettes or Corvette Forum.

Thanks.
I'm a member at DC but always hung out in the C4 section.

Was planning on buying a new GS and got to thinking, they all look pretty much cookie cutter nowdays:( That's never been my style.

Started looking and realized the Stingray was the car that from childhood, always turned me on!

Now...to make it fast, comfortable, reliable (even though it won't be a DD) and trackable on the courses.
No reason it can't be done and be set apart from the crowd:smoke:

[Off Duty]

Hey that's pretty cool:smoke:

Not much of a 1/4 miler any more. Spent too many years teaching tactical (Pursuit) driving. I like the idea of turning corners at speed;)
Definately a wild looking ride though!

I've had Camaros, Super Bees, and other stuff over the years, including an 87 vette (also lowered and "tightened up.")

Always thought I'd go "forward" with my next car.

Sometimes, you have to go backward to move ahead:cheers:



While it's not something I would build
Don Harr's "sharkey"
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/04/vemp_0904_09_z1982_chevrolet_corvettedra-1.jpg

http://vette.automotive.com/102476/vemp-0904-1982-chevrolet-corvette/index.html

[dipren443]

Source for C4/5/6 based frames for early Vettes.

http://www.streetshopinc.com/c5andc6for53-82.html

[Off Duty]

Source for C4/5/6 based frames for early Vettes.

http://www.streetshopinc.com/c5andc6for53-82.html

Thank you:cheers:

[BirdsThaWord]

Here's a Vette I used to own. I was kind of going that route.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://img410.imageshack.us/i/frontshot.jpg/)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://img253.imageshack.us/i/enginemb.jpg/)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://img260.imageshack.us/i/driverssideinterior.jpg/)

[Off Duty]

What happened?

[litevette]

What happened?
A combination of things. First, I had gotten into Jiu Jitsu, got injured pretty bad, so the car sat for a while. Second, I now have a son. I used to be able to head out easily because he was a baby. Now, he and the wifey want to go too. No back seat in that one!!! OOOPs! I keep forgetting to log in under my new name. (BirdsThaWord)

[Off Duty]

A combination of things. First, I had gotten into Jiu Jitsu, got injured pretty bad, so the car sat for a while. Second, I now have a son. I used to be able to head out easily because he was a baby. Now, he and the wifey want to go too. No back seat in that one!!! OOOPs! I keep forgetting to log in under my new name. (BirdsThaWord)

I feel for ya my friend.

I've been in the martial arts since I was about 18, hurt more than once:)

Kids are grown but not out, but have thier own lives....then wham! Grandaughter-Live aboard type, Issue-1 (lol)

She wants to ride with papa where ever he goes. Sold my last vette and had a 2000 Z28 convertible (again, lowered, 315's GFX, Sway bars, yada yada....and could hold (relatively speaking) 4 people (if 2 were tiny).

Sold that and kept my FJ 62 Landcruiser (no pro-touring that beast!) and she loves it, but I wanted to get back in the street car scene again.
Thought about another 69 Camaro. I had one when the wife & I were dating. Drunk driver took it out on the interstate...I was lucky. So was he...I'd just gotten off duty at the Sheriff's Office and he's lucky I didn't shoot him (lol).

Decided against that for a new Camaro...but still not sold on them and don't want to make payments. Really liked the GS vette, but again, can't justify 50-75k for a car that's going to sit 80-90% of the time!

Got a good line on a 69 vette body (no frame..perfect!:smoke: and have a friend who I helped out during a divorce who has a storage buikding full of old vettes and parts:smoke: She's foing to let me cherry pick a bit so.....this ought to be fun.

Wifes not all that into cars, daughter will be married in a couple of years (aleady engaged), and will get to see the g-daughter maybe on the weekends....I'll do a quikie on the build to get it licensed and on the street so she and I can enjoy it, then finish it up so the wife and I can travel the state comfortably in it when I finally retire...again....

Hope your injuries are getting better. Do you still have the vette?

[wicked68]

I saw one at the last year one event that was awesome. 72 with a procharger.

looked really sweet

[BirdsThaWord]

Sounds like you've had some nice cars. No, I sold the Vette. Not enough room in the garage and getting the wife to agree to buying parts for 1 car alone is hard work. LOL!

I feel for ya my friend.

I've been in the martial arts since I was about 18, hurt more than once:)

Kids are grown but not out, but have thier own lives....then wham! Grandaughter-Live aboard type, Issue-1 (lol)

She wants to ride with papa where ever he goes. Sold my last vette and had a 2000 Z28 convertible (again, lowered, 315's GFX, Sway bars, yada yada....and could hold (relatively speaking) 4 people (if 2 were tiny).

Sold that and kept my FJ 62 Landcruiser (no pro-touring that beast!) and she loves it, but I wanted to get back in the street car scene again.
Thought about another 69 Camaro. I had one when the wife & I were dating. Drunk driver took it out on the interstate...I was lucky. So was he...I'd just gotten off duty at the Sheriff's Office and he's lucky I didn't shoot him (lol).

Decided against that for a new Camaro...but still not sold on them and don't want to make payments. Really liked the GS vette, but again, can't justify 50-75k for a car that's going to sit 80-90% of the time!

Got a good line on a 69 vette body (no frame..perfect!:smoke: and have a friend who I helped out during a divorce who has a storage buikding full of old vettes and parts:smoke: She's foing to let me cherry pick a bit so.....this ought to be fun.

Wifes not all that into cars, daughter will be married in a couple of years (aleady engaged), and will get to see the g-daughter maybe on the weekends....I'll do a quikie on the build to get it licensed and on the street so she and I can enjoy it, then finish it up so the wife and I can travel the state comfortably in it when I finally retire...again....

Hope your injuries are getting better. Do you still have the vette?

[BirdsThaWord]

This guys Vette might give you some ideas. One of the nicest I've seen:
http://www.mcspeed.homestead.com/
Also, on the Corvette forum, look up a guy with the screen name of Twin Turbo and another by the name of Lasse. They have nice Vette's too. Hope this helps!

Couple of Killer Vette's!!!
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://img12.imageshack.us/i/killervettes.jpg/)
Another shot of his Vette:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://img33.imageshack.us/i/chrismcdonalds.png/)

[WS6]

Since you are on DC, go into the C3 section and there should be a sticky created by Superpowers covering almost everything you need to know. Basically, between Josh's company and mine we have every part you'd need in order to do an LSx conversion to a C2/3/4. However, if funds allow I would be all over a Street Shop frame. Trey and the guys at Street Shop know their stuff and do great work.

[JV69z/28]

This may be more "street fighter" than pro-touring but with out a doubt worth a look. http://www.vetteweb.com/features/vemp_0910_1969_chevy_corvette_stingray/index.html

[shortrack]

Ive always felt 68-72(with the rear spoiler) big block, 4 spd, rag top, big black header sidepipes is one of the baddest rides on the planet.......!!!

[neki67]

Also, on the Corvette forum, look up a guy with the screen name of Twin Turbo!

Twin Turbo doesn't post on the Corvette forum anymore. He has his own forum now.

Check it out: www.vettemod.com/forum (http://www.vettemod.com/forum)

[Off Duty]

Twin Turbo doesn't post on the Corvette forum anymore. He has his own forum now.

Check it out: www.vettemod.com/forum (http://www.vettemod.com/forum)

I don't post or even visit the corvetteforum any more.

Since IB bought it and the mods lost thier freakin' minds, it hasn't been the same ::banghead:
I'm on DC and a local Florida forum corvetteflorida.com where I act as one of the moderators. Very laid back place with great folks who share an interest in the covette and Florida. Definately no threat to the national forum:) but you'd of thought so the way the children at CF acted:doh: :bsjerk:

I've always been partial to pro-touring cars, even before they were labeled "pro-touring."
Always preferred to have my cars be able to do more than go fast straight:)

I'll definately be checking out his forum as well as hanging out here.

Thanks for the link.:smoke:

[Off Duty]

This guys Vette might give you some ideas. One of the nicest I've seen:
http://www.mcspeed.homestead.com/
Also, on the Corvette forum, look up a guy with the screen name of Twin Turbo and another by the name of Lasse. They have nice Vette's too. Hope this helps!

Couple of Killer Vette's!!!
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://img12.imageshack.us/i/killervettes.jpg/)
Another shot of his Vette:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://img33.imageshack.us/i/chrismcdonalds.png/)

Yes sir, that was one part of the motivation for this project.

There's also one I saw in Sarasota the other day. As soon as I get the time to download it off my phone and load it up, I'll post it. Gorgeous car!!

Nice enough that I stopped what I was doing to go back and take pics. And I hardly ever stop when I'm working!! (lol)

Unfortunately, I left CF (or it left me:)) several years ago, found some better homes, and never looked back...:smoke:

Thanks for the link and the pics.

I'll definately be checking them out today!

[Off Duty]

Ive always felt 68-72(with the rear spoiler) big block, 4 spd, rag top, big black header sidepipes is one of the baddest rides on the planet.......!!!

Personally, I'd love an earth shaking, wall breaking, tarmac crackin' big block to scare the bejesus out of the neighbors, children and small animals:rotfl:

Unfortunately, They generally aren't much fun to drive for long distances or in traffic.

I'mm looking for the ultimate in speed, handleing, comfort, looks and reliability.

The late model running gear and suspension, combined with the C3 lines....that ought to about do it:)

I'd love the vert as well, but the wife is always bitching about her hair:bsjerk:
I'm BALD....doesn't really matter much to me and as a native Floridian, I'd rather enjoy the weather.

We'll go with the T-tops and just keep them off when I'm by myself:)

But what you described does sound:smoke:

[Off Duty]

Since you are on DC, go into the C3 section and there should be a sticky created by Superpowers covering almost everything you need to know. Basically, between Josh's company and mine we have every part you'd need in order to do an LSx conversion to a C2/3/4. However, if funds allow I would be all over a Street Shop frame. Trey and the guys at Street Shop know their stuff and do great work.

Thanks Trey.

I've been there (Streetknight on DC-very old screen name) and checked out the thread you mentioned.

I'll be depending on you guys, your shops and skills to make this happen. Believe me, you'll be hearing from me more than you like (lol).

I'm going to call on Monday regarding the frame. I'd like to go that route for a variety of reasons. May just slow the project a bit?

Thanks,

Gordon

[Off Duty]

This may be more "street fighter" than pro-touring but with out a doubt worth a look. http://www.vetteweb.com/features/vemp_0910_1969_chevy_corvette_stingray/index.html

All I get is a grey page when I go there. Nothing comes up?

Any other link?

Thanks to everyone for thier great responses.

Looking forward to hanging out here.

Happy Easter!

[JV69z/28]

All I get is a grey page when I go there. Nothing comes up?

I just tried the link again and it's working. Give it a minute or 2 to load. If not go to Vette Magazine's website and look through "feature" cars. There are a couple of real nice "flared" cars mixed in there.

[67.5vette]

My 77
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/03/DSC00507-1.jpg

[WS6]

Thanks Gordon but the Trey that own and operates Street Shop isn't me. I've talked with Trey Walden before and was hoping to start building a part for him but it didn't materialize unfortunately. I love Street Shop's stuff though. If I ever get around to building a C2/3, it'll have their frame under it.

I operate a different shop that's listed in Josh's thread on DC. I keep quiet over here out of respect for the paying vendors.

My ultimate would be a mid year coupe. The purist would hate me because I'll drive it all over the place. The lines on a C2 coupe are just amazing to me. I like the hatch area from the inside. Doesn't feel so closed in. Though the C3 just screams aggressive when lowered and with a great exhaust note.

Post pictures when you start building. I love watching these things come together.

[Off Duty]

Thanks, will do.

[shortrack]

I'mm looking for the ultimate in speed, handleing, comfort, looks and reliability.

The late model running gear and suspension, combined with the C3 lines....that ought to about do it:)



it'd be awesome........!!

[Off Duty]

it'd be awesome........!!

Thanks, that's what i'm hoping for:)