1972 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Vehicle Specifications
- VINN/A
- Classic Car ID102244498
- Stock NumberN/A
- CategoryAmerican Classics
- Body StyleCoupe
- New/UsedUsed
- Mileage1,545 miles
- Engine8 Cylinder
- ConditionExcellent
- Doors2
- Drivetrain2 wheel drive - rear
- SuspensionVBP sport
- Transmission5 Speed Manual
- Exterior ColorRed
- Custom ColorPPG New Chianti Red
- Interior ColorTan
- Seat ColorLight Saddle
Classic Car Overview
This car was purchased as a project car in 2013 and restoration was completed in 2015. Mileage is unknown and stated as so on the clean title. 1,545 mile have been put on since restoration was completed. Very fun car to drive and handles great. Air condition along with rack and pinion steering keeps this straight and cool flying down the highway.
Tremec TKO 600 transmission was installed with a final ratio of .84 in 5th gear. This will allow the car to run around 2200 rpm at 55mph in 4th gear and 2200 rpm at 70 in 5th gear.
Below are more details, any questions are welcome:
Engine:
o 5.7l GM 350 SBC, 1990s block
o 480hp 468 lb-ft of torque
o Splayed main bolt caps
o ARP studs throughout build
o Forged cam and rods
o Vortec heads, that have been ported and polished.
o 2.02 intake valves
o COMP Cams extreme energy retrofit cam and hydraulic roller lifters
PT 12-432-12
o Scorpion race series 1.5 ratio roller rockers
o Pro Systems 750 4150 custom build carburetor
o Dewitts Aluminum radiator with twin Spal electric fans
o MSD 6A Digital ignition box
o MSD Pro-Billet Distributor
o Edelbrock intake
o Hooker Headers stainless steel side pipes w/ Spiral Turbo System baffle
o Serpentine belt system
Transmission
o Hurst Driveline Tremec TKO 600 5 speed manual
o Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch
o Clutch linkage updated to Heim Joints from pedal to Z-bar to clutch fork.
Chassis:
o Front:
Steeroids rack and pinion power steering
VBP Camber Brace
VBP Tubular Upper A-arms
1 1/8 sway bar. Chassis reinforced to support
o Rear:
VBP Differential crossmember reinforcement
VBP Adjustable Strut Assembly
VBP Fiberglass Spring
DragVette Driveshaft and half-shaft safety loops.
255/60 R15 BF Goodrich Radial TA tires
3:73 Differential with Eaton Locker
o Brakes:
Factory calipers
Master cylinder is Willwood with adjustable distribution block.
Interior:
o Full leather seats
o Digital radio with aux input. Maintains factory look. Antique Automobile Radio Model 992201B
4 speaker- 2 in the kickpanels, two behind the seat.
1 kicker subwoofer behind the seats
o LED lighting added to speedo and tach along with aux gauges. Adjustable colors
o Tachometer updated from mechanical to electronic tach from 1976 corvette. Guage faces swapped out to keep 1972 factory look.
o Amp meter replaced with volt meter
Exterior:
o Factory bumpers have had the chrome removed and re-coated
o Tail lights have been upgraded to LED lighting
o Headlights have been updated to Hella housing with H4 bulb for standard and H1 for high. Wiring updated to be relayed off battery instead of routed thru the factory switch inside. When highs are turned on, all 4 lights are kept on.
o PPG paint: HON R517P New Chianti Red
o Functional cowl induction hood.
General:
o All stainless bolts on screws from totally stainless
o Vintage Air- air conditioning unit installed, factory air conditioning available
o Body was removed during restoration, frame was reinforced and rust removed. Windshield frame was replaced as well. All common rust areas are clean and coated.
Tremec TKO 600 transmission was installed with a final ratio of .84 in 5th gear. This will allow the car to run around 2200 rpm at 55mph in 4th gear and 2200 rpm at 70 in 5th gear.
Below are more details, any questions are welcome:
Engine:
o 5.7l GM 350 SBC, 1990s block
o 480hp 468 lb-ft of torque
o Splayed main bolt caps
o ARP studs throughout build
o Forged cam and rods
o Vortec heads, that have been ported and polished.
o 2.02 intake valves
o COMP Cams extreme energy retrofit cam and hydraulic roller lifters
PT 12-432-12
o Scorpion race series 1.5 ratio roller rockers
o Pro Systems 750 4150 custom build carburetor
o Dewitts Aluminum radiator with twin Spal electric fans
o MSD 6A Digital ignition box
o MSD Pro-Billet Distributor
o Edelbrock intake
o Hooker Headers stainless steel side pipes w/ Spiral Turbo System baffle
o Serpentine belt system
Transmission
o Hurst Driveline Tremec TKO 600 5 speed manual
o Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch
o Clutch linkage updated to Heim Joints from pedal to Z-bar to clutch fork.
Chassis:
o Front:
Steeroids rack and pinion power steering
VBP Camber Brace
VBP Tubular Upper A-arms
1 1/8 sway bar. Chassis reinforced to support
o Rear:
VBP Differential crossmember reinforcement
VBP Adjustable Strut Assembly
VBP Fiberglass Spring
DragVette Driveshaft and half-shaft safety loops.
255/60 R15 BF Goodrich Radial TA tires
3:73 Differential with Eaton Locker
o Brakes:
Factory calipers
Master cylinder is Willwood with adjustable distribution block.
Interior:
o Full leather seats
o Digital radio with aux input. Maintains factory look. Antique Automobile Radio Model 992201B
4 speaker- 2 in the kickpanels, two behind the seat.
1 kicker subwoofer behind the seats
o LED lighting added to speedo and tach along with aux gauges. Adjustable colors
o Tachometer updated from mechanical to electronic tach from 1976 corvette. Guage faces swapped out to keep 1972 factory look.
o Amp meter replaced with volt meter
Exterior:
o Factory bumpers have had the chrome removed and re-coated
o Tail lights have been upgraded to LED lighting
o Headlights have been updated to Hella housing with H4 bulb for standard and H1 for high. Wiring updated to be relayed off battery instead of routed thru the factory switch inside. When highs are turned on, all 4 lights are kept on.
o PPG paint: HON R517P New Chianti Red
o Functional cowl induction hood.
General:
o All stainless bolts on screws from totally stainless
o Vintage Air- air conditioning unit installed, factory air conditioning available
o Body was removed during restoration, frame was reinforced and rust removed. Windshield frame was replaced as well. All common rust areas are clean and coated.
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