Frame-Off 454 Big Block Lots of pics & video

1979 Chevrolet Corvette Frame Off 454 Big Block

1979 Big BlockCorvette

Please read the entire ad if seriously interested.

This is NOT a perfect restored car, it still needs a few things but most all the hard work is done.

5 year frame-off partial rebuild completed in 2016

(about 1,900 miles since)

Car was completely disassembled

Frame completely stripped down & coated

(I have pictures of the car disassembled)

Undercarriage and interior floor Rhino-lined

Paint is 1969 Lemans Blue

The anemic stock 350 is long gone & replaced with a fire breathing Chevy Big Block with over double the original horsepower.

454 Big Block casting # 361959

.030 over Speed Pro Hyperutectic Dome pistons

10.25:1 compression (runs on 93 pump gas)

Closed chamber GM heads

Comp Magnum 280H cam with .520 lift

Holly 750 chokeless carburetor

Weiand Street Dominator aluminum intake

HEI electronic ignition

10mm Moroso wires & AC plugs

New Powermaster high torque mini starter

New Aluminum water pump.

New power steering pump

Ceramic coated headers with aluminized pipes and Stainless Magnaflow mufflers ($1,000+ exhaust system)

Champion Aluminum radiator with dual electric fans

New Jasper Class 2 Performance Transmission

(only 800 miles on trans)

Fully Rebuilt 3.73 posi rearend

4-wheel-disc brakes -

ALL NEW front to back including rotors, pads, calipers, lines & hoses. New booster & master cylinder as well.

New fuel tank and all fuel lines front to back

New Cowl Hood, New front & rear bumpers

New front spoiler. New windshield.

New black windshield & rear glass molding

New "bubble" taillights

New sidemarkers & parking lights

New wiper motor and wiper components

Heater and Power windows work

New battery, & alternator

New big block triple groove water pump & crank pullies

(pullies alone were over $400)

All suspension is new or rebuilt.

New shocks & big block springs.

New bearings, bushings, & ball joints.

Headlight assemblies all new

All new vacuum lines & actuators

Car is just as clean underneath as on top.

Hasn't seen rain since restoration was completed.

Emblems and lower trim under doors blacked out to match all the black window molding.

Interior:

Mostly original

Original door panels very nice for the age

All new weatherstripping & window felts

New front carpet, New t-top headliner panels

New dyna-mat insulation under carpet & on the doors

Seats recovered in black tweed

Pioneer AM/FM/CD player with remote

New JVC front speakers

1 crack & a couple holes in dash pad

(coverlay makes a dash cover for these cars)

8" GM Corvette Rallys with GM flat caps

BF Goodrich tires 245/60's front & 255/60's rear

Well over $20k and countless hours invested.

Still needs a few small things to make it perfect

Car runs great & actually rides really good with the new suspension.

Clean / Clear Tennessee title in hand & in my name

Call or text 931-237-3284 for any questions

Link to youtube videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MEYy9aQtSo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fvlx_k1o7XA

Photobucket Link with 78 pictures

http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/JAR-2/slideshow/1979%20Corvette

Things it would need to be perfect:

Power Steering Gearbox (slight play in steering)

Dash lights not working

Tach reads incorrect

No rear speakers

Memory wire for radio hooked up

Glove box door latch broken

Could use a dash cover

No door lock keys

Horn does not work

Power door locks don't work

Drivers seat is bolted to floor & does not move

Turn signal lever is loose & signals only work part time

A/C brackets for big block (compressor is included)

Carb could use some fine tuning but still runs fine

Duct work for heater vents are in a box

Have the spare carrier but no spare tire or jack

Couple paint bubbles on top of front fenders, but the rest of paint job on the car is very nice. I have extra Wanda paint that goes with the car.

Was planning on fixing all these little issues & painting the top of the fenders then reselling next spring but a slowdown at work forces sale.

This is NOT a 100 point show car but I have had it in a few local shows & cruise-ins & it always gets compliments. In my opinion it's too nice for a daily driver but not quite a full on show car. Just a nice weekend hotrod.It's very fast and not for the inexperienced driver. Engine was built at Knights Machine in Nashville, TN, a well-known shop for building high performance engines.

All the hard work is done on this car, it only needs some small things to be perfect. Less than 2,000 miles on everything listed.

This car does not have catalytic converters & will most likely not pass emissions if your state requires it. Check your local & state laws.

Car is for sale locally & I reserve the right to end this ad at any time. If you are the high bidder I will notify before doing so.

Car is fully insured for $20,000.

Over $7,000 in drivetrain alone.

DISCLAIMER:

Car is sold as-is, where-is with no warranty or guarantees written expressed or implied. You are welcome & encouraged to come inspect the car before auction ends. There is a $250 non-refundable deposit due within 48 hours after auction ending via paypal / money order / or wire transfer. Full funds are due within 10 days after auction close via wire transfer or cash on pickup unless we agree on other terms. Certified checks are accepted but the car / title / keys will NOT be released until full funds are cleared at my bank (which can take several days). Shipping expenses are solely the buyers responsibility. I will however work with your shipper & bring the car to a safe & open loading location close to my house. I do not mind storing the car covered in my garage if you need extra time for shipment as long as full funds have been received. No international buyers please, I'd like to keep it in the lower 48 states for a quick & easy sale.

I have 100% feedback & want to keep it that way so I'm open & honest about all my listings. I've tried to list everything I know about this car. Every vehicle I've put on ebay has sold & most don't last the duration of the listing. I am NOT a dealer but do buy / sell / trade quite often. My number is 931-237-3284 if you have any other inquiries. Thanks for looking & God Bless.

• Condition: Used
• Make: Chevrolet
• Model: Corvette
• SubModel: "STINGRAY"
• Trim: Frame Off 454 Big Block
• Year: 1979
• Mileage: 1,900
• VIN: 1Z8789S425318
• Color: Lemans Blue
• Engine size: 7.4L 454ci
• Number of cylinders: 8
• Power options: Power Windows
• Fuel: Gasoline
• Transmission: Automatic
• Interior color: Black
• Options: CD Player
• Vehicle Title: Clear
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