1965 Chevrolet Corvette on 2040-cars
Lake Wales, Florida, United States
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1965 Corvette / Big Block 4 Speed Roadster. Let me start by saying "not for the numbers matching purist", perhaps
"Pro Touring/ Restmod is a better description, but this car is an absolute blast to run through the gears! Power
comes from a four bolt main 454, 10.25 to 1 compression ratio with GM "990" casting rectangular port, open chamber
heads, CompCams solid lifter camshaft (approx. 600" lift), Crane Gold "Race Series" rocker arms, Hooker sidepipe
headers w/ 2 1/8" primaries, vintage GM #3933163 aluminum intake, MSD tach drive distributor w/ 6al box, topped off
with a "dialed in" Holley 830HP carb.
The Muncie M20 4 speed was just completely rebuilt, with the addition of a new input shaft and sliders. Also
included is a CenterForce dual friction clutch disc, pressure plate and throwout bearing. Hurst "Competition Plus"
shifter, (new steel bushings) with a stock appearing "lockout style handle." New driveshaft u-joints, balanced
driveshaft. New halfshaft u-joints, as per previous owner. Rear is a 3.55 posi.
The 4 wheel power disc brake system consists of an all new master cylinder, calipers, all new steel brake lines,
hoses, unions and power brake booster. It also has a new power brake booster reservoir. New wheel bearings and
seals also. The parking brake components were all replaced with SS parts, all new cables and miscellaneous small
items. Works well. The car also has a 1.125" front sway bar with new hardware.
The cooling system features a 4 core "big block style" radiator and clutch fan, and stays cool in virtually any
driving condition.
The interior was completely removed and Hush Mat was installed on all surfaces, including the doors. Additional
sound and heat insulation was also installed. This made a huge difference, and makes the car feel solid and quiet.
The seat frames were rebuilt and the seat covers correctly reinstalled. The black carpet is in good condition, and
looks better than pictured.
The dash cluster was restored, gauges cleaned, detailed or replaced. The entire wiring harness, which includes
headlight, engine, dash and tail light sections were replaced with Lectric Limited components. The interior lights,
dash, glove box and warning lights all works as they should. The clock was replaced with a new quartz unit. The
glove box door was detailed, with new aluminum insert and logo.
The doors were pulled and disassembled. All the door tracks, felt items and door seals were replaced. The window
regulators were repaired, cleaned, greased and reinstalled. The hinge mounting plates were re-riveted, which gets
rid of the sag most people attribute to the hinges. The door locks, glove box and ignition cylinders were all
replaced. The door pulls and window cranks were replaced. The door panels are better than driver quality, the dash
pads are not perfect, but very good. Door sills are new.
The convertible top is a new Al Knoch item, professionally installed. The car also has a factory hardtop, painted
to match, in good condition. The windshield is new, as per previous owner. The wiper motor and washer pump were
recently rebuilt by Corvette Specialties Md.
The car rolls on 16 x 8 American Racing "Torque Thrust" wheels with staggered size BF Goodrich, G-Force Sport
radials. The tires are older, but plenty of tread left.
The bumpers are driver quality at best, with some pitting underneath on the fronts, rears are slightly better.
Headlight motors work as they should, the right side is new. The limit switches and indicator lights all work. The
car has an older repaint, and is true "20 footer" status, although the gloss is good.
I've owned the car about 2 years, and have spent a good deal of wrenching on the car. There was a lot of focus on
carb tuning and ignition / advance curve work. The car fires right up, has a strong lope at idle, around 850 rpm
when warmed up, and really sounds good! It has plenty of horses, tons of torque coming out of a corner. This thing
is a time machine...
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