Chevrolet : Corvette T Top Coupe

You are bidding on a 1975 Chevrolet Corvette T Top Coupe.

Serial # 1 Z 37 J 5 S 420763

This car is powered by a non-original 350 C. I engine. mated with an automatic transmission. The engine. which was out of the Chevrolet truck. has been totally rebuilt with performance parts such as the steel crankshaft. 400 hp connecting rods . Edelbrock” heads. high performance GM 350 hp. 327 camshaft. LT 1 style intake manifold and a “Holley” 750 C. I. carburetor. The original Pistons have been replaced with “Eutectic” performance slipper skirt styled Pistons. The engine also has “Edelbrock” chromed wate pumps and front pulleys. A “Bee Cool” aluminum radiator with two electric fans have also been installed. The air breather is also a “Edelbrock” and the valve covers were from GM. A set of stainless “Hooker” headers have replaced the stock exhaust manifolds.

This car underwent a very detailed frame off restoration. All components were dismantled and either rebuilt or replaced. factory parts were used whenever possible. The factory paint on the car was removed and the car has been totally repainted. The body panels are smooth with minimal body waves. which are fairly common in Corvettes. The rear taillight panel is slightly misaligned with the rear quarter panel. The paint is very nice. however. during the repainting process some dirt fell on the paint just behind the rear window. The windshield is new. The gas cap emblem is new and the lid is an aluminum custom-made unit.

The automatic transmission is also been rebuilt using heavy-duty clutches. shift kit and a B&M torque converter. A B&M transmission cooler has also been installed.

All the weather seals. including both inner and outer window felts have been replaced. Both door panels are new high quality reproductions as are the blue carpets and seat upholstery. The console itself is new. The scuff plates have also been replaced with correct replacements. The dash pad is new and all components on the dash are like new. horn button was custom-made. The paint has been removed from the tilt steering column and the aluminum polished. a new “Auto Custom” radio/cassette system with a rear sound bar has been installed.

The chassis is in immaculate condition. The original steering has been replaced with a “Speed Direct” rack and pinion unit. All of the suspension components have been replaced. “Edelbrock” Performance shocks have been installed.

The stainless steel exhaust system is new. The factory exhaust manifolds have been replaced with “Hooker" competition headers. Chrome side exhaust pipes have been installed.

The frame and most of the suspension components were sandblasted and powder coated. The Goodyear tires are new. The front tires are P 225 50 ZR 16

and the rear tires are 245 50 ZR 16. The American racing alloy wheels are also new.

Shortly after the restoration was completed on this car the builder unfortunately passed away. He did not want to leave fuel in the gas tank. so the car was started and ran from a separate gas can. The car has 0 miles since restoration was completed.

this car is being sold by the estate of the builder. for more information please contact Jim Higham

Cell: 204. 997. 4636

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