1964 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Coupe PROJECT - New Engine, Many New Parts, Tools

350 HO Engine Specifications:

Displacement: 350 cubic inches

Bore x Stroke: 4.00 inch x 3.48 inch

Compression 9.1:1

Block: Cast iron, four-bolt intermediate mains

Cylinder Head: Production Vortec Cast Iron, 23º valve angle

Pistons: Cast aluminum

Camshaft: Hydraulic flat tappet

Valve Diameter (Intake/Exhaust): 1.94”/1.50”

Lift: .435" intake, .460" exhaust

Fuel: Premium unleaded - 92 (R+M/2)

Maximum Engine Speed: 5700 RPM

To complete this new crate engine, I purchased the following components:

NEW Edelbrock Model 2116 Intake Manifold

NEW Holley 4-barrel carburetor

NEW Edelbrock water pump

NEW stock cast iron Exhaust Manifolds

NEW Alternator

NEW Fuel Pump

NEW HEI high voltage distributor and coil (I also have a new "standard" distributor)

NEW Plug Wires and Guides

NEW AC Delco R44LTS Spark Plugs (8)

NEW Engine Mounts

NEW C-2 Style Corvette Aluminum Valve Covers with mounting kit

NEW Hydraulic Pump for Power Steering

NEW 5-Blade Fan with Schweitzer-Style Fan Clutch and related pulleys

When I pulled the old engine, and junk engine compartment components, I bought a lot of NEW PARTS to use to put the car back together again. NEW PARTS include:

NEW Steeroids Rack & Pinion Power Steering adapter kit with NEW Power Steering Pump (Photo #11)

NEW B F Goodrich Silvertown Radial Tires (set of 4) - P205/75R15 - radial tire replacement for stock tire

NEW 2.5 inch diameter exhaust pipes all the way back including mounting hardware and chrome exhaust tips

NEW Mufflers

NEW DeWitts Aluminum Radiator

NEW Radiator Mount, and Radiator Shroud and Mounting Brackets and hardware

NEW Coolant Overflow Tank and Mounting Bracket

NEW completely overhauled front Upper and Lower A-arms freshly painted gloss black with all new bushings and ball joints.

NEW Brake Master Cylinder

NEW Front Coil Springs (with high quality spring compressor set)

NEW set of four Bilstein shocks

NEW 4-speed Hurst Shifter

NEW Clutch and Throwout Bearing

NEW Spare Tire Housing

NEW Battery Mount components

NEW Fiberglass Inner Fenders and Mounting Brackets

NEW Hood Hinges and Hold-Open Support Arm

EXTERIOR TRIM

NEW Front Grill Assembly

NEW Exterior Corvette Stingray Emblems for entire exterior (also interior emblems)

NEW Radio Antenna - stock, chrome, retractable

NEW Rear Deck Gas Filler Cap Emblem

CUSTOM PARTS

NEW Procar highback Seats with sliding mounts (not installed yet)

NEW 3-Point Seat Belt-Shoulder Harness with Mounting Kit (not installed yet)

NEW 16” Diameter Steering Wheel (not installed yet)

NEW Replica 1967 Corvette Air Scoop Hood with L88 Intake Parts

REPAIR WORK

Fiberglass Inner Fenders: I had planned to replace both of the cracked inner engine compartment fenders. The right one was the worst which I have begun cutting away. The left inner fender is structurally sound, but the previous repair is obvious. I was going to replace the left side while I did the right just to properly correct the damage. I have purchased two new fiberglass inner fenders (see PHOTO # 14) plus NEW metal reinforcement brackets for the hood hinge area.

Engine Compartment: I have posted five photos in this auction from all angles showing you the engine compartment as it is now. At this point, pretty much everything has been pulled out of the engine compartment. At this point in the project I was going to clean up the visible frame members and suspension and steering components, etc. Clean all the grease and oil and surface rust and shoot a fresh coat of paint. It would take some elbow grease, but it's mostly all cosmetic, not structural work. After everything was cleaned up, I was going to install the Steeroids Rack & Pinion Power Steering Kit. This is where the project stopped for me.

1967 AIR SCOOP HOOD MODIFICATION

The choice of the Vortec Head GM Crate engine resulted in a GM Small Block engine that is taller than the original Corvette 327 engine. The Vortec head design requires a different, taller intake manifold than the standard head small block engine. With the carburetor and air cleaner, the entire engine assembly will not fit under the original stock 1964 hood. So I purchased a replica 1967 air scoop hood. The air scoop design allows for additional room for the Vortec head engine. I purchased the necessary parts for the L88 carburetor induction system that I was going to try to incorporate as part of the project. Obviously, I never got that far.

There are many, many NEW SMALL PARTS - brackets, hardware, light bulbs, small replacement parts, gaskets, o-rings, etc - all labeled in plastic bags. I've probably forgotten to list other smaller parts. Despite all my attempts to acquire all the needed parts, I am sure there are a few things I have forgotten to buy. But it shouldn't be much.

So virtually all the main parts have been purchased and all are brand new. With my back getting worse, I can no longer work on this project. For someone who is comfortable with automotive work, this could turn out to be a very nice car.

TOOLS, JACKS, JACK STANDS, WHEEL DOLLIES, ENGINE STAND, ETC.

Included in this auction is a 1,000 pound capacity gantry chain hoist, an engine stand, a floor jack, four metal wheel dollies, four jack stands, two portable shop spot lights, a Knock-Off Wheel Tool and Lead Hammer, and probably some other shop equipment.

REFERENCES

Included in this auction are all of my references: I have copies of the 1964 Corvette Manuals as well as many, many books and literature on the C2 Corvette. I also have a small collection of maintenance "how-to" DVDs on various subjects

NOTE to POTENTIAL BUYERS: I am giving up on this project because of health reasons. I can no longer do automotive work because of major back injuries. So I can not make arrangements for shipping the car, the new engine, parts and shop equipment.

LOCAL PICKUP ONLY

BUYER WILL HAVE TO COME PICK UP THE CAR and NEW ENGINE and PARTS and shop equipment at MY HOUSE IN BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON.