Produced between the 1968 and 1982 model years, the third-generation C3 Chevy Corvette is instantly recognizable thanks to its pronounced fender arches, long hood line, and short tail section. It’s a great-looking piece of design, but with the right upgrades, the C3 can transform into a real head-turner, as evidenced by the 1974 Chevy Corvette restomod featured in the following video.
Running just over six minutes, this video documents the build that went into transforming this C3 Chevy Corvette into a mean 600-horsepower street machine. According to the video description, the build was completed in August of this year, and truth be told, it looks like one fun ride.
The video kicks off with the C3 Chevy Corvette in its original factory spec. This particular model started life as an L48 making 195 horsepower when new, with just 23,000 original miles on the clock by the time it go into the hands of its latest owner.
Overall, the car looks pretty clean. Nevertheless, its destiny includes a host of modern upgrades, starting with a new 454 V8 from BluePrint Engines. FiTech fuel injection was installed to provide the go juice, while two conical air filters suck in the atmosphere. The Tremec T56 Magnum six-speed transmission sends output to the rear axle.
The interior was gutted and upgraded with new sound deadening, while Dakota Digital gauges and new upholstery were added as well. Suspension goodies include RideTech coilovers and Wilwood brakes in each corner.
Outside, the C3 Chevy Corvette got a new vented hood, a large rear spoiler, and a new front lip, while five-spoke polished wheels add a nice complement to the chrome trim bits. The panels were painted a glossy shade of silver gray, while the Stingray emblem was added as a graphic on the hood. And of course, we can’t forget the huge side exhaust pipes, which look like they could singe some leg hair, but still up the cool factor considerably.
The build video ends with a quick test drive to show off the sound. Hit play to see this 1974 Chevy Corvette C3 restomod built from the ground up.
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Comments
At first glance it’s not bad. Suspension mods are fine, and I get the attraction of the extra gears. But the hood and side pipes look silly and the rear spoiler is hideous. 454? Someone makes a 454 inch small block? I liked the car better before it was modified. Especially since it was a 4 speed car.
“454? Someone makes a 454 inch small block?”
Yes; this particular engine built by Blueprint Engines. They don’t specifically state whose block they use, but it’s likely to be from Dart or World Products.
BluePrint uses their own block castings.
The car is really nice. But that wing absolutely kills the cars style. Looks like a autozone special.
Using generic style side pipes (rather than the C3-specific style) looks deadly cheap, like they were the first ones they came across on eBay, and were installed in a hurry. The rear spoiler, while I’m sure it’s functional, screams “whatever car this is must be really fast, cuz look how big I am!” I’m also not a fan of the c3 L88 hood; though it was designed for the car there are cleaner aftermarket high rise hoods that actually accentuate the overall lines better. Front spoiler? Very nice. I like how it flows into the fenders. Mechanically car is great. Aesthetically it’s a nice Hot Wheels, but not a great Vette.
How does the saying go? ( If you don’t have anything nice to say,Don’t say anything at all) So STFU!
HE LIKES IT AND THAT IS ALL THAT MATTERS!!