78 not just a quick paint job

[Piginvet]

Hope the covid doesn't hit you too hard mate....the cars too close to finishing!
Thanks for the story and pics, great stuff
Hope you're back on feet soon and hopefully have a happy New Year!

 

[C1CKS]

We have touch down!!!!!!!!
Finally got the body on so just got to get her back in the air now to start pairing the two together

 

[johng]

That's looking good, what are the blue hoses?

 

[C1CKS]

That's looking good, what are the blue hoses?

Water coolant hoses that just need cutting down, i know they are not to everyone's taste but i just want to brighten up the engine bay

 

[johng]

You're not alone there!

They look to be the diameter of top and bottom radiator hoses, but don't have the moulded bends in them, or are they for the heater?

 

[C1CKS]

You're not alone there!
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They look to be the diameter of top and bottom radiator hoses, but don't have the moulded bends in them, or are they for the heater?

Very nice They are for the heater, just need to cut them down but want to do the fuel lines first.

 

[CaptainK]

Water coolant hoses that just need cutting down, i know they are not to everyone's taste but i just want to brighten up the engine bay

Where did you get those colourful silicone hoses from? I'd like some blue ones for my Vette too (327 SBC) as its a blue car - adds a bit of colour to the engine bay. My other car (FTO is red, and has red engine hoses).

 

[johng]

Got mine from ebay, but I think they only did them for 77-82 cars

 

[Mad4slalom]

Ok abit more than a clean ☺

Great work, cant wait to see finished results

 

[C1CKS]

Where did you get those colourful silicone hoses from? I'd like some blue ones for my Vette too (327 SBC) as its a blue car - adds a bit of colour to the engine bay. My other car (FTO is red, and has red engine hoses).

Ebay as with most things, any colour but states 77-82 so not sure if they will fit. Item No: 193384551562

 

[C1CKS]

Great work, cant wait to see finished results

Nor me! Waiting on parts is the biggest pain though

 

[CaptainK]

Ebay as with most things, any colour but states 77-82 so not sure if they will fit. Item No: 193384551562

Thanks. But that's the problem I have - 1968 327 engine. Couldn't find any kits for it. One Ebay seller says in their title they have a kit for 1968 - 1982 Corvette, and the pipes look different to the ebay pipes you mentioned. BUT in their description on Ebay they state 1969 to 1982. So dunno if they mean 1968 or 1969. I suspect 1969 as then thats all 350 SBC engine.

 

[Oneball]

Thanks. But that's the problem I have - 1968 327 engine. Couldn't find any kits for it. One Ebay seller says in their title they have a kit for 1968 - 1982 Corvette, and the pipes look different to the ebay pipes you mentioned. BUT in their description on Ebay they state 1969 to 1982. So dunno if they mean 1968 or 1969. I suspect 1969 as then thats all 350 SBC engine.

I believe hose are different depending on which options your car had such as AC, they’re not just year and engine specific.

 

[Roscobbc]

Obviously a 327 is going to have different hosing to a 427 (presuming) - 1968 big blocks use the same hosing and radiator as a 1967 big block car.......so no expansion tank. Don't know if 327's use year previous's hosing - perhaps che3ck it out.

 

[maxuk15]

Really great work... Please could you throw a bit more light on the Led sealed beams.
Cheers

 

[C1CKS]

Really great work... Please could you throw a bit more light on the Led sealed beams.
Cheers

As soon as i get them in i will post a pic

 

[maxuk15]

Thanks. Brighter lights will help on the drive down to Le Mans !!!!

 

[CaptainK]

Obviously a 327 is going to have different hosing to a 427 (presuming) - 1968 big blocks use the same hosing and radiator as a 1967 big block car.......so no expansion tank. Don't know if 327's use year previous's hosing - perhaps che3ck it out.

Good point. The 327 in 1968 was just a carry over from the C2's 327 engine, but with tweaks like air pump and other rubbish etc. None of which my car has thankfully. So it might be worth looking at C2 327 pipework and see if it looks like mine.

 

[C1CKS]

Ok, just put the lights in on the driver's side for a quick look. Just need to sort out the wiring next

 

[maxuk15]

Are they not COOL or what !!!!
Straight swap out ????
Doesn't the kit just plug in to the existing 3 pin Female connection ??

Then a night shot should be good

Cheers