1974-1981 Corvette Stocker Combo Suggestions?

Jeff Kempton · 01-23-2015, 11:39 PM

While killing a winter evening surfing the used car ads, it occurred to me that '74-81 Corvettes are fairly common and relatively affordable. I know there are some fast Corvettes out there already, but if someone was looking to build a stocker which of these years might offer the best potential?

A quick look indicates that bodywise the '74-77, '78-79, and '80-81 models are basically the same so I would guess that the year claimed could be adjusted as needed. It also looks like 78-81 could be claimed with a nose and tail cover change. Other threads have indicated that the IRS rear can easily handle a stocker small block's torque, so that shouldn't be an issue with some upgrades.

Thanks in advance for any feedback on the pros and cons of these cars!

Jeff

01-23-2015, 11:39 PM	#1
Jeff Kempton Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 238 Likes: 1,043 Liked 66 Times in 30 Posts	1974-1981 Corvette Stocker Combo Suggestions? While killing a winter evening surfing the used car ads, it occurred to me that '74-81 Corvettes are fairly common and relatively affordable. I know there are some fast Corvettes out there already, but if someone was looking to build a stocker which of these years might offer the best potential? A quick look indicates that bodywise the '74-77, '78-79, and '80-81 models are basically the same so I would guess that the year claimed could be adjusted as needed. It also looks like 78-81 could be claimed with a nose and tail cover change. Other threads have indicated that the IRS rear can easily handle a stocker small block's torque, so that shouldn't be an issue with some upgrades. Thanks in advance for any feedback on the pros and cons of these cars! Jeff