66 Corvette in Stock Class

Nico · 06-13-2009, 10:03 AM

Looking for some good advice on where to get info on replacing the stock rearend and suspension in my 66 Vette and converting it to a 12 bolt solid rear end. I understand the width, from backing plate to backing plate, has to measure the same as stock, but need help in what all is involved in the conversion.
What does NHRA allow for the location/attachment of the rearend and will I need to do any cutting of the frame, such as for drive shaft clearance or anything else I haven't forseen yet.
My plan is to race the car in AA/S, given it is an original big block car.
Any other help is appreciated.

Thanks.

Adger Smith · 06-13-2009, 01:57 PM

Nico,
Get in touch with Bob Pagano.(L-88 Bob@aol.com)(paganorobert@hotmail.com) He has done mucho research on the do's and dont's of the Vette build up. He can answer any question you have. He has some very good pictures that show how. He spent several years doing research when we were attempting to build a '69 L-88. He might even know where there is a project car for sale that is everything you need.

Alan Roehrich · 06-13-2009, 02:43 PM

Another guy to talk to would be Steve Calabro, and also Craig Couris. They both run 69 Corvettes in AA, although those are both L-88 automatic cars. Both cars are nasty quick, and hook about as well as an Corvette you'll see in Stock, as far as really big HP cars go. Also, look up Alf Weibe, he does some nice stuff for the Corvette.

Terry Cain · 06-13-2009, 06:39 PM

NICO,
Not sure where your located but your welcome to come by and give mine a look and take pictures.
Terry

Nico · 06-14-2009, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Terry Cain

NICO,
Not sure where your located but your welcome to come by and give mine a look and take pictures.
Terry

Thanks everyone for the help.

Terry, I am sending you a PM.

Thanks again.

06-13-2009, 10:03 AM	#1
Nico Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 13 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	66 Corvette in Stock Class Looking for some good advice on where to get info on replacing the stock rearend and suspension in my 66 Vette and converting it to a 12 bolt solid rear end. I understand the width, from backing plate to backing plate, has to measure the same as stock, but need help in what all is involved in the conversion. What does NHRA allow for the location/attachment of the rearend and will I need to do any cutting of the frame, such as for drive shaft clearance or anything else I haven't forseen yet. My plan is to race the car in AA/S, given it is an original big block car. Any other help is appreciated. Thanks.

06-13-2009, 01:57 PM	#2
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: 66 Corvette in Stock Class Nico, Get in touch with Bob Pagano.(L-88 Bob@aol.com)(paganorobert@hotmail.com) He has done mucho research on the do's and dont's of the Vette build up. He can answer any question you have. He has some very good pictures that show how. He spent several years doing research when we were attempting to build a '69 L-88. He might even know where there is a project car for sale that is everything you need. __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS)

06-13-2009, 02:43 PM	#3
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,110 Likes: 1,570 Liked 1,807 Times in 411 Posts	Re: 66 Corvette in Stock Class Another guy to talk to would be Steve Calabro, and also Craig Couris. They both run 69 Corvettes in AA, although those are both L-88 automatic cars. Both cars are nasty quick, and hook about as well as an Corvette you'll see in Stock, as far as really big HP cars go. Also, look up Alf Weibe, he does some nice stuff for the Corvette. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

06-13-2009, 06:39 PM	#4
Terry Cain Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Georgetown, Indiana (close to Louisville, KY) Posts: 776 Likes: 530 Liked 230 Times in 106 Posts	Re: 66 Corvette in Stock Class NICO, Not sure where your located but your welcome to come by and give mine a look and take pictures. Terry __________________ Terry Cain ???? STK tcain19689585@gmail.com