1977 Chevrolet Corvette

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355 cid V-8 (rebuilt L82)

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1Z37X7S445914

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1977 Chevy Corvette Coupe 355 c.i.d. (bored .030" over from original L82 350 c.i.d.) V-8 engine, 4-speed manual transmission, Corvette Orange paint, brown leather interior, T-tops.This is a classic Corvette with significant performance upgrades, in superb running condition. The car is very tight, and is a pleasure to drive, with excellent handling and plenty of power. The original L82 engine (numbers matching) has been freshly rebuilt with a solid line-up of high-output parts for improved street performance. The car is newly painted (2013) in the factory Corvette Orange, with new tail lamps and weatherstripping. This beautiful muscle car is ready to enjoy.Comes with a fitted car cover, optional nose bra, and factory deck-mounted luggage rack. Also included are the original Chevrolet dealer 1977 sales brochures, a Road & Track magazine review of the '77 Vette, the Chilton's shop manual, and maintenance records. If the buyer is interested, the following parts have been retained and can also be included in the sale: stock cylinder heads, camshaft and lifters, air conditioning compressor and condenser, aftermarket stereo and custom speaker boxes.The original factory specifications are listed below, followed by a detailed list of replaced parts. The rebuilt engine features aftermarket aluminum cylinder heads with smaller combustion chambers and larger valves for higher compression and improved flow. The stock camshaft was replaced with a hydraulic roller for increased lift with a wide power band and snappy throttle response. The clutch and pressure plate have been replaced with an 11" Powergrip set from Ram Clutches. The rear differential gear was switched from a 3.70 (stock) to a 3.55 ratio for extended leverage on the top-end.VIN: 1Z37X7S445914 1 Chevrolet Z Corvette 37 Coupe X L82 engine 7 1977 S St. Louis assembly plant 445914 Corvette production number, July 1977 (late model) Miscellaneous Paint Corvette Orange, 1977 GM code 66 (repainted 1992, 2013)Interior Brown leather, 1977 GM trim code 69CBrakes 4-wheel power vented disk brakes, 11.75” rotorsWheels 8.0 x 15 in. cast alloyTires Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 225/70R15Fuel 91-octane, unleaded, 17.0-gallon tankCurb weight 3,650 lb.Previous owners 3 (1977, 1988, 2012) ORIGINAL Drivetrain Specifications Engine component parts Designation L82 Displacement 350 c.i. Bore 4.00” Stroke 3.48” Pistons Forged, flat top w/ valve relief, part number 336744 Cylinder heads Iron, GM casting no. 333882 1.94” intake / 1.50” exhaust 76cc combustion chambers With push rod guide plates Compression 9.0:1 Camshaft Hydraulic flat-tappet, duration 224/224 at .050”, .450/.460” lift, LSA 114° Rocker arms 1.5:1, stamped steel Intake Iron, GM casting no. 346249 Exhaust Iron, GM casting no. 3932461 Ram’s horn manifolds with catalytic converter cross-over Carburetor 750 CFM 4-BBL, Rochester Quadrajet M4MC Distributor GM no. 1103256 (HEI with centrifugal and vacuum advance) Block casting numbers (numbers matching) Engine ID V0714CLD V Flint, MI (engine production plant) 0714 July 14 CLD 1977 Corvette 350, X (L82), 210-HP, 4-BBL, manual transmission Engine VIN 17S445914 1 Chevrolet 7 1977 S St. Louis (vehicle assembly plant) 445914 Corvette production number Stock performance ratings (SAE Net) HP 210 at 5200 RPM Torque 255 lb-ft at 3600 RPM ¼ mile 15.5 sec. 0-60 MPH 6.8 sec. Borg-Warner Super T-10 Transmission 4-speed manual, wide-ratio, heavy-duty aluminum case 1st 2.64 2nd 1.75 3rd 1.34 4th 1.00 Limited slip rear differential with IRS (posi-traction) Gear ratio 3.70:1 2015 Rebuild Machining services Block Cleaned, inspected, oil passages cleared, cylinders bored over .030” (355 cid.) Crankshaft Journals reground and polished Connecting rods Inspected and reconditioned, rod bolts replaced Pistons / Rings Speed-Pro L2490NF30, .030” oversized, forged aluminum, flat-top w/ 2 reliefs (3.40cc) Bearings New high-performance main bearings and rod bearings, new cam bearings installed Flywheel Resurfaced Rotating Assy. Internally balanced Engine component parts Cylinder heads Aluminum, Patriot Freedom Series / Promaxx Performance 2169 185cc intake runners, 64cc combustion chambers 2.02” intake / 1.60” exhaust, straight plugs, with push rod guide plates Head bolts ARP 134-3601 Compression 10.0:1 with flat top pistons Camshaft Lunati 20120120 (numbers as installed with 1.6:1 rockers) Hydraulic roller, LSA 112°, power band 1800-5800 RPM Valve lift .536” intake / .536” exhaust Advertised duration – 276° intake / 286° exhaust Duration at .050” – 218° intake / 228° exhaust Lifters Lunati Street Performance Hydraulic Rollers 72330 (max RPM 6200-6500) Timing set Comp Cams 2100 – magnum upper and lower timing gears and double-row chain Timing cover Milodon 65555 – gold-iridited steel, reinforced for cam thrust, .090”-thick wear plate Cam button Milodon 10775 – aluminum short (.680”), for use w/ Milodon timing cover only Rocker arms Comp Cams 17002 – high-energy, full roller aluminum rocker arms, 1.6:1 ratio Pushrods Comp Cams 7938-16 – Hi-Tech chromoly pushrods, 7.100”, heat-treated for guideplates Valve covers Mickey Thompson finned aluminum (tall), perimeter-bolt Intake Aluminum dual-plane manifold, Edelbrock Performer 2101 Exhaust Long-tube headers, high-temp ceramic-coated, straight-back dual exhaust Carburetor Holley 1860C, 600-CFM 4-BBL w/ vacuum secondaries and mechanical choke Air filter Edelbrock 1221 Pro-Flow, 14”-diameter, 3”-filter element Distributor GM Performance Parts 141-682, HEI w/ 50,000V coil & performance advance curve Plug wires SUM-888836, 8.5mm spiral-core Spark plugs ACDelco R43XLS – conventional, 14mm threads, .750” reach, 13/16” hex, .035” gap Shorty plugs Accel 0414S – for #4 exhaust header pipe clearance Fuel pushrod Comp Cams 4207, chromoly with bronze tip for use w/ steel core roller camshaft Oil pump Speedway 577OP55HVD – Deluxe Hi-Volume, 55 PSI pressure relief spring installed Oil pump drive Speedway 54522070 – Melling oil pump drive shaft with steel collar Oil pickup Speedway 91715133 – Champ Pans 50SB, 5/8” inlet, 7-3/4” depth Oil pan Summit SUM-G3601 – 6-qt (plus filter), 8” deep, with built-in windage tray Water pump Tuff-Stuff high-volume (30% increased flow) – TFF-1534NC Thermostat Mr. Gasket 4364, 180° Hoses New upper and lower radiator hoses, new heater hoses Fan clutch Hayden Automotive 2741, heavy-duty Power Steering Cardone remanufactured pump (20-6886F), new fluid lines, V-belt (MasterPro 7360) Starter motor Remanufactured starter motor Engine mounts Advance Auto 5300339 (2285), molded rubber and steel Engine paint Duplicolor engine enamel, GM low-gloss black, DE1634 Hood insulation Corvette Central 463076 Gaskets and seals Rear main seal Fel-Pro 2900, two-piece silicone Head gaskets Fel-Pro 1010, copper wire ring Intake gaskets Fel-Pro 1206, medium race port Exhaust gaskets Fel-Pro 1404, square port, fiber over steel core laminate Timing gaskets Milodon 65503 Oil pan gasket Fel-Pro OS34510T, one-piece rubber Valve gaskets Fel-Pro VS12869R (rubber) Drivetrain Clutch set RAM Powergrip 98764 clutch and pressure plate 11”-diameter, organic / metallic, 550-HP rating, 30%-increased clamping force Clutch fork GM Parts Direct 3887177 Shifter Corvette Central 53008, stock replacement 4-speed shifter Rear end 3.55:1 differentialOn Jan-24-16 at 05:54:02 PST, seller added the following information: The brakes were recently serviced, with a new master cylinder.On Jan-24-16 at 11:12:37 PST, seller added the following information: Mileage listed above was entered in error. The odometer indicates 15,027. Since I do not know whether or not the odometer rolled over 100,000, actual mileage is undetermined. It could be 15K or it could be 115K. The interior is in original, unimproved condition with some blemishes. Climate control and stereo are disabled. This was built to be a sporty driver more than a show car.On Jan-24-16 at 11:54:46 PST, seller added the following information: The carpets and floor mats are newer, and the car comes with fitted seat covers (not pictured), tan with embroidered Corvette flags emblem.On Jan-26-16 at 05:33:10 PST, seller added the following information: Hello, here are the answers to some questions I have received about the Vette. The frame is all solid and has not rusted. I did not have the frame powder-coated or specially treated, as the body has never been removed. The car was repainted on the frame without disassembly. I have not had the car on a dyno, but I am confident it is producing between 350 and 400 horsepower. This estimate is based on the engine parts used as well as comparison to my other cars. I had a 1979 Corvette with a ZZ4 crate engine (355 HP), and this car (the 1977) is pulling at least as strong as that one did, if not stronger. My other project is a 1932 Ford with a Chevy 383 stroker, and that engine is more of a semi-race setup with large port heads for higher RPM output, probably about 420 HP. Honestly, the Vette is more fun to drive because it is responsive across the whole RPM range. The gold nuggets in this engine are those heads and the camshaft. The heads have great flow, and the intake ports are just small enough (185 cc) that you can step on it even at low RPMs without any hesitation. The roller camshaft (combined with 1.6 rocker arms) allows for a lot of valve lift without excess duration, so you don't sacrifice idle quality or low end torque. As far as handling, again I am comparing the '77 to the '79 Vette I had. I say this car is tight because it is easy to drive, corners well, and doesn't require the constant attention that often goes with driving older cars. Next to the '79, this Vette has been the better driver. It rolls and brakes in a straight line and doesn't squeak and rattle down the road. I have not done anything to the front end or the suspension, so it's probably stock. I only got a couple receipts from the previous owner, so I don't have a complete history of the car. I do have all of the parts receipts from the past couple years, as well as receipts from the paint shop and the machine shop. I assembled and installed the engine at home. I have really enjoyed driving and working on this Corvette. I am only selling it because we are switching to a more family-friendly hot rod with bench seats for the three little kids ('55 Chevy). There is more that can be done to the Vette, as it is not a completely restored show car. Here are the things I would do next if I kept the car. I would exchange the stock fuel pump for a new one. I had an aftermarket pump on the engine when I built it, but when the pump housing developed a leak I put the original pump back on. The engine runs strong, but I suspect the stock pump is holding it back, because it seemed a bit quicker with the other one. I have already purchased a new Holley Street Performance (12-327-11) fuel pump for the car, but haven't installed it yet. I would also consider going to a bigger carburetor than the 600. I think a 650 - 750 CFM carburetor would actually supply this engine better if the carburetor were tuned. I would re-do the seats at some point with new leather or vinyl, as they have some cracks. I would also want to adjust or replace the window track and motor in the passenger door. The window goes up and down, but with the new weatherstripping it gets tight toward the top and leaves a little gap unless you open the door, roll it up, then close the door again. The top front corner of that window does not seal perfectly in the rain, so it needs to be adjusted. The heater / air conditioner blower motor was pretty ineffective when I bought the car, so I just dismantled it. I removed the AC components to de-clutter the engine bay. I didn't need a heater because the car is garaged in poor weather, and you get some heat through the floor tunnel. I would purchase a vintage-style stereo with wireless capability or an auxiliary input. The previous owner had installed a CD player, but it had so many flashing lights that I pulled it and blanked out the stereo panel with a crossed flags emblem. Stereo wiring (power and speaker wiring) is still in place, and I have some fantastic box speakers that fit behind the rear window in the luggage area. Fixed rear window. No cruise control. The clock is inoperative. That's it for the interior! Initially I was getting an oil drip from the front of the engine, where the timing chain cover mates with the oil pan. I was planning to drop the oil pan to replace that gasket, but the leak seems to have disappeared on its own. Maybe the gasket just set itself with time and temperature. I have the replacement gasket, but I won't drop the pan for no reason, so I'm just watching it. There is a slow drip of gear oil from the rear differential. There is a small paint chip on either outside edge of the hood near the hinge mounts. Hopefully this gives you a better idea of the car. As a serious collector, you may be disappointed that this Vette was not faithfully restored with all-original Chevy equipment. From the collector's perspective, this is not a carefully preserved antique. However, I do think anyone who appreciates sports cars and classic Chevrolets would enjoy this Corvette. My valuation of the car reflects the time, effort, and money I have invested in it. Feel free to call with any further questions. Thanks! Very respectfully, David Hancock 314-915-6328On Jan-29-16 at 14:58:51 PST, seller added the following information: I just installed the brand new Holley fuel pump on the car yesterday (Holley Street Performance 12-327-11 (110 gph, 6.5-8 psi). As with the original cylinder heads and camshaft, if the buyer is interested in the stock fuel pump, I am willing to sell it at additional cost (call to discuss).