Garwood Motorboat Corvette

[Xplantdad]

Super cool...and the mansion that was formerly in Detroit....Wow!

[69W314spd]

Congrats on the purchase, looks like a good car. Would love to see some engine bay/underside shots.

[napa68]

Like most anything I ever get my hands on, it seems as though I have to take it apart in some way shape or form. This was no exception.......

I felt I could get it to run better. I started fiddling with ignition timing timing. It seems to like 10 degrees advanced the best (smooth stable idle). After that, I went about tuning on the carb. The passenger side idle screw was best with 2.5 turns out, the drivers side was 1/2 turn. In fact, I could shut the drivers side off and it would still run. I had no signs of a vacuum leak, so into the carb I go. I filled the carb on the bench, and did not see anything of concern. Internal leak that was richening up the mixture on the left side?


Who knows...... I put it back together with a fresh kit and the engine was more responsive to the idle screws. I now can idle the engine down to 700 rpm with the A/C on. Nice and steady. Wish I knew exactly what I did.


All better. The power steering pump was leaking, and that simply was the pressure valve being a bit loose. So, tighten up the valve and thus the pressure hose, and all is good there.

[Z282NV]

Tim, I am sure you will get it going like fine sewing machine. That engine bay is immaculate.

I just can't imagine how low mileage this Corvette is. It sure could have been enjoyed more over the years but I guess it gets to the point where too much cuts into its appreciating value.

[TimG]

The car looks good, Tim. I'm glad you have it and you're getting it tuned up. I wish you could take it for a shake down run and report the findings.

[napa68]

Originally Posted by 69W314spd

Congrats on the purchase, looks like a good car. Would love to see some engine bay/underside shots.

Here ya go.........
As Tim had mentioned, this car has it original exhaust.....




And some chassis porn......







I know Tim G worked his ass off on this car (and it shows). As many of you know, this is one of those areas I like to dive into. I'll see if I can get it any further.

[olredalert]

----Two things I could use if mine would be a T+T column and power widows, but still just an amazing 70 big block Vette that I would love to own just as is....Bill S

[TimG]

I wish this car could talk. Why was it just stored in 1973 with the original battery and air filter still installed? Did it clean up on the streets of Tulsa in the early 70's. We will never know

[napa68]

Originally Posted by TimG

I wish this car could talk. Why was it just stored in 1973 with the original battery and air filter still installed? Did it clean up on the streets of Tulsa in the early 70's. We will never know

I'll post up the receipts of the speed parts Gar bought. There was a GM ZL1 hood, Offy intake, Kustom headers / sidepipes. That explains why the original exhaust made it with the car. What gives me pause is the 3.08 gears?

Nonetheless, whatever the reasoning was......it preserved the car!

[napa68]

Here are some pics "as found"