Recent content by Dave's LT-1

Rainman, Congrats on the car! Mine was missing the correct carb when I bought it too. I found a 4555, metering block stamps 6333 and 4519 with a correct 3 digit date code for my car for $425 but in serious need of a rebuild and/or complete restoration. I went for the restoration, (which is...

I don't know if you found your alternator yet or not. If not there is one on ebay right now: 1970 CORVETTE 454,350 LTI ALTERNATOR #1100884 9M17 RARE Item number: 7956398414 . I don't know if the date will match what you're looking for or if you care. But pictures look O.K. it is missing the...

Nope, I've got VIN 6740 and it's CTU.

I appreciate all the expert advice! Sounds like I can save some $'s on the synthetic oil and use it for more parts! I just wanted to make sure I didn't damage anything in the motor by going cheap.

First I want to thank everyone for their input on my decision to buy a 1970 LT-1. You can see some of my previous posts under 1970 LT-1 vert or pulse amplification box. I would ecspecially like to thank Cal, Rainman, tomtom72, Stingray70, VetteheadMikey, and MidShark. You all provided me with...

I really appreciate every one's input!, I will take your advice and 1. keep looking, 2. if I don't find anything decent see if I can get the owner to lower the price. 3. tell him I need to drop the tank if I am going to buy it. I agree with you MidShark that even doing the research, via this...

I looking for help from the knowledgeable LT-1 experts like rainman, tomtom72, stingray70, etc. I have previously posted under pulse amplification box and am looking for help deciding on whether to buy a supposed 1970 LT-1 convertible that if it really is one is in need of serious help. I have...

Thanks rainman, I will try to get some numbers and post them. Are the cylinder head casting numbers and casting date exposed or under the valve covers? Trying to schedule some time with the owner to get back under the hood. I am trying to justify buying this hopefully real '70 LT-1 that will...

From what I've read and seen, cars equipped with the LT-1 engine have the aluminum intake and Holley carbs which do not require the fuel return line.

Need help in decode of 1970 LT-1 I am posting this myself because I forgot to mention the car has basically sat in a garage and only used sparingly for the last approx 20 yrs. as evident by old mouse nest under wiper door and acorn shells on intake. The car does have correct dash badging...

1970 LT-1 if real and worth restoring? Hi, This is my first posting and I find the information about 1970 LT-1's extremely helpful on trying to decode a car to tell if it's the real deal. I recently came across a 1970 convert and the guy that owns it has very little information on it. First red...