Data File '77 Corvette
Owned by Dick and Jill Countryman, Belvidere, Illinois. Restored by Dick Countryman, except as noted. |
| Body |
| Original '77 Corvette body by Fisher. Fiberglass repairs by Tim Grove, Hot Rods 'N Restorations, Rock Falls, Illinois. |
| PAINT | PPG single-stage enamel in original Black (Code 19). Painted by Tim Grove, Hot Rods ‘N Restorations, Rock Falls, Illinois. |
| CHASSIS |
| Original ’77 Corvette frame and chassis. |
| STEERING | Original Saginaw recirculating-ball steering gear replaced with Steeroids rack-and-pinion steering gear |
| FRONT SUSPENSION | Completely rebuilt with new bearings, ball joints, and polyurethane bushings |
| REAR SUSPENSION | Completely rebuilt with new composite transverse spring and trailing arms |
| SHOCK ABSORBERS | Monroe Sensatracs |
| WHEELS | American Racing Torq-Thrust D, 16x8 |
| TIRES | Michelin Pilot, 235/60R16 |
| ENGINE |
| GM Performance Parts ZZ4 crate engine |
| DISPLACEMENT | 350 ci |
| CARBURETOR | Edelbrock 750-cfm four-barrel |
| INTAKE | Stock ZZ4 aluminum high-rise |
| EXHAUSTS | Hooker Super Comp, 13¼4-inch tube with 3-inch collectors, ceramic coated; IMCO polished stainless-steel mufflers; 21¼2-inch aluminized-steel exhaust pipes (custom welded and flanged for quick disassembly/reassembly). Custom exhaust fabricated by Dan’s Custom Exhaust, Marengo, Illinois. |
| IGNITION | GM HEI with Hypertech cap, coil, and modified control module, Accel Extreme 9000 wires |
| HORSEPOWER | 355 |
| TORQUE | 405 lb-ft |
| TRANSMISSION |
| Original four-speed manual transmission replaced with Keisler five-speed conversion (using Tremec five-speed transmission), with Keisler hydraulic clutch linkage and Centerforce dual-friction clutch. |
| Shifter | Hurst |
| REAREND |
| Rebuilt original ’77 Posi-traction, 3.36:1 rear gear |
| INTERIOR |
| Stock ’77 Corvette bucket seats and door panels reupholstered (in smoke grey leather) by Doug Scott. |
| CARPETS | Auto Custom Carpets reproduction (smoke grey) |
| UPGRADES | Clarion AM/FM/CD player in stock radio opening, Pioneer Sound Bar speakers (front and rear), carbon-fiber accent panel on dash and console |