"Brent stated from day one that he wanted a Corvette people would enjoy. He required class with attitude, a Corvette that would cause people to look twice but retain its original design integrity. It took approximately 5 years, but we never lost sight of our final goal--a smile on the owner's face," Johnson says.
"I still haven't stopped admiring my Corvette," Lockton says. "The job was fantastic. Every day I still find parts that are completely rebuilt and improved on over the standard Corvette. When I compare it to other Vettes, I keep thinking to myself, `The wait was definitely worth it!' I try to drive the car every opportunity I get. The next trip will be to Canberrafor the 21st National Corvette Convention. I can't wait."
| SPEC SHEET |
| Car | '68 convertible |
| Owner | Brent Lockton |
| Block | 350 iron |
| Displacement | 355 ci |
| Compression ratio | Unknown |
| Heads | Ported Brodix aluminum |
| Valves | 2.02/1.60 |
| Camshaft | Crane roller |
| Rocker arms | Yella Terra roller, 1.5-ratio |
| Pistons | Forged aluminum |
| Crankshaft | Large-journal forged steel |
| Rods | Forged I-beam |
| Intake manifold | Edelbrock aluminum |
| Carburetor | Holley Race Series |
| Ignition | Crane Fireball |
| Exhaust system | Block-hugger headers, J&D Corvette side pipes |
| Transmission | Muncie M20 four-speed |
| Clutch | Hayes with lightweight flywheel |
| Driveshaft | Stock |
| Front suspension | Lowered with heavy-duty springs and shocks |
| Rear suspension | Lowered with heavy-duty springs and shocks |
| Rearend | Stock |
| Front brakes | Stock discs, rebuilt by Race Brakes of Melbourne |
| Rear brakes | Stock discs, rebuilt by Race Brakes of Melbourne |
| Wheels | GM Rally, 15x8 |
| Front tires | Mastercraft Avenger GT 225/60R15 |
| Rear tires | Mastercraft Avenger GT 255/60R15 |
| Fuel octane | 93 |
| Weight | 3,152 pounds |
| Current mileage | 31,480 miles |
| Miles driven weekly | Approximately 20 |