Selling Bob Brownell Built Crown Conversion

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Selling Bob Brownell Built Crown Conversion

Postby Dave Baeckelandt » Thu Sep 23, 2021 9:57 am

Good morning Everyone,

This is a fantastic build that I purchased from Bob Brownell 9/15/2018 for $20,000. I have added a bit more than $25,000 since then. I am asking $30,000 and have this posted in several other forums (FaceBook, Craigslist).

Below are some of the features and improvements. Happy to chat live (either text me at 312-543-7221 or e-mail me at debendevan@hotmail.com). Bob Brownell is also happy to be helpful to whomever purchases the car. Thank you, Dave

Engine:
1970 Small Block Chevy 383 Stroker (350 cubic inch engine - blueprinted & balanced)
Dyno-ed at 351 hp/377 torque lbs at the wheels September 2019 @ Blackdog Speedshop in Lincolnshire, IL

Engine Built ca 2005 by Bob Brownell (Laramie, WY) - other elements installed 2005-2021
AFR 195 Heads
Crane hydraulic roller cam
Bee Hive Valve Springs
Titanium Retainers
Scat crankshaft
Crower rods
SRP pistons
Crane shaft rockers
Performer rpm air gap intake
Holley Sniper EFI
Holley Dynaspark
Braided hoses throughout
SBC Corvette RR pan
SBC High Volume Oil Pump
Powder coated valve covers

Transaxle:
Saginaw 4 speed
3.08 ring and pinion
Billet posi case
4 pinion spiders
stock clutch
Transaxle output seal for pump drive: National 47116N OR SBC front crank seal
Transmission input seal: National 6859S
U-joints Spicer SPL22-1X
U-joints Straps Spicer 2-70-28

Cooling
Custom cooling system - copper tubing throughout
4 independent 8" fans (manual and automatic starts)
Radiator (Griffin 19x31 with custom mounts)
Fluidyne Sportsman 500 2 Pass Oil Cooler
K-N Air Cleaner with custom hosing
Custom ceramic-coated heat shields

Interior
Padded Corsa dash
Custom accessory console
Custom rollbar
Custom carbon fiber detachable engine compartment
Custom machined door sills
1966 Corvair seatbelts (also have racing seatbelts)
Tilt column Steering Wheel

Fluids:
Oil (7.5 quarts) Mobil 1 10W30 (every 4000 miles)
Gear lube - Redline shock proof heavy
Brake fluid - Wilwood DOT 5 high temperature

Filters:
Oil filter - Fram HP6
Fuel filter - Napa 3310
Air filter - Napa #

Settings:
Engine oil PSI - 60 @ 180 degrees @ 3000 RPM
Trans oil PSI - 25 @ 150 degrees @ 60 mph
Engine timing 35 degrees @ 3000 rpm NO vacuum advance
Lug nut torque 80 ft lbs

Suspension:
Custom frame
Custom 1/2 cage
Ford Mustang 9" Rear End (chopped)
Flaming River (79-93 Mustang) Tie Rod Ends
Lower Ball Joint: MOOG #719
Upper Ball Joint: MOOG #1162
Front hubs started as Impala rotors Napa#85664
Front wheel studs Napa#641-3104
Front bearings - Outer#BR3; Inner #BR6
Spindle nut - Napa#630-1523
Custom American Racing Wheels

Brakes:
Power (custom booster)
Dual Master w/ Custom Slave
Rotors - Coleman Racing #D-810-1300-87
Brake Pads - Hawk HPS pads - Front: #HB 521F-.800; Rear: #HB 101F-.800
Wilwood calipers

Other Custom Elements:
CORSA dash
Powder coated glove box
Padded dash
Custom LED gauges (oil, trans, water, working clock, air/fuel mixture, etc.)
Custom removable seat tracks (removed but included in sale) - for drivers over 6 feet in height
Custom rear compartment storage
AM/FM stereo
Driver area storage compartments (tools, etc.)
Custom (machined from aluminum) door rockers


Additional Work Since Purchase (9/15/18)

2018:
New Tires (all 4 - Car America October, 2018)
New battery (Iggy's Custom Exhaust)
New exhaust (dual muffler to crossover @ Iggy's Custom Exhaust)
New wheel bearings (front & rear)
New u-joints & u-joint straps

2019:
New oil filter
New oil change
New wiring terminal
POR15 rust inhibitant
Holley Sniper EFI, Dynaspark, and ECU w/ custom mountings by Blackdog Speedshop
Custom mounts for Holley Sniper 3.5" screen
Custom seat brackets for seats by Blackdog Speedshop
Fold-down Bucket Seats (ex Dodge Caravan)
Heat shields for engine compartment
New130 Amp Alternator
Air Cleaner 3.5" Intake Hoses

2020:
New spark plugs (Autolite 3923)
New exhaust wrap
New battery hold down/tray
Replacement bolts (cosmetics)
Repaired front spoiler
Cleaned radiator
Replacement padded A-pillars
Replacement rear view mirror
Replacement Visors

2021:
Oil and oil filter change
New clutch
New input shaft and all seals/bearings
Rebuilt 4 speed transmission
Cosmetic touchups (touch-up paint/remove surface corrosion, etc.)
New carpeting
New sound deadening insulation (floor and engine compartment)
Updated undercoating (mainly in wheel wells)
Replacement chrome trunk and decklid latches and catches
Exhaust & headers re-wrap
New breather elements/filters
New spark plugs (AR3923) and wires (MSD 31351 race tailored super-conductor sleeved)
New Battery holder and brackets
New battery (NAPA 7565)
Selective replacement of bolts (for cosmetic purposes)
Octane LED headlights
New fuel filter (NAPA 3033)


Web/Videos:
2001 (CORSA): https://corvaircorsa.com/01-41.html
2005 (Autoblog): https://www.autoblog.com/2005/09/12/car ... ntestants/
2005 (MotorTrend): https://www.motortrend.com/news/0508w-rse-voting/
2010 (Street Trend TV Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqMyrShimJc
2019 (Blackdog Speedshop Dyno): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzqsEsWkIC0
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