I have owned my XBGT Coupe for nearly fifteen
years. During this time it has undergone two restorations (the first being a
fairly modified version fitted with a 429ci motor an C6 trans and custom
paint and trim), about 8years ago I stripped it back down and
rebuilt closer to original specs. Factory specs were Paint code U
(burnt orange) with walnut glow paint outs and Trim code K (brown). Paint
wasn't a problem but I was unable to track down any brown trim so good old
black was used as a substitute. Having gotten used to the big block under
the hood I decided this would stay and an upgrade from 429ci to
460ci would be in order. The C6 trans was also rebuilt and a 3200rpm
stall converter fitted. The standard disc brake L.S.D 9inch was
reconditioned and fitted with 3.55:1 gears. The rear end just didn't look
quite right with the skinny factory wheels so a set of Centerlines 15x10
rear and 15x8 front were fitted. The most recent modification was a bracket
for a baby seat so my daughter Shelby could join me whenever the gt
came out of the shed. Over the past five years the car has had
plenty of use travelling around the state, cruising through the city, some
drag racing and many car shows. On a recent trip to the drags the best time
recorded was a 12.35 @ 113.32MPH.