By Nick Licata – Images by NotStock Photography
Arny Gollott’s dream of owning a showstopper Corvette came to life with the help of Twin States Rod Shop in Mississippi. Arny chose a 1966 Corvette for the project, which underwent extensive modifications, including a custom chassis, bodywork, and a powerful 700hp stroked LS3 engine. The interior features luxurious red leather, custom gauges, and modern amenities. After a three-year build, Arny briefly enjoyed his dream car before passing away. His family now preserves the Corvette, showcasing it in his honor at various events. Read full article here.
TECH CHECK
Owner: Arny Gollott, D’Iberville, Mississippi
Vehicle: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
Engine
Type: LS3
Displacement: 427 ci
Compression Ratio: 10.7:1
Bore: 4.065 inches
Stroke: 4.125 inches
Rotating Assembly: Forged crank, H-beam rods, Mahle pistons
Cylinder Heads: GM castings, 260cc intake runners, 2.160/1.590 valves
Valvetrain: 0.080-inch wall pushrods, double valvesprings, 1.7:1 rocker arms
Camshaft: Custom grind hydraulic roller with Delphi lifters
Ignition: Hidden coil packs, Delmo vintage-style plug wires
Intake: Holley EFI with Custom Tri-Power air cleaner
Assembly: Turn Key Engines
Exhaust: Custom headers and exhaust, 3-inch, MagnaFlow mufflers
Ancillaries: Finned Corvette valve covers, Vintage Air Front Runner
Output: Estimated 700 hp
Drivetrain
Transmission: GM 4L65E, Circle D torque converter
Rear Axle: Narrowed 9-inch by Currie, 31-spline axles, 3.70:1 gears
Chassis
Front Suspension: Roadster Shop tubular control arms, JRi coilovers
Rear Suspension: Roadster Shop four-link, JRi coilovers
Brakes: Wilwood 14-inch rotors, six-piston calipers
Master Cylinder: Wilwood
Wheels & Tires
Wheels: Schott Mod 5 (one-off), 18×8.5 and 19×12
Tires: Custom redline
Interior
Seats: Snowden bucket seats, stitched in red leather by Ruddy Made Interiors (Alton, MO)
Steering: Billet Specialties wheel, Ididit column
Console: Custom
Shifter: Lokar
Instrumentation: Classic Instruments with Twin States Rod Shop logos
HVAC: Vintage Air
Audio: JL Audio head unit, amplifier, and speakers
Wiring: American Autowire by Justin Griffin
Exterior
Paint: BASF black by Eli Griffin at Twin States Rod Shop (Meridian, MS)
Hood: 1966 big-block
Bumpers: Cut down and tucked, chrome by Chevy Shop
Headlights: LED
