63 Split Window Corvette Restomod [Archive]

Restocreations

11-13-2013, 04:55 PM

Here is my current Corvette build.

I purchased this car this past January and started disassembling it on May 29th. The previous owner did a nice job building the car and it handled well for a stock frame with upgraded suspension, but when he was building the car the variety of aftermarket frames and ls motors were not available...there is only so much you can do with a stock frame.

When purchased...super nice car to start the project with.
http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63splitwindow2_zpse6c5e293.jpg

May 29th: Disassembly/wet sanding with 600

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63splitwindowMay29th_zps93ac68b8.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63splitwindowpaintprep_zps05ce7182.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63splitwindowwetsanding_zpsc122fb75.jpg

Restocreations

11-13-2013, 04:57 PM

32 Man hours total

Body completely naked of all exterior parts and glass(minus tail lamps), the paint has been wet sanded with 600 grit, all interior molding has been removed, rear carpet is out, and the door alignment has been adjusted as best as possible.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/Splitwindow32hours_zpsef662c1d.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/frontend_zps1f48b892.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/splitwindow32hourstwo_zpsd1668c47.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/splitwindow32hours3_zps41dbf485.jpg

Checking door alignment

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/splitwindowdooralignment_zps5b62cf15.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/dooralignment2_zps937d0108.jpg

Restocreations

11-13-2013, 05:00 PM

Also in early June

50 hours deep

I was watching overhaulin' the other night and saw how they were using tape to create a form for fiberglass, so i tried it on the firewall where the heater box hole will no longer be necessary thanks to the newer vintage air unit. It worked well, but i ended up needing to still put a layer of glass on the backside for support.

Clean slate
http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/DSC_0283_zps87736b88.jpg

My opponent

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/DSC_0287_zps36c6f62e.jpg

Template for fiberglass mat made out of tape, which i then transferred to cardboard.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/DSC_0288_zps8f545c57.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/DSC_0289_zps71c27ba4.jpg

Firewall glassed in and sanded around area to be filled.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/DSC_0290_zps2f5a4fa2.jpg

First skim coat of evercoat filler.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/DSC_0291_zps99bce3db.jpg

6/13/13

54 Hours Total

New dolley came in yesterday. I assembled it this evening and mounted it under the car. No big updates for now. I've been busy hustling to get another car ready for paint, so i havent had time to work on the 63 this week.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/dolley_zps3960c44e.jpg

Restocreations

11-13-2013, 05:01 PM

7/17/13 Took a day to work on the dash since the pads arrived.
57 hours

I started to work on some of the interior items in anticipation of the SRIII chassis and 63 hood arriving soon.

I wet sanded the dash, primed it in areas where i had rubbed through eliminating drips, and then repainted it with SEM hot rod black.

Wet Sanding

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/dashsanding_zps652bffaf.jpg

New Black Leather Dash Pads with French stitching option
http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/dash4_zpsc7b9edd3.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/dash_zpsebbd1574.jpg

Here (on the left, not the other gauges) you can see what the Autometer American Muscle gauges will look like with the original clock. I sold the cluster shown with the stock chassis. The new one will have the autometer gauges recessed behind the original cast in bezels.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/dash5_zpsecd1898c.jpg

WSSix

11-13-2013, 05:01 PM

Love C2 coupes. Sounds like a great projects.

Restocreations

11-13-2013, 05:03 PM

8/21/13 I started working on the car full time and put my other projects aside.

64 hours

I removed a large majority of the old paint from the firewall and fender skirts, but still a lot to go before epoxy primer. At this point, i was also in the process of fitting the new components on the firewall and in the engine bay to insure everything fit correctly.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/DSC_0348_zps7993101e.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/DSC_0331_zps3bbe79a2.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/DSC_0335_zps7de7aae7.jpg

Making sure everything lines up with the new vintage air system. Still a good bit of body work to do on the firewall where i deleted the heater box cut out.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/DSC_0336_zpsb12bc528.jpg

New wiper motor from Detroit Speed.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/DSC_0327_zpse0b1b3cc.jpg

Seats recovered in new black leather.
http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/DSC_0420_zpse82edb1e.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/DSC_0421_zpsfddfae68.jpg

Restocreations

11-13-2013, 05:06 PM

70 hours

I really did not want to get this far into bodywork, but the door gaps on this car were massive at the front and rear and I just couldn't leave them that way.

Before

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/bodywork2_zps83e2cc4c.jpg

After, which ended up being too tight.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/bodywork3_zpsbc93a629.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/bodywork4_zpsa77210d4.jpg

Smoothing out the firewall took a lot longer than i initially thought it would.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/bodywork1_zps3dad36ca.jpg

The hood finally was finished by shermersheim and arrived. Bolting it on made me realize that the hood surround is wavy from previous bodywork.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/hood1_zps8b94b0f5.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/hood2_zpsb68fe141.jpg

Restocreations

11-13-2013, 05:07 PM

Finished narrowing the gap on the driver's side door and fitting the door to the roof, quarter, and fender. The door stuck out past the roof panel just in front of the indentations previously , but that problem is now resolved.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/doorjamb4_zps15d16228.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/doorjamb3_zpsa4cc1134.jpg

The door had dipped down at the rear corner and sat lower than the body. It wasn't terrible, but it needed to be addressed.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/doorjamb2_zpse8872b1e.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/doorjamb_zps4eab7b6a.jpg

Front of door Before

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/doorjambfront_zps3889880d.jpg

Front of door After. I will need to remove the door to finish smoothing things out.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/doorjambfront2_zps9ae0fdad.jpg

Still a good bit of filling and smoothing to do on the passenger door, but the gap is already nice and tight after building up the jamb with evercoat vette panel filler.
http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/doorjambpassenger_zpsac0c0a0f.jpg

214Chevy

11-13-2013, 05:10 PM

Very nice. Split windows are the bomb. :pushbutto Are you going to put an aftermarket frame under it?

Restocreations

11-13-2013, 05:33 PM

119 hours At this point I started to have a whole new appreciation for people that do body work day in and day out. Miserable!!!

IF you purchase a new hood, order it in two pieces and bond it together yourself with 3m panel bond. This hood fit like crap and it is supposed to be the best on the market

This was the worst fitting spot on the hood.

Before

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63hoodbefore_zpsd11b6f67.jpg

After

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/DSC_0441_zps70b72959.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/DSC_0430_zpse4d20efc.jpg

Before-Zero space on passenger side

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63hoodbefore2_zpseffef9aa.jpg

After

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/DSC_0437_zps209939d7.jpg

Front Before-No space and sat way too low at front edges.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63hoodbeforefront_zpsaebcd34a.jpg

After

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/DSC_0440_zps01e4b8f5.jpg

Driver's side before-too wide

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63hoodbeforedriversside_zps72b52854.jpg

Driver's side after

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/DSC_0443_zps6507133e.jpg

Had an issue with the headlamp bucket...the casing was too narrow and the bezel was to wide. So, i has to shave the edge of the bezel and build up the casing. Once i had it properly aligned, i had to build up the inboard corner and the front of the casing at the lower nose portion of the surround.

Before

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63headlampbefore_zps3be1c8df.jpg

After

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/DSC_0435_zps5f29d5d7.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/DSC_0438_zpsdb44d4c7.jpg

Both Required attention, but the driver's side was not nearly as bad.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/DSC_0433_zpsfbcd0914.jpg

Front of driver's door is finally finished

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/DSC_0429_zpscef37445.jpg

Restocreations

11-13-2013, 05:33 PM

And a few more of the front end and hood fitment.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/DSC_0444_zpsefea249c.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/DSC_0442_zps07488100.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/DSC_0439_zps0c754d16.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63bodywork_zps7692e0f6.jpg

Restocreations

11-13-2013, 05:35 PM

250 Hours

The passenger door stuck up a good bit above the body and no amount of adjustment in the hinges would help. I had to sand the top of the door down to get proper fitment. The gap was wide at the front, so i had to narrow it as well.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/passengerdoor_zps34757804.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/passengerdoor2_zpsfd1a95d5.jpg

After testing the effectiveness of the weatherstripping at the top of the door, i decided it was not necessary for this car and smoothed the jambs.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/smoothjambs_zpsad66b6e7.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/bodywork_zps01ab102d.jpg

Front half of the car and engine bay in Epoxy Primer.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/primer_zps9bcf388e.jpg

Restocreations

11-13-2013, 05:36 PM

Took delivery of the SRIII Chassis on October 3rd. Im very happy with the quality of the components and my choice to go with the satin finish instead of gloss!!!

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63chassisarrived_zps5603a43e.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/sriiichassis_zps34db6120.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/sriiichassis2_zps4799593e.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/sriiichassis3_zpsfea6e3e7.jpg

Restocreations

11-13-2013, 05:37 PM

Back half in SPI epoxy

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/primer_zps8188ad12.jpg (http://s852.photobucket.com/user/65silververt/media/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/primer_zps8188ad12.jpg.html)
306 hours total Body work is brutally time consuming!

It only took around 2 hours to remove the rear compartment and jackwell and temporarily install the new wheels wells and floor to check fitment. Mike's/SRIII rear floor really simplifies things and was well worth the 350.00. I payed 2300.00 to have the old floor cut out and a new one fabricated for my 66 last year. Total time in this floor will be around 6 hours once all is said and done. Cost is 350.00 for the floor and 40.00 for a tube of 3m panel bond.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/rearcompartment_zps1d4c864d.jpg

The official point of no return!

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/rearcompartment2_zpsbfa6097e.jpg

One more thing i dont necessarily want to throw away, but dont have a use for.
http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/rearcompartment3_zps64b6a35b.jpg

Restocreations

11-13-2013, 05:39 PM

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/floor_zps03cd1695.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/floor3_zpsfc581953.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/floor2_zps5f0dd1ca.jpg

Shot from the underside of passenger wheel well. Im going to smooth out the transition from new to old glass. No reason to cut corners at this point.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/floorunderside_zps3dfa2912.jpg
I hope you're enjoying your project. I'm enjoying watching it. :)

309 hours

Rear floor and wheels wells installed.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/fiberglassfloor_zpsf22f53d5.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/fiberglassfloor2_zpsdb36d9af.jpg

Restocreations

11-13-2013, 05:41 PM

354 hours

I block sanded the entire body again, then applied two more coats of SPI black epoxy. After the SPI black epoxy sat overnight, i applied two coats of Evercoat Slick Sand and then sanded with 180 grit.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/slicksand_zps2b6718ab.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/slicksand2_zpse83b430a.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/slicksand3_zps04f4981e.jpg

One of those small details that eats up time. Hinges rebuilt and coated with SPI black epoxy.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/hinges_zpsab6099d4.jpg

I decided to ditch the fuel injection emblems and go with the early style 63 emblem

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/slicksand5_zps84293c0d.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/slicksand4_zps1e253f76.jpg

Restocreations

11-13-2013, 05:42 PM

11/13/13

434 Hours

After seeing a 63 split window without an antenna at SEMA i decided that i would copy that person's car and do the same. Removing the antenna gives the rear of the car a much sleeker look. I used a Hideaway antenna on a custom Mustang i built last year, so i will do the same for this one.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/antennahole_zps9e2c2f59.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/antennahole2_zps8a309bc3.jpg

Two more coats of slick sand and a whole hell of a lot more sanding. I sure hope this thing is as smooth as glass! Oh, and surprise...I ordered SPI black today for the basecoat. I saw a 63 in cyber gray a few weeks ago and it did not look so hot. I thought about switching to silver, but most every 63 restomod i have seen in the last year has been silver, so black it is...straight black, no metallic.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/finalsanding2_zps4eb98ef8.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/finalsanding_zps15b97866.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/finalsanding3_zps272a96be.jpg

214Chevy

11-13-2013, 06:54 PM

Those man hours add up rather quickly, don't they. :computer:

Ron in SoCal

11-13-2013, 07:05 PM

Props man! This is gonna be one bas a$$ car when done.

Restocreations

11-13-2013, 07:34 PM

Sure do! Now i see why show quality paint jobs are so expensive. Makes me think the 11 grand i paid for a paint job last year was well worth the expense.

tubbed69

11-13-2013, 07:49 PM

nice work so far,gone to a very fine car when finished and all of that work will pay off,I wish I had just a $1 for every hour put into my project,good luck:thumbsup:

Restocreations

12-03-2013, 05:49 PM

I dropped the car off two weeks ago at paint. They fit the hood a bit better and adjusted the wiper grilles, but that is about all that has happened so far. Hopefully they can have it in color by January. Apparently my novice skills at blocking werent the best, so they are going to reshoot the car with slick sand and block one more time.

The night before i dropped her off at the painter.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63split_zpsac31b7bf.jpg

Baking in the sun

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63sunbathing_zps65091d19.jpg

Hood after two coats of epoxy, two rounds of slick sand and blocking, and two more coats of epoxy.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63hood_zps9703ec33.jpg

I added 3 rocker tabs back per side to support the rocker panels. I had the tabs leftover from the 66 i built last year, which i added sidepipes to.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63rockertabs_zps56bacb1f.jpg

Both headlamp bucket skins had come unglued, so i bonded them back together with 3m panel bond.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63headlampbucket_zps4f7c76c8.jpg

And, i decided to switch to the american auto wire afrermarket harness instead of modifying the new 63 harnesses i purchased, so i glassed and filled in the cut out for the fuse box in the firewall.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/fusepanel63_zps512a668b.jpg

That's all for now. Hopefully I will have a painted body to show off soon!

andreb

12-04-2013, 11:19 AM

I am loving this build. Great attention to detail and a great Corvette to build. That black paint is going to look awesome! I am subscribed.

Restocreations

01-31-2014, 01:33 PM

Back in Black I'm really glad i went with the black over the charcoal gray. She's going to be stunning!

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63paint2_zps2a65f337.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63paint4_zpse3573405.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63paint3_zps5aeea93d.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63paint_zps5492587d.jpg

waynieZ

01-31-2014, 01:54 PM

Very Nice!

tubbed69

01-31-2014, 03:32 PM

Very Nice!

Just what Waynie said:trophy-1302:

Bakaruda

01-31-2014, 07:52 PM

Sweet!

INTMD8

01-31-2014, 08:26 PM

Wow that looks great! Very nice work :thumbsup:

Restocreations

01-31-2014, 10:49 PM

Thanks! I had a local shop spray it as i was not confident enough to make this my first full car to spray base and clear on. They had to clean up a good bit of novice body work as well. I still have a lot to learn!

I decided to match up the calipers to the paint. I did not want to pay the extra 400-500 to have them powdercoated black,(might as well go for a wilwood upgrade if i was going to spend the extra money), so i ordered them in standard reconditioned color. A simple $8.00 can of dupont caliper paint and about 10 mintues per caliper, and I have black calipers.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/c5b40a31-3b85-4df6-8dbb-45f7de721b6d_zps03a6f6e1.jpg

Now they match!

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63paint2_zps2a65f337.jpg

I also reconditioned the gauge console i purchased recently. i forgot to order the indicator lenses, so i cant fully assemble and wire it yet.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/3d4a9ed4-dfb5-402e-88a8-a0f4bbc11e6e_zpse9c12413.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63gaugecluster2_zps1c24d00f.jpg

I ran the fuel lines as well.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63fuellines2_zps52bd1a5d.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63fuellines_zpsb35413f4.jpg

Ricochet

02-01-2014, 09:04 AM

Looks great! Once paint goes on you're in the home stretch! Always a good feeling!

Restocreations

02-06-2014, 05:59 PM

Got to see the paint in person for the first time today. To say the paint looks incredible would be an understatement. Wow is all i can say!
Color is Southern Polyurethanes Inc. Black with their universal clear.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/corvettepaint2_zpsd8dfc230.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/corvettepaint_zps7854418f.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/corvettepaint5_zpsc3d628d8.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/corvettepaint6_zpsfdbb0c03.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/corvettepaint4_zpsb8a79060.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/corvettepaint3_zps3503162e.jpg

chichirone

02-06-2014, 06:25 PM

Looking great. Nice work. :flashie:

Jay Hilliard

02-06-2014, 06:45 PM

Nice job. Paint looks great and chassis is awesome.

jr2226

02-06-2014, 07:39 PM

Looks awesome. I am looking for a 63 split window if you know of any for sale in need of restoration. Please pm me.

Restocreations

02-06-2014, 08:42 PM

Looks awesome. I am looking for a 63 split window if you know of any for sale in need of restoration. Please pm me.

If i did, i would be purchasing them! They are almost impossible to find now. Even major project split windows are going for close to 35-40 grand now, if you can even find one of those. Crazy! The market absolutely exploded over the past year.

jr2226

02-07-2014, 06:48 AM

If i did, i would be purchasing them! They are almost impossible to find now. Even major project split windows are going for close to 35-40 grand now, if you can even find one of those. Crazy! The market absolutely exploded over the past year.

Hahaha yes we have been looking. Found a couple in the range 30/40 k with no reply back. Your vette is stunning.

Restocreations

02-07-2014, 09:10 AM

Thanks!

The last one i saw for sale that was nice went for 29,000. It had a great body and tons of nice parts. I did not move quickly enough on it and it was gone in a flash. By the time the new owner sells of the original parts, he will probably only have 15 in it. That was in November. Since then, i have seen nothing but junk at very high prices...cars with completely rotten or crushed bird cages...carved up and modified bodies that would be near impossible to put back to normal, etc. They are still out there, but you might have to wait a year to find one that is decent and not extremely overpriced. If you are going to pay 40,000 for a turd that needs cage work, half its panels replace, and is missing tons of parts, you might as well buy one with a non original motor for 55,000 or 60

jy211

02-07-2014, 10:26 AM

looking sweet!

Restocreations

02-11-2014, 12:16 AM

We lowered the body back on the chassis today. Had a good bit of interference on the fender skirts at the rear of the control arms and the lower portion at the bend in the frame rails. A little minor trimming with a saber saw and everything cleared.
Oh, and BTW, if you ever plan on using the original wheels as rollers on a newer chassis, be warned, they will hit the quarter panels. We had to double stack body spacers at the rear for clearance.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63today5_zps83545168.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63today4_zps19b87d14.jpg

Best to run the wires for the fuel sender and fuel pump before body drop or you will have a hard time connecting them! You can see my wires hanging down in this photo.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63today_zps13a610b3.jpg

I installed the Vintage AC this afternoon. What a PITA. I dont know how anybody manages to install their new system with the dash still in place. I had to remove all of the electrical components from the box just to gain enough clearance to slide it into place. It will go into place easily without the hoses connected, but once they are installed, it's a battle. If you attempt to install the hoses afterward, well, good luck!

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63today6_zps54c218b6.jpg

Im really glad I decided to go with the base coat/clear coat in the engine bay. It looks fantastic! All that filling and sanding to smooth out the firewall and skirts paid off!

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63today7_zps8fae7146.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63today3_zpsea6d8e2c.jpg

Detroit Speed Wiper Motor installed

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63today8_zps086ac1eb.jpg

Thin Side Emblems...they look so much better than the fatter emblems, in my opinion.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63today2_zps6f1308aa.jpg

windycitychev

02-11-2014, 10:17 AM

super awesome build looking great keep the pics coming, I wasnt a big fan of vetts but anyting 57-63 look awesome

jr2226

02-11-2014, 08:39 PM

Looking awesome. That black is Deep.

Restocreations

02-11-2014, 09:16 PM

Looking awesome. That black is Deep.

Black as it can get with no metallic...SPI black with their universal clear, which i think i already mentioned. Great company!

Restocreations

02-11-2014, 09:17 PM

Condensor, fan, and other Vintage AC components are installed.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63ac_zps962bce93.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63ac3_zpse12d22e0.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63ac2_zps2c815538.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63ac4_zps3d6b3c43.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63ac6_zpsef5d4063.jpg

Changed the pedals back to the manual assembly. Once again, I had major issues with the chinese reproduction pedal and had to replace the shaft and alter a few other things...took me about two hours.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63ac5_zps9a043f21.jpg

Wiring is going very slowly, but that is just how it works. Ill update as i make progress.

andreb

02-12-2014, 07:30 AM

That's looking great!

Restocreations

02-12-2014, 08:04 PM

That's looking great!

Thanks! It looks like you have a 64... Is that correct?

Restocreations

02-12-2014, 08:04 PM

The clutch kit came with this cheap plastic reservoir, which i decided was going to stick out like a sore thumb in the engine bay. So, i spent some extra money on a Ring Brothers billet reservoir.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63brakesystem_zpsdd93c1ea.jpg

I thought about where to mount it for a long time and finally decided that it would look best if I mounted it to the Driver's side female hood catch.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63brakesystem2_zpsa9b760ea.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63brakesystem6_zpseabdc651.jpg

Next I bent, flared, and attached the brake lines to the ABS Master Cylinder

My tools of choice. The hydraulic flaring tool was expensive, but it certainly has come in handy over the past 10 years!

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63brakesystem7_zps7951b5ac.jpg

A small can of STP belt dressing worked well for curling the lines.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63brakesystem3_zps577f74c7.jpg

The only wrenches I have ever owned that can get the stainless lines tight enough to seal them.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63brakesystem4_zpsdc60532d.jpg

I mounted the electric brake booster from ABS to the driver's upper frame rail.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63brakesystem9_zpsa042cae1.jpg

Looking pretty sexy on this side of the engine bay! I'm quite happy with the purchases I've made for this car!
http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63brakesystem10_zpsf71ae86e.jpg

fleetus macmullitz

02-12-2014, 10:51 PM

Great to see a split done this way. :cool:

69c4x11

02-13-2014, 04:47 PM

Love the build,, just wondering tire size and backspacing on front ?? Are you going to have to modify front fender wells ? to get it not to scrub,, when turned ?

RECOVERY ROOM

02-13-2014, 09:14 PM

That looks great

Restocreations

02-14-2014, 04:28 AM

Love the build,, just wondering tire size and backspacing on front ?? Are you going to have to modify front fender wells ? to get it not to scrub,, when turned ?

The steel wheels are just rollers from an original chassis and don't fit well on the new chassis. 245's will fit up front without a problem. I don't think i would want to modify the wheel wells after paint...that would be very poor planning on my part! Without modifying or adding aftermarket rear quarters, 295's are the max for the rear.

Z06Joe

02-14-2014, 10:27 AM

Amazing build!!!! Love the 63 split windows!!!!! I really love what you're doing with this build!!!

69c4x11

02-16-2014, 09:16 AM

The steel wheels are just rollers from an original chassis and don't fit well on the new chassis. 245's will fit up front without a problem. I don't think i would want to modify the wheel wells after paint...that would be very poor planning on my part! Without modifying or adding aftermarket rear quarters, 295's are the max for the rear.

Yes ,,,It all depends on the planning !! Wheel offset, track width, etc,,Did you check out my old 66coupe build, ?? I went with a Morrison ftont clip and a Cobra IRS,,, ,, Sold it in 2009,,, Cars were made for midgits,, Not that I'm a tall guy,, My sons were to tall to getin it, in 66 probably the avg. male hgt was 5' 9" ,,,.. Damn nice car , chassis is awesome !
http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=25793
My old Vette,,

Restocreations

02-17-2014, 10:21 AM

Yes ,,,It all depends on the planning !! Wheel offset, track width, etc,,Did you check out my old 66coupe build, ?? I went with a Morrison ftont clip and a Cobra IRS,,, ,, Sold it in 2009,,, Cars were made for midgits,, Not that I'm a tall guy,, My sons were to tall to getin it, in 66 probably the avg. male hgt was 5' 9" ,,,.. Damn nice car , chassis is awesome !
http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=25793
My old Vette,,

Nice build!

Im 5' 7", so thanks for the compliment. ;) The factory seats actually go back pretty far and can accommodate most people...my uncle is 6'2" and he enjoyed his C2 for about 25,000 miles before selling it. However, one must be careful when installing newer model seats in a C2. I used C5 seats in the 66 Restomod I built last year and they were way too tight, even for a midget like me.

GregWeld

02-17-2014, 10:32 AM

The only wrenches I have ever owned that can get the stainless lines tight enough to seal them.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63brakesystem4_zpsdc60532d.jpg

The trick is to sneak up on the seal -- don't go all rambo on the first tightening.... I tighten a bit - and back off - then give it another tighten and you'll find you go a bit further - then back off and then give it another little bit more.... about 3 or 4 times and she'll be just right.

What a lot of folks do is kill the brass cone inside the female fitting - the SS is so much harder... so you need to sneak up on having it mate. JUST the way I've found it works for me.

Love the build! Makes me want to buy back my '67 Coupe from my buddy and put a nice SRIII chassis or The Roadster Shop chassis under it!

I also add a dab of anti-seize because of the steel threads on the aluminum... It helps to keep them from galling - as well as makes it easier on the threads down the road.

Restocreations

02-25-2014, 05:29 PM

Prepping the TKO 5 speed conversion for install. I removed the bearing retainer, retrieved the bearing race from it, and installed the new bearing retainer and hydraulic throw out bearing.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/hydraulicclutch_zps50156389.jpg

Other than that, I have just been working on wiring and lots of it.

Restocreations

02-26-2014, 07:35 PM

Computer is mounted. I mounted on the plenum panel and used nyloc nuts on the backside to make sure they would not rattle loose.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/corvettewiring7_zpsb808e75f.jpg

Electrical control box fit best on the passenger fender apron. This was the fuses can still be accessed. There is zero room left inside the car.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/corvettewiring_zpsb7fc7783.jpg

The GM control pack harness comes with relays to power the fuel pump and electrical fan. It turns the fan on at 190F

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/corvettewiring2_zps680c9d17.jpg

Another extra benefit of the GM control pack is that the electrical box has extra power ports. Mounting it near the electric brake booster came in handy...now i can just run the wire from the booster straight up to the spare terminal on the electrical box.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/corvettewiring3_zps7bc7c285.jpg

I searched the internet for quite some time looking for a pedal mount for the GM pedal that would work on a C2 Corvette. The mount that comes with the kit doesn't line up well with the firewall and if you use it, you must weld long spacers to the back of it and it still wont line up well due to the e-brake assembly.
I found this Pedal Mount bracket from a company called Samburg Performance. It is made for a mazda or rx7 conversion, but worked well for the Corvette once modified.
Here is the link
http://www.rx7v8.com/product/fd-drive-by-wire-throttle-pedal-mount/

I simply cut the mount in half where i felt was the best location, overlapped and lowered the mount, then welded it back together. I could have cut out the unused portion, but overlapping the two pieces will make for a much stronger bracket. I find it easier to just buy a bracket and modify it rather than spending hours making my own. It took me about 20 minutes to cut and reweld the bracket.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/corvettepedal4_zpsa2c104ac.jpg

Welded back together.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/corvettepedal5_zpsead2e38f.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/corvettepedal3_zps8d31da3a.jpg

I'm most likely going to use an electric e brake, but i mounted an older unit i had sitting around so y'all can see just how close the e brake will be to the pedal. It's tough to run the stock e brake handle with a drive by wire pedal.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/corvettepedal_zps6f5dbb5d.jpg

And the calipers are now on and the car will soon have operational brakes! I had to mount these today to take measurements for the wheels.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/corvettewiring4_zps19778fcb.jpg

Restocreations

03-04-2014, 01:38 PM

I ordered my wheels. The people at BOZE were very helpful and extremely nice!
I went with the polished lip and brushed center. I did not order them with the black accent like the picture shows.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/prolite_bg_zpse19db60c.jpg

tubbed69

03-04-2014, 02:34 PM

Zak is very good to work with,very helpful and great wheels:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Restocreations

03-07-2014, 02:25 PM

The LS3 525hp crate motor arrived today. I ordered the engine from Karl Performance. Summit was initially going to price match, but then they said the Karl Performance website was wrong and they weren't offering Free Shipping. I called Karl Performance and they said shipping was free to a terminal, so I gladly ordered from them instead.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/ls3engineforsplitwindow_zps79be7e15.jpg

Restocreations

03-11-2014, 10:12 PM

Vintage AC Front Runner System

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/Ls32_zps72a53f40.jpg

Before with stock balancer and waterpump

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/ls3_zps5622d38c.jpg

During install...studs in place for waterpump

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/ls33_zpsacca26d8.jpg

After. I need to rent a tool to install the Power steering pump pulley and I had to order an LS1 style thermostat housing. For some reason the LS3 housing will not work, but i am not sure why...just following directions.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/ls34_zps1e4ea3a1.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/ls36_zpsbf763997.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/ls38_zps941caafc.jpg

New LS conversion Flywheel with ARP hardware. The ARP bolts are probably overkill.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/ls35_zps37a530c5.jpg

Testing the fitment of the new gear reduction starter motor with a piece of welding wire(this is demonstration only as the gear is not fully engaged). I ended up needing one shim.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/ls37_zpsa5f7ec6a.jpg

New 621 Bellhousing. Checking the alignment of the bellhousing is next.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/ls39_zpsbaa84993.jpg

fleetus macmullitz

03-12-2014, 03:27 AM

Nice progress. :thumbsup:

BTW-I think I saw one other mid-year build mentioned in this thread. How many Vettes have you built PT style?

Restocreations

03-12-2014, 06:25 AM

Nice progress. :thumbsup:

BTW-I think I saw one other mid-year build mentioned in this thread. How many Vettes have you built PT style?

Thanks! It's moving a bit slower than I would like, but that's just the way it goes.
This is my second pro touring/restomod Corvette build, but I have restored ten C2 Vettes.

waynieZ

03-12-2014, 09:28 AM

Nice work. It's coming along nice.

Restocreations

03-14-2014, 09:14 AM

Nice work. It's coming along nice.

Thanks!

I forgot to order the pilot bushing, so i had to wait for it to show up from summit racing.

pilot bearing installed

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63clutch_zpsec8f7fc1.jpg

12" Centerforce dual friction clutch(comes with ARP bolts and alignment tool) Im a big fan of this clutch. I used this clutch last year as well to replace the damaged clutch(do to improper installation by the chassis company) on the last restomod.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63clutch2_zpsd406a8b7.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63clutch3_zpsda5c4310.jpg

Reconditioned Original 621 Bellhousing. BTW, DON'T use allen head bolts to install the bellhousing, use hex or 12 point. If you need to change your clutch or remove the bellhousing for any reason in the future once the body is on, you wont be able to get a socket on the two upper allen bolts.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63clutch4_zps8e538df2.jpg

Here you can see the repro and original side by side. I think the bellhousing i received might even be a knock off of the reproduction. The metal is extremely porous and the casting number in the side is very faint. It was so far out of whack that it will be going back to the company I purchased it from.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63bellhousing2_zps1e2d9ea8.jpg

Again, here you can see just how porous the reproduction is.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63bellhousing_zps87d36341.jpg

efs69

03-14-2014, 12:52 PM

Looking great!!!

Do you know what part number that ATI balancer is?

Restocreations

03-15-2014, 08:42 AM

Looking great!!!

Do you know what part number that ATI balancer is?

The part number for the balancer is: 917083 according to the box.

Restocreations

03-15-2014, 06:15 PM

Heart transplant is complete. Ill play engine dress up later on in the build

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/engine3_zps514a8b56.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/engine_zps28c4cb5c.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/engine2_zps9460d5e3.jpg

Ron in SoCal

03-15-2014, 06:28 PM

Looks dressed up to me! Seriously, great job and thx for sharing this build :cheers:

fleetus macmullitz

03-15-2014, 06:43 PM

That's kinda clean. :unibrow:

Bozeforged

03-20-2014, 01:28 PM

andreb

03-20-2014, 01:46 PM

Thanks! It looks like you have a 64... Is that correct?

Yes, mine is a '64. Just picked it up last summer. Lots to do, but looking forward to it. Thanks for the inspiration.

efs69

03-20-2014, 05:34 PM

The part number for the balancer is: 917083 according to the box.

Thanks!!!!:thumbsup:

jy211

03-21-2014, 07:35 AM

Restocreations

04-21-2014, 05:32 PM

Dash is finished and installed. Gauges are only temporarily installed. I still have a little bit of wiring to tidy up. I changed the bezels to black because I did not care for the silver. I also decided not to use the radio surround bezel as I like the way the new radio looks without it.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63splitdash_zps1de9f937.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63splitdash2_zps414e648a.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63splitdash3_zps1d3f515a.jpg

New radio from antique auto radio and 6x9 speaker with dual tweeters. The radio has an output for an ipod or MP3 player. While one 6x9 isn't going to produce crazy sound, It's about all I care to do in this car.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63splitradio_zps8512a248.jpg

And the driveshaft

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63splitdriveshaft_zps5547f9ba.jpg

andreb

04-22-2014, 01:16 PM

Looks great. I like the stitching on the dash and the black bezels.

Restocreations

05-11-2014, 08:39 PM

The car is now on its way back to the paint shop to have the doors, headlamp buckets, and hood installed. I took a few shots of her in the sun today while prepping to load her into the trailer. The pictures don't do it justice! The car is simply stunning even without the hood, doors, and headlamp buckets! I can't wait to see it fully dressed!

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63split58_zpsac703cb9.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63split583_zpsd8e2c9ce.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63split584_zps2e7861bc.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63split582_zpsd707487c.jpg

andreb

05-12-2014, 07:08 AM

You're right, it looks awesome. Great wheel choice too.

waynieZ

05-12-2014, 11:08 AM

Very Nice!

Bozeforged

05-16-2014, 02:07 PM

Restocreations

06-04-2014, 02:11 PM

Rounding the final turn now...looks like the endless hours of filling, sanding, filling, sanding, priming, sanding, filling, sanding, and priming paid off. Not to mention the additional 80 hours the bodyshop put into blocking the car.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/DSC_0401_zpsd90a064f.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/DSC_0406_zpsd326cb71.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/DSC_0407_zps26529f2f.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/DSC_0405_zpsb6a97e9c.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/DSC_0412_zps3ca01676.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/DSC_0410_zps77f356d6.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/DSC_0404_zps62665cc6.jpg

waynieZ

06-04-2014, 02:14 PM

Beautiful!

76orangewagon

06-04-2014, 02:46 PM

Really looking good.

Vince@Meanstreets

06-04-2014, 03:39 PM

beautiful work!!! the hard work def shows

Restocreations

06-04-2014, 05:32 PM

Thanks! I'm quite happy with how it turned out....can't stop staring at it, which is a good thing!

89 RS

06-06-2014, 12:38 AM

Great build, love those split-windows. :thumbsup:

Restocreations

06-10-2014, 06:26 PM

Detroit speed headlamp motors are installed and functional. I cant say the same for the detroit speed wiper motor as it seems to have a mind of its own, turning on at random.

Unfortunate that i can't embed the video on this forum!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xs4lUlm4lOE

fleetus macmullitz

06-10-2014, 06:50 PM

fleetus macmullitz

06-10-2014, 06:55 PM

Unfortunate that i can't embed the video on this forum!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xs4lUlm4lOE

Did you try this method?

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=14032

Restocreations

06-11-2014, 05:06 PM

Did you try this method?

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=14032

Thanks! Apparently I am just challenged! :knock:

Restocreations

06-11-2014, 05:06 PM

New tinted door and vent glass from Auto city classic is installed along with the new power window motor. One down, one to go. As per usual, the door fitment is completely different now that the components are installed and will need to be readjusted.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/splitwindowdoorglass_zps0aeae586.jpg

Shoulder belts from Corvette Central

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/splitwindowseatbelts_zps07bcd157.jpg

And the ABS electric brake system if fully operational. The pump is a bit louder than I would like, but I will take the noise over the gaudy looks of a hydroboost system any day.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63splitwindowbrakes_zpsdb9f9dd2.jpg

andreb

06-12-2014, 07:53 AM

Great progress. That really is one awesome Vette!

Restocreations

06-13-2014, 05:02 PM

Great progress. That really is one awesome Vette!

Thanks!

Restocreations

06-13-2014, 05:04 PM

New Steering wheel

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/billetspecialtiessteeringwheel_zpsb9405bde.jpg

Custom Cut Pile Carpet

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/cutpilecarpet_zpscc9f3a45.jpg

Billet Specialties Coil Covers

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/billetspecialtiesvalvecovers_zps55b2784e.jpg

And looks like I am going to need to send the starter back as the case is cracked in half. Odd thing is that it still starts fine. It never made a noise and it was spaced perfectly, so I am not sure what went wrong.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63splitwindowcrackedstarter_zpscdefc49f.jpg

A few more of the Billet Specialties valve/coil covers. The pictures really don't do them justice. They look incredible in person. Once the JBA stainless steel headers and heat sheaths are installed, the engine bay should really pop. Don't judge the wiring! I still have a good bit of organizing to do.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63splitcoilcovers_zps17c78fe6.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63splitcoilcovers2_zps285f60e6.jpg

I borrowed a beat up original 63 console from another car and have decided to switch the car back to the original style instead of using the 64-67 console that was installed previously.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63splitcenterconsole_zps4d08db30.jpg

Restocreations

06-18-2014, 04:00 PM

I ordered a Borla rear exhaust system for a C5 and as I suspected, it tucks up under the rear of the 63 perfectly!!!

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63splitexhaust2_zpsc4607972.jpg (http://s852.photobucket.com/user/65silververt/media/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63splitexhaust2_zpsc4607972.jpg.html)

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63splitexhaust3_zps78c4ed54.jpg (http://s852.photobucket.com/user/65silververt/media/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63splitexhaust3_zps78c4ed54.jpg.html)

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63splitexhaust_zpsf5d889bb.jpg (http://s852.photobucket.com/user/65silververt/media/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63splitexhaust_zpsf5d889bb.jpg.html)
The headers for a new generation Camaro fit perfectly in the engine bay. These are JBA units.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63splitheaders_zps0e603d86.jpg (http://s852.photobucket.com/user/65silververt/media/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63splitheaders_zps0e603d86.jpg.html)

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63splitheaders2_zps98cfdbdd.jpg (http://s852.photobucket.com/user/65silververt/media/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63splitheaders2_zps98cfdbdd.jpg.html)

fleetus macmullitz

06-18-2014, 08:28 PM

You've got it down to a beautiful science. :cool:

WSSix

06-18-2014, 08:50 PM

You're right, those coil covers look fantastic and right at home in the engine bay. Keep up the good work!

Restocreations

06-20-2014, 10:50 AM

Finished decorating the LS3 by adding a carbon fiber intake cover.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63splitcarbonfiberintake_zps23e172dc.jpg (http://s852.photobucket.com/user/65silververt/media/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63splitcarbonfiberintake_zps23e172dc.jpg.html)

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63splitcarbonfiberintake2_zps4f11fb74.jpg (http://s852.photobucket.com/user/65silververt/media/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63splitcarbonfiberintake2_zps4f11fb74.jpg.html)

Run video WARNING, no exhaust installed, so may be loud.

GM LS3 525hp Crate Motor run video - YouTube (http://youtu.be/bwP3NDWrdQc)

andreb

06-20-2014, 01:24 PM

That sounds soooo good.:thumbsup:

Restocreations

07-15-2014, 06:26 PM

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/splitwindowexhaust4_zpsddbc5ddb.jpg (http://s852.photobucket.com/user/65silververt/media/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/splitwindowexhaust4_zpsddbc5ddb.jpg.html)

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/splitwindowexhaust6_zps6b2bb387.jpg (http://s852.photobucket.com/user/65silververt/media/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/splitwindowexhaust6_zps6b2bb387.jpg.html)

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/splitwindowexhaust5_zpse468bb42.jpg (http://s852.photobucket.com/user/65silververt/media/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/splitwindowexhaust5_zpse468bb42.jpg.html)

Just one more great thing about the SRIII chassis...mike provides mounting points for hangers in 3 different locations.
http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/splitwindowexhaust3_zps04137d36.jpg (http://s852.photobucket.com/user/65silververt/media/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/splitwindowexhaust3_zps04137d36.jpg.html)

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/splitwindowexhaust2_zps208ce1fe.jpg (http://s852.photobucket.com/user/65silververt/media/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/splitwindowexhaust2_zps208ce1fe.jpg.html)

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/splitwindowexhaust_zps5a95dd7b.jpg (http://s852.photobucket.com/user/65silververt/media/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/splitwindowexhaust_zps5a95dd7b.jpg.html)

waynieZ

07-15-2014, 10:43 PM

That looks awesome!

jy211

07-16-2014, 08:02 AM

That looks awesome!

Agreed :confused59:

heyhiitsmevlad

07-17-2014, 06:12 PM

x3, that thing is a work of art.

tubbed69

07-17-2014, 07:46 PM

Very impressive build,extremely nice work:trophy-1302: :trophy-1302:

Restocreations

07-18-2014, 11:37 AM

Thanks! here are the latest photos

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63splitrear_zpsa322429a.jpg (http://s852.photobucket.com/user/65silververt/media/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/63splitrear_zpsa322429a.jpg.html)

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/DSC_0456_zps80064d22.jpg (http://s852.photobucket.com/user/65silververt/media/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/DSC_0456_zps80064d22.jpg.html)

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/DSC_0474_zps3c2ed505.jpg (http://s852.photobucket.com/user/65silververt/media/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/DSC_0474_zps3c2ed505.jpg.html)

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/DSC_0500_zpsfd0c0766.jpg (http://s852.photobucket.com/user/65silververt/media/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/DSC_0500_zpsfd0c0766.jpg.html)

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/DSC_0469_zpsfb8dbead.jpg (http://s852.photobucket.com/user/65silververt/media/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/DSC_0469_zpsfb8dbead.jpg.html)

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/DSC_0466_zpsa6d0485a.jpg (http://s852.photobucket.com/user/65silververt/media/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/DSC_0466_zpsa6d0485a.jpg.html)

I still need to detail the floor pans, but other than that, the underside is finished. This is one car i will be very proud to put mirrors under!!!

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab83/65silververt/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/undersideofcorvette_zpsf44075db.jpg (http://s852.photobucket.com/user/65silververt/media/63%20Split%20Window%20Corvette%20Restomod/undersideofcorvette_zpsf44075db.jpg.html)

Jay Hilliard

07-18-2014, 12:40 PM

Absolutely beautiful! You did an awesome job. Let me know how the LS3 drives. Curious as I have read where some people say the ASA cam is too aggressive for normal cruising and others state it is fine.

Restocreations

07-18-2014, 12:43 PM

Thanks, Jay!

As long as you pair the 525hp LS3 with the right transmission and rear gear ratio, plus install a honeycomb air straightener, it is fine.

OBeer-WAN-Kenobi

07-18-2014, 12:49 PM

Beautiful! My favorite year of Corvette, done the way I'd like it myself. I'd love to go for a ride in that thing.

Only one minor little detail.....You've got to get rid of the yellow ring dipstick. Maybe a dipstick with the same aesthetic treatment as the valve covers would be nice. You could simply have it dipped. That darn dipstick is the first thing I noticed in the under hood shot and my eyes kept being drawn to it. Kind of like a wart or big mole on someones face....you can't help but stare at it. LOL

fleetus macmullitz

07-18-2014, 01:16 PM

Congrats on how it turned out...wow. :thumbsup:

syborg tt

07-18-2014, 02:20 PM

Holy **** !!!

66fury

07-18-2014, 04:44 PM

wowza !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ron in SoCal

07-18-2014, 05:22 PM

Yep, she's a beauty. Congrats!

Restocreations

07-18-2014, 05:36 PM

Thanks for the comments. It's not quite finished, but thanks for noticing the smallest detail on the car and critiquing it...the dipstick. :buttkick: Only kidding...yes, it does stick out like a sore thumb, but really only in photos. However, i will address it.

Here is a short run video from yesterday. I love custom stainless exhaust and Borla mufflers! I never thought I would spend so much on an exhaust system, but it was worth it!

video in next post

Restocreations

07-18-2014, 05:39 PM

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Jay Hilliard

07-18-2014, 06:54 PM

Thanks, Jay!

As long as you pair the 525hp LS3 with the right transmission and rear gear ratio, plus install a honeycomb air straightener, it is fine.

What gear ratio did you go with? Are you using the GM ECM/harness that goes with the engine?

Once again, it is awesome the exhaust sounds great. I cant believe C5 exhaust fit that nice. Boze rims really look good as I would have not thought those would have looked that nice on C2's.

Restocreations

07-18-2014, 07:19 PM

What gear ratio did you go with? Are you using the GM ECM/harness that goes with the engine?

Once again, it is awesome the exhaust sounds great. I cant believe C5 exhaust fit that nice. Boze rims really look good as I would have not thought those would have looked that nice on C3's.

Yes, i am using the GM harness. I am using the 3.73 gear ratio with the .84 overdrive tremec. I recommend going with hurst driveline if they have a unit for your car and you need a tremec conversion.

-Only the rear muffler sections fit well, which still needed to be modified. Im embarrassed to say how much the exhaust cost overall.

-I agree, the Boze rims fit well with the car, but i was nervous about it initially as well. it's a c2...i assume you just fat fingered that one. :lol:

Jay Hilliard

07-19-2014, 07:19 AM

Yes, i am using the GM harness. I am using the 3.73 gear ratio with the .84 overdrive tremec. I recommend going with hurst driveline if they have a unit for your car and you need a tremec conversion.

-Only the rear muffler sections fit well, which still needed to be modified. Im embarrassed to say how much the exhaust cost overall.

-I agree, the Boze rims fit well with the car, but i was nervous about it initially as well. it's a c2...i assume you just fat fingered that one. :lol:

Yep, fat fingered it. I grew up around C2 vettes as my uncle had 2, one was a 66 (L72) 427/450 hp convertible (one of the first ones that was labeled 450 hp, before GM re-rated it to 425 HP) that he bought new and oddly the second one was a 63 black split window. He also had a 57 and 70 LT1.

I agree with you on going with Hurst driveline. On my 69 Camaro, I have had the TK600 for number of years now and also run 3.73's. Thanks for answering my questions.

Again, car is amazing and engine sounds great! Are you going to have it tuned or stay with the GM tune?

Restocreations

07-20-2014, 10:51 PM

I'll probably just stick with the GM tune.

Id like that 57! I plan on building a c1 restomod at some point.

andreb

07-21-2014, 07:21 AM

That looks and sounds fantastic. Great job!

Ricochet

07-21-2014, 07:44 AM

Outstanding!! Congrats!

OBeer-WAN-Kenobi

07-21-2014, 08:58 AM

...It's not quite finished, but thanks for noticing the smallest detail on the car and critiquing it...the dipstick. :buttkick: Only kidding...yes, it does stick out like a sore thumb, but really only in photos. However, i will address it.

Sorry I couldn't help myself..... :lol:

Give me a black sharpie and let me at that thing! :lmao:

Restocreations

07-23-2014, 06:40 PM

Thanks for the comments and dont worry, i changed the dipstick...it is now black. Oddly, i think i preferred the "sore thumb" yellow to the flat black...weird!

89 RS

07-24-2014, 11:45 PM

That thing sounds sweet. :thumbsup:

tubbed69

07-25-2014, 12:07 AM

Thanks for the comments and dont worry, i changed the dipstick...it is now black. Oddly, i think i preferred the "sore thumb" yellow to the flat black...weird!

I wasn't even gone to ask to borrow until you changed that dipstick,just joking you did build super nice vette,I love these cars done this way:trophy-1302:

Restocreations

07-28-2014, 07:36 AM

Two short run videos from yesterday. About another day and she will be ready for road testing

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andreb

07-28-2014, 07:52 AM

That sounds SO good.

Restocreations

07-28-2014, 11:36 AM

To me, it is the perfect sound. I used factory side pipes without a cross over on the last Corvette restomod I built and while it looked cool, it was just a bit too much sound and without the cross over, the pulse just didn't seem right.
It's funny how as you get older your taste changes in exhaust. I used to love loud sidepipes, but now (at least for me) an exhaust that is too loud can ruin a car. I always get so irritated with the people at auctions that rev the crap out of their engines...do they not know they are pissing everyone off around them and making their car look bad??? :buttkick: If you are willing to start and rev your car when it is cold, then i have to wonder how well it has been treated. End of random rant.