It's good to see it's coming along so well. Boy, that master cylinder looks like a tight fit to the valve cover. But as long as it clears it's all good. :thumbsup:

I have seen your car at Corvette Masters and it is going to be nice. I always walked over to check it out when I am there. Robby and the gang are great and do the job right the first time. They are currently building my motor for my GTO.

That's almost too nice to cover up with a body, should be a blast to drive.

Why is the steering rack tilted like that (highter on the passenger side)?

That pedal box set up is pretty cool. But do you have any worries about getting your feet caught up in the steering column during "spirited" driving?

I agree with the last post, it is so nice it's almost a shame to cover it all up with a body.

70rs, the master cylinder is a bit tight to the valve cover, I may not be able to run the "Corvette" labeled plastic coil/valve covers (at the very least we are going to have to trim them around the MC/hydroboost. The pedal box is something Robby fab'd up and is amazing. Part of the reason the pedals look closer to the column than normal is that the entire firewall/pedal box has been push forward almost 3 inches so that I have additional leg room 9pedals closer to the downward slope of the column). I am not worried about getting my feet tangled during track events (the pedals sit high enough that my heel is just off where the carpet/pad will be and the ball of my foot is resting on the pedal), the only concern is left foot braking may be a bit challenging.

SickSpeedMonte, the rack is tilted in the pic because it had not been bolted down yet. Now that it is bolted in, all is level and one with the world!!! And sadly yes, there are a lot of incredibly nice handy work that won't be seen very often when final assembly is done.

69CamaroPT, I think I have heard Robby mention your car several times. It is going to be fun when it is complete.

:cheers:

Robby continues to impress. The passenger side header has been modified and completely welded back together and the driver's side is tacked in place ready for final welding. He has managed to snake the pipes around the starter which will drop out easily, the oil filter with plenty of room to add lines for an oil cooler and kept them snug to the underside of the car so that they won't drag on anything. This week he will fab the X-pipe and remaining piping out the back.

:cheers:

All the pics here:

http://picasaweb.google.com/restovet...eadersExhaust#

Robby and the gang have made some good progress recently...the X-pipe and exhaust are pretty well in the final stages before sending off for aluminizing...I now have door hardware (interior/exterior handles, mirrors, and window regulators)...he also started the process of buffing out the paint on the doors, the pictures pick up a lot of swirl marks that will hopefully buff out in the final wax/polish...but I was encouraged that it appears I didn't completely fubar the paint when I started the wet sanding process...the vintage air front runner kit is mostly installed on the front of the motor...the engine and body harness have started to be installed as well (some shortening of wire runs will be needed on the engine harness)...

all the pics here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/restovette63/92009#

http://picasaweb.google.com/restovet...eadersExhaust#

:cheers:

chassis is cool...:thumbsup:

Moving along...the radiator, fans, and hoses have been installed...lines from the Hydroboost to power steering rack have been installed...fuel line has been terminated at the rail...exhaust has been final welded, hanger brackets installed, and rehung under its own weight/bracketing for final fit and dimpling under the frame crossmembers (will be sent out for coating after the motor has been fired for the first time)...ECU and fuse box have been mounted in passenger fender well...headlights and turn signals have begun to be installed...side windows, mirrors, and door handles installed...

Robby and the crew at Corvette Masters continue to pour their heart into this thing and exceed my expectations...

http://picasaweb.google.com/restovette63/102009#

http://picasaweb.google.com/restovette63/92009#

:cheers:

All,

It has been a while since I've sent an update....the car actually runs and I can say I have driven it (like Rainman, slow in the shop...but it moves under its own power!!!)...The air bridge/filter in the video were just "Bubba'd" together just to get the car running, we are going to fab something for the permanent arrangement...the tune is just enough to get the car to start and idle (Robby and the crew at Corvette Masters will get it on the dyno soon)...but it is coming together...the goal is to have it at a Corvette event in mid January...

video of start up here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7xNZTHsrN8

latest pics here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/restovette63/122009#

:cheers:

J