Palmers Customs 59 Corvette build "ZR59"
 

My new buddy Rodger from Ironworks was here today checking in on a project that we are painting for him. He noticed a Corvette that we are finishing off and said that I need to get this car on Lateral-G, so here you go. This is a project that we have been working on for over 2 years. It started out like most as a basic restoration with just a few minor body mods. Half way through the build the owner decided to take the car a little farther. He didn't want just a regular 59 Corvette, he wanted something with a little more "super car" feel. We had set an Art Morrison chassis under the body and installed an LS9 motor from Street & Performance, but that wasn't enough. I contacted designer Gary Ragle to help us come up with something a little different, between myself, the owner and Gary this is what we came up with. We are almost done with the car and this week it's off to Rialto, CA to Ron Mangus Hotrod Interiors. The car is set to debut at this years SEMA show and will be in Willwood's booth.http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/...rvette1405.jpg

:wow: :wow: beautiful ride!!!

Wow, this thing is off the chain! Looks beautiful, cant wait to see more. :D

Hay Im glad you can join us Alan. Guys the fit an finish on this car is awesome. They hand made the windshield and trim on the car. Some of my guys are down there trashing on a project, and said the engine sounds awesome. Come on Alan don't shy these guys like pictures.

Thank's Rodger, this is my first time posting so i'm a little slow. Thanks for the help on getting started with this thread.

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/...rvette1025.jpgThe trim on the side of the car were made from brass.

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/...orvette568.jpg Everything else was made from aluminum.

This is an amazing project you guys are doing at Palmers Customs,just keep up the posts coming and lots of photos please:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Is this someones car or a shop car that you guys will be selling???

:wow: :hail: :wow: :hail:
Wow what an sweet ride you guys are building there, what are the specs on the car. Lets see more build pictures!

AMAZING:thumbsup:

please keep us updated as you proceed.

I like it,I like it a lot:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

awesome ride. Man, the bar just keeps getting higher and higher. The level of detail in the cars being built these days is unbelievable!!!

Wow awesome project! This is going to be one sweet ride.

I'm Lovin' that Car!!!

Absolutely Wild yet at the same time, not over the top! Well done!

Damn :hail: So beautiful. Like the exhaust, looks little bit like a Murciélago.

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/...rvette1422.jpg Thanks for the posotive feed back guys. Here's some more pictures.

Dang Alan 500 views in 12 hours..... Easy bud leave some Thunder for the rest of us.

It was nice to meet you yesterday Alan.

What a car. I can't do justice describing the level of detail that this work of art has. For example, see that one-piece rear bumper with more curves than J-Lo? The gap between it an the body is perfect, and I mean perfect with a 3/32" gap all the way around. The whole car is finished like that. It's fantastic!

Thanks Carl... It was good meeting you aswell. Sorry Rodger... I'm done for now, I need to get back to work on your truck.

Looken pretty dam slick Palmer ! :D

Great Detail work.

wawa we waaa!:hail:

Hell yes awesome work

nice looking build!:thumbsup:

Wow. Very, very nice. Great looking build.
I love the front end of that car and the colors are a great choice!:thumbsup:

Cool car and fab work. What did you do for a fuel system and EFI management ?

It's got an Aeromotive fuel system with a factory computer from Street & Performance.

Is the body an original Vette or a repro?

I got a brochure from http://www.hitekhotrods.com/ and its itching me like i have never itched!!!

These year Corvettes are my first choice (58-62)...The Art Morisson frame fits it so well. What an awesome car ...

Very nice work Palmer, hope to see more and maybe other projects!

Lead.

Thanks again guys for all the nice comments. I'm going to post some pictures of the build process.

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/...vette001-1.jpg
This is what the car looked like when it arrived at the shop.
A half-way clean car that most people would be proud to drive.