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ALTER EGO ZR1 63 Split Window Corvette
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This will document the build of the 1963 corvette split window coupe restomod called ALTER EGO.
I have taken my ideas along with the classic lines of the original 63 corvette and have combine them into a unique restomod concept. Working with Mike Hacker of Outcast Precision Muscle Car we have refined those ideas into what we hope will be a one of a kind corvette. Mike will take our concept utilizing our combined ideas and build this one of a kind dream vette. (At times he will have to deal with me helping in the build!!) We will utilize Mike Stockdale's SRIII Motorsports frame with front and rear C6 Corvette suspension, Z06 brakes, coilovers and we will add Shaun Carter's SMC Performance LS9 built 700hp engine. All this will be done in Mike's home garage. Attachment 40204 This is a picture of how I purchased it from last owner. Vette sat since 87. |
Sounds like a cool project! Keep the pictures coming!
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I love that body style... Looking forward to this build!
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subscribed!
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Welcome! Sweet project. It going to be fun to watch.
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63 split window? :ohsnap: Nice find!! Will love to see this revived. Welcome to the forum.
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That will be one fine car when finished,I bought 3 motors from Shaun@SMC Performance,he is very good with these LS motors.I plan on getting one of his LS9s in the future,love these cars done this way.
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Rendering of ALTER EGO
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Nice rendering! That will look awesome, I love how stock it will look! :thumbsup:
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Working on getting picture uploaded. Need to re size several of them so I can post here. Dave |
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picture from purchase 1 yr ago
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Attachment 40289 Attachment 40290 Attachment 40291 Attachment 40292 Put on Torq Thrust wheels and new tires once I got the vette running after sitting since 1987 Attachment 40293 Attachment 40294 Attachment 40295 Attachment 40296 Attachment 40297 |
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Attachment 40299 Attachment 40300 Attachment 40301 Attachment 40302 original tires and wheels-rim bent and tires all dry. Attachment 40303 Attachment 40304 Attachment 40305 Attachment 40306 Attachment 40307 |
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Building that split window looks like too much work.
I'll do you a solid and come pick it up and get it out of your way.:D |
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Good luck with the project. I just picked up one myself and will start building it next winter... Keep us posted!
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I bet you can't wait to get working on it. I didn't do much with mine for about a year except get it started and would drive it around the neighborhood every now and then. Dave |
Hello,
Looks like its going to be a sick ride! That is my the best year corvette IMO! Can't wait to see this come together!:popcorn2: |
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This is when I got Vette running after sitting since 87.
This is the 700hp LS9 built by Shaun Carter of SMC Performance. Picture during the tuning Attachment 40333 |
LS9 being tuned at SMC Performance
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Is this what you wanted us to look at?:rolleyes:
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From old to new. |
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How can I talk you into using the avatar below? My neck hurts from leaning to the left.:twak: http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps1c64472c.jpg :cheers: |
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Still not giving it up. Nice offer |
What is the advantage of the Edelbrock setup over the GM ?
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Lower clearance on edelbrock.
Parts are made by same for supercharger. Price came out better than buying from GM. |
So is the long block LS9 ?
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SMC Performance built 700HP LS9
Complete supercharger to oil pan (true LS9) with Edelbrock E-Force (Eaton 2300 TVS Supercharger).
Upgrade: Clevite race series main and rod bearings, 10% Over-Drive Powerbond, SFI approved crank damper, AN adapter plate and fittings for oil sump to tank lines, 65 LB/Hr Bosch Injectors, C6 Corvette Front drive accessories (alternator, PS pump, bracket, tensioner, idler and fasteners), GM high Torque starter, SMC Performance custom stand alone engine controls (harness, programmed ECU with final dyno tune, GMPP MAF element, 2-02 sensors, fly by wire pedal assembly), inter cooler, heat exchanger, coolant pump, surge tank and associated hoses and hardware.test run and base line tune before Shaun shipped it. I will be using Dewitt's LS radiator and dual fans with oil cooler in side tank |
Programming from Ecuador. Typo right? I'd love to laugh, but I might actually learn something here. :)
I love autocorrect too :warning: Great project BTW :thumbsup: |
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pictures as we started
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Over to Mikes Home garage for the start
Attachment 40381 Attachment 40382 Attachment 40383 Attachment 40384 Attachment 40385 taking off the trim Attachment 40386 rear trim and windows taken out Attachment 40387 previous work by someone Attachment 40388 Attachment 40389 Attachment 40390 |
more pictures as we get into it
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checking all the door gaps etc
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even more
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not sure why cowl fiberglass was repaired by someone
Attachment 40401 Attachment 40402 Attachment 40403 Attachment 40404 Attachment 40405 pulling interior to look at fiberglass Attachment 40406 Attachment 40407 looking at birdgage to make sure no rust Attachment 40408 Attachment 40409 Attachment 40410 |
the last group
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need to line up hood. front end low Attachment 40412 Attachment 40413 Attachment 40414 Attachment 40415 Attachment 40416 Attachment 40417 |
Congrats, you will have a blast driving it once it is complete! :cheers:
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