C1-RS '62 Vette built by the Roadster Shop - Lateral-g Forums

Roadster Shop · #1 06-25-2009, 07:16 AM

Thanks to everyone else for all of the compliments on the car and for following the build thread. We always say that these cars are built for that 1% of car people who can actually appreciate the work and what has been done to the car as far as style, design, and fabrication. So thanks again, and hope to see you all at Columbus. I will keep the pictures coming until then.

Roadster Shop · #2 06-25-2009, 07:30 AM

Here are a few underside shots of the car and details that most will not know about until you see the pictures.

This is behind the front wheels in the inner fender / cowl area. There was a lot of extra room to hide components like master cylinders, breathers, etc...

Before the close out panels were made.

Close out panel with out access door.

Completed unit (The order is off. The picture above was taken later when the remote reservoirs and breather tube were installed into the panel)

Roadster Shop · #3 06-25-2009, 07:34 AM

Aluminum belly pans built to close off the area from the rocker panel to the frame rail.

dave96dcm · #4 06-25-2009, 09:23 AM

Wow..

pacificustoms · #5 06-25-2009, 11:18 AM

Amazing build guys! It's going to be hard to compete with that car. How long did most of the build take?

**waynieZ** · #6 06-25-2009, 07:00 PM

Awesome work.

**JayR** · #7 06-26-2009, 07:41 AM

Great car and great details! This thing looks like a concept car! I can't wait to see the real thing in person in 2 weeks. That is exactly why I go to Columbus every year! Great job, great concept!

groovyjay · #8 06-26-2009, 08:10 AM

This car goes up there with the very best once finished. You guys are making amazing work with this project and as a vettenut I'm loving it!

Roadster Shop · #9 06-26-2009, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayR

Great car and great details! This thing looks like a concept car! I can't wait to see the real thing in person in 2 weeks. That is exactly why I go to Columbus every year! Great job, great concept!

That was the idea from the start. make it look like a modern, concept Corvette.

Roadster Shop · #10 06-26-2009, 03:56 PM

Rear close out panel behind tire

Front close out panel infront of tire. There is a lot going on here. The headlights are mounted infront of this panel. THe cut out section where the cardboard is houses a power steering cooler on one side and an oil cooler on the other side of the car. there is a perferated screen to match the front grille that goes in here when completed. There is also a radiator overflow tank built into the panel. It is the ribbed section with the two AN fittings.

Here is a close up. We made a tank out of aluminum to follow the shape of the inner fender panel and welded it all together for a clean look.