63 SWC Corvette build - Lateral-g Forums

Restovette63 · #1 08-16-2009, 07:32 PM

More progress....the frame and body are now joined together (hopefully for the last time)...the suspension is mostly back in place, fuel and brake lines have been run...and most importantly, the motor, trans, and rear are in place!!!

I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel and am beginning to have confidence that this thing may actually run one day. All the credit goes to Robby Hooper (and his crew Chris, George, and Ken) at Corvette Masters in Maitland FL. Robby and his guys have done some incredible fabrication and innovation to get this thing back on track and make it once again the car of my dreams. They have also been instrumental in keeping my spirits high, expectations in check, and most of all keeping me involved in the project.

Here are the latest pics: http://picasaweb.google.com/restovette63/82009#

70rs · #2 08-16-2009, 07:38 PM

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.

69CamaroPT · #3 08-16-2009, 07:49 PM

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.

SickSpeedMonte · #4 08-17-2009, 11:07 AM

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)?

70rs · #5 08-17-2009, 11:23 AM

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.

Restovette63 · #6 08-17-2009, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70rs

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.

Restovette63 · #7 08-23-2009, 05:28 PM

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.

All the pics here:

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