Vehicle Description
This 1962 Custom Corvette convertible is powered by a new 6.2-liter
LT1 direct-injected Corvette engine producing 535hp and 470 ft/lbs
of torque, connected to a 4L75E automatic transmission. The Art
Morrison C7 chassis includes power rack & pinion steering, fully
adjustable ride height and JRI coilovers. The braking power is
provided by Wilwood, with C7 6-piston calipers, 14" rotors and
stainless-steel brake lines. The engine is cooled by a custom-built
aluminum DeWitt radiator finished in satin black. The
stainless-steel fuel tank is built by Rick's Tanks. The project
started as a no-hit Arizona body. The paint was stripped off the
body with the plastic media blasting method. The body is finished
with Evercoat polyester primer topped off with Axalta Jet Black
base coat/clear coat paint. This Resto-Mod includes a matching
black Stayfast convertible top by Al Knoch and a Torch Red leather
interior featuring reclining custom seats for added head and
legroom. The steering column is elevated 3.5" from the original
location to provide plenty of room for comfort. Vintage Air handles
interior heating and cooling. The car was upgraded to Dakota VHX
analog instruments, which include an electric actuated hood opener
and a Bluetooth AM/FM Wonder Bar radio. The frame is powder-coated.
The interior floor, firewall and underside are finished with Lizard
Skin ceramic coating for sound and heat control. The trunk is
completed with Torch Red leather and carpet. The ride is finished
off with custom Schott wheels and Pirellis P Zero tires. The
project was completed in December 2018, with over 1,500 hours
invested in the build, and driven approximately 200 test miles
since completion.
