Vehicle Description
Referred to as "The Angry Antelope," this build's vision was to
create the ultimate nostalgic Resto-Mod verses a contemporary
Resto-Mod. This car looks like an era-correct hot rod from the '60s
but has many modern upgrades, including an LS7/648hp V8 engine. As
the Cowl Tag indicates, this car was originally born with a Fawn
Beige exterior and Fawn interior. As the original Chevrolet Owner
Protection Plan booklet indicates, this car was sold new by the
Norwood Motor Company located in Warwick, RI, on May 20, 1961. This
car was the recipient of a complete show-quality restoration. The
car was refinished in its original color of Fawn Beige, which is
complemented by a white side molding. The paint has been detailed
to a beautiful shine. The tinted front windshield was replaced new.
All the remaining tinted glass is original and in very good
condition. Everything on the exterior - such as the window trim,
mirror, door handles, antenna and bumpers - was replaced new. It's
equipped with modern headlights, LED taillights and LS7 emblems.
The car has a killer stance on era-correct-style American Racing
Torq Thrust polished wheels with bullet center caps that match the
taillights. The front wheels are 17x8-inch with BFGoodrich G-Force
245/40/17 tires. The rear wheels are 18x8 inches with BFGoodrich
G-Force 255/45/18 tires. The interior was completely restored in
its original Fawn color, which is gorgeous. The stylish interior is
very spacious and comfortable, especially with the front bench
seat. Everything in the interior was restored or replaced. Although
the interior has modern upgrades, they were tastefully installed to
keep the original appearance. Some of the custom features include
Hush Mat insulation, Classic Instruments Hot-Rod gauges, Vintage
Air climate control, Antique Automobile radio and four Pioneer
speakers. The trunk compartment was refinished in the correct-style
paint and carpeting. It's equipped with a correct full-size spare
whitewall tire and tools. The highly detailed engine compartment
was finished in Satin Black, and the Eddie Motorsports aluminum
hood hinges and Undercover Innovations radiator support panel look
excellent. It's equipped with new American Autowire wiring, braided
lines and CPP 8-inch dual polished power brake booster with SSBC
electric vacuum pump. It's powered by a Billy Briggs Racing Engines
LS7 V8 with 648hp and 569 ft/lbs of torque. The engine was built
with many high-performance parts, such as Diamond pistons, Oliver
rods, Clevite bearings and COMP cam. It's equipped with a Street
Performance LS7 wiring harness. The engine was outfitted with
custom billet valve covers, Fast LSX-R 102mm intake, and BS3 system
with transmission controls and pulley system. The front support was
modified with outlet for the custom polished air intake to get
extra air flow. The engine is cooled by a Griffith aluminum
radiator with dual electric fans and aluminum overfill canister.
The engine breathes through Street Performance ceramic headers and
a custom mandrel-bent exhaust system. The engine is coupled to a
new 4L80E 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. It's
equipped with a new Inland Empire drive shaft and DTS Custom Dana
60 Truetrac posi-traction rear end with 1350 Yoke, 35-spline axles
and 3.54 gears. The undercarriage was refinished in Satin Black and
is nicely detailed throughout. It has a new Rock Valley S/S fuel
tank with Aero 340 pump. The suspension system consists of Hotchkis
upper and lower A-arms, CPP drop spindles and coils and Bilstein
shocks. The power braking system consists of a Wilwood 4-wheel disc
big brake kit with red calipers and drilled rotors. The original
owner's manual, owner protection plan booklet, engine dyno sheet,
miscellaneous receipts and car cover are included. This vehicle has
recently been serviced and detailed which is documented with an
invoice that is included. From the MS CLASSIC CARS Collection.
