Vehicle Description
This custom 1957 Chevrolet Corvette convertible Resto-Mod underwent
a body-off restoration and is powered by a GM LS1 all-aluminum
5.7-liter V8 engine with fuel injection. The powerplant is backed
by a 4-speed 4L60E automatic transmission with a Dutchman 9-inch
Ford rear end with 31 spline. Suspension components include a
4-link with adjustable coilover shocks, Jim Meyer suspension,
tubular A-arms and sway bar. Braking is handled by Wilwood 6-piston
big brakes, cross-drilled and slotted rotors and Wilwood master
cylinder. Other features include rack & pinion steering, braided
fuel lines, new gas tank, headers, aluminum radiator, Stuart Warner
gauges, Lokar shifter and pedals, billet steering wheel, Borgeson
steering joints, black custom leather interior, finished trunk, new
glass, new wiring harness, custom Autosound radio, new lights and
lenses, H4 headlights, new weatherstripping and new body mounts.
The car is finished in a Tuxedo Black paint base coat/clear coat
with chromed grille and bumpers, and polished stainless trim, and
rides on Boyd Coddington wheels (17x7 in front and 18x8 in the
rear) wrapped in BFGoodrich G-Force TA tires.
