Follow along as we preform a complete frame up restoration on this 1963 Corvette coupe 327/340 |
This rare Corvette will under go a complete mechanical restoration, as well as a body strip and paint
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The engine will be built back to matching numbers and original 340hp specs
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The interior will be completely gutted, and every item will be rebuilt or meticulously restored |
Body has been lifted from the frame
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Unrestored rear suspension
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Existing engine and front suspension
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Unrestored rear underbody
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Existing engine and front suspension
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Transmission and incorrect shifter
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Completely gutted interior
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Bare body shell leaves for the body shop to be stripped and refinished
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These are the 63 seat frames sand blasted and primered with self etching zinc primer. Every item is restored no matter if it is ultimately hidden or in clear view.
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The seat frames painted with semi flat enamel.
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Original 63-64 rear spindles before restoration
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Original spindles showing correct center casting for 63-64.
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Beginning the paint stripping process.
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Rear clip being stripped
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Jambs being stripped
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Completed stripped rear body
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Progress on the jambs proceeds
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The powder coated bare frame is ready for assembly.
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Original NOS parts, such as these upper and lower ball joints, are used to give the highest quality of originality.
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The front suspension partially assembled.
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The steering box is completely disassembled and rebuilt to factory specs.
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The completed steering box showing cad plated components
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Picture shows the cap of the 1963 only steering box with correct part number and original bolts.
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NOS Delco brake shoes for front and rear
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We use as many NOS items in the restoration process as possible, pulling stock from our 30 year supply of original NOS and vintage parts.
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Photo shows completed right rear drum brakes
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Photo shows new small diameter half shafts with correct universal joint kits.
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Photo of the NOS rear brake shoes and original style brake hardware.
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Restored 1963 only steering box with correct flex joint and original bolts
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Power coated leafspring before final assembly.
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We send out hundreds or original bolts with the correct head markings. They are properly plated with the correct cadmium or black phosphate prior to installation on the Corvette.
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