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I've been kicking around the idea of going an looking at that one and the yellow one on ebay .All silver usually doesn't excite me but they say that one is gorgeous.
Resto-mod isn't defined by price. Yes a high end resto-mod can easily hit $200K, but it doesn't have to. The correct term for this car is high end resto-mod. That may be what the OP is thinking about, but it doesn't have to be.
This is the full custom chassis, painted to a high gloss finish so that the frame looks better than the paint job on most cars. Probably has an LS-3 or LS-7, blinged out to the max. Top quality leather interior, etc. etc.
How about a 58-62 Corvette body on a modified C3 chassis with a C4 vintage LT-1 engine and suitable manual or automatic trans. Or perhaps one of a modifed C1 chassis. You get 4 wheel disc brakes, independent front and rear suspension, and full options / creature comforts.
This version of a restro-mod is easily less than $100K, finished to show car quality.
The nice things about resto-mods is that there is room for players at all levels of income / price / complexity / bling.
Resto-mods are custom built cars, not necessarily expensive custom built cars.
My priorities change as I get older and I'm really old. So top priority now is restomod vette.
Step one is to figure out what parts of a resto-mod are important to you.
Do you want lots of bling, the latest monster HP engine, etc.
Can you live with a nice LT-1 or perhaps LT-4 engine out of a C4?
My suggestion is to define the car you want first, then go looking for THAT car. Don't let the car define what you want.
I have seen some really beautiful resto-mods being built on this forum. I don't want to own any of them; there too nice to drive.
Here is one definition of Resto-Mod that I got off the net...
Resto-mod
A resto-mod is a classic car that has been restored, but modified with modern parts and technology. Aesthetically, the vehicle looks the same until you look under the hood or reach for the radio. When an owner decides to modify their vehicle it is usually to comply with emissions standards, incorporate safety features such as airbags, brakes, or in some cases, GPS systems. Further, many owners will upgrade the engines on a classic car so as to enhance performance and increase fuel efficiency. Regardless of what features are changed or added, the ultimate goal is to modify the classic car without significantly altering its outward appearance.
Jim Meyer front suspension.
Curries 9 inch
4 wheel disc brakes
QA1 coil overs all 4 corners
383 engine.
Immaculate interior.
Hard top and soft top.
$100k
Factory frame, muncie 4 speed, Holley carb. American racing wheels with Goodyear 215/70/15. I have more pics on my phone. Factory style interior Beige with stock gauges.
703-624-6979 David
1964 Corvette Coupe Pro Street LS-3
High quality build almost everything has been replaced reworked or updated.
Runs great 22Mpg. Handles and rides smooth....sounds GREAT. Drive it anywhere. Only been shown locally a few time.
Deep vibrant paint with real gold leaf pinstripes, Six taillights,1965 fender vents and stock flat hood. Check out the underside pictures..it's not a hacked up body nor is it a Ex racer... converted! It's 100% fiberglass underside very strong "even the wheel tubs "no tin". Stock looking Leather interior dash, seats, door panels and wheel tub covers. Updated gage cluster.
New GM Performance Connect & Cruise package:
GM Performance LS3 376ci (6.2L) 480hp 475lb-ft torque.
GM Performance SuperMatic 4L70-E, Overdrive transmission.
GM Performance Computers (stock tune)
Less then 2,000 miles on above. Sounds great, runs cool, 22Mpg!!
Show quality underside and frame:
ALL Fiberglass painted underbody
Fiberglass Tubs "no tin or roll bars".
Painted hood underside & engine compartment.
Complete NEW leather interior:
Leather Dash & Door Panels. Wise Guys Leather Seats.
Modern gage package, with GPS speedo, Fpsi & Trans.
New Chrome & polished stainless throughout.
Large Fuel Cell with access @ Cap Door.
Power/Tilt Steering, Power Brakes.
ALL Computers out of sight.
New M/T Sportsman Tires, 31x28x15 rears.
Painless wiring & Ron France ground and crash relay systems.
Two Layer Dyno Liner & Mat insulation package,Very Cool & Quiet inside.
March drive belt system.
Spectra billet cold air intake system.
Aluminum radiator with dual Spal fans.
120 Amp alternator.
Optima battery with dual disconnects.
Custom tuned Sidepipes.
Real Gold Leaf pinstripes.
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