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Old 09-30-2017, 08:47 PM
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'57 Corvette RestoMod, one-off Custom SRIII Chassis, here are a few of the project plans:

Gen V LT1
8L90 Auto with Paddle shifter
C5 front suspension
C4 rear suspension
SRIII chassis, with modified center section
Custom Brembo brakes
C6 Z06 brake rotors
Supersonic Blue with Red interior
Custom built rear bumpers
Relocated gas filler under tail light
18" Black chrome Z06 spyder wheels
Custom built seats with integrated shoulder belts
Lowered floor pans and foot wells 4"
Modified convertible top frame
Moved seats back approx 3"

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Here are a few pics of the chassis:

















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Chassis Complete!!


















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Finally setting the body back on the chassi for the final time, and test fitting the Z06 Spyder wheels (the '57 is getting black chrome) these are from my '95 ZR1.
























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Is it going to Scottsdale?
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well i'm in love!!!!

amazing job
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You saved one. Fantastic job. Please keep the pictures coming.
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Is it going to Scottsdale?
Yes sir, that's the plan. Jamie had his work cut out on this one, the body was in a lot worse condition once he got started on it. The finished body is just stunning in person.

I'm heading to the Vegas auction in a few weeks, not selling anything there, possibly buying...

Did you get started on your 58?
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I like the dropped floor. Great color. Lots $$$$$
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Very cool-keep us posted. Thanks.
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Very nice!!
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AWESOME! Love everything about it . . . except the black wheels. I hate black wheels on any car though . . . gotta have some bling!
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Looks like you obviously know what the heck you're doing!

Beautiful looking project!

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Nice! I love the paint color you chose!
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Originally Posted by Tom Austin
AWESOME! Love everything about it . . . except the black wheels. I hate black wheels on any car though . . . gotta have some bling!
I got in trouble a while back for telling the C7 guys that.
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impressive!
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Originally Posted by Tom Austin
AWESOME! Love everything about it . . . except the black wheels. I hate black wheels on any car though . . . gotta have some bling!
I understand, these are the wheels we are using, I used to hate black wheels but on certain cars they really click for me. I think these black chrome wheels will look great on the car.


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Originally Posted by Not Red Rob
I understand, these are the wheels we are using, I used to hate black wheels but on certain cars they really click for me. I think these black chrome wheels will look great on the car.


Black CHROME . . . yes, that's betterer!!!
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It's going to be one hell of a ride, enjoy!
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Originally Posted by Not Red Rob
Yes sir, that's the plan. Jamie had his work cut out on this one, the body was in a lot worse condition once he got started on it. The finished body is just stunning in person.

I'm heading to the Vegas auction in a few weeks, not selling anything there, possibly buying...

Did you get started on your 58?
Not yet. It's getting cold around here so it's time to pull it out of storage and make a build plan.


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