Summary

1954 Corvette triple-black Resto-Mod, powered by a GM Performance LS3 engine with Richmond 5-speed manual transmission. Ford 9' rear end, Jim Meyer Racing front suspension, 4-wheel power disc brakes, power steering. Al Knoch custom leather interior.

Details

This Corvette is a state-of-the-art, no-expense-spared custom frame-off restoration with the original 1954 Corvette classic exterior look. All of its mechanical components were rebuilt or restored during that time. It is powered by a brand-new, recently installed GM Performance LS3 430hp engine backed by a Richmond 5-speed manual transmission with long shifter, and a GM wiring harness with computer. The body has been mini-tubbed with a narrowed Currie Ford 9” posi-traction rear end. It is equipped with front and rear power disc brakes, a new Jim Meyer front suspension, including tubular A-arms, Viking adjustable coilover springs, power rack & pinion steering, and Hooker cast-iron headers with custom 3' exhaust. It is also equipped with a Be Cool aluminum radiator with electric fans and new American Autowire wiring harnesses. The rust-free frame was powder-coated, and the nice, straight body was finished in show-quality black base coat/clear coat paint with rechromed bumpers and windshield assembly. All of the weatherstripping was replaced, the undercarriage detailed and the convertible top frame restored with a new Stayfast canvas top. The custom Al Knoch black leather interior features leather-covered seats and door panels with the correct 1954 look, Daytona carpet, a custom Corvette Correction leather steering wheel with Ididit steering column, Classic Instruments gauges, and a custom 6-speaker and 2-amplifier sound system with trunk-mounted bass speakers and trunk-mounted battery. Riding on Boyd Junkyard Dog rear chrome wheels with BFGoodrich radial TA tires, this fantastic street rod 'Vette was built to drive and enjoy, with all of today's latest technology while retaining the original 1954 look.