Summary

Frame-off restored Resto-Mod featuring a twin-turbo LS V8 engine mated to a Monster 4L80E automatic transmission. Powder-coated X-frame with AccuAir E-level suspension system.

Details

This award-winning, no-expense-spared build features a twin-turbo aluminum LS V8 engine that is conservatively set to just under 500rwhp and is mated to a Monster 4L80E automatic transmission, electronically controlled with overdrive. The engine bay has been fully sheeted and bead rolled, including smoothed firewall and wiper cowl with a billet serpentine pulley system. The comforts include power windows, power steering, power 4-wheel disc brakes by CCP with hydroboost, Vintage Air and power seats. The interior features include fully wrapped in saddle leather bucket seats and center console, a hidden Bluetooth stereo with 10-inch subs and Dakota Digital gauges. The trunk has been boxed in with matching saddle leather under the Endo-CVT tanks and enclosed compressor, and houses a hidden Full Throttle battery with charger. Other features include all-new Ron Francis wiring, a LoJack vehicle recovery system, and all-new felts, rubber and gaskets. The factory rear end has been rebuilt, and the suspension has been fully wrapped and has a powder-coated X-frame with chopping-block 4-link, AccuAir dual Endo-CVT air suspension, and all new bushings and body mounts. This Coupe De Ville is finished in a base coat of Axalta Coatings Super Jet Black with six coats of clear. All new glass was tinted before installation for no visible seams, all trim is original and show-quality chrome, plated and buffed. This prize-winning car took Gold at the Pismo Beach car show and was a featured indoor car at SEMA in 2018, with test miles only since built. It rides on 22-inch race line Manhattan wheels and Toyo 255/30 ZR 22 tires on all four corners.