Summary

Powered by a new 427/505hp GM LS7 engine connected to a 4L75E 4-speed automatic transmission. Has a powder-coated Art Morrison GT chassis featuring coilovers with adjustable ride height. Stopping power provided by Wilwood big-brake package.

Details

This 1962 Chevrolet Corvette custom convertible is powered by a new 427/505hp GM LS7 engine connected to a 4L75E 4-speed automatic transmission. The powder-coated Art Morrison GT chassis features coilovers with adjustable ride height. Stopping power is provided by the Wilwood big-brake package. This project started with the paint being stripped off using the plastic-media-blasting system. The body is finished with Duratec Vinyl Ester primer and topped off with BASF basecoat/clearcoat paint. This custom includes a complete leather interior featuring reclining custom seats. The steering column was moved forward for additional comfort and the lower firewall was moved forward 4 inches for additional room. A Vintage Air system handles interior heating and cooling. The car is equipped with power windows, power steering, power brakes, power windows and an electric parking brake. Coffman Corvettes installed a convertible top as well as a Holley Sniper intake and custom valve covers. The car instrument cluster was upgraded to Dakota RTX gauges, which include an electrically actuated hood opener and a Bluetooth flatscreen AM/FM stereo with Memphis amplifier, subwoofer and four speakers. Fuel is supplied by a GM ZL1 fuel pump in a custom stainless-steel fuel tank built by Rick's Tanks in El Paso, TX. All fuel and transmission lines are Kevlar braided lines. Cooling is provided by a custom DeWitts radiator. Exhaust flows through custom Ultimate headers finished in silver ceramic coating and a stainless-steel exhaust. This car rides on Schott wheels wrapped with Nitto NT555 tires. The build was completed in September 2023, and it has been driven 300 test miles since completion.