1966 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE

Summary

No-expense-spared build powered by an LT1 6.2-liter V8 engine and a 4L65E 4-speed automatic transmission. Has a Coffman chassis with C6 and C7 suspension, Z06 brakes, RideTech adjustable coilovers, a custom leather interior and custom HID headlights.

Details

Under the Dakota Digital electric-powered hood of this 1966 Chevrolet Corvette custom convertible built by Burning River Resto-Mods in Berea, OH, is a GM LT1 6.2-liter V8 engine producing a factory-rated 450hp, paired with a GM 4L65E 4-speed automatic transmission. The perfect accent and sound of the side-pipe exhaust completes the package. This convertible was stripped down and catapulted to the 20th century by mating the original body to a powder-coated and detailed Coffman Corvette chassis, Dana 44 rear end, and a C6 and C7 suspension with RideTech adjustable coilovers. It features rack & pinion power steering and Z06 Corvette brakes. The stripped body was massaged, and the gaps were tightened and aligned. The firewall and inner fenders were all smoothed and finished, as was the underside of the hood. The underbody was coated with Raptor Liner to add strength and detail, and the interior was then sprayed with LizardSkin ceramic coating to deaden sound and beef up the original fiberglass durability. Then Gloss Black paint was applied to the body and finished off with the Viper Red accents to the custom Stinger hood, then sealed in clear to give the body the depth and shine worthy of any show. Not seen very often is the addition of Resto Mod Tech custom HID headlights, giving this car the classic look of hideaway headlights, but when turned on, only lower the front lower portion of the bucket to reveal super-bright HIDs. The headlights give this car a sinister look, without the typical buckets sticking up, taking away from the Corvette's natural front-flowing lines. This build rides on custom Diamond Back red line tires mounted to chrome 18-inch Corvette wheels. There was absolutely no expense spared in this custom build, with all chrome and stainless either polished to show standards or replaced with new. The glass was replaced with soft tint, along with a black Stayfast convertible top, to protect the custom red leather interior. The interior includes a leather-stitched dash and custom console, as well as custom-stitched red leather door panels. The amenities include a Vintage Air system, power windows, Dakota Digital carbon-fiber gauges, American Autowire body harness, Rockford Fosgate stereo with Bluetooth, Flaming River tilt steering column and a classic-looking C2-style wood steering wheel to give this modern interior a touch of original class.