Summary

This Resto-Mod is powered by a new GM LS7 427/505hp engine and a 4-speed automatic transmission, and rides on an Art Morrison chassis with independent rear suspension. The car features power windows and a power convertible top.

Details

This triple-black 1962 Corvette Resto-Mod is powered by a new GM LS7 427ci V8 engine that puts out 505hp and 470 ft/lbs of torque connected to a 4L75E automatic transmission. The powder-coated Art Morrison GT chassis includes compact independent rear suspension and features coilovers with adjustable ride height. Stopping power is provided by a Wilwood big-brake package. This project started with a two-owner, no-hit body, which sat in storage since 1976. The paint was stripped off with the plastic media-blasting system. The body is finished with polyester primer by Evercoat and topped off with BASF Diamont Jet-Black base coat/clear coat paint. This Resto-Mod includes a complete leather interior, featuring reclining custom seats for added head and leg room. The steering column was moved forward for additional comfort, and Vintage Air handles interior heating and cooling. The instrument cluster was upgraded to Dakota Digital HDX analog instruments, which include an electric actuated hood opener and a Bluetooth AM/FM Wonder Bar radio. This car includes power windows, electric parking brake and a power convertible top. Fuel is supplied by a GM ZL1 fuel pump in a custom Rick's stainless-steel fuel tank, and all fuel and transmission lines are Kevlar braided lines. Cooling is provided by a custom DeWitt radiator, and exhaust flows through the custom Ultimate headers finished in silver ceramic coating complete with stainless-steel exhaust. The car rides on custom Schott wheels wrapped with Nitto NT555 tires. With over 1,500 man-hours invested in the build, which was completed in November 2020, and driven 200 test miles since completion, this triple-black 'Vette is finished for show and built to be driven.