62 Corvette Project Update..... finally

[Monte]

Some of you might know of my '62 Corvette project. Unfortunately with everything else I have going on it's hard to find time for your own projects.

I have recently dedecated a few hours a week & some weekends to start my project rolling again.

Here is a header that is ready to weld
http://www.vettesandperformance.com/images/62corvette/headerpass.JPG

To bring everyone up to date these are the specs:

'62 Corvette
Jim Meyers Coil Over Front Suspension
Ladder Bar/Coil Over Rear Suspension
QA1 Coil Over Shocks
Ford 9" - Moser Axles
Baer 13" Front Brakes
Baer 12" Rear Brakes
Intro 18x9.5 Rear Wheels wrapped with 275/40/18 S03's
Intro 18x8 Front Wheels wrapped with 255/44/18 S03's
Mustang II Manual Rack
Ididit Steering Column

Engine:
5.7L LS6
Eagle H-Beam Rods
Wiseco Forged Turbo/Blower Pistons
Vinci/Crane Custom Camshaft

Twin Precision SC61 Turbos
Twin 50mm JGS Wastegates
Twin 50mm Tial BOV's

Custom V&P 1.75" Stainless Headers
Double Slip-Fit T4 Merge Collectors
Stainless 3" Downpipes/Exhaust

There are obviously more parts but you get the point...

I'm hoping for completion of this project before Nov 2008

Here are a Couple Pictures of the car as it sits.



http://www.vettesandperformance.com/images/62corvette/62corvette1.jpg

[Smolies]

Awesome. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Gunnar]

:worship: :worship: I love your work.

[Slowleen]

That is awesome! Let me check under the couch cushions for $200K and I will buy it when it's done! :mrgreen:

[volk]

mmm sexy time~!

[redhot916spd]

:worship:

[Smolies]

So you guys are pretty busy then? I really need to come visit you about a kit.

[Kyle H]

Awesome car and build! Whyd you go QA1s and Baers tho? Is it just a street car that can be tracked?

[Smolies]

Awesome car and build! Whyd you go QA1s and Baers tho? Is it just a street car that can be tracked? :lol2: Why wouldnt you?

[Kyle H]

Because if I was building anything other than a show car I wouldnt use QA1s and 'flashy' brakes. From everything Ive read Baers are over priced and under performing compared to competitors, and QA1s aren't really meant for anything other than drag racing.

[Ol' Rusty]

hey a little bit here, a little bit there, and it will get done. if you get bored with one thing, switch it up. work on something else needing done.

[speedracer]

Glad to see you're finally gettin the ball rolling Tim! :thumbsup:

[fast895ohstang]

i love your work man :worship: im sure it will run great when its done

[Captain Spalding]

One of my dream cars :cheers: :cool:

[Monte]

Thanks for all the kind words.

Because if I was building anything other than a show car I wouldnt use QA1s and 'flashy' brakes. From everything Ive read Baers are over priced and under performing compared to competitors, and QA1s aren't really meant for anything other than drag racing.

This car is going to be a streetable show car. If this car gets driven more than 200 miles a year I would be surprised.

As for the shocks QA1's are very popular in the street rod world and work well in my application.

The reason I went with the Baer is availability, pricing and after I painted the drums red they just didn't look right :lol2: With this car potentially weighing in at under 3000#'s performance isn't going to be an issue.

[Kyle H]

Thanks for all the kind words.

Because if I was building anything other than a show car I wouldnt use QA1s and 'flashy' brakes. From everything Ive read Baers are over priced and under performing compared to competitors, and QA1s aren't really meant for anything other than drag racing.

This car is going to be a streetable show car. If this car gets driven more than 200 miles a year I would be surprised.

As for the shocks QA1's are very popular in the street rod world and work well in my application.

The reason I went with the Baer is availability, pricing and after I painted the drums red they just didn't look right :lol2: With this car potentially weighing in at under 3000#'s performance isn't going to be an issue.

:headbang: Love your work

[KC_Si]

Uh... yeah...you win. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[KsuMax]

sexy