62 Vette Resto Mod

[scotzilla]

A month ago we were asked to look at a car for a customer to purchase. Instead he decided to build exactly what he wanted. Within a week we came across exactly what he was after. A pile of parts with an empty canvass to finish the car to his liking.

Thought you guys would dig it. I flew out to Missouri and picked it up. We've been waiting on wheels, and other parts before we can really dig in but here is our progress so far.

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this is what we brought back. It was kind of a roller (c4 wheels dont owrk on a street shop chassis) but it was good enough to get it back to california.

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right away we ordered wheels from CCW-

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as you can see it was just a pile of parts in boxes so we are going to mock everything up before we start body work. Most of the chassis and plumbing is done thanks to street shop.

We mocked up the hydrotech brakes and column- really we need the coffman top so we can see how much of these wheel tubs need to hack out to fit it all. The previous owner wasnt planning on running a soft top so they put a huge steel tub in place.

CCW had wheels to our door in 12 days- Cant say enough about these guys and their customer service. We are a wheel dealer for several big name companies and wheels always take 2-6 months. :toetap:


We ended up deciding on the dakota digital classic cluster and this billet specialties wheel that matches the rims.

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Got the exhaust wrapped up for the most part- still building a single center out tip.

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[scotzilla]

weiord it doesnt want to post pics of the exhaust for some reason

[craigs73]

yeah theres a few pic that dont want to work.....looks like you said a blank canvas.....gonna be a nice car thats for sure

[scotzilla]

ive deleted them from photo bucket and tried to reload them three times. Every time i load them to my general album they get screwed up when i transfer them into the customers sub album for some reason.

[scotzilla]

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[scotzilla]

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[Motown 454]

Awesome project, I'm going to enjoy watching this go together.

[scotzilla]

ready for first prime-

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hope to have color on it early next month

[LeighP]

going to look great in paint!

[migg400]

Very Nice Project!!

[scotzilla]

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thanks for the kind words- i decided to try out the black G2, I hear you dont have to use guide coat with it.

[WickedGlassMouseHouse]

This build would drive the NCRS Guys nuts I am sure but I love it, can not wait to see it done!

[Motown 454]

Amazing what a coat of primer will do. Looking good.

[scotzilla]

Amazing what a coat of primer will do. Looking good.

or 3 :)

thanks for the kind words

[scotzilla]

been a while since i updated- We have been slowly priming and blocking the car- I like to let the primer sit a week in between sanding it. We shot the bottom of the car with a bed liner and sprayed the engine compartment. The customer decided to change some of the body mods so we are waiting on some headlight bezels but other than that its ready for paint.

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the previous shop had made a mess of this wheel tub area and lost a lot of strength around the hinge. This put some support back and gave us a clean flange to mate the custom speaker box up against so there wouldnt be a gap or a upholstered filler panel.

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[MrQuick]

Killer project, nice work scott.

[BirdsThaWord]

Love it! Just watched a Barret Jackson thing focused on Vette's and was amazed at how much the early C's brought when done like you are.

[armourmark]

I can't wait to see it painted!

[scotzilla]

Ask and ye shall recieve

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[Motown 454]

Nice! what color red did you use?

[scotzilla]

torch red- it looks kind of light or orangeish in pics but its bright lipstick red.

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ended up using a silver pin stripe and clearing over it

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its going to be right up to the last minute but we are still trying to make good guys next weekend

[scotzilla]

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[Motown 454]

Its looking great.

[Leadfoot1]

Absolutely love the car!!!

But...two things,

One: the clock looks tired? No? Or is juste the glare? Even the numbers and whole interior look like old and dried out?

Two: there must be something else to put in the front of that car other than those big T3 style headlight, especially when you guys have gone thru such troubles to make the front so nice!!!

....coming from guys that even line up the dynamat so its same on each side, i would think you would see those details too (maybe its client/budget too, which is totally understandable)

I almost bought a very nice 62 project last year but got a 67 Chevelle instead when i remembered i have my 3 little girls still...this project is making me feel close enough to building mine.

Very nice car!!!

Lead

[scotzilla]

yea its not my first choice in paint or interior color but we just build them how they want them. He originally wanted it all stock appearing. the pics dont do the paint color or the interior color justice. they both pop in person but do look dull in pictures.

[scotzilla]

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polished or black

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first crank- gotta love efi

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[Blackpenquinn]

Just awesome.

Congrats!!

[85coupe50]

Very nice Vette. Love the finishing touches.

[KnightMare]

Man that looks great. The sub panel is going behind the seats?

[scotzilla]

yea we choppes the seat uprights down so the seats can go farther back.

[the dan]

wow this vette is gorgeous. i really like the grill and perfect chrome

[scotzilla]

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[The Am1nal]

Amazing!!!

[ponjohn]

Favorite year, my Dad had real 340 hp car, honduras maroon.

Super job.

Did you fab the new frame?

[Motown 454]

The more I see the more I love it. Awesome job.

[coolwelder62]

wow!!!! what an awesome build.1st class workmanship.

[72BBSwinger]

Im not a Chevy guy but this thing I would make room in the garage for in a heartbeat. Awesome execution, absolutely love the interior and the grille work. Badass!

[scotzilla]

street shop chassis, thanks for the kind words- Just did a shoot for a rag last week, otherwise Id dhow you guys:). Ended up building out a center console, changing some interior and just making things work like they are supposed to.

[scotzilla]

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[elvicash]

Getting ready to start on my 62 this build right here is very inspirational. Thanks for sharing.

[cluxford]

stunning !