'Maybelline' 1963 Corvette Convertible

[Restocreations]

It makes no difference what so ever for a restomod. However, for a restoration it is important for the visible areas to show the correct zinc chromate finish. I just like to put the cage back in the green because I want the cross bar to retain its original look when viewed from under the dash once it is all assembled. I probably shouldn't have bothered spraying the rest of the cage, but while i was at it, i figured why not.

[Restocreations]

She has a floor and part of an arse again.





I sanded all the garbage and paint off the tub and rear this past weekend.





The driveshaft tunnel was cut out and replaced with a later piece of fiberglass to utilize a 67 style e brake.

[Restocreations]

Not much to show, but I did recondition the reinforcement plate that goes behind the hinge pillar fiberglass on the passenger side. This little piece is what the rivets for the sides of the dash go into.





I also stripped the passenger door. The driver's door had a very large crack that had a poor repair and it might just be cheaper to replace it than to try to fix it. This door is definitely from a 65 and so is the hinge pillar and sill fiberglass. Every part is different, some from a 63, some from a 64, some from a 65, and I found one piece from a 67. This poor car must have been in some sort of bad accident and then pieced together from a pile of fiberglass leftovers. Or, it was parted out long ago, then rusted, then pieced back together with random parts. Who knows...

[Gil]

You are doing a very beautiful work !
Keep plugging away...
I’m amazed with total restoration…
I’m not sure I could do half it with my very little skills
Gil

[Restocreations]

You are doing a very beautiful work !
Keep plugging away...
I’m amazed with total restoration…
I’m not sure I could do half it with my very little skills
Gil

Thanks Gil! I've found it's all about measuring, test fitting, and having patience.

[Restocreations]

I dry fit her new fat hips. lots of work still to do before bonding them in place, but making some progress.

[bmbrzmn101]

Great job on this. With the SRIII chassis what size tire wheel combo are you expecting to be able to run and will you need to mini tub or old school wheel flare for clearance?

Chris

[Restocreations]

The GTS quarters are 1-1.5" wider and yes, the rear wheel wells will be moved inward and then notched for the soft top. If i go with the winters quick change rear with c6 suspension, i can run up to 345mm wide tire.

[bmbrzmn101]

That will be a lot of meat for great traction. Looking forward to continued updates when you can.

[Restocreations]

More dry fitting. It's slowly starting to resemble a car again. Im now waiting on the taillamp panel, inner skirts, and 67 side panels to arrive.

[Death trap]

Man I love these cars! Glad to see you saving this one! Good luck with the build, can't wait to see more of it come together!