larryvan

Hello I have been searching the web for companys that provide a 62 vette kit, reproduction, or whatever a non original is called. Can I get some direction as to what companys are out their. I am looking for a stock car, but with an updated suspension. Thanks for your info. Larry

62vetteuk

these guys do bodys http://www.backtothefutureproductsllc.com/index.shtml

larryvan

thanks for the link. What i'm looking for is a total package. After I posted my question, I though to myself I probably shouln'nt have. Then I went to a kit car forum, and posted the same thing. Some people kinda frown on kit car car's I just want a Saturday, Sunday driver in the summer!. Thank You for getting back with me so quickly. Larry

sted

I totally think there is a market for
C1, C2, C3 Vette kit cars. I don't believe
it would affect the Vette collector car market in
the least.
The AC Cobra kit cars have done very
well, so why not Corvette kit cars?
A universal chassis that would accomodate C1,
C2, and C3 bodies. A modern braking system,
appropriate interiors with options.Suspension
options from cruiser to track setups.
Chevy crate motor options from mild to wild.
I believe the time has come for Vette kit cars.
Classic looks and super car performance for $30k-$40k.

sted

larryvan

Hey Sted Thanks for getting back with me. I know of 2 companys that provide a 62 kit to a turnkey ride. Hytek Hot Rods, and Timeless Rods & Customs. Hytek is way over priced for me (a turnkey for around $150,000.)( unless I misunderstood them) and Timeless is still working on putting together a build sheet. They have the chassis and body. I was thinking that maybe there were more places that offer this type of car. I have tryed all the search words I can think of. any other words I can try?

92GTA

The kits are going to be very expensive because all of the reproduction parts for the real cars are expensive and that what they all use it seems like. I went down this road when wanting a 56-57. I would have been at $50K easy after all the parts.

I instead ended up buying a complete real 1956 for $38,500. Plus I can hopefully always sell it easy for what I paid. I have about $50K into it now but it's about done, I just wanted it all working, running, and driving safe after 40 years in storage and I did a new soft top and interior. It's allot more gratifying knowing it's a real one too, these have been my dream car since 6 years old.

If they were turn-key kits for only $30 or $35K, I would have bought one.

sted

www.kitcarlist.com is a pretty comprehensive list of kit car makers.
I saw '53, '58-'60, and '62 kits from various manufacturers.
Some with tube frames, some off C5 donor cars.
You probably would be money ahead by finding a NOM
non-collectible '62 and retro-rodding it.
A $30k-$35k kit car would not include a drivetrain.
"Turnkey" ready to drive would cost a lot more.
That website was very entertaining.

sted

larryvan

Yes I have studyed that site a lot. Thanks Larry

ghoastrider1

there is a guy doing 59s, in kakankee il. seeen a few of them, he does good work.

larryvan

do you have any contact info and do you know if he will built a 62?

ArrestMeRed

Retro look with modern drivetrain and conveniences:
http://www.crcoachworks.com/

You're independently wealthy - right?

larryvan

Thanks for the link. This place requires a donor car, which I don't have. I need to start from scrach! And not indepently wealthy!