65silververt

So you are happy with the reproduction console? Thanks

dcaggiani

They are not bad. The chrome is a little wavy but installed in the Corvette - that will not be seen. Overall - I am satisfied. I also purchased the Power Windows version and purchased the reproduction console switch - looks great (from Keen products)

dcaggiani

Mark
Thanks! I get to see it tomorrow when i deliver the gauge cluster and shifter center console to Mike

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dcaggiani

The kids (no school), my Dad and I had the opportunity to see the Corvette today and drop off the parts that Mike will soon need to complete this RestoMod build. The color looks amazing to me but it is really hard to distinguish in the photographs under the bright sky. What has been done in 2 months is amazing but there is plenty of work left to complete in the next month and change. Given that my old 1958 Roadster took 4 years for my Dad and I to finish (with no comparison to the quality of this 64), I can wait another 30 to 45 days (Does that sound convincing enough???).








Here is my Dad:


....and my great kids...

65silververt

Your timeline is very impressive, especially considering you have a full time job and two kids.

dcaggiani

I wish I could take all the credit but I cannot, had plenty of help. Street Shop of course built the rolling chassis and Mike Coletta is really the person I am thanking for the real hard work and great attention to detail in the restoration portion of this build.

I was fortunate to disassemble the Corvette and restore the dash, console (and design my own gauges), and glove box as well as take care of the powder coating and chrome project management.

The fun part was creating the design of the Corvette and seeing it come to life.

I keep following your build thread too - it's looking great !

rickm2@tampabay.rr.c

Great job Mike! Rick M.

groovyjay

My drooling just got a lot worse!!

dcaggiani

I have been very busy with the day job and have not had much time to post any updates lately. Fortunately for me however, Mike continues with the final assembly of the 64 Roadster.
It appears that I will have the Corvette completed by Thanksgiving – which is really wonderful.
The weather in Florida is nice and cool so driving this baby is going to be oh so much fun!!! Here are a couple of shots of the interior. There is a lot of wiring in this Vette with the A/C, cruise control unit, ECM for the LS3, the push button start electronics, and stereo. It is tight behind the dash.






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She is done!!!!!

Check out Mike Coletta's post for the final pictures. I will leave you with this teaser:





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pw2006

Congrats! Now go out and enjoy that beast!

Beach Dude

Will the car be at Daytona Turkey Rod Run or Kissimmee in January? Would love to see it in person, look's great in Pic's by the way.

Thanks,
R.J.

dcaggiani

RJ
Schedule is too tight to make it to Daytona. January is more likely on the weekend but haven't decided whether to visit the NCRS or just go to the Sunday Corvette show in Old Town. Stay in touch.

Dan

Ken Sungela

The car looks great. How are the sidepipes tied into the rest of the exhausts system? Is there a valve to turn them on/off?
Thanks,
Ken

dcaggiani

Ken
The side exhaust is for appearance only and does not tie into the exhaust system but could if I wanted to do so. I like the look but not the decibels. If I did tie it in, it would be with an electrical bypass and switch to toggle between side exhaust and rear exhaust.

Ken Sungela

Thanks, I'm with you on the look but don't want the loud sound all the time. The electric bypasses look like my answer.

dcaggiani

A quick update -
I took the Roadster out last weekend to stretch her legs on the highway and as soon as we exited the highway ramp - downshifting from 5th to 4th gear on the TKO600 (5-speed) I hear a "crunch-grind" noise. Crap!!!!

ARGH!!

Let me just state that the Roadster has only 2000 miles and is basically a weekend cruiser (NO ABUSE).

I have contacted the folks at American Power Train and they have been very helpful. It appears that the MFG has identified a problem with certain builds with the syncros.
They will be following up within a day or two so that we can agree to a warranty game plan.

Will keep everyone posted with details as they come in........

70mph@2200rpm

I once spoke to Mark at S&P about that option with an LS3 and he stated that it would cause some problems because of the sensors. Not sure if he was correct, but I never checked with anyone else.

pw2006

2000 miles, that is impressive! I've been working out a few gremlins with mine, one of them being a leaky front seal in my TKO-600. We have been waiting on parts for the clutch for several weeks, but it should be done either this afternoon or early next week. Keep us posted on what you find!

groovyjay

i'm hoping to hear real world write up on how the car rides, handles and performs now with all new chassis and power line.