Project Frankensport - Body Ressurection Begun
03-22-2007, 09:10 PM
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Thanks again guys. The decision was to go with the blue. We'll use some dark gray metallic (evap housing, hinges, latches, etc.) and some black trim (rad support, wire harnesses) in the engine compartment. Body will be on in a few days. Just wrapping up a few loose ends.
The driveshaft Denny's whipped up for us is a work of art. The MMC Hi strength aluminum should get the job done. If not, we'll just hang it on the wall.
Cleaned and painted the front and rear bumper cushions and installed them. The rear shock absorbers were cut-off and the mounts welded to the tubular supports to bolt them to the rear of the chassis.
It was amazing how long they make the chassis look.
The driveshaft Denny's whipped up for us is a work of art. The MMC Hi strength aluminum should get the job done. If not, we'll just hang it on the wall.
Cleaned and painted the front and rear bumper cushions and installed them. The rear shock absorbers were cut-off and the mounts welded to the tubular supports to bolt them to the rear of the chassis.
It was amazing how long they make the chassis look.
03-22-2007, 10:13 PM
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wow this looks good.....what is the "thing" in between the master cyl and the fire wall?
03-23-2007, 03:53 PM
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03-24-2007, 07:41 AM
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I digress:
It's a customer car I did some work on and just finishing up.New ATI Supercharged 4.6 Forged engine
Cobra Fuel System
New Tremec TKO-600 HD 5speed Transmission with Ripper Shifter
Centerforce Clutch and Flywheel
Scattershield
3.73 HD Gears with new Posi Unit
31 spline axles and new bearings
Brembo Disc Brake Upgrade All around
Camber Kit
Subframe Connectors
Tokico Adjustable Shocks and Struts
Steeda Adjustable Tubular Control Arms
Heavy Duty Sway Bars front and rear
Steeda Heavy Duty Coil Springs
Aluminum Radiator with Hi-flow dual electric fans
Boost and Fuel Pressure Gauges
WolfeCraft Racing 6pt Rollcage
Rear seat delete kit
New Carpet
New Racing Seats with 5pt Harnesses
Nitrous Intercooler Spray Setup
03-29-2007, 09:42 PM
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Babies Back!
We dropped the body back on today after Paul finished up the paint and other work. I've got to do a few things before we bolt the bumpers on and headlights in but the exterior is pretty much done.
You can see the lines in both front and back door edge. They were perfect just picking it up off the dolly that Paul did all the work on and dropping it on the chassis. No shims whatsoever. Just used a new bodymount cushion set and dropped it down.
While apart the t bar on top and corner pieces along with the Door Handles and Door locks were all powerdercoated semi-gloss black. A new tinted windshield went in and all window trim blacked out.
Now the fun begins. Putting it all back togethers and getting it running!
You can see the lines in both front and back door edge. They were perfect just picking it up off the dolly that Paul did all the work on and dropping it on the chassis. No shims whatsoever. Just used a new bodymount cushion set and dropped it down.
While apart the t bar on top and corner pieces along with the Door Handles and Door locks were all powerdercoated semi-gloss black. A new tinted windshield went in and all window trim blacked out.
Now the fun begins. Putting it all back togethers and getting it running!
03-30-2007, 04:42 PM
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Thanks again guys. Obviously a little work to do to put it all back together but it's downhill from here (We hope!).
Next issue is wheels. I want 17" Torq Thrust II Classic up front and 18's in the back but want lots of meat to show. I do not want low profile tires. The narrowed rear is evident by how far in those wagon wheels sit. So I need to play around with offset to see where I can get the widest rear tires to fit evenly in the wells and bring it out to the fender edge.
The spokes will be painted black.
Next issue is wheels. I want 17" Torq Thrust II Classic up front and 18's in the back but want lots of meat to show. I do not want low profile tires. The narrowed rear is evident by how far in those wagon wheels sit. So I need to play around with offset to see where I can get the widest rear tires to fit evenly in the wells and bring it out to the fender edge.
The spokes will be painted black.
03-30-2007, 05:03 PM
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Seeing people like you do this kind of work just royally pizzes me off.
Damnit I want mad skillz too and I don't even have my vette anymore!
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Seriously GORGEOUS car and beautiful work. Can't wait to see the finished product.
Damnit I want mad skillz too and I don't even have my vette anymore!
:Seriously GORGEOUS car and beautiful work. Can't wait to see the finished product.
03-30-2007, 09:16 PM
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Thanks again/much guys.
I did not know it, but while we were putting the body on for the final fit Paul was taking some shots of my droopy drawers and bald spot.
It still amazes me that the body dropped right on with no shims at all and everything lined right up. That in itseld is a testament to the work Paul and crew at The Corvette Shop do.
I did not know it, but while we were putting the body on for the final fit Paul was taking some shots of my droopy drawers and bald spot.
It still amazes me that the body dropped right on with no shims at all and everything lined right up. That in itseld is a testament to the work Paul and crew at The Corvette Shop do.
04-02-2007, 10:31 AM
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Love how it is looking but I think you shoulda flared the fenders and put some HUGE shoes under that bad boy .
04-02-2007, 04:00 PM
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The rear was narrowed 4 inches and the body tubbed so I can get some HUGE shoes under the stock fenders. 
These obviously are just wheels/tires I use to roll it around. Haven't ordered the new ones yet.
These obviously are just wheels/tires I use to roll it around. Haven't ordered the new ones yet.
