C1-RS '62 Vette built by the Roadster Shop [Archive]

Roadster Shop

06-09-2009, 05:56 PM

1962 Corvette "C1-RS" built by the Roadster Shop

This one has been hard to keep under wraps. It is in the final stages of assembly and figured that the Lateral-G crowd would like to get a look at it. This is what we have been up to for the past 9 months.

This is what we started with.... so it shouldn't piss off too many Corvette purists.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/1.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/2.jpg

MaxHarvard

06-09-2009, 05:59 PM

This is what we started with.... so it shouldn't piss off too many Corvette purists.

I wouldn't be so sure of that :lol:

Very nice looking car :thumbsup:

Roadster Shop

06-09-2009, 06:01 PM

This car was also used to design the new Roadster Shop / RS Performance C1 Corvette production chassis that is now available.

Begining to layout the frame design on the chassis table.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/3.jpg

Scanning paper frame rail templates into the computer system with the optical tracer on the plasma table
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/4.jpg

Set of completed frame rails
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/5.jpg

ironworks

06-09-2009, 06:05 PM

Man you guys have an awesome shop.

I like the recess in the door of the charger or superbird. Neat idea :thumbsup:

Rodger

Roadster Shop

06-09-2009, 06:05 PM

Early stages of fixturing frame rails and designing crossmembers and suspension mounting points
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/6.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/7.jpg

Roadster Shop

06-09-2009, 06:09 PM

Here is the completed chassis. (Brakes have been changed later in the build)

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/8.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/9.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/10.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/12.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/13.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/14.jpg

Roadster Shop

06-09-2009, 06:13 PM

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/15.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/16.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/17.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/18.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/19.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/20.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/21.jpg

Roadster Shop

06-09-2009, 06:16 PM

Rough mock up to determine ride height and stance

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/24.jpg

Body sitting on the chassis table to determine the ride height before the chassis was built.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/25.jpg

Al Moreno

06-09-2009, 06:30 PM

That is beautiful work, please keep them coming!

Roadster Shop

06-09-2009, 06:30 PM

Clay mock up, begining to lay out the new rear body line off the wheel opening.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/27.jpg

A little further along in the sculpting process. The stock bumper recesses, tail light holes, and license plate have been filled in fiberglass to completely redesign the rear of the car. The rear corners have been brought out and sharpened for a mroe aggressive look. We have also wrapped the line off the rear wheel opening into a rear spoiler.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/28.jpg

ironworks

06-09-2009, 06:30 PM

killer stance

rjsjea

06-09-2009, 06:35 PM

Dang.......:wow:

Great looking work. A customer's car or shop sponsored car?

Roadster Shop

06-09-2009, 06:37 PM

Fabricated aluminum rear air difuser that will go under the back of the car. The large hole will later fit a custom exhaust tip.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/29.jpg

The completed aluminum panel. The air foils are shaped out of wood to later be duplicated in carbon.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/31.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/32.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/33.jpg

Roadster Shop

06-09-2009, 06:38 PM

Dang.......:wow:

Great looking work. A customer's car or shop sponsored car?

This one is being built for a customer.

GHOSTDANCER

06-09-2009, 07:08 PM

Thank you for sharing the build :bow: :cheers:

Ummgawa

06-09-2009, 07:13 PM

Wow. My favorite year of Corvette. I guess you are selling the original frame and running gear to fund the project?

Very Cool build, keep the pix coming.

MaxHarvard

06-09-2009, 07:23 PM

Looks amazing!:thumbsup:

syborg tt

06-09-2009, 08:51 PM

well it's about time you posted some pics of this beast.

I am getting more and more excited to go to COlumbus this year.

So who's doing the interior ??

ironworks

06-09-2009, 09:03 PM

So who's doing the interior ??

Some bald headed jerk.........

This an inside joke with Tracy, I don't really think he is bald.

dodge

06-09-2009, 09:52 PM

WOW:hail:

Vegas69

06-09-2009, 10:17 PM

You guys are at the top of the heap.

70rs

06-09-2009, 10:47 PM

Very nice! I like the body mods, going to look great when done. Please keep the updates coming.:thumbsup:

Roadster Shop

06-10-2009, 07:02 AM

well it's about time you posted some pics of this beast.

I am getting more and more excited to go to COlumbus this year.

So who's doing the interior ??

Tracy (Recovery Room) is doing the interior. It is heading out there at the end of the week.

I'll try to get more pics on today. I'm leaving for the Good Guys show in Indy this afternoon, so it may not be until later tonight/tomorrow

ironworks

06-10-2009, 08:55 AM

I said I did not think you are bald...... Somebody is sensitive....:_paranoid

And yes I have 4 novas to build, and 4 camaro's.

Rodger

Roadster Shop

06-10-2009, 09:21 AM

Here are some rear shots of the car.

Initial mock up of aluminum panels.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/30.jpg

Additional glass work and shaping done on the rear of the car to surround the panels
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/36.jpg

Changed up the rear bumper design as well to fit the car. made aluminum bumpers that are much sleeker and modern looking.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/34.jpg

At ride height. The rear quarter panels were also widened about 1" per side to accomodate the 12.5" wide rear wheels better.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/35.jpg

Ricochet

06-10-2009, 09:29 AM

All I can say is WOW!!:thumbsup: You guys continue to keep pushing the envelope! Amazing work! The attention to detail is second to none!

Roadster Shop

06-10-2009, 09:30 AM

Here are some exhaust pics.

Built stainless headers. Designed and cut stainless flanges for 2" primaries on the LS7.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/125.jpg

Mocking up tubes on a plastic block
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/126.jpg

Completed headers
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/127.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/128.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/129.jpg

Custom Billy Boat stainless muffler. (2 in 1 out)
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/130.jpg

Roadster Shop

06-10-2009, 09:36 AM

All I can say is WOW!!:thumbsup: You guys continue to keep pushing the envelope! Amazing work! The attention to detail is second to none!

Thanks for the great responses from everyone. This is going to be an incredible car when it is completed. There is more detail and fabrication in this car than anything we have built. We were really trying to push the limits on this build.

Roadster Shop

06-10-2009, 09:46 AM

Here is the exhaust tip.

This is the top, inner wall shown before it was welded together. there is a sketch below it to show how it will come together.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/60.jpg

This is the above picture welded and metal finished.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/61.jpg

Here is the exploded view of all of the inner panels. (The bottom has been started)
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/59.jpg

All 4 panels welded ad metal finished.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/62.jpg

No picture, but the 4 panels were then welded together to make a box. an outer skin was made and the whole assemble was welded together to make the complete exhaust tip. (Shown upside down to view the inside detail)
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/63.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/64.jpg

(Shown right side up as it would be installed in the car)
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/65.jpg

Hdesign

06-10-2009, 09:46 AM

Incredible work guys, can't wait to see it finished!:bow:

Kendall Burleson

06-10-2009, 09:54 AM

Killer job you guys have raise the bar again!:hail: :hail: :hail:

boonedog

06-10-2009, 10:29 AM

wow that thing is amazing love the stance and i like the all black mock up wheels or i assume the all black ones are for mock up.....

tjbruning

06-10-2009, 04:05 PM

nice nice nice :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

radrambler

06-10-2009, 04:14 PM

that chassis looks awesome

stance is great.....:thumbsup:

tom

Tom.A

06-10-2009, 09:14 PM

Awesome :hail:

cowboybob

06-11-2009, 06:11 AM

C1RS

06-11-2009, 11:44 AM

boonedog

06-11-2009, 11:49 AM

Has Bob ever thougt that they are temporary.

i think he was just yankin your chain

Roadster Shop

06-11-2009, 11:54 AM

I was really impressed with this build until I saw those cheesy plastic zip ties holding the shock resevoirs to the frame. :rolleyes: You would think that on a build of this caliber they could have at least used bailing wire! :unibrow:

The fancy black zip ties were on back order so we used the white zip ties for mock up.:lol: We plan on clipping the excess off the ends for a clean install. We may use hose clamps for more strenght.

Roadster Shop

06-11-2009, 12:01 PM

Trying to post more pics, but I'm on the road and the connection is way too slow. I'll try to continue the updates as soon as possible.

89 RS

06-11-2009, 10:07 PM

Very nice. Looking good.

cowboybob

06-12-2009, 06:13 AM

We plan on clipping the excess off the ends for a clean install.

Ohhhhh....that will look KILLER! I figured that you guys would come up with something totally outside the box! :thumbsup:

Mark my words though, all of the "other" shops (Chip, Troy, Rodger, Chris, Ring Bros, etc.) will see this mod and start using your idea on their builds. :rolleyes:

Romulus

06-12-2009, 08:41 AM

As a non-Corvette purist... AWESOME.

Are you keeping the soft top available? I've been debating opening up my inner wheel wells because of proximity to the soft top boot.

Someone insinuated Good Guys. Is some or all of this gonna be out there? Was debating the trip - but that would pretty much wrap it up for me. :thumbsup:

E.rodz

06-12-2009, 10:22 AM

wow this build looks awsome. thanks for being an insperation to me. every time i think i can reach the top bar some j.a. has got to raise it out of reach j.k. love it keep up the good work.let me know if you need any packaging tape to fasten the shock res. on. i think that would look better. :thumbsup:

V8TV

06-12-2009, 01:56 PM

Great looking stuff, Phil!

Al Moreno

06-15-2009, 04:01 PM

I'll try to get more pics on today. I'm leaving for the Good Guys show in Indy this afternoon, so it may not be until later tonight/tomorrow[/QUOTE]

Pleaseee :unibrow:

Bowtieracing

06-15-2009, 10:13 PM

And where the h*ll are build book guys again :willy:

Roadster Shop

06-16-2009, 03:23 PM

Sorry for the delay..... Here are a few shots fo the aluminum work under the hood.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/37.jpg

The entire inner fender/firewall panel removed from the body for final welding before the final installation into the body.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/39.jpg

Close up of some of the detail work.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/38.jpg

Aluminum fan shroud taking shape
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/40.jpg

Roadster Shop

06-16-2009, 03:28 PM

Cover for the upper control arm and the lower recess have been cut out to get header heat out of the engine compartment.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/47.jpg

Templates for inserts
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/48.jpg

Inserts and bezels assembled for driver's side. The circle is cut out for the steering to go through.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/49.jpg

Ricochet

06-16-2009, 03:31 PM

That inner fenderwell insert is like jewelery! :thumbsup:

Roadster Shop

06-16-2009, 03:34 PM

Coil pack mount
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/84.jpg

Installed under the dash
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/85.jpg

Designed new hood hinged so the hood hinges at the rear. Hinges and shocks go under the dash for a clean under hood appearance
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/51.jpg

Fabbed new trunk hinges as a clean version of the original.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/50.jpg

Roadster Shop

06-16-2009, 03:37 PM

Pedal assembly
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/81.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/82.jpg

Installed in car with aluminum pedal box cover (Actual pedal pads still to be installed)
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/83.jpg

Al Moreno

06-16-2009, 05:04 PM

Thanks for posting! keep them coming. :bow:

Bowtieracing

06-17-2009, 05:10 AM

This absolutely stunning:hail:

DOOM

06-17-2009, 05:31 AM

Thats just wrong!!! What a build guys, just beautiful!! :hail:

groovyjay

06-17-2009, 06:18 AM

:wow: I just ran out of words! :faint: :hail: :hail: :hail: :hail: :hail: :hail: :hail: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow:

Roadster Shop

06-17-2009, 01:16 PM

More under hood pics.

Aluminum upper radiator cover
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/41.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/42.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/43.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/44.jpg

Aluminum fab shroud completed and all aluminum panels fit to car.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/46.jpg

70rs

06-17-2009, 06:07 PM

Amazing craftsmanship. Can't wait to see more of this and other future projects.:hail:

XcYZ

06-17-2009, 06:10 PM

Absolute Hall of Fame material right there. Simply amazing. :bow:

customcam

06-17-2009, 06:28 PM

Verry nice fab work that looks the part also, well done :yes:
Show us the wheels lol is it an LS7

waynieZ

06-17-2009, 09:16 PM

Beautiful craftsmenship.

ironworks

06-18-2009, 09:25 AM

Well don't they have camaras in Nebraska? Go out and get the camara out of the glove box in your covered wagon and take some pics.

HAHA

I can't wait to see this car, The work under the hood is awesome.

Bow Tie 67

06-18-2009, 12:39 PM

Wicked car, is it back at the shop? I'm in Elgin and thinking a cruze up to see it in person maybe in order. Is that a possibilty? If so PM me details.

Matt

whoops missed the last page of posts, rough time frame on when it will be back in IL?

syborg tt

06-19-2009, 07:15 AM

Well don't they have camaras in Nebraska? Go out and get the camara out of the glove box in your covered wagon and take some pics.

HAHA

Okay I know he can take pictures because I've seen a few from him. But as far as posting them on the internet - Now that's funny !!!! :willy: :rofl:

ja.stoner63

06-19-2009, 03:19 PM

Nice, this one sweet ride!:thumbsup:

rjsjea

06-19-2009, 03:55 PM

The engine compartment is over the top.....:cool:

andrewmp6

06-21-2009, 04:19 AM

You guys go great work if i ever hit the Powerball I'm bringing you my car.

awr68

06-21-2009, 10:26 AM

You guys hit it right out of the park!! Congrats!! Got a rendering to share? :thumbsup: :bow:

Al Moreno

06-21-2009, 10:32 AM

18044

Off the Good Guys website. Can't wait to see it in Columbus.

awr68

06-21-2009, 06:35 PM

Thanks Al!
Man I love that!! :thumbsup: :hail:

Roadster Shop

06-22-2009, 10:46 AM

Side body modification. Eliminated the stock "cove" in the door and fender. Made a deeper recess that housed 3 carbon fiber louvers.

Laying out the new body lines
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/52.jpg

Door and rear of fender recesses cut in and mocking up louver design.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/53.jpg

Louvers first fabricated out of aluminum. These will be used as bucks for the carbon fiber panels.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/54.jpg

Completed aluminum work w/ recess glassed into the body.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/55.jpg

Roadster Shop

06-22-2009, 10:50 AM

eliminated the stock windshield trim and fabricated a complete new design. The top of the cowl was changed for a smoother transition. The windshield was also trimmed down and leaned back for a mroe aggressive profile.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/56.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/57.jpg

Assembled and set on the ground for the first time!
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/58.jpg

ironworks

06-22-2009, 10:53 AM

Can't wait to see it in Columbus.

groovyjay

06-22-2009, 11:57 AM

That thing is sick all the way! See you at Columbus!:hail:

waynieZ

06-22-2009, 07:51 PM

Very nice !

Roadster Shop

06-23-2009, 10:50 AM

1-off headlights w/projection lenses, HID's and Hella balast. Billet bezels and mounts with integrated turn signals.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/131.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/133.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/132.jpg

Roadster Shop

06-23-2009, 10:55 AM

1-off billet, LED tail lights

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/134.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/135.jpg

mexMan

06-23-2009, 11:15 AM

Roadster Shop

06-23-2009, 11:19 AM

just wow, I love the way the car sits, and it was a great idea using those sides to fit the louvres, everything about it, just wow, when is the engine going in? I can't wait to see what you have for under the hood!

the engine is a 600 HP LS7 with Kinsler crossram injection. I'll post more pics tonight or tomorrow morning.

Al Moreno

06-23-2009, 12:07 PM

Man your killing me, that thing is incredible. The attention to detail amazing!

Roadster Shop

06-24-2009, 08:25 AM

Thanks all. The stance is killer on this car. These Vettes are so low and wide that it makes them look even better when it is slammed.

Here ae a few more pics of the re-worked front end. We tossed all of the stock trim and grilles. complete new units were fabricated from aluminum to change the shape of the openings and give it a more modern, aggressive look.

Center grille opening
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/66.jpg

Here, the center opening has already been fabbed. The passenger side blank was hammered out as a solid piece. The center was blacked out to show where it will be trimmed away for the opening.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/67.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/68.jpg

Starting to mock up center grille bar.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/69.jpg

Roadster Shop

06-24-2009, 08:34 AM

Aluminum grille bar

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/70.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/71.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/72.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/76.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/77.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/78.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/73.jpg

Roadster Shop

06-24-2009, 08:37 AM

And here is the difference compared to stock.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/79.jpg

http://findnostalgia.com/62Corvette1.jpg

Roadster Shop

06-24-2009, 08:38 AM

Laser cut a new grille pattern for it as well.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/75.jpg

Bow Tie 67

06-24-2009, 09:03 AM

I love all the aluminum, will it get polished, brushed, plated or all of the above?

mexMan

06-24-2009, 10:18 AM

I love the way it looks, how much for a replica :P
I can't wait to see it done:woot:
:lateral: FTW!
oh, and I love the way the intake looks coming out from the engine bay

Capjr

06-24-2009, 11:47 AM

WOW , YOU GUYS DO SOME OUTSTANDING WORK. IT ALL LOOKS GOOD:thumbsup: :yes:

RPM HOTRODS

06-24-2009, 01:29 PM

Show it to us with the roof on it like the spy photos you sent me a few months ago!!!!

Al Moreno

06-24-2009, 03:06 PM

This build is like a good healthy cereal, you fortify our appetite with a little each day.

Thanks for giving us the inside scoop and keep them coming.

GMracer

06-24-2009, 03:45 PM

wow, completely breath taking. Keep up the awesome work! :thumbsup:

XcYZ

06-24-2009, 07:18 PM

What a fantastic build. :bow: I love everything about it, and you certainly can't go wrong with that intake manifold.

hellrace

06-25-2009, 02:20 AM

Outstanding workmanship :hail:

Roadster Shop

06-25-2009, 07:12 AM

Show it to us with the roof on it like the spy photos you sent me a few months ago!!!!

Thanks for blowing the surprise! The hatchback was going to debut next year:D

Roadster Shop

06-25-2009, 07:16 AM

Thanks to everyone else for all of the compliments on the car and for following the build thread. We always say that these cars are built for that 1% of car people who can actually appreciate the work and what has been done to the car as far as style, design, and fabrication. So thanks again, and hope to see you all at Columbus. I will keep the pictures coming until then.

Roadster Shop

06-25-2009, 07:30 AM

Here are a few underside shots of the car and details that most will not know about until you see the pictures.

This is behind the front wheels in the inner fender / cowl area. There was a lot of extra room to hide components like master cylinders, breathers, etc...

Before the close out panels were made.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/91.jpg

Close out panel with out access door.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/90.jpg

Completed unit (The order is off. The picture above was taken later when the remote reservoirs and breather tube were installed into the panel)
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/89.jpg

Roadster Shop

06-25-2009, 07:34 AM

Aluminum belly pans built to close off the area from the rocker panel to the frame rail.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/87.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/88.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/86.jpg

dave96dcm

06-25-2009, 09:23 AM

Wow..

pacificustoms

06-25-2009, 11:18 AM

Amazing build guys! It's going to be hard to compete with that car. How long did most of the build take?

waynieZ

06-25-2009, 07:00 PM

Awesome work.

JayR

06-26-2009, 07:41 AM

Great car and great details! This thing looks like a concept car! I can't wait to see the real thing in person in 2 weeks. That is exactly why I go to Columbus every year! Great job, great concept!

groovyjay

06-26-2009, 08:10 AM

This car goes up there with the very best once finished. You guys are making amazing work with this project and as a vettenut I'm loving it! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Roadster Shop

06-26-2009, 03:46 PM

Great car and great details! This thing looks like a concept car! I can't wait to see the real thing in person in 2 weeks. That is exactly why I go to Columbus every year! Great job, great concept!

That was the idea from the start. make it look like a modern, concept Corvette.

Roadster Shop

06-26-2009, 03:56 PM

Rear close out panel behind tire
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/94.jpg

Front close out panel infront of tire. There is a lot going on here. The headlights are mounted infront of this panel. THe cut out section where the cardboard is houses a power steering cooler on one side and an oil cooler on the other side of the car. there is a perferated screen to match the front grille that goes in here when completed. There is also a radiator overflow tank built into the panel. It is the ribbed section with the two AN fittings.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/92.jpg

Here is a close up. We made a tank out of aluminum to follow the shape of the inner fender panel and welded it all together for a clean look.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/93.jpg

Roadster Shop

06-26-2009, 04:07 PM

The convertible top was ditched and the car turned into a roadster so we could fit the 345/35R20 Michelin's in the back. You don't drive a convertible with the top up anyways!

The original lid for the convertible to fold into was eliminated. We fabbed 2 aluminum coves to go behind the driver and passenger's heads and give the car some more detail.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/80.jpg

Then fabbed an aluminum arch that wraps into the cockpit surround molding and into the windshield trim.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/117.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/118.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/120.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/119.jpg

Roadster Shop

06-26-2009, 04:10 PM

Pop up fuel filler in the side of the arch.

Machined a trim ring to match the headlights and a few other parts still to come on the car.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/121.jpg

Then sunk that into the aluminum arch.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/122.jpg

Push and twist to remove the center cap
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/123.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/124.jpg

vipercuda

06-26-2009, 05:17 PM

Roadster Shop

06-26-2009, 05:41 PM

My bad... it is a 335/30R20. those are 28" tall. We are running a 345/30R19 on our 70 Chevelle that is 27.2" tall

customcam

06-26-2009, 05:49 PM

Its awsome

vipercuda

06-26-2009, 06:52 PM

My bad... it is a 335/30R20. those are 28" tall. We are running a 345/30R19 on our 70 Chevelle that is 27.2" tall

I was hoping for a new taller wider tire.. Yeah we have those same tires on our cuda.. I need a 30 inch tire that is 335 or so.... No such performance exists to my knowledge..

Mike

Al Moreno

06-26-2009, 07:02 PM

Roger M

06-26-2009, 07:09 PM

Incredible craftsmanship on this Vette. From what i've seen of the rest of the SMOY contenders, This is an easy winner(IMHO). Awesome work!:hail:

Roadster Shop

06-29-2009, 08:49 AM

Incredible craftsmanship on this Vette. From what i've seen of the rest of the SMOY contenders, This is an easy winner(IMHO). Awesome work!:hail:

Thanks, that is what we are hoping for, but you never know what is going to show up.

Roadster Shop

06-29-2009, 08:55 AM

Are you kidding me, I can't get over this build. I lloking forward to seeing in the flesh, two more weeks and counting.

By the looks of it, a little more and you guys would have made the entire car from aluminum.

Thanks again for all the primarily shots.

I think that half of the car is made out of aluminum at this point. Our guys are a lot better at shapping aluminum than making things out of fiberglass. It is also a much higher quality when it is done.

Roadster Shop

06-29-2009, 09:22 AM

Complete aluminum dash and center console fabbed for the car.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/100.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/101.jpg

Machined aluminum knobs for dash to match headlight and gas cap trim ring design.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/102.jpg

Completed knobs shown in a scrap peice of sheet metal for mock up.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/103.jpg

Roadster Shop

06-29-2009, 09:26 AM

Knobs recessed into dash with trim bezels.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/104.jpg

Center console starting to take shape.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/107.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/108.jpg

Ribbed "belly pan" under the dash to finish it off.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/109.jpg

Roadster Shop

06-29-2009, 09:29 AM

A few more pictures of the dash in various stages of completion. (no particular order)

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/110.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/111.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/112.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/113.jpg

Roadster Shop

06-29-2009, 09:31 AM

Fabbed an aluminum slotted screen for the center section of the dash. A speaker will go behind this when completed.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/114.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/115.jpg

cencal69

06-29-2009, 09:54 AM

I just went through this whole build up and pooped my pants. Simply......amazing.

ProMav71

06-29-2009, 11:10 AM

I just went through this whole build up and pooped my pants. Simply......amazing.

x2! I sat up till 12 Sat night looking through this build.

SickSpeedMonte

06-29-2009, 11:30 AM

I just went through this whole build up and pooped my pants. Simply......amazing.

lmao, that about sums it up for me too. I can't wait to see this thing done.

groovyjay

06-29-2009, 12:27 PM

lmao, that about sums it up for me too. I can't wait to see this thing done.

I agree! :bow:

Al Moreno

06-29-2009, 01:01 PM

I'm speechless :hail: :willy: :wow: :thumbsup: :cheers: :yes: and one more:bow:

69MyWay

06-29-2009, 01:36 PM

WOW!

Can you take a few moments and explain how you are able to build the curved parts (like the dash), and what it takes to make parts symetrical, etc.

Very impressive.

Roadster Shop

06-29-2009, 02:01 PM

WOW!

Can you take a few moments and explain how you are able to build the curved parts (like the dash), and what it takes to make parts symetrical, etc.

Very impressive.

English wheel, plannishing hammer, Pullmax, shrinker/stretcher, a large collection of hammers and dollies, and a whole lot of practice. We make a lot of paper and metal templates along with wooden bucks to keep things the same side to side. Each piece and shape is different, so it is hard to tell you what to do in a general situation. I would reccomend taking a sheet metal working class to get going on the basics. Ron Fournier, Lazze, Ron Covell and others are out there putting on good classes. Ron Covell also has a lot of books and videos available.

Roadster Shop

06-29-2009, 02:06 PM

Here are a few more pictures of the gauge pod. Classic Instruments is doing a custom gauge assembly to fit in the pod. It will have a ditital Speedo with a large center mounted tach.

Quick sketch of the gauge layout
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/95.jpg

Fabricated gauge bezel.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/96.jpg

Gauge pod installed in dash (out of car)
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/97.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/98.jpg

With lower section of dash installed.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/99.jpg

radrambler

06-29-2009, 04:03 PM

RS

thanks for showing us ..kick ass aluminum "metal forming" work...dont see many shops forming parts from aluminum.steel ,yes or cnc'd aluminum peices yes.....keep the post with pics coming....

tom

customcam

06-29-2009, 07:49 PM

Put the cnc away lol
Thats true Fabrication very cool thanks for sharing :thumbsup:

snapon1

06-29-2009, 08:10 PM

Its all in the details looks great!!!

thanks for showing us ..kick ass aluminum "metal forming" work...dont see many shops forming parts from aluminum.steel ,yes or cnc'd aluminum peices yes.....keep the post with pics coming....

tom[/QUOTE]

mexMan

06-30-2009, 09:21 AM

are you gonna make your own gauges? or who is gonna make 'em?
I love the dasbhoard, but I see an alignment problem with the center console and the transmission tunnel... overall looks amazing, I love everything about it, I can't wait to see the engine in

groovyjay

06-30-2009, 09:45 AM

Unbelievable! :wow:

Kendall Burleson

06-30-2009, 02:29 PM

I think that 345x35x20 is 29.2 tall and cir 91.8 revs/mile690.0 you might double check?

Roadster Shop

06-30-2009, 03:54 PM

Here are a few random pictures of the carbon fiber panels mocked up on the car after it was primed and assembled in various stages.

Fender louvers
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/137.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/138.jpg

Hood Louvers
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/141.jpg

Tail Light Panel
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/142.jpg

Whole thing mocked up in the final prep stages.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/140.jpg

Kendall Burleson

06-30-2009, 05:20 PM

What cool about this site you get info from the the builder first hand as it getting done.No magazine or TV show can give you all the detail that we get here at :lateral: on killer build!Thank RS /Roadster Shop for letting us in the shop.:hail: :hail: :hail:

syborg tt

06-30-2009, 09:30 PM

Trust me when I say you can look at details in areas you will never see and there still as good as the ones you can.I have worked on alot of big builds with all the great builders and these guys can hold there own with all of them.This car was ready for the Interior when it got to me, No undone areas.:thumbsup: And I agree with Lat-G being the site to watch the cars getting built.

Hey aren't you suppose to be working on the interior of this little rig. :rofl:

Bowtieracing

07-01-2009, 01:08 AM

this gets better and better all the time :hail:

69MyWay

07-01-2009, 03:42 AM

English wheel, plannishing hammer, Pullmax, shrinker/stretcher, a large collection of hammers and dollies, and a whole lot of practice. We make a lot of paper and metal templates along with wooden bucks to keep things the same side to side. Each piece and shape is different, so it is hard to tell you what to do in a general situation. I would reccomend taking a sheet metal working class to get going on the basics. Ron Fournier, Lazze, Ron Covell and others are out there putting on good classes. Ron Covell also has a lot of books and videos available.

Very good info.

May I ask? For the home shop guy wanting to have some fun and get some of the high end look you have; what would be wrong with mocking up the parts from fiberglass instead of metal before turning them into CF molds?

groovyjay

07-01-2009, 03:58 AM

Very good info.

May I ask? For the home shop guy wanting to have some fun and get some of the high end look you have; what would be wrong with mocking up the parts from fiberglass instead of metal before turning them into CF molds?

Nothing, just a difference in the materials used. I'm getting carbon fiber and Kevlar in my current build and will be using fiber glass molds. :thumbsup:

I just love seeing people with the fabrication skills to make stuff like seen in this topic, simply amazing... :cool:

legend

07-01-2009, 06:53 AM

any more info on the r/t in the background of the first pic?

Roadster Shop

07-01-2009, 06:55 AM

I definitely agree. The interaction between the builder/owner and everyone else interested in the car is second to none. You can learn a lot on this site from seeing the progress pics and asking how it was done. This is really the only means of getting to ask "real time" questions and get legit answers. It is also cool to be able to show all of the details and work that would not be in a magazine article.

As for the fiberglass vs. aluminum for making plugs for the carbon fiber... we are a lot better/quicker at shaping aluminum than working with fiberglass. Glass is supposed to be quicker and easier though... The carbon was also going to take a while for the parts to be made, so we used tha aluminum pieces as plugs, then got them back so we could do all of the body work and fitment with them while the carbon was being made.

Thanks for the great responses from everyone. Especially Tracy @ the Recovery Room. He has shot me a few spy shots on the interior work and it looks insane!

I'll try to get more pictures posted, but now it is really thrash time to get ready for Cloumbus. We have 5 or 6 new cars debuting at Columbus and we have to get everything ready to go.

Roadster Shop

07-01-2009, 06:58 AM

any more info on the r/t in the background of the first pic?

The owner really does not want any pics of that car getting out until it is completed. It has an extensive amount of metal work and custom panels made through out. A twin turbo Viper V-10, tube chassis with all Viper suspension geometry on Air Ride, more modifications/alterations that I can even count.

69MyWay

07-01-2009, 07:59 AM

I was at Bloomington Gold last weekend and saw one of your frames there - very nice stuff.

I see you are also in Illinois. I moved here in March - you are about 2.5 hours from me.

I need to come visit you guys and see this stuff up close and personal!

ProMav71

07-01-2009, 11:11 AM

Roadster Shop

07-06-2009, 09:30 AM

Here are a few pics of the 1-off wheels Forge Line made for us. We machined the single nut to match the headlight bezels, fuel filler, dash knobs, etc...

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/145.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/146.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/147.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/148.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/149.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/150.jpg

tones2SS

07-06-2009, 09:48 AM

WOW!!
Sick looking build guys!:wow: :cheers:

Roadster Shop

07-06-2009, 09:56 AM

Custom socket had to be machined to tighten the nut.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/166-1.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/165.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/164.jpg

Romulus

07-06-2009, 10:01 AM

Custom socket had to be machined to tighten the nut.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/164.jpg

I don't recommend keeping that in the center console.....:rofl:

Awesome stuff..... looking forward to drooling on it in person soon.

Roadster Shop

07-06-2009, 10:13 AM

Engine assembly pics.

Carbon fiber intake stacks pained in a flat clear coat.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/151.jpg

Kinsler Cross Ram EFI. Smoothed and painted runners, removed all bungs and external mounting points. Removed fuel rails and mounted underneath to clean up the intake.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/152.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/153.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/154.jpg

Roadster Shop

07-06-2009, 10:19 AM

Chassis assembly pics.

Machined caliper mounts, e-brake assembly, and bracketry for Brembo Brakes on a Ford 9" rear end. (Kits will be available shortly for those interested)

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/157.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/155.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/156.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/158.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/159.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/160.jpg

radrambler

07-06-2009, 10:37 AM

:hail: RS-PERF

THAT LOOKS GREAT KEEP THE PICS COMING

TOM

cencal69

07-06-2009, 11:12 AM

wow. wow.

tones2SS

07-06-2009, 11:36 AM

AMAZING!!!
That is some sick work right there. Keep it up.:thumbsup: :cheers:

Al Moreno

07-06-2009, 02:31 PM

Beutiful, art on wheels.

What coating did you use for the exhaust?

What paint did you use on the engine?

I just love the color combo

GMracer

07-06-2009, 02:47 PM

:hail: :hail: :hail:

you guys never cease to impress, this just furthers my thoughts on my engine coating, I wasn't sure if I wanted to go all black, but that proves it right there. Keep up the STUNNING work.

Roadster Shop

07-06-2009, 04:24 PM

The engine and engine compartment is a custom color we mixed up. It is between a black and graphite, with a little metallic in it. We played around with the clear a lot to get the right finish. The final finish is between a flat and semi-gloss... so... semi-flat????

The exhaust is a flat titanium color that was done by Applied Plastic Coatings in Colorado. They did a great job and turn around time was extremely fast. I would definitely recommend them!

http://appliedplastic.com/

GHOSTDANCER

07-06-2009, 05:30 PM

:drool: :drool: :drool: :thumbsup: :cheers:

Musclerodz

07-06-2009, 07:01 PM

I did not notice, how are the wheels keyed?

Bowtieracing

07-06-2009, 11:34 PM

You guys are raising the bar on every project. I personally love the use of DSE components on suspension. These will be driveable too :hail:

snowskater6996

07-07-2009, 06:47 AM

This car is awsome. not to change the subject but what happened to the challenger you guys were building awhile back?

SickSpeedMonte

07-07-2009, 10:10 AM

I did not notice, how are the wheels keyed?

It looks like the lugs engage in the back of the wheel, they are still coming through the rotors (unless those pictures were taken before removing them)

camaro2nv

07-07-2009, 10:42 AM

GAME OVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:lol:

Roadster Shop

07-07-2009, 11:13 AM

The back of the wheel is drilled for a normal Chevy bolt pattern. Then, this pin drive adapter is bolted to the wheel using special lugs. Those lugs fit inside the holes drilled in the back of the wheel and keep it from spinning. The center nut tightens the wheel against the brake to keep everything in place.

Al Moreno

07-07-2009, 07:58 PM

I love the knock off design wheels, which makes me wounder why we don't see more of it.

Is it a safety issue, cost or practicality, etc???

MarkM66

07-08-2009, 04:06 AM

I love the knock off design wheels, which makes me wounder why we don't see more of it.

Is it a safety issue, cost or practicality, etc???

Availibility. As can see, this was a total custom deal.

Kendall Burleson

07-08-2009, 03:02 PM

Availibility. As can see, this was a total custom deal.That wheel design was a big deal in the 70's. Lil John and Boyd started that back in the with the AMBR 33 ford roadster of Jamie Musselman .Allan Budnik of Budnik Wheels(one of :lateral: vendor) used this design while he was working for Hot Rods by Boyd.He can build them for you.:unibrow: :unibrow:

MarkM66

07-09-2009, 05:19 AM

That wheel design was a big deal in the 70's. Lil John and Boyd started that back in the with the AMBR 33 ford roadster of Jamie Musselman .Allan Budnik of Budnik Wheels(one of :lateral: vendor) used this design while he was working for Hot Rods by Boyd.He can build them for you.:unibrow: :unibrow:

No more hijack. Budnik, I asked, they said no.

Kendall Burleson

07-09-2009, 03:25 PM

Allan wouldn't build them for you? ask Mike Curtis I think he was around Boyd right after Alan left.We still have the wheel in the shop.I'm going to look for a shot of them and I'll PM you.

Tshort

07-11-2009, 06:22 PM

One of the best builds I've ever seen! I joined this forum just to watch this build but I'm sure I'll find much more here that interests me.

Ken, you've got a PM.

-Travis

Modmach1

07-11-2009, 06:57 PM

Congratulations with the SMOY! :thumbsup:

groovyjay

07-12-2009, 02:29 AM

Congratulations with the SMOY! :thumbsup:

I agree, well deserved! :thumbsup:

wiedemab

07-12-2009, 08:18 AM

Here is a video that I took at Columbus on Friday. I'm having trouble with the file format - getting it to upload to Vimeo in HD. This is a lower quality version. I'll post the HD version once I get the issues worked out.

http://vimeo.com/5561407

I have several videos of other cars that I will try to post elsewhere once I have the time to render them.

Congrats to everyone from RS. This car is amazing!

notorious1970

07-12-2009, 12:15 PM

Great looking car. You tore that autocross up. Congrats!

89 RS

07-12-2009, 12:49 PM

Congrats guys! Awesome build and very sweet Vette!

TwinSting

07-12-2009, 01:23 PM

Congrats guys. Can't wait to see what you do with Pete's Charger that we just sent you wheels for! :)

GHOSTDANCER

07-12-2009, 01:46 PM

Congrats :hail: :hail: :hail: :cheers:

Musclerodz

07-12-2009, 02:12 PM

I got to see it and WOW!, Level of craftsmanship was very high, the vette definitely deserved to win.

Kendall Burleson

07-12-2009, 05:25 PM

Congrats to the guys at the Roadster Shop Job well done KILLER:hail: :hail: :hail:

nvr2fst

07-12-2009, 09:19 PM

Congrats to the RS shop.
Im chalking another one up on the board for a Wisconsinite winning SMOY again.
Dave

Al Moreno

07-12-2009, 09:21 PM

Saw the car in person and words don't do it justice!

Can you more pics of the build process, I love seeing the work that went into it as much as seeing the finish product.

WILWAXU

07-14-2009, 11:54 AM

Awesome build!

Congrats on the big prize!

tones2SS

07-14-2009, 01:29 PM

Congrats!
Such a Killer looking car. Great job!:thumbsup: :cheers:

GM Muscle

07-14-2009, 01:32 PM

so where are the rest of the build pics for this car..

bill amsley

07-14-2009, 06:06 PM

nice job. the bar has been raised again.

syborg tt

07-14-2009, 08:34 PM

I took a few pictures of the car at COlumbus - WOW !!!

if you click from here forward you can see about 20 pics

http://www.garagescene.net/gallery2/v/Events/2009GGColumbus/2009+07-10+GG+Columbus+067.JPG.html

http://www.garagescene.net/gallery2/v/Events/2009GGColumbus/2009+07-10+GG+Columbus+067.JPG.html

http://www.garagescene.net/gallery2/d/38353-2/2009+07-10+GG+Columbus+068.JPG

http://www.garagescene.net/gallery2/d/38356-2/2009+07-10+GG+Columbus+069.JPG

http://www.garagescene.net/gallery2/d/38377-2/2009+07-10+GG+Columbus+076.JPG

http://www.garagescene.net/gallery2/d/40412-4/2009+07-10+GG+Columbus+077.JPG

http://www.garagescene.net/gallery2/d/40414-2/2009+07-10+GG+Columbus+083.JPG

http://www.garagescene.net/gallery2/d/38416-2/2009+07-10+GG+Columbus+089.JPG

http://www.garagescene.net/gallery2/d/38410-2/2009+07-10+GG+Columbus+087.JPG

Blake Foster

07-14-2009, 08:41 PM

Very nice work guys!!! congratulations on SMOY

COYBILT

07-14-2009, 11:14 PM

I love the work that was done and I am in love with this vette.

From the cross ram ITB intake to the chassis it just couldnt have got any better guys. You should truly be proud of your selves for putting together such a beautiful car.

GM Muscle

07-15-2009, 03:32 PM

that car is amazing.. not too fond of the red seats though....

rat_rod_russell

07-16-2009, 04:42 AM

I saw this on Forgeline's website and was wondering why It wasn't posted?

http://www.forgeline.com/product_images/product-small_image-74.jpg

-Russell

fleet

07-16-2009, 06:09 AM

I saw this on Forgeline's website and was wondering why It wasn't posted?

http://www.forgeline.com/product_images/product-small_image-74.jpg

-Russell

In the car's other thread it was. :)

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showpost.php4?p=222991&postcount=10

Roadster Shop

07-16-2009, 12:30 PM

Well, it has been almost a week since we found out that we had won the SMOY, and it still hasn't really set in yet! To win the award that we have always looked up to is incredible... too hard to put into words. There were some great cars out there this year and even better to see everyone beating on them in the Auto X.

We really appreciate all of the support and positive comments we have been receiving on this build through Lateral-G. It really got everyone here motivated reading the posts about the car. The amount of times I heard "I've seen this build on Lateral-G....." was insane.

We have an incredibly tallented group of guys here that is second to none. This car could not be built with out their whole hearted effort, talent, and dedication to completing the car for Columbus. I can not even count the number of 70 - 80 hour weeks everyone put in towards the end.

A lot of great companies were onboard as well to help build this truely 1-off vette. A big thanks goes out to everyone for their part in this car.
Eric Brockmeyer Designs
Turn Key Engine Supply
Kinsler Injection
Bowler Transmissions
Detroit Speed
Jesse Greening
Forgeline
Classic Instruments
Prototype Composites
Brembo
AutoRad

awr68

07-16-2009, 12:58 PM

Congrats on the win! It was well deserved....that's for sure!! :thumbsup:

ja.stoner63

07-16-2009, 02:39 PM

What a sweet ride and a Big Win for you and your staff. You deserve it!:thumbsup:

How about a test drive...just kidding.:D

buickfunnycar.com

07-16-2009, 02:39 PM