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Hot Wheels: Chevy Corvette Restomod Build: Custom '64 Corvette C2 At The V8 Speed and Resto Shop

Hot Wheels: Chevy Corvette Restomod Build: Custom ’64 Corvette C2 At The V8 Speed and Resto Shop

We’ve all wanted a full-size version of our favorite Hot Wheels car, and this custom 1964 Chevrolet Corvette built at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop makes that dream come true! The restomod Corvette build features custom paint, performance suspension upgrades from Global West, new disc brakes, and a Holley Sniper EFI system install on the Edelbrock 350 crate engine.

The main part of the project was repainting the Corvette in custom colors. The goal was to give the overall appearance of a full-size Hot Wheels car, a car that is fun to look at and drive! Custom C2 Corvettes can be controversial, as changing a C2 Corvette from original can hurt it’s collector car market value. However, this 1964 Corvette did not have it’s original engine any longer, and the exterior and interior had been changed from their original colors as well. This allowed for some freedom of expression to build a custom Corvette with a new paint job all it’s own.

This custom Corvette video features disassembling the corvette, repairing the fiberglass body, and a bit of Corvette C2 history. The V8 Speed and Resto Shop paint department repaints the Corvette in Ermine White, then lays out the 3 color custom stripe design. We mask off the stripes and custom paint the Corvette in our downdraft Blowtherm paint booth, and spray a final clear coat.

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Once the Corvette is buffed and polished, we feature the car reassembled and completed with drone and driving footage.

The V8 Speed and Resto Shop is as full service custom and restoration shop, complete with a full fabrication shop, body shop, paint shop, interior shop, and mechanical departments. We perform stock restorations and complete custom builds, so if you are wondering who can build your dream car, we can do it! LS Swaps, custom body mods, modern driveline swaps, custom interior, custom consoles, high quality custom paint, and dyno tuning are all available. Contact the V8 Speed and Resto Shop today to see how we can make your custom, restomod, pro-touring, street rod, or performance truck build come to life!

CONTACT THE V8 SPEED AND RESTO SHOP
817 S. Main Street
Red Bud, IL 62278
314.783.8325
https://www.v8speedshop.com/contact-us

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Take A Desert Cruise in the Corvette! (Thanks to the owner for sharing this video!)

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Contact the V8 Speed & Resto Shop with all your Classic or Muscle Car needs today!

817 S. MAIN STREET – RED BUD, IL 62278

1969 Chevrolet Corvette Restoration and Upgrades at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop
1969 Chevrolet Corvette Rendering Built At V8 Speed and Resto Shop
1969 Chevrolet Corvette Rendering by Murray Komant, Built At V8 Speed and Resto Shop

This great-looking 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster visited the V8 Speed & Resto Shop for a complete cosmetic and performance makeover! The V8 started with the installation of a Chevrolet Performance ZZ427 big-block engine and Holley Terminator X EFI. A Tremec TKX 5-speed from Modern Driveline was installed to deliver smooth, high RPM shifting and overdrive gearing. Wilwood brakes were installed with a Hydratech hydraulic brake booster unit, and the suspension was upgraded with Bilstein to help the lowered suspension ride smoothly. However, the most impactful change was the custom-mixed metallic blue paint expertly applied by the V8 Body and Paint team. The design was visualized by Designer Murray Komant, which is accented by Rocket Racing wheels, Diamondback Classics redline tires, an L88 hood, and custom striping. The custom C3 features hand-built leather seats custom stitched in the V8 Speed and Resto Shop Interior Shop, complete with seat heaters and coolers. The 427 roars through the side pipes, the Vintage Air A/C keeps the driver cool, and the car is a blast to drive. Read More to see the photos and videos!

TECH DATA - 1969 CHEVROLET CORVETTE ROADSTER

ENGINE:

Chevrolet ZZ427, 485 HP

TRANSMISSION:

Tremec TKX 5-Speed Manual from Modern Driveline

ENGINE MANAGEMENT:

Holley Terminator X EFI, 4-BBL Throttle Body

BRAKES:

Wilwood Calipers and Rotors, Hydratech Booster

WHEELS & TIRES:

Rocket Racing Attack Series, Diamondback Classics Custom Redline Tires

COLOR:

Custom Mix Deep Metallic Blue and Charcoal


INTERIOR:

Custom leather seat covers made at V8 Speed and Resto Shop Interior Shop.   Seat coolers and heaters added.    Vintage Air a/c, Custom Autosound bluetooth stereo, Rockford Fosgate speakers

RESTORATION PARTS:

Paragon Corvette

DESIGN: