1956, 1957,1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962 C1 Corvette Resto Mod Project Body NR

Condition:	Used
Make:	Chevrolet
Model:	Corvette
Type:	Classic
Year:	1959
VIN:	J59S107053
Engine:	Ramjet 350 FI
Cylinders:	8
Fuel:	Gasoline
Transmission:	700r4-4L60
Drive type:	RWD
Interior color:	Black
Vehicle Title:	Clear
Item location:	Saint Petersburg, Florida, United States

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1959 Corvette Restomod Project

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The overall goal of this project was to build the car with the classic stockappearancebut with outstanding driving performance and cross country reliability. In other words, this is a drivers car. I chose the Z51 because I wanted nimble steering and flat turns for weekend warrior runs through SCCAslalomcourses. I went with the Ramet 350 crate motor for reliability and serviceability at any GM dealership. Plus, it is a great powerplant with the look of the original Fuelie 59 Corvette.

Startingwith a solid, straight, no hit frame with cleartitle, the stock front and rear suspension was removed, surface rust removed, then black phosphate applied to retard rust during the build.

The frame was then reinforced to strengthen the C4 suspension mounting and load points by boxing rear areas of the frame using 18ga steel. The front horns of the frame have been boxed to strengthen as well as give a smooth frame appearance. It was imperative that the car steer, drive and handle like a modern corvette. This is why I chose not to use cross members on the market which use Mustang 2 suspension and steering racks.A custom front cross member was fabricated using the stock Z51 geometry, suspension and steering mounting locations.

A 1986 Z51 was the donor for the front suspension, heavy duty front and rear sway bar, 2 turn lock to lock Z51 rack & pinion steering, and rear suspension with Dana 36 having a 3.07 ratio (G44) rear end. The stock Z51 Sway bars have been mounted using Prothane bushings & end links. The Z51 rack has been connected using polished stainless u – joints and collapsible steering shaft. All that is needed is an ididit steering column.Chrome QA1 coil over shocks are used at the corners as well as Russel stainless steel brake lines. The front and rear suspension geometry is perfect with the rear anti-squat geometry adjusted for the longer wheelbase and slightly forward center of gravity compared to the stock Z51. The car has a great stance at 1” lower than stock, however, there is room for adjustment up or down with the QA1 coil over shocks.

The chrome motor mounts hold the brand new Ramjet 350 crate motor long block. The intake with a custom made fluted top to match the fuel rails has been show polished. The throttle body, injectors, fuel rails, sensors, wiring harness, computer and distributor are included. Polished pulleys are used on the crank and aluminum water pump. The stock Z51 power steering pump is mounted on a custom mount and has a polished pulley installed. Polished stainless steel headers have an internal ceramic coating to keep the heat inside and to prevent them from bluing. The engine has been mated to Jegs SFI flexplate and a 2300-2500 stall torque converter. This is backed up by a New Trans Depot Stage 1, 700r4/4L60 four speed over drive transmission.

· Torque converter 2300-2500 Stall

· Heavy Duty Raybestos Hi -Energy clutch packs

· Remanufactured Pump Assy with all Updates

· Stage 1 Street Strip Shift Kit

· Heavy Duty " BEAST" Sun Shell

· Teflon pump bushing

· Heavy Duty Kevlar Band

· Complete bushing kit

· Corvette Performance Servo

· Hardened Pump Rings

· 500 boost valve

· Up to 550 HP

The new console shift plate has a custom lettered shift pattern to match the OD transmission yet keeps the original look.

The stock C4 aluminum drive shaft will need to be lengthened by roughly 3”.

To prevent rear end twist, a custom dual ladder bar set up is grafted to the C1 frame.

To round out the frame, all bumper brackets are included (most are new from Corvette Central) as well as a pair of rechromed front bumpers.

The body was a barn find that looks like it had been sitting from the 70’s. The body had front end damage but from the cowl back, it was found to be a very solid, no hit body once the paint was removed.

A very good condition original front nose was found and new surround was bonded into place. The front right side fender is original and has repairable damage at the bottom. The left side fender is hand laid. I have new L & R press molded fenders to replace both of them. Other than the fenders, the body is extremely nice. Doors, hood, deck lid, trunk lid, tank cover and trunk panel are all original GM and in great condition. The body and panels have been sanded down to bare fiberglass. No chemical stripper was used. On the underside of the body, the nut plates and seat belt plates have been removed and tar and factory undercoating has been removed by sanding alone. As you can see in the pictures, the bottom is clean and ready for show paint. As you can also see in the photos, there is no paint to hide body flaws. The rear exhaust pass through tubes have been replaced with polished stainless steel tubing. Door hinges have been restored with new pins and bushings. New hinge towers and cowl reinforcements have been installed. Most of the internal door mechanisms are included and in excellent condition. No door glass, tracks or posts. Hard top is in good shape with nice stainless but needs a new rear window and weather striping. Side windows, headliner and latches are good.

There are many new parts such as a black dash cover and door panels, heater console and cables/knobs, emblems, aluminum radiator, etc. etc. Restored parts, such as the complete heater assembly, are really nice. Just too much to write about everything here. See below for an itemized cost list. Parts and build pictures can be seen if you follow the link at the top of this description.

Over $35,000 alone (based on current value) in new, NOS, restored and excellent original parts are included.

This is a great opportunity on a solid project with most of the hard work done.

I hate to sell it being so close to finish but business requires cash now.

Clear Washington State Title in hand. Car is located in Saint Petersburg, FL.

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1959 CORETTE BUILD SHEET
VIN # J59S107053	APPROXIMATE BUILD DATE 4/29/1959
DATE	PART/ ACTION DESCRIPTION	COST
6/24/2014	PURCHASED FRAME & TITLE	$3,420.72
7/5/2014	ENTERED CAR INTO THE CORVETTE REGISTRY
7/24/2014	PURCHASED 1959 BODY AND DAMAGED FRAME	$5,024.99
7/26/2014	BLUE LIGHTNING RUST REMOVER & METAL PREP	$100.73
8/9/2014	FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION FROM 1986 Z-51 CORVETTE	$800.00
8/23/2014	PURCHASED GAUGE BEZZEL (CARSLILE)	$350.00
8/24/2014	PURCHASED BLACK DASH PAD (CARSLILE) (NEW)	$125.00
8/24/2014	PURCHASED BLACK DOOR PANELS (CARSLILE) (NEW)	$125.00
8/24/2014	PURCHASED TWO DOOR SHELLS (CARSLILE)	$500.00
8/24/2014	PURCHASED DECK LID (CARSLILE)	$125.00
8/24/2014	PURCHASED NEW WINDSHIELD ASSEMBLY (CARSLILE) (NEW)	$1,700.00
9/1/2014	PURCHASED SPEEDO (CL)	$125
9/22/2014	PURCHASED FRAME BOXING STEEL (NEW)	$185
9/23/2014	PURCHASED CUSTOM WELDED DIFFERENTIAL BRACKET (NEW)	$40.00
9/24/2014	REAR CARRERA COIL OVER SHOCKS AND MOUNTS (NEW)	$304.00
9/24/2014	PURCHASED REAR TOE SWAGED BARS, HEIM ENDS (NEW)	$100.00
9/24/2014	PURCHASED TORQUE ARM TUBES, HEIM ENDS (NEW)	$180.00
9/24/2014	PURCHASED PROTHANE REAR SWAY BAR BUSHINGS (NEW)	$23.00
9/10/2014	PURCHASED STEEL FOR FRONT CROSSMEMBER (NEW)	$230.00
10/14/2014	PURCHASED REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLES (NEW)	$100.00
10/14/2014	PURCHASED RUSSEL SS BRAKE HOSES (NEW)	$100
10/20/2014	PURCHASED HARD TOP	$1,500
10/22/2014	PURCHASED TRANSMISSION X-MEMBER & MOUNT	$125.00
11/12/2014	PURCHASED HEATER ASSEMBLY (RESTORED)	$200.00
11/16/2014	PURCHASED GLOVE BOX DOOR	$55
11/17/2014	PURCHASED L &R DOOR OPENING MECHS	$40
11/18/2014	PURCHASED L & R DOOR MECHS	$220
11/18/2014	PURCHASED FUEL, TEMP, BATT, OIL GAUGES	$325
11/22/2014	PURCHASED TACH	$141
11/22/2014	PURCHASED L & R HEADLIGHT BUCKETS	$80.00
11/22/2014	PURCHASED 4 HALOGEN HEADLIGHTS (NEW)	$43.00
11/22/2014	PURCHASED HEADLIGHT ADJUSTERS (NEW)	$20.00
11/22/2014	PURCHASED HEADLIGHT ADJUSTER SCREWS (NEW)	$12.00
11/22/2014	PURCHASED HEADLIGHT SPRINGS (NEW)	$17.00
11/22/2014	PURCHASED DEFROSTER BOX (NEW)	$154.00
12/5/2014	PURCHASED FUEL INJECTION EMBLEMS (NEW)	$65.00
12/6/2014	PURCHASED TRUNK LID (EBAY)	$260
12/6/2014	PURCHASED NOS NOSE/ HEADLIGHT BONDING STRIPS (NEW)	$65.00
12/6/2014	PURCHASED FIBERGLASS MATERIALS	$300.00
1/5/2015	PURCHASED FRONT NOSE FIBERGLASS	$415.00
1/5/2015	PURCHASED CROSSED FLAGS EMBLEMS (NEW)	$45.00
1/18/2015	RH HEADLIGHT/WHEEL FENDER BONDING STRIP (NEW)	$33.00
1/18/2015	PURCHASED FRONT FENDER OPENING BOND STRIP (NEW)	$58.00
1/20/2015	PURCHASED HEADLIGHT BONDING STRIPS (NEW)	$60.00
1/20/2015	PURCHASED RH NOSE/INNER FENDER BOND STRIP (NEW)	$39.00
1/23/2015	PURCHASED HOOD (NCRS WINTER)	$300.00
1/23/2015	PURCHASED TAIL LIGHT HOUSINGS (USED)	$80.00
1/23/2015	PURCHASED TRUNK PANEL	$80.00
1/23/2015	PURCHASED GAS TANK COVER	$70.00
1/23/2015	PURCHASED TRUNK LATCHES	$40.00
1/23/2015	PURCHASED DECK LID LATCH	$30.00
2/1/2015	PURCHASED HEATER AIR INTAKE (NEW)	$50.00
2/1/2015	PURCHASED STAINLESS DOOR PANEL TRIM (PASS SIDE)	$21.00
3/15/2015	PURCHASED GAS FILLER TUBE (NEW)	$29.00
3/25/2015	PURCHASED RADIATOR SUPPORT (NEW)	$325.00
5/16/2015	PURCHASED TAIL LIGHT LENSES (NEW)	$60.00
7/3/2015	PURCHASED INNER FENDERS L & R (NEW) (ECKLERS)	$715.00
7/7/2015	PURCHASED COURTESY LIGHT (NEW)	$20.00
7/7/2015	PURCHASED FRONT PARKING LAMPS	$80.00
7/19/2015	PURCHASED ALUMINUM RADIATOR (NEW)	$280
7/19/2015	PURCHASED TRANS COOLER (NEW)	$54.00
7/19/2015	PURCHASED BRAKE PEDAL ASSY (NOS)	$279.00
7/20/2015	PURCHASED TRUNK SIDE FILLER PANELS (NEW)	$70.00
7/20/2015	PURCHASED HINGE TOWER SPRINGS (NEW)	$28.00
7/20/2015	PURCHASED SEAT BELT REINFORCEMENTS (NEW)	$45.00
7/20/2015	PURCHASED INNER FENDER SCREW KIT (NEW)	$14.44
7/20/2015	PURCHASED HOOD BOLT KIT (NEW)	$11.56
7/20/2015	PURCHASED REAR LICENSE BRACKET (NEW)	$10.89
7/20/2015	PURCHASED SEAT BELT REINFORCEMENTS (NEW)	$81.99
7/21/2015	PURCHASED WIPER MOTOR (REBUILT/ RESTORED)	$280.00
7/21/2015	PURCHASED WIPER MOTOR MOUNT PLATE (RESTORED)	$50
7/24/2015	PURCHASED HOOD HINGES (NEW)	$50.00
7/24/2015	PURCHASED CORE SUPPORT EXTENSION LH (NEW)	$65.00
7/24/2015	PURCHASED HOOD SUPPORT REINFORCEMENT (NEW)	$35.00
7/24/2015	PURCHASED BODY MOUNT KIT WITH RADIATOR MOUNT (NEW)	$85.00
7/24/2015	PURCHASED INNER FENDER REINFORCEMENT ON COWEL (NEW)	$55.00
7/24/2015	PURCHASED SEAT BELT REINFORCEMENTS INNER (NEW)	$42.00
7/26/2015	PURCHASED TAIL LIGHT HOUSINGS & LENSES (USED)	$127.00
7/26/2015	PURCHASED HEADLIGHT BEZELS (NEW)	$148.00
7/27/2015	PURCHASED CONSOLE SHIFT PLATE (NEW)	$34.00
7/27/2015	PURCHASED HEATER CONSOLE PLATE (NEW)	$75.00
7/27/2015	PURCHASED CHROME HOOD SUPPORT	$62.00
7/28/2015	PURCHASED CERAMIC COATED HEADERS (NEW)	$125.00
7/28/2015	PURCHASED GM PERFORMANCE 5.7 ENGINE (NEW) JEGGS	$2,078.00
7/29/2015	PURCHASED BRAKE PEDAL PAD (NEW)	$10.95
8/14/2015	STAGE 1 7004R TRANS W/ 2300-2500 STALL CONVERTER (NEW)	$1,139.25
8/14/2015	PURCHASED STAINLESS MOTOR MOUNTS (NEW)	$109.99
8/18/2015	PURCHASED FRONT BUMPERS (RECHROMED)	$430.00
8/18/2015	PURCHASED FRONT LH INNER BUMPER BRACKET (NEW)	$24.00
8/18/2015	PURCHASED FRONT LH OUTTER BUMPER BRACKET (NEW)	$39.00
8/18/2015	PURCHASED FRONT LH MAIN BUMPER BRACKET (NEW)	$53.50
8/18/2015	PURCHASED TRANSMISSION MOUNT (NEW)	$19.00
8/20/2015	PURCHASED FRONT RH MAIN BUMPER BRACKET (NEW)	$66.00
8/20/2015	PURCHASED FRONT RH OUTTER BUMPER BRACKET (NEW)	$40.00
8/20/2015	PURCHASED FRONT RH INNER BUMPER BRACKET (NEW)	$22.00
8/21/2015	PURCHASED ALUMINUM CORVETTE DRIVE SHAFT	$50.00
8/21/2015	BELLHOUSING, FLEXPLATE, TORQUE CONVERTER BOLTS (NEW)	$52.00
8/21/2015	PURCHASED STAINLESS FENDER & DOOR TRIM PIECES	$210.00
8/21/2015	PURCHASED FLEXPLATE (JEGS) (NEW)	$55.00
8/30/2015	PURCHASED MISC BOLTS, NUTS, WASHERS (NEW)	$53.00
9/6/2015	PURCHASED GAS PEDAL (NEW)	$10.00
9/6/2015	PURCHASED FIBERGLASS BONDING MATERIAL (NEW)	$40.00
9/8/2015	PURCHASED HEATER AIR CONTROL CABLE W/ KNOB (NEW)	$35.00
9/8/2015	HEATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL CABLE W/ KNOB (NEW)	$35.00
9/11/2015	POWER STEERING PUMP BRACKET W/ PULLEY (NEW)	$50.00
9/11/2015	PURCHASED CRANK AND WATER PUMP PULLEY SET (NEW)	$65.00
9/11/2015	PURCHASED PULLEY BOLT SET (NEW)	$12.50
9/11/2015	PURCHASED CHROME MINI STARTER (NEW)	$85.00
9/11/2015	PURCHASED ALUMINUM WATER PUMP (NEW)	$65.00
9/11/2015	PURCHASED WATER PUMP BOLTS (NEW)	$10.00
9/12/2015	PURCHASED CHROME FUEL PUMPBLOCK OFF PLATE (NEW)	$7.25
9/12/2015	PURCHASED POWER STEERING PUMP (NEW)	$48.00
9/12/2015	PURCHASED POWER STEERING HOSES (NEW)	$30.00
9/18/2015	PURCHASED FIBERGLASS MATERIALS (NEW)	$68.00
9/20/2015	PURCHASED PAINT SUPPLIES (NEW)	$60.00
9/20/2015	PURCHASED STAINLESS MOTOR MOUNT BOLTS (NEW)	$19.00
9/20/2015	TRANSMISSION PAN AND FLEXPLATE COVER (NEW)	$54.00
10/17/2015	PURCHASED QA1 FRONT COIL OVER SHOCKS (NEW)	$275.00
10/23/2015	PURCHASED LH WIPER TRANSMISSION	$75.00
10/23/2015	PURCHASED RH WIPER TRANSMISSION	$93.00
10/25/2015	PURCHASED HEADLIGHT SWITCH (NEW)	$23.00
10/26/2015	PURCHASED WIPER BEZELS (NEW)	$14.00
10/26/2015	PURCHASED WINDOW CRANK HANDLES (NEW)	$16.75
10/26/2015	PURCHASED DOOR HINGE SCREWS (NEW)	$12.99
10/26/2015	PURCHASED RH UPPER EYEBROW (RECHROMED)	$48.00
10/26/2015	PURCHASED STEERING WHEEL W/ HORN BUTTON (NEW)	$89.00
10/27/2015	PURCHASED SEAT BELTS (NEW)	$41.00
10/27/2015	PURCHASED DEFROSTER DUCTS	$75.00
10/27/2015	PURCHASED IGNITION SWITCH (NEW)	$53.00
10/30/2015	PURCHASED GAS PEDAL LINKAGE	$110.00
10/31/2015	PURCHASED CUSTOM ENGRAVED VALVE COVERS (NEW)	$80.00
10/31/2015	PURCHASED CHROME BREATHERS (NEW)	$20.00
11/2/2015	PURCHASED RH DOOR HINGE	$31.00
11/2/2015	PURCHASED HINGE PILLARS (NEW)	$180.00
11/2/2015	PURCHASED DOOR HINGE COVERS (NEW)	$31.00
11/2/2015	PURCHASED COWL BRACES (NEW)	$32.00
11/2/2015	PURCHASED NOSE TO SKIRT BONDING STRIPS (NEW)	$50.00
11/2/2015	PURCHASED DOOR HINGE COVER CAGE NUTS (NEW)	$20.00
11/3/2015	PURCHASED DEFROSTER SWITCH & CABLE (NEW)	$133.00
11/4/2015	PURCHASED MISC STAINLESS HARDWARE (NEW)	$48.00
11/5/2015	PURCHASED RUBBER FOR TRANS MOUNT (NEW)	$10.81
11/5/2015	PURCHASED LH DOOR HINGE	$38.00
11/9/2015	PURCHASED STEERING U JOINT(NEW)	$78.00
11/9/2015	PURCHASED STEERING U JOINT (NEW)	$27.00
11/9/2015	PURCHASED STEERING HEIM END (NEW)	$14.00
11/9/2015	PURCHASED STEERING COLLAPSIBLE TUBE (NEW)	$42.00
11/9/2015	PURCHASED UPPER AND LOWER RADIATOR HOSES (NEW)	$30.00
11/13/2015	PURCHASED STAINLESS STEEL FRAME DRAG PLATES (NEW)	$81.00
11/13/2015	PURCHASED STAINLESS SCREWS FOR DRAG PLATES (NEW)	$4.49
11/14/2015	PURCHASED STAINLESS SHORTY HEADERS (NEW)	$130.00
11/15/2015	BILLET ALUMINUM RACK & PINNION CLAMP MOUNT (NEW)	$39.00
11/15/2015	PURCHASED BUNGS FOR REAR SHOCK MOUNTS (NEW)	$12.50
11/15/2015	PURCHASED BILLET ALUMINUM CLAMPS (NEW)	$33.00
11/18/2015	PURCHASED DOOR HINGE PINS AND BUSHINGS (NEW)	$20.00
11/18/2015	PURCHASED SHIFT CONSOLE RETAING NUTS (NEW)	$5.00
11/18/2015	PURCHASED ASH TRAY RETAINER CLIPS AND SCREWS (NEW)	$10.00
11/19/2015	PURCHASED FOUR HINGES	$98.00
12/4/2015	PURCHASED SHIFT INDICATOR PLATE & LETTERING SET (NEW)	$25.00
12/6/2015	PURCHASED COMPLETE RAMJET 350 INTAKE, TB, HARNESS, ECU	$1,602.00
1/12/2016	PURCHASED L & R FRONT FENDERS (PRESS MOLDED) (NEW)	$715.98
3/2/2016	PURCHASED DECK TRIM	$265.00
TOTAL AS OF 3/16/2016	$31,715.33
THIS IS MY ACTUAL COST OF PARTS ONLY. MOST ARE NEW, NOS, OR RESTORED ITEMS.
PARTS WERE BARGINS FOUND OVER A 2-1/2 YEAR PERIOD. LOOK AT THE PRICES OF THE WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR…YOU CAN’T GET THEM AT THAT PRICE ANYMORE.
COST OF SHIPPING AND TAX NOT INCLUDED ON MOST ITEMS.
THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY OF THE HUNDREDS OF HOURS IN LABOR NOTICE! THIS IS A NON RUNNING, NOT STARTING PROJECT. NO YOU CAN'T DRIVE IT HOME! :0) FRAME HAS WELDED SUSPENSION MODIFICATIONS. SOME TACK WELDS FROM FABRICATION NEED FINISH WELDING BEFORE FRAME IS READY TO SAND BLAST AND PAINT OR POWDERCOAT. BODY NEEDS TO HAVE BODYWORK AND PAINT BEFORE REMOUNTING TO FRAME AND FINAL ASSEMBLY. MANY PARTS ARE STILL REQUIRED TO FINISH THIS CAR BUT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS AUCTION SUCH AS EXHAUST SYSTEM, BRAKE SYSTEM, WIRING HARNESS, SEATS, REAR BUMPERS, STEERING COLUMN, ETC. LOOK AT THE PICTURES CAREFULLY. I HAVE DONE MY BEST TO DESCRIBE EVERYTHING BUT THE PICTURES SHOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU ARE GETTING. THE CAR IS AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AND INSPECTION. PLEASE EMAIL ME TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. THAT SAID....THIS PROJECT IS BEING SOLD AS IS WHERE IS. NO RETURNS ACCEPTED. NON PAYING BIDDERS WILL RECEIVE NEGATIVE FEEDBACK. NO BIDS ACCEPTED IF YOU HAVE A FEEDBACK RATING OF 5 OR LESS. THIS CAR IS FOR SALE LOCALLY AND I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CANCEL ALL BIDS AND END THE AUCTION AT ANY TIME. Please click HEREto see 150 more pictures of this build NO RESERVE! GOOD LUCK!