Join us as Corvette Enthusiast magazine
showcases the buildup of a “New 57 Corvette." We are teaming
with Street Shop, Inc. for
a completely new chassis using modern suspension components, Dana 44 rear-end,
17 inch wheels and 4 wheel disc brakes. P57's power will come from a 2004
Z06 Corvette crate engine purchased through a local Chevy
dealer and mated to a Tremac 5- speed transmission with a final road
gear of .068 for excellent fuel economy. The body is a new Concept '57
purchased through Corvette Central,
one of the leading Corvette parts vendors. The new body will be finished
off in Onyx Black with Silver Coves and decked out with a Red interior.
Creature comforts such as air conditioning, power windows and modern audio
components will be incorporated into the build.
The objective of building this car is to focus on the creation of a car
for daily driving that has modern amenities while retaining that “Classic
Look" everyone loves. There is a trend in the Corvette Hobby to
establish a place for cars like this and allow individuals to create
Vettes to their own taste. If you own a classic Corvette but don't want
to drive it because it's for show only, or for fear it may devalue the
car, then this option provides you with the best of both worlds, a "New
Classic" for your driving enjoyment.
The options are not limited to just a "57. If you want a C2 Stingray,
or a C3 Shark, either can be built exclusively for you. For a complete
turnkey Vette, of your own personal taste, you can furnish a body, and
we will build the car to your specifications by teaming with appropriate
vendors as we are doing for “Project 57." Give us a call to
begin planning your "New Vette" now.
Be sure to pick up a copy of the January issue of Corvette Enthusiast magazine
for the Seventh and last article in the series on P57.
The start of P57 Corvette
P57 Corvette frame taking shape
P57 Corvette by Walden and Younger Corvette Restorations
P57 will have some muscle
P57 Corvette getting fitted with wheels
P57 Corvette rolling chassis
P57 Corvette will have disc brakes on all four corners
It's time for the P57 Corvette body to be mated up with the chassis
The P57 Corvette chassis is brought in so the body can be mounted
The P57 Corvette is starting to take shape
It will take all eyes to bring the Corvette body and chassis together
The body is being lowered carefully onto the P57 Corvette frame
Everything is looking good as the Corvette body and chassis comes together
Things are going good as this beautiful Corvette comes together
This Corvette already looks good
Starting to trial fit the trim on P57 Corvette
P57 Corvette grill teeth
The grill is ready to install on P57
Things are beginning to come together on this Corvette
Looks like a big smile just thinking about chewing up some pavement
The interior is taking shape on P57
Starting on the rear trim on this 57 Corvette
Looking good
The cove trim is lining up great
Windshield, mirror, and fender scoop vents add to the finished look
The rear end trim is taking shape
The dash looks great
Everything fit and looks very good
Now to take everything back off and head to the paint booth
A little final sanding then P57 will head off to the paint booth
The dash has been installed and ready for some color
All the parts were primed first
After the primer comes the sealer
The underside of the trunk lid gets some red paint
The top of the trunk lid gets some clear coat
The coves are ready for the silver paint
Now for some black base coat on the doors
The doors are now ready for the clear coat
The body of P57 is now primed
A good coat of sealer is applied to the body of P57
The base coat is applied and ready for the clear coat
The trunk and dash have been painted red and the rest of the Corvette clear
coated
The trim is being installed for the finishing touches
All the gauges are being installed
The cooling fan and radiator goes into place
All the emblems are being installed
The door glasses are being installed
Now that the gauges are installed they are being wired up
The dash pad is being put in place
P57 finally gets her own identity
The seats are getting new covers
The seats are now ready to be installed
Getting ready for National Corvette Museum delivery
At the National Corvette Museum
At the Virginia International Raceway
P57 being looked over by a 2006 Z06
P57 generates a lot of interest where ever it goes
Corvette's Chief Engineer Mr. Dave Hill, the smile says it all
P57 in the Corvette Enthusiast booth at Corvettes at Carlisle
