Author Steven E. Michael walks you through the entire restoration and build process of a 1957 RestoMod. Using the 1957 Corvette as the starting point, the chassis is upgraded with C4 Corvette (year 1996) suspension and steering components.
Add a 1999 Corvette LS1 power plant and Tremec T56 manual overdrive transmission, and this will be one potent hot rod.
Written for the beginner, by a beginner, the chapters speak in easy to understand language and take extra care in explaining the intracacies of restoring and modifying the C1 Corvette.
Each chapter has detailed color photos with pointers to help illustrate exactly what to look for and what to do. Unlike any other car manual you have ever seen, this book will take the fear factor out of Corvette hot rodding.
In this chapter of 1957 CORVETTE RESTOMOD: BASIC CHASSIS BUILD INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE BEGINNER, disassembly of the C4 Corvette front suspension and steering is fully detailed. With 41 color photos and 17 steps, you will see the easiest ways to get the Corvette's components off the car and ready for restoration.
Tools are listed, both required and optional. And, organizational tips for identifying and storing your parts is outlined for you.
Safely removing the front transverse leaf spring from the C4 chassis is the highlight of this chapter. Every small detail is covered for accurate and safe removal of the spring.
Geared toward the novice, but valuable information for even the most experienced hot-rodder, this chapter is full of detailed steps to quickly and safely disassemble your C4 Corvette!
NEW! Chapters are now packaged for the front and rear of the C4 Corvette - and at discounts from single chapter purchases!
Add a 1999 Corvette LS1 power plant and Tremec T56 manual overdrive transmission, and this will be one potent hot rod.
Written for the beginner, by a beginner, the chapters speak in easy to understand language and take extra care in explaining the intracacies of restoring and modifying the C1 Corvette.
Each chapter has detailed color photos with pointers to help illustrate exactly what to look for and what to do. Unlike any other car manual you have ever seen, this book will take the fear factor out of Corvette hot rodding.
In this chapter of 1957 CORVETTE RESTOMOD: BASIC CHASSIS BUILD INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE BEGINNER, disassembly of the C4 Corvette front suspension and steering is fully detailed. With 41 color photos and 17 steps, you will see the easiest ways to get the Corvette's components off the car and ready for restoration.
Tools are listed, both required and optional. And, organizational tips for identifying and storing your parts is outlined for you.
Safely removing the front transverse leaf spring from the C4 chassis is the highlight of this chapter. Every small detail is covered for accurate and safe removal of the spring.
Geared toward the novice, but valuable information for even the most experienced hot-rodder, this chapter is full of detailed steps to quickly and safely disassemble your C4 Corvette!
NEW! Chapters are now packaged for the front and rear of the C4 Corvette - and at discounts from single chapter purchases!
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