1956, 1957,1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962 C1 Corvette Resto Mod Project Body NR
1959 Chevrolet Corvette for sale in Saint Petersburg, Florida, United States
Condition: | Used |
Item location: | Saint Petersburg, Florida, United States |
Make: | Chevrolet |
Model: | Corvette |
Type: | Classic |
Year: | 1959 |
VIN: | J59S107053 |
Engine size: | Ramjet 350 FI |
Number of cylinders: | 8 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | 700r4-4L60 |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Black |
Options: | Convertible |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Want to buy? | Contact seller! |
Description for Chevrolet Corvette 1959
NO RESERVE!
1959 Corvette Restomod Project
Please click HEREto see 150 more pictures of this build
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.
NO RESERVE!
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!
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