1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe is as Custom as it Gets

Custom Corvette

This '63 Corvette Coupe rides on a custom chassis manufactured from American CNC-cut TIG-welded boxed steel. It also features a custom carbon fiber engine bay. You won't find another Vette like this. 

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LS3 under the hood

Sitting under the hood of this beauty is an exquisite 376 ci LS3 V8 powerplant. It pumps out 525 horsepower, ensuring this Corvette will compete with whatever pulls up next it at the lights. 

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More Performance

The LS3 engine gets some help from an ASA hydraulic roller camshaft and higher-rate valve springs. It's also been fitted with Billet Specialties valve covers and a Holley Sniper intake. 

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Style

This car certainly stands out from the crowd but, somehow, almost manages to be understated. It's been finished with PPG Pure White paint with a PPG Premier clear coat. It also has Euro flush mount glass from AM Hot Rod Glass. 

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Interior

Things get even better when you hop inside this Vette thanks to the custom Red interior provided by HRH Designs of Las Vegas. Here you'll also find Douglass Interior leather and a one-piece headliner along with ACC premium carpet. 

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Laying it Down

The task of getting all this car's power to its wheels lies with a Tremec T56 Magnum 6-speed manual transmission and an LS9 clutch. From here, the Dana 44 rear end with 4.11 gears gets all power to the road. 

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Wheels

Some elements of this custom build are understated, but not its wheels. The Budnik forged rims with knock-off center caps are stunning, and also house Wilwood 14-inch cross-drilled and slotted brake rotors.

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Modern Touches

The modern touches on this car aren't just mechanical, there are plenty of electronic upgrades too. It features a Rockford Fosgate sound system with Bluetooth connectivity, Nu-Relics power windows and LED mood down lighting. All of the driver's information comes courtesy of Dakota Digital HDX gauges.

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Handling

Keeping this model flat through the bends is RideTech's fully adjustable coilover suspension system along with a Tru-Turn system. Ensuring grip isn't a problem are four Nitto Invo Red stripe tires. 

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