Lastly, Miller Place Auto Upholstery in Miller Place, New York, installed the cabin upholstery using original-style seat covers, door panels, and carpet from Al Knoch Interiors. American Racing Torq-Thrust II wheels wrapped in 18-inch BFG rubber were mounted on the completed Sting Ray, and the project was, at long last, adjudged a success.
LICCG delivered the car to an understandably happy customer in September, 2008. "We wanted to create a 'Super Corvette,' one with classic original style, modern performance, and luxury," Spinella says. "We focused our attention on detail, while strictly preserving the original Sting Ray's style as much as possible. Our goal was to make the car look almost as if Chevrolet had built it themselves.
"When we had to make decisions for interior, trim, gauges, and emblems, it was always original first. That's what sets this car apart-it's not overdone. A Z06 split-window is the ultimate Corvette. We are thrilled with the outcome."
For more information on Long Island Collector Car Garage, visit www.liccg.com or call (631) 514-7585.
| SPEC SHEET |
| Car | '63 coupe |
| Owner | Peter Spinella, Long Island Collector Car Garage |
| Block | Stock LS7 aluminum |
| Displacement | 427 ci |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Heads | Stock LS7 aluminum |
| Valves | Stock LS7 2.20/1.61 |
| Camshaft | Stock LS7 hydraulic roller (0.591/0.591-in lift, |
| Rocker Arms | 211/230-deg duration) |
| Pistons | Stock LS7 1.8 with offset intake |
| Crankshaft | Stock LS7 cast aluminum |
| Rods | Stock LS7 forged steel |
| Intake Manifold | Stock LS7 titanium |
| Throttle Body | Stock LS7 |
| Fuel Pump | Stock LS7 |
| Fuel Tank | Stock LS7 |
| Ignition | Rock Valley custom stainless steel |
| Engine Management | FAST |
| Exhaust System | FAST Custom DFI Rewarder Racing custom |
| | ceramic-coated headers, L.I.C.C.G. custom |
| | stainless steel sidepipes |
| Transmission | Tremec TKO 600 five-speed |
| Clutch | Stock LS7 |
| Driveshaft | Custom chromoly |
| Front Suspension | C4 Corvette |
| Rear Suspension | C4 Corvette |
| Rearend | Custom Dana 44 with 3.45 gears |
| Front Brakes | Wilwood six-piston calipers, 13-in Street Shop |
| | drilled-and-slotted rotors |
| Rear Brakes | Wilwood single-piston calipers, 12-in Street |
| | Shop drilled-and-slotted rotors |
| Wheels | Polished American Racing Torq-Thrust II, |
| | 18x8 (front and rear) |
| Front Tires | BFG g-Force T/A, 245/40ZR18 |
| Rear Tires | BFG g-Force T/A, 245/40ZR18 |
| Fuel Octane | 93 |
| Weight | 3,015 lbs without driver |
| Best ET/MPH | N/A |
| Best 60-ft. Time | N/A |
| Current Mileage | 45 |
| Miles Driven Weekly | 10 |