502-POWERED 1963 CHEVROLET CORVETTE GRAND SPORT REPLICA

OVERVIEW

This 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport replica is powered by a ZZ502 502ci V8 crate engine backed by a Tremec TKO-600 five-speed manual transmission. Features include a D&D Corvette Grand Sport replica body, a powder-coated 1975 Corvette frame, a quick-ratio power steering box, Gymkhana front springs, Energy Suspension Parts polyurethane bushings, SPC Performance adjustable upper control arms, and a VBP bump steer kit. Additional features include power windows, Vintage Air climate controls, an ididit tilt steering column, Grand Sport replica seats, and Vintage Wheels Halibrand replica wheels. Finished in Brilliant Blue Metallic with white and red accents over a blue vinyl interior, this Corvette comes from the selling dealer with a clear Massachusetts title for a 1975 Corvette.

EXTERIOR – FEATURES

During the 2005 build completed by Dean Hoskins of D&D Corvette in Akron, Ohio, a D&D Grand Sport body kit was installed and refinished in Brilliant Blue Metallic and a livery inspired by the 1963 Corvette Grand Sport #003. Features include clear headlight covers, a hood scoop, dual rearview mirrors, an aluminum fuel filler, an external transmission cooler, a hinged rear trunk, and custom taillights. A full walk-around video can be seen below.

EXTERIOR - WHEELS AND TIRES

A set of 15-inch Vintage Wheels Halibrand replica wheels with knock-off center caps is wrapped in 26.50” x 8” front and 26.50” x 10” rear Goodyear Vintage Blue Streak Special tires.

INTERIOR – FEATURES

The replica Grand Sport seats are upholstered in blue vinyl. Features include an ididit tilt steering column, manual steering and brakes, Vintage Air climate controls, a Grant steering wheel with a walnut rim, a roll bar with headrests, and a trunk-mounted battery.

INTERIOR – GAUGES

The AutoMeter Ultra-Lite gauges located ahead of the driver include a 160-mph speedometer, a 10K-rpm tachometer, and readouts for the fuel level, coolant temperature, oil pressure, and voltage. The odometer reads 1,200 miles, but the true mileage on this vehicle is unknown.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Power is provided by a ZZ502 502ci V8 crate engine and backed by a Tremec TKO-600 five-speed manual transmission equipped with a high-performance clutch and pressure plate, and a Lakewood bellhousing scatter shield. The reported output is 502 horsepower and 502 lb-ft of torque. Engine bay features include gray stamped steel valve covers, an aluminum intake, a Quick Fuel Technology 850-cfm Black Diamond carburetor, a chrome alternator, an aluminum Griffin radiator with a SPAL electric fan, a chrome air cleaner, and Hooker Super Competition headers. Power is delivered to the back wheels through a rebuilt 3.55:1 Positraction rear end.

UNDERCARRIAGE

The chassis of this Grand Sport Replica was sourced from a 1975 Corvette, then sandblasted and powder-coated.  Features include chassis reinforcements, a quick-ratio power steering box, Gymkhana front springs, Energy Suspension Parts polyurethane bushings, SPC Performance adjustable upper control arms, a VBP bump steer kit, a VBP spreader bar kit, a VBP adjustable transverse rear spring, rebuilt rear trailing arms with new bearings and bushings, and a 1.25-inch front stabilizer bar. Braking is provided by new manual discs with red powder-coated VBP calipers and new pads. The exhaust exits through side pipes.