Wow! This is about as good as it gets when it comes to fit, finish, function and of course, overall show quality presence. As expected, the Mastermind behind this entire build leads to the top of the industry with "Charlie Hutton" of Idaho. His legendary paint quality and restoration skills along with the ability to assemble a team of the finest craftsman, makes this ride just right, in every single category...
Let's begin with the body where every single panel gap, seam, surface, trim and radius is tediously assembled to perfection. "Pinkee's Rod Shop" of Colorado was given the task of performing subtle body modifications including a 2 1/2" Chopped Roof and 5 degree slant to the rear deck. "Charlie Hutton" applied the flawless Dupont Red basecoat/clearcoat and final assembly. "Paul Stoll" performed the amazingly realistic Wood-Grain surfaces and exterior moldings by "Little Louie". Noted features include smoothed F/R bumpers, flush mount windshield, custom tail lamps and custom fuel door...
The factory chassis was modified to accept modern suspension components and finished in a show quality silver/gray metallic prior to final assembly. Features include Heidt's IFS front suspension components, power rack-n-pinion steering, tubular front control arms, chrome adjustable coil-over front shocks, parallel rear leaf springs, Currie 9" differential housing, gas rear shocks, polished Wilwood power "4 Wheel Disc" brakes, tubular cross-members and rolling on polished Billet Specialties wheels 17" front/20" Rear with huge Proxes speed rated radials (225-45ZR17 Front/245-40ZR20 Rear)...
Residing under the hood is only the best in modern technology and as expected, the same level of superior craftsmanship by "Charlie Hutton". Features include a very potent GM LS-2 multi port fuel-injected 350 V8, custom body color Corvette engine/coil covers, polished billet serpentine belt drive system, polished high amp alternator & AC compressor, smoothed radiator w/body color top tank & blacked out cooling fins, electric cooling fan, ceramic coated Sanderson short tube headers, Flowmaster ceramic coated dual exhaust, smoothed firewall and all stainless hardware. Transferring the power is a GM 4L60E electronically controlled automatic over-drive trans & Currie 9" gear set...
Moving inside you will find an off the charts, hand sculpted, string tight and supple high grade Tan Leather/Suede interior by "Gabe Lopez Custom Interiors" of Southern California. At the heart of the car is the technical wiring performed by another well known Idaho craftsman, "Kenny's Rod Shop" of Boise. Features include Vintage Air-Conditioning, 4 Power side windows, Tilt with billet column shifter & knobs, body color dash & garnish moldings, reworked factory instruments & chrome trim, custom AC vents & under dash control panel, custom stainless door sill plates, high end audio and seat belts...
In closing, we could go on forever about the quality, fit and finish of the absolutely stunning "Tin Woody"! At this point, if you have not already watched the 17+ minute HD "Narrated Video Description" & the 84+ High-Resolution Photos Link, now would be a great time, Sit Back & Enjoy!...
