UP FRONT The front end is...
UP FRONT
The front end is now almost complete thanks to ParagonReproduction's huge Timber Wolf project contributions, including afront grille, side marker lamps, and most of the attaching hardware.Keen Parts supplied several critical pieces for the frontend, including bumper brackets, braces, and rocker moldings.
WELCOME to thesixth and final installment of the TimberWolf Speed Shop C2 build. Last month,the crew at Corvette Restoration AZinstalled the chassis, suspension, brakes,and rearend in the car. This month, KimIan Madsen and his compadres will befinishing up the interior, includinginstalling the stereo, speakers, and all theexterior trim. Then it's the final wrapupand shake down, including another runon the chassis dyno at Greenway AutoService.
Follow along as we finish off this wildTimber Wolf C2 build, and stay tuned fora full feature on the Timber Wolf C2 in afuture issue.
IMPROVEMENTBY GUTTING The...
IMPROVEMENTBY GUTTING
The interior is prettymuch gutted. We laiddown the sounddeadeninginsulationunder the carpet andhave prepped theexisting dash framework to be cleaned,sanded, and given afresh coat of paint.We've installed the M&HElectric Fabricator'swiring harnessesthrough the wholecar, and everythingplugged in perfectly.
KNOCH ME OUT Al Knoch Interiors...
KNOCH ME OUT
Al Knoch Interiors supplied us with a complete brand-newinterior (seats, carpet, door panels, and various othertrim), including new dash eyebrows. Corvette Clocks byRoger refurbished the original Vette gauges to make themlook brand-new. This really adds a crisp look to the finishedinterior. Corvette Rubber provided the project with a completeset of their dead-on OE-type door and window weatherstrippingthat also included the inner and outer windowseals (OEM-type bead) and upper channel seals. This weatherstrippingis used on most of the high-dollar restoredCorvettes nationwide because it is the best, hands down.
NOW WE'RE JAMMIN' Now that...
NOW WE'RE JAMMIN'
Now that our trick new steering column and wheel from FlamingRiver is installed, we needed a wiring adaptor that came withthe steering column to plug into the factory wiring harness. TheCustom Autosound stereo is now in the dash, controlling a hidden10-disc CD changer mounted in the rear jack compartment.We don't need no stinkin' jack with our bitchin' sticky Goodyearsneakers! Note that no modifications were necessary to thefloorpan as the shifter for the Tremec 5-speed fit exactly intothe stock shifter position, surrounded by the Paragon-suppliedfactory shifter boot and retainer.
HEAT SHIELDS UP Eric first...
HEAT SHIELDS UP
Eric first installs the heat shield in the back compartment,and then glues the Al Knoch carpet kit in place.
SOUNDING OFF With the Al...
SOUNDING OFF
With the Al Knoch carpet kit installed, the rear speaker soundbar from Custom Autosound fits right into place, and, combinedwith their custom front and kick panel speakers, provides allranges of sound. The Corvette crossed-flags emblem betweenthe speakers adds a nice touch to the finished product.
DASHINGLY GOODLOOKING Finally,...
DASHINGLY GOODLOOKING
Finally, the dash is now complete withthe Corvette Clocks by Roger clock(quartz conversion) in place, and thebeautiful Trim Parts glovebox doorinstalled. We were able to maintainthe fullsize, factory glovebox compartment,even with the Vintage Airheater/air conditioning in place.