A lump of real American iron (and polyester!) in the workshop. A very nice Chevrolet Corvette C1 from 1956. Restored in the past and in the shop for '... and now something completely different': the owner has asked for a shortened steering column. The original one protrudes quite far into the cockpit and it's no problem to shorten it about 10 - 12 cm; the steering wheel will go further back, towards the dash and the steering position will change from 'sit-up and beg' to 'a nearly ergonomic' position.
But first things first: the carbs. The owner didn't complain about a lack of power, but we found out that only one carb is functioning for about 50% (one barrel). 75% of the potential isn't used! We're currently waiting for carb internals.
Then the GPR/polyester body. The shut lines and the way the doors close is near perfect. Something only achieved by -let's say- TVR, another user of acres and acres of polyester, on their most recent products. And when you consider the age of the car: 1956, it's hard to come up with a list of British cars of that birthyear that equals the Chevrolet’s built quality.
And... it's nice to have something else on the ramps than a Jaguar!
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