We always wanted a mid-year Corvette. Lucky for us, we scored a numbers-matching '65 Coupe with the L-79 engine, four-speed transmission and limited slip.
Before deciding on any major modifications or upgrades, we first wanted to ensure our '65 Corvette is safe to drive.
We bought this 1965 Chevrolet Corvette sight unseen. Now to figure out what we're going to do with it.
Corvette Central will be our official partner on our 1965 Corvette project car–meaning the majority of the new parts used will come from its catalog.
For a little more than $200 from Cocomats.com, we had floor mats that fit perfectly, don't slide around and even add a premium feel to our Corvette's interior.
Not only was our 1965 Corvette's hood out of adjustment, but its frame had also partially separated from the rest of the hood. Luckily, both issues are easy fixes.
While our Corvette's front grille and hood were removed, we took some time to clean up these normally hard-to-reach areas.
In keeping our C2 Corvette as original as possible, we needed to track down the correct front grille used on a 1965 model, as the one currently fitted was from …
The restoration of our Corvette's interior continues. Next up: the upright panels that cover the inside of the quarter panels.
Our Corvette's rear storage binnacle cover was dirty, faded and curling at the edges. We could do better.
For holes in our Corvette, we'd normally break out the fiberglass repair supplies. Since these holes were pretty well hidden, we picked an easier route.
Since we already had the seatbelts removed while we fixed our Corvette's carpeting, we took the time to properly clean and detail them.
Although in good shape, the console and shifter surround was pretty worn down and looked pretty ugly. Luckily, restoring interior vinyl is fairly simple.
Sure, we could have just bought a new armrest for our Corvette, but why not try to save the original piece?
Trying to keep your car's interior as original as possible? Classic or not, here are some tips and tricks on cleaning and repairing the carpeting in your car.
Rattling shifter? It could be a sign of a more serious problem.
It's time to decide whether we want to restore our Corvette into a concours winner or keep it as a largely-original driver.
After new wheels and tires, the only thing holding us back from enjoying our Corvette was a proper alignment.
The wheels that came with our Corvette weren't going to work out as planned, so we sought out a period-correct alternative.
Making a classic car safer to drive can be as simple as making sure all the blinkers and lights work as they should.
Whether it's a concours-quality restoration or a well-patinaed barn find, a quick bit of detailing can easily improve the looks of your classic.
Come see several Classic Motorsports project cars at our first-ever Classic Motorsports Amelia Island Kickoff Presented by Sunoco–including our 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe.
Now that our bought-sight-unseen Corvette is in our shop, it's time to inspect the car to figure out what we actually bought.
How a simple phone call with SCCA Foundation Chairman Jeff Jacobs led us into C2 Corvette ownership.
