We Dig This Kindig-It Design Corvette
The C1 Corvette is a beautiful car. For nine years, from 1953-1962, these cars roamed the highways and byways of America, and looked amazing doing it. While they lacked the independent rear suspension that would come in the Sting Ray, they were wonderful machines. This restomod, care of Kindig-It Design in Salt Lake City, somehow manages to make it look even better.
The car was originally bought by designer Dave Kindig’s father-in-law, Richard Cox, in 1965, putting it on show around SLC until the 1980s, when it was shelved. The fiberglass body of the C1 needed replacement, so Kindig-It flew in the technicians from Corvette Image, of Gresham, Oregon. The old front clip was replaced, as well as the passenger rear quarter and lower valance. The bumpers were also tucked, for a more subtle, sleeker look. The emblems and badges were shaved, and the emblematic chrome of the 50s was redone by Ogden Chrome. The car was then given a brand new Art Morrison chassis, complete with independent suspension. The Corvette’s wheels were replaced with brand new Billet Specialties wheels, complete with Wilwood brakes. The interior has been refinished in oxblood, and Vintage Air A/C was added, as well as Dakota Digital gauges.
Under the hood, is where there’s been a massive change made. And the emphasis is on massive. The old V8 has been ripped out, and in its place, there’s a huge LS7, complete with LS3 heads. The resulting power increase is almost ungodly, with this C1 now capable of producing 670 horsepower. The coil covers match the interior’s oxblood color scheme, resulting in a Chevy that’s beautiful both inside and under the hood.
This Corvette has won awards at shows in Sacramento, SLC, and Portland, and it’s easy to see why.
