Workshop Updates

a new purchase bought to us for a service and check over, it wasn't running too well, so we figured a big service wouldn't go amiss, I don't think I've ever seen a distributor cap as bad as this, just about every terminal is bent - but can you believe someone fitted it!!!

Bill's 78 getting the new exhaust system installed, here the headers have been bolted up. This is a new system for us, it is a complete header system, including all pipes that can be bought off the shelf. No more DIY exhausts for you header boys out there.

Here also the new HT leads are b... Read More

Adam's 81 having new diff gaskets fitted, using the correct oil and additive is of paramount importance here.

Bill's 78 getting a new heater core fitted.

Martin's 67 after the new front end is bonded on, here Ronni is trial fitting everything before the car goes into the paint shop. It's the only way to ensure perfect fit and finish after paint.

Nick and Liz's 61 getting a bit of recommissioning - here the carb is getting stripped for cleaning, there was some muck in there!

Adam's 81 having trailing arm bushes and rear wheel bearings replaced. Another example of an inexperienced man at work here. One of the rear wheel bearings had no shim or spacer installed, it just relied on the nut being tightened for pre load - a disaster waiting to happen...

Bill's 78 getting the new Pace Car spoiler and 80 rear bumper fitted.

More problems with Julia's 63. The engine has had to come out after a problem was discovered with the crank. After some serious consideration here is the new ZZ4 being readied to drop in.

I went to get some newspaper to wipe out some grease from the bearings and what did I find.....

My lovely Charlie had made himself a nest in our paper box! He was trying to hide his chew so we couldn't get it, there are chews hidden everywhere in our workshop - he's a bugger!

Richard's 69 after sandblasting, the chassis needs a good bit of repair. Here the anciliaries are getting a coat of primer.

A perfect example of what can be found lurking, a new owner brought his car to us to have new trailing arm bushes fitted, we suggested it might be a good idea to install new rear wheel bearings at the same time.

There was no play but it's a much easier job with the arms off. This is what ... Read More

The GS bites back, after running two lobes off the cam, Chris' GS gets run up after the new roller cam is installed.

Martin's big block in the process of getting the new front end trial fitted...No mean feat this.

Mike's 66 big block chassis having a few repairs...These are the before pictures

And these are the after....

Andy's 65 about to receive the 5 speed conversion. This really makes for a great long distance machine..

Another premier class job - this piece of wire had been taped over so we thought we'd better take a look.

Just goes to show what may be lurking...this one is the main feed to the alternator.

This recently acquired 78 getting new trailing arm bushes. These along with the wheel bearings were totally shot - a big job but makes a big difference.

Richard's 69 chassis getting stripped for sandblasting. Here are the trailing arms, see how the rust has split them apart at the seams, and absolutely zero grease in the wheel bearing assemblies......

Tim's 78 getting the dreaded rust removed from the trailing arm pockets, a pretty common on this, and as this one was caught in time, no problem to sort.

The new 700R4 about to get lifted into Julia's 63, we have the engine back in now, so the edelbrock cam, 4 speed auto, and steeroids will really make this a pleasure.

The Ramjet keeps throwing up various problems, it doesn't seem to want to get finished. A 5/8" 135 dgree hose is all that stands between us and firing this machine up.....but still no hose shows up.

That 's the trouble with custom stuff, it all needs figuring out, at least when it's stock... Read More

Julia's engine after the new cam and inlet has been fitted, looks a lot better now, should be a much nicer machine to be in too....

Alex's 74 with the old auto transmission removed, ready for the new 5 speed manual to go in, sidepipes next...

Richard's 69 roadster at the start of a body off job, getting all the trim removed ready to lift.

Gary's 76 after new tyres and a rear suspension overhaul, rebuilt trailing arms, rear spring, and a new diff cover. Ball joints next...

About to haul the engine from Julia's 63. The cam in this car is too radical to make any vacuum, so theres no power brakes, as we are swapping the 4 speed manual to a 4 speed auto trans it is easier to pull the motor to swap the cam, and deal with all the other niggles at the same time.

T... Read More

Terry's 77 back from the painter, and now with bumpers and bonnet refitted. This car looks great and the colour is knockout. Time to get it put back together!

Julia's 63 about to get the negine taken out, we are converting manual to auto here, and also fitting a new cam. We are going to make the engine a little less yellow too....

This is becoming an epic task. Here the dash is being refitted after the electronic replica tach is installed. We are gradually righting the wrongs of previous specialists though and this 62 is really starting to take shape.

Roger's new 69 roadster after a service, and waiting patiently for a set of factory side exhausts to arrive from the USA. We built this car around 5 years ago and every time I drive it I marvel at the 502...

The Ramjet continues to pose little problems all the way along, here is the new stainless steel fuel tank wiuth the built in pump and baffles.

Then the wiring loom, got to hide this little lot somewhere!

Martin's 67 getting ready for the body drop. Chassis looks great, body not so good!

Nothing we can't handle though, soon be resplendent in marina blue!

Diarmuid's 62 is starting to take shape now, the new Ramjet 350 is in place, along with a TKO500 Tremec 5 speed. This will make such a lovely machine when finished.

The install is far from straightforward though, still a long way to go....

John's 65 engine after the rebuild. A new coat of orange, and then the build up with aluminium heads, intake and Holley carb, will make this a nice way to cruise. This will be mated to a 700R4 4 speed auto.

These modern transmission swaps are really making these cars a joy to be in, cruis... Read More

Tony's 78 is about to have these installed. This is Tony's original engine but given a bit more jump with a pair of aluminium heads, a new cam, inlet, and carb. All linked to a Tremec TKO600 5 speed. What a way to go.

I drove this car yesterday with the new powerplant installed - what a d... Read More

Dave's 81 getting new trailing arm bushes and a little bit of chassis repair.

Martin's 67 chassis is at an end and looking great, those 3 Holley's are quite a sight. Martin's decided to have the car repianted so we are stripping the old paint off the body next.

Howard's 75 lowered 1 1/2" front and rear - looks good.

Andy's 77 with a few rear end problems, there was some rot around the trailing arm pockets and chassis corner gussets.

The trailing arms have been removed and rebushed, new wheel bearings set up and installed. Here the chassis repairs are dealt with, all the rot has been cut out and new h... Read More

Mike's big block 66 at the start of a repaint and body off. A superb base to start with, this will be a lovely machine when done. Built to be a driver rather than a showcar, the way they should be!

Daves '74 back from the paint shop. Looks great and just needs a clean, then putting back together!

Diarmuids 62 is about to be the recipient of this new GM RamJet 350 fuel injected motor, taking this 62 into the modern world of reliability! It will certainly look a peach when you open the hood.

Martin's 67 is about ready for the body to go back on. Here you can see the repainted engine bay with all anciliary parts refitted. Looks great.

Terry's 77 getting near the end of bodywork. The spoilers are on, just headlight and bonnet gaps to attend to and another one goes to the painter.

The chassis repairs at an end, here the new leg is installed and finally this one gets the CK paint treatment. 

The diff rear cover is removed to change side yoke seals.

Mike's 59 with the new front end bonded into place, nice to see this one as a complete car again. It's a huge amount of work to get the car to this stage.

Mike's 77 getting a trial fit of the new grp front and rear bumpers, and Pace Car spoilers - looking good!

My GTO prepped and ready for primer, this is a totally rust free car. With its 506hp motor should be interesting!!

Maurice's 69 is in for a 700R4 4 speed auto conversion and a new Magnaflow exhaust system.

James' 62 in for a bit of recommissioning and a new soft top, we've not seen this one for a while so theres a bit of a list mounting!

Here we start to remove the damaged chassis leg - this is the big one!

There was some cracking around the bottom of the chassis leg so not before time.

Here we are checking everything is level and measuring up correctly.

Here the diff crossmember mount is replaced with one from a donor chassis. We try to use original GM parts where we can to ensure a good fit and finish.

Doug's 81 getting a new carpet set fitted, the floor and sheetmetal in this car is superb. New carpets look great.

Here the bad is cut away, the front A arm mount is damaged and a new one is welded into place.

Ronni's started on the chassis repairs. Theres a bit of history here...These are the 'previous' shots!

We think a rear spring or driveshaft let go, tearing away the diff crossmember mount and bending the rear chassis leg. It was pretty cracked all around the rear leg mounts and someone ha... Read More

After another extended period of hibernation Mike's 59 moves on another step. We needed to align the doors to the new front end but a mixture of siezed bolts, bad threads, and ham fisted previous mechanics caused us problems. Here the doors have been removed and the hinges rebuilt ready for the d... Read More

Chris' Alpine looking good. Here Ronni is fitting the new interior. Surprisingly tricky for such a little thing!

Martins engine prepped and painted, we had the inlet blasted with baking soda to clean the aluminium and make it look like new. Looks awesome.

Flwheel skimmed and ready for the new clutch.

Ralphs 74 almost ready for road test. the new aluminium radiator is in place, along with aluminium heads etc etc. Foiled at the last minute by an MSD distributor. A siezed tach drive gear getting remedied here. Even the new stuff goes wrong sometimes.

Dave's car ready for the painter, new front and rear bumpers have been fitted and this ones ready to go for prep.

Andy's 70 has been a bugger lately, we have been plagued with carburettor and A/C problems. Here we ave had to have the center console out - again....

Phil's 75 getting a final once over before leaving, this has turned out very nicely.

Ralph's 74 in readiness for a new cam and a set of Edelbrock Performer aluminium heads...yum yum!

You might remember this one from the nationals, here Martin's 67 has had the chassis stripped, everything sandblasted and rebushed. All the smaller parts are topcoated now, chassis repairs next.

Gary's 71 at the start of the job, here we are about to remove a lower a-arm to repair some cracks in the chassis.

Barry's Daytona getting the steeroid treatment, not straight forward because of the March serpentine system, no problem for us though....

A set of 550lb lowering springs is going on this one too.

This one just keeps getting better and better, now with the addition of power brakes and steeroids, this is driving every bit as good as it looks.

Never straight forward we had to modify the valve covers to clear the booster, and retrim the hood louvers to clear the master cylinder. Worth... Read More

Tony's 71 getting put back together. Here you see the used lower windshield corners and tops of the door pillars from our donor vehicle, the uprights and top corners are also from the same donor, but the top windshield frame is a new piece.

This has been a real challenge, but once again w... Read More

Ronni's Karmann at MOT time, here a replacement brakelight switch is being fitted, if only everything in life ws as reliable as a volkswagen....

Here the rotten headlight support bar has been removed in readiness for a replacement headlight support bar, frame and lid.

Alex's 78 caught in the nick of time, there was a bit of rust starting in the top of the doorshut/windshield frame area. At this stage of the game its an easy fix - for us anyway!

Tony's 71 has had the windshield frame completely removed and the new assembly is about to be tacked into place. No mean feat this one, you can only get this kind of work done at Corvette Kingdom.

Matt's 70 coupe getting the valve clearances set. We've fitted new valve covers, air cleaner, hoses etc etc. This has had a 700R4 conversion carried out elsewhere to a not very high standard so we've been sorting that out also.

Phil's 75 at the end of the body off and respray, the new interior is in, a couple of final checks and tweaks and this ones off.

Mike's 79 out the paint shop and looking good. Now the reassembly begins....

Seems  it's not just the early cars that can suffer with windshield frame problems. This '94 coupe came in for a new windshield and this is what we found when the weatherstrips were removed. Fortunately it looked worse than it was so a clean up and rust  treatment did the job.

It just goes to show, it doesn't matter how nice the car is, there can be problems lurking. This is a very very nice machine, but just going to change the windshield post weatherseals revealed something not quite right. A bit more digging and this was revealed. We have a good used windshield fram... Read More

A busy couple of weeks on this one, back from the painter to sit a while in primer, we took this opportunity to lower the rebuilt motor into place. A nice hot 350 with aluminium heads and intake, about my favourite combination.

Daves 74 getting a new fiberglass front bumper fitted. This is the way to get a good body fit.

hils 75 going together nicely, waiting on a couple of interior parts and this one will be ready to go.

Davids C5 after an oil change, seems we are catching up with modern technology now.....

Pauls 78 in for a service and a bit of electricals

After a while in storage, Mikes 59 at the start of the new front end treatment. Here the radiator support and inner fenders are laid in position - now its the tricky bit...

Phils seats with the new foam and leather seat covers installed. We have cleaned and painted the frames, installed new seat bumpers, even reblacked the trim piece.

Dave's 74 with the body in place, all that work covered up! But when you open the hood and see it all brand new in there - makes it all worthwhile.

Andy's 70 with the new door panels installed. Hows that for detail - look at the label in the door shut. We've imprinted it with the VIN and the date code - and look how neatly those weatherstrips are glued on, new screws in the door latches too!

Mike's 79 gets one of our new rear spoilers fitted, ready for paint now.

Phil's 75 getting built up. This is a long process with very careful fingers around new paint. Here the bumper and luggage rack gets bolted into place.

The quest for white sidepipes that stay clean continues... They are powder coated now, over the top of the ceramic, we've also wrapped the tops of the header with heat resistant tape to protect the hottest part. Doing eight of those pipes took forever but they look great!

Here Dave's 74 is about to get the body put back into place. All of the engine bay and underbody cleaned and resprayed satin black.

Richard's 80 with the new floor pans fitted in, just got the front end to fit now.

Andy's 70 with the new top fitted, looks great. Nearly there with this one.

With the 5 speed in place, the mighty motor gets lowered into position. Its a bit tight but she does go in!

After a siezed water pump, Alex's 74 gets a bit of a revamp. Here new plugs and leads are going on. Note the special standoffs to keep the leads away from the headers. Thats the sort of attention to detail that makes us the best.

Phil's 75 back from the paint shop. Looking great in Mille Miglia red. After a body off this will be one lovely machine.

Dean's 68 getting new rear body mount cups, a common problem, but not one that fazes the boys and girls at CK.

Dave's chassis complete with steeroids and smart struts, all freshly rebuilt and ready for the body - almost seems a shame to cover it up!

Wayne brought his seats in to be recovered, we have sandblasted and painted the frames, new foam, and new covers installed. Not only do these look fabulous but ar more comfortable to boot.

The Alpine is coming to an end now, here the fender flares have been glassed in to the body, time to get the grinder out!

Chris' 66 getting the 5 speed it always dreamed of. This will make this an even more awesome machine, better top speed, better cruising, better mpg - all out of a big block!

Mike's 79 with the body back on. Looking good.

Andy's 70 with the interior back in, ceck out that radio delete plate!

Richard's 80 really had seen better days but is well on the way to a new life. Here the floor pans are being replaced, and the body mount runners are geting reinforced with repair sections.

Terry's new engine about to get lifted into place, this 430hp monster linked to a 700R4 4 speed auto should make this a missile.

Maurice's 69 with the radiator removed for replacement. Soon be there!

Back from the blasters, here Dave's 74 at the start of the paint treatment.

Tim's 75 has sat in limbo for a while now, this long term rebuild takes another big step and the rebuilt motor jumps into life. Sounds great, not long before shes a driver again.

Mike's 79 after the body off work. This was a very lovely chassis and required no repair work at all. But almost everthing was worn out so the improvement in handling on this car will be incredible, especially with those smart struts and nice narrow tyres!

In the nick of time. Daves 74 gets the body off treatment and has been caught just before things got really expensive! The chassis is not too bad and only needs light repair. Its the body mounts in the body that are causing the problems. Here Ronni is cutting out the damaged metal and letting in ... Read More

Andy's 70 is really starting to take shape now. Almost all the xterior trim is fitted. This is really turning out to be  astunning machine.

mikes 79 at the start of a body off. This is a pretty low mileage car and very stock. Only problem there is almost everything is worn out!!

None of us expected this!

Brian wanted to improve the appearance of his 69's screen surround with new top corner trims and a polish of the stainless trim. On removing the screen we found this lurking. Soon repaired with sections from a donor car. Only at Corvette Kingdom!

Phil's 75 after the body off and before the paint. Here final headlamp lid adjustment is carried out. A great deal of time and effort is spent on getting gaps just right. Its this that sets the specialists apart!

Maurice's 69 wasnt running too well, a mixture of the previous owners poor parts selection and poor setup. Goes to show you cant just bolt on performance. You have to know what will work and then how to fit it.

Daves 82 has suffered from the demon rust in a big way. Not wanting to go the body off route we had just enough access to cut out the bad metal and let in sections from a parts chassis.

Andy's 70 fresh out of the sprayshop. This is a fabulous looking machine. After a body off and engine rebuild, next stop interior trim and new soft top.

This green monster is fitted with a 454 and nitrous! We have bought this as a bit of a project for ourselves, this will be for sale when finished. According to the one man who had the balls to push the button, its a bit of an animal!

John's 80 almost at the end of a big recommissioning session. We have rebuilt the suspension, amongst other things, here the car gets the four wheel alignment carried out. We have been doing this ourselves for some time after mixed results with alignment specialists.

Barry's Daytona after having had a new steering box fitted, and a few other bits and pieces. Ready to go now, the chrome in the engine bay gets a polish, takes a while!

Piers' 76 has had new tyres fitted, a cracked floorpan repaired, and a few other bits for MOT, I guess a cure for lazy eye is next!

Whats this I hear you cry.....I have always had a hankering for one of these but prices elude me, so when we were asked to handle the bodywork and paint on this rare machine we jumped at the chance. Keep an eye out for this piece of racing history.

An unexpected engine failure means this 78 is about to become the new home for a 430hp monster lump.....Here my chief mechanic is getting the sick motor ready for the big lift.

Our parts/work/fun truck getting the front suspension overhauled, new power disc brakes and a 4 1/2" drop in the front and a 6" drop in the rear will make this a mean machine - I believe 'slammed' is the expression!

The bumpers fully fitted and painted, ready for the trim to be reinstalled.

The rebuilt motor about to get dropped in the hole, no mean feat...Whose idea was it to put a motor as big as this in a car as small as this!

Johns 78 almost finished, the new interior is in, and just back from the MOT. This is LOUD!!!

Im only allowed to work on my own car on a Saturday so it's taking ages...... Here the refurbished instrument cluster is in, along with the reuilt steering column and box, and a bfew engine bits. Hopefully ready soon

The front end repairs are just about there, and the new rear bumper is fitted.

Johns 81 getting the works, after a new rear spring and brake overhaul. New coils are being fitted, along with rebushed A-arms.

Developments on the works truck. The 454 Rat motor was showing its age, so out its come for an overhaul. This is our 68 C10 stepside about to get the CK treatment!!!

We wouldnt normally, but we've known Steve a long time, so heres his '48 Caddy, here with a no start problem, should be an interesting one. This is a fabulous beast, I reckon you could get half a dozen girls in this thing!

More bumpers!

On the way to have a new rear bumper fitted, caught uawares on a roundabout and this is the result. So a new front bumper aswell, and a few body repairs. Soon be good as new!

This one at the end now, new front and rear bumpers have been fitted, along with suspension overhauls, and more. Off to paint now!

Its a dirty job... Ronni gets to grips with some chassis paint on Phil's 75

Here Bary's Daytona gets the tracking reset after a rebuilt steering box has been fitted.

Tony's 69 has been given a new lease of life with this rebuilt motor, now back in the car and sounding awesome through the Hooker sidepipes...

John's 78 with the new sidepipes. Sounds as good as it looks.

Neils 61 having a new intake manifold fitted. See the news page for more pictures of this red hot roadster.

Marks 71 getting the paint stripped. This has uncovered a very chequered history - nothing we can't handle!

Richards chassis is about there, here the rebuilt aluminium headed small block gets the Hooker Headers fitted, oh and its been converted from an auto to a manual gearbox!!

Phils 75 has had the body lifted and the chassis stripped and sent away for sandblasting. Here the underside of the body and engine bay has been painted. The engine has been cleaned and painted and will shortly be fitted with a new cam.

Robs 70 getting some chrome!

This 81 had a front suspension mount let go, this in turn jammed the power steering belt, momentarily stopping the crank, next thing the small block imploded - the chassis repairs are completed now and patiently waiting for a replacement motor to arrive.

Here richards 76 has received one of our fiberglass replacement rear bumpers - no ripples here!

I have replaced my 68 with a 62, and here she is, partially stripped for some engine bay detailing. A new aluminium radiator is in, and I'm just about to start the steering box rebuild. Once thats done the new interior can go in....

Andy's 70 is almost ready for the paint shop, the body off and engine rebuild are out the way, a bit of final body fettling and Mille miglia red here we come!

Chris is upgrading the GS. In the eternal quest for more power, the engine is partially stripped in readiness for a new cam, aluminium heads and inlet, and a big Holley! This will be joined by an aluminium water paump and aluminium radiator and twin cooling fans - yummy!

Rob and Jill's 70 back from the paintshop. Looking fabulous in Laguna grey, its nice to see a Corvette in the less spotted colours. Here the 70 is starting to get the trim reinstalled.

Terry's 77 is progressing nicely, here the steeroid and smart strut equipped chassis is waiting to be mated with the body again. A new 425hp crate engine is on its way to join the party!

Tristans 73 in primer, looking good!

Rob and Jills car is well underway. all the paint has been stripped and we will lift the body in the next couple of days. This one will be Laguna grey so should look good.

Johns 71 part way through. We have taken care of the engine leaks and suspension work. Now onto the interior....

Andy's 70 at the start of a major one. this needs body panel replacement. windshield frame repairs. and body off. So far we have stripped the paint and are partially through the bodywork. Watch this space.

James' 68 at the end of a body off. here getting the waxoil treatment. This is a rare beast with aluminium heads.

Tristans 73 after a body off and about to go to the paintshop. all looking good so far.

Nearly there! The custom built Grand Sport wheels are fitted and this looks awesome. Not for the shy and retiring!

Chris' GS copy is coming on well and looking very aggressive with the Hi Rise hood. Cant wait to get the new wheels on.

Tony's 76 is almost at an end. here the body has just gone back on and the front crash gear is getting fitted.

Something you don't see often. Pair of pace cars. one getting a four speed auto conversion. one getting a suspension overhaul.

Simons 79 has had the front removed and exposed an interesting history. seems this is the second time this has happened to this car as we have found previous repairs.

My 68's chassis is complete and the engine rebuilt. I have been stockpiling parts for a while for this. Edelbrock Performer cam. matching aluminium heads and intake. nice.

Yellowbird strikes again.....
Some chassis issues have been niggling away for a while now. not for long. we will soon have this as good as new.

Whilst most are sleeping off the turkey. I took the body off my 68 to reveal possibly the best chassis I have ever seen....at least something has gone right with it!
The 4 speed auto is here. soon to be mated to the rebuilt. aluminium headed 327...Wow.

Micks 79 has been treated to a full suspension overhaul. plus new trailing arm bushes and a set of smart struts. Waiting for the new 4 speed auto to arrive. this will be a superb cruiser.

Pat's LT1 is getting a rechromed set of front grilles. new overiders. and a bit of body repair. Still one of my favourites.

Linda's 77 is part way through the interior restoration. Here the rear of the car is retrimmed. including new speakers and rear compartment set.

Trevor's 67 suffered an unfortunate incident at an MOT station. We have located a good 67 convertible door. and here it is after fitting.

This lovely 64 has recently moved to France. and has come back to us for a new aluminium radiator. amongst others.

Tracy's big block coupe is nearing completion. the new interior is almost in and just waiting a few finishing touches. This car will shortly be for sale. The new owner will certainly be a lucky one.

The bodywork on Aggy's 66 aproaches the end. here the final windshield frame repairs are complete. Soon be time for paint.

My 68 midway a major rebuild. the engine is out and we will lift the body as soon as the fiberglass repairs are at an end.

Yellowbird at the beginning of a body off. The chassis has suffered on this one. we will soon have her looking as good as new.

Chris' Grand Sport is coming on a treat. we now have the front and rear fully bonded into place. the engine bay is painted and engine in. Here the sidepipes have been trial fitted before being sent away to be ceramic coated. Looking forward to seeing this parked next to our racer.........

The Grand Sport body is finally here and so work begins in earnest on this one. here the front end gets its first trial fit. Imagine how this is going to look coming up behind you!

Tracy's 71 BB Coupe draws ever nearer. here getting new headlight units installed. this will be an absolutely stunning machine when it hits the road.

Dave's 79 had an unfortunate moment with a van. soon be there. The headlights have been moved out of the way. and a new headlight bar is about to be installed.

Pauls 70 left us a little while ago after having the rotten windshield frame replaced. This is becoming more and more common on these cars. particularly after a poorly fitted windscreen replacement.

Here Simon's 79 has just had the radiator removed for a recore. Another one from a couple of weeks back.

Aggy's 66 coupe has presented us with yet more issues!
A suspected windshield frame problem has proved to be worse than expected. no problem for us though. Having sourced a new section for the top rail. this has now been let in and is as good as new. Try and find another Corvette specialist ... Read More

Alans body off is nearing its conclusion. after many setbacks including rotten trailing arms. numerous chassis repairs. this is back on its wheels. and you wouldn't know it had had a welding torch near it. Alans had this car over twenty years. heres to the next twenty!

Another one arriving. I happened to be out with my camera as Wayne turned up in his 76 for an MOT and odd jobs. including getting his Wolf Race wheels polished.

Here David's 'new' 75 roadster gets a tune. You would be surprised how many Corvettes arent set up for their full potential. at Corvette Kingdom we can unleash all of those horses!

Tim's 76 had the worst suspension bushes I have ever seen. a full suspension overhaul soon cured the problem. Tims yellow peril once again handles like a Vette should.

Peters 69 502 plods on. here Ronni is rebonding the door skin to the frame. nearly there!

Peters 69 502 reaches another milestone. here the new lower fender has been installed and Allen takes care of a little delicate grinding!

Phils engine is back in place and has had the cam run in. here the static timing is checked. smart struts next....

The laborious strip of this car is almost at an end. this is the only sure fire way to get rid of micro blistering on a Corvette. this 66 coupe will soon have a new lease of life with its brand new upper windshield frame. try getting that anywhere else!

Peters ZZ502 69 has burst into life and sounds awesome. now to turn our attention to the body...

Now this is a rare beast.
Keiths Gordon Keeble has just had the engine removed for a new clutch and heater matrix. new engine gaskets and repaint. Shown here just before the very big engine is lowered into a very small hole!

Phils 78 engine has just come back from the machinist. here Carl prepares to install the cylinder heads - service with a smile!

Ricks 84 was suffering from a leaky fuel tank. and after a few attempts to get it repaired locally. and without much success. he came to us.
We had the old tank removed and a like new secondhand tank fitted for less money than the others wanted just for labour. And a very neat install aswell... Read More

Peters 69 throws more problems at us. each one surmounted with gusto!
The latest snag was a clearance issue with the power steering. quickly cured with a very fancy remote reservoir power steering pump. Fuel lines. pumps and regulators next!

Anyone who knows this car will now cry 'why??' Christine and Terry's beautiful 63 has had the paint stripped and is about to undergo a full body and paint session....The seek for perfection continues.

Johns 64 has had a poorly working aftermarket fuel injection system removed. and is undergoing a complete new carburettor setup. With its Vortec heads. disc brakes and numerous other hop ups this will be a real bruiser.

Kurts 79 has had the engine rebuild and is running nicely. Now attention is turned to the rear end. a vibration fthrough the car is traced to the differential. and a secondhand unit fitted. And so it goes on...

Steves Beautiful 79 coupe has just had a performer cam and inlet fitted. along with a new 5 speed manual conversion. better performance. and lower cruising RPM's. Who could ask for more. Shown here just before the engine paint gets a freshen up.

Aggy's 66 has suffered from the demon rot. here the top frame of the windshield has all but disappeared. A good used section will arrive shortly and be let in. making this old girl as good as new.

Keep an eye out for this one. this 1966 big block 4 speed coupe is going to be one awesome machine. this one has been in the planning stage for some time. but we have now made big inroads. Body removed to freshen the chassis. new wiring. rebuilt motor. and the Grand Sport body......Wow!

Peters 502/502 big block is coming on a treat. here the clutch cross shaft bracket has just been welded to the frame. got to be strong for the McCleod racing clutch!
The engine bay has been repainted. and the chassis will shortly get its final coats and full assembly - this is the mock up to... Read More

Having sat for sometime after a partial restoration. kevin brought his 71 big block coupe to us for final finishing and reassembly. Here the engine bay gets masked ready for a respray in satin black. and the steering column has been stripped for a repaint and rebuild.
All in a days work for ... Read More

Tims 75 approaches D-Day. the rebuilt engine about to be dropped into the rebuilt chassis. here the transmission gets a full set of seals and a new oilpan gasket. This car will be for sale when this work is complete. someone will get themselves a good one here.

Mikes '59 has just had the paint stripped. ready for the work to begin. a fabulous history to this one. a genuine 50's racer. then owned by Jools Holland! what a history.
Im looking forward to seeing this old girl racing around once more.

Kurts 79 is a cautionary tale!
Originally in for a replacement cam and inlet. the cam bearings were found to be badly scored. and rather than chance it Kurt opted to go for a strip and rebuild with new bearings throughout. while we're at it. a new pair of aluminium heads please!!

Tony's 66 is about at an end. just waiting for the big day when he comes to collect. shown here just after the final buffing and before the last of the trim is fitted. looks great. sounds great.

We recently pulled the body off Dave's 80 coupe. this is the car that has the Beck racing engine. and is now getting a full body off chassis refurb. Not only that. a four speed auto box (an especially heavy duty one to handle all those horses) is being installed at the same time. Nice.

Tonys 66 is back from our painter. and having stood for a week or so work will begin in earnest. this car looks fabulous already. CLICK HERE!

I was taking some video of this one just before the body went on. and liked this shot of the chassis and the body together. Doesn't that look great!

Rogers windshield frame was in a pretty poor shape. not a problem for the UK's number one Corvette specialists.

Tony's 62 is getting there. the engine has had the heads rebuilt and is awiting a new WCFB carb. the engine bay and underbody is painted. and here the freshly sandblasted and resprayed chassis is about to receive its undercarriage. looking good.

The windshield frame on Rogers 81 has certainly seen better days. a replacement frame will be used and this will soon be good as new. not a job for the faint hearted though...

Tony's 62 has had the body lifted and the chassis disassembled for sandblasting and refurb. the heads have been removed for overhaul. this is one nice 62 in the making.

John's 72 has just had a dose of the good stuff! A new set of steeroids.smart struts. and a few hours on our alignment gear will keep those big big torque thrusts stuck to the road. the new brakes will help it stop like it should. and a new Rochester and intake follows shortly.

Harry's freshly rebuilt 350 about getting the final tune. waiting for new HT leads to arrive and then off she goes. this runs really nice.

Maria's 75 about to receive a new exhaust system and rear spring. here the center hanger is being replaced. just take a look at the quality of this exhaust. this is so much nicer than the usual mickey mouse home made exhaust systems we see fitted to these cars. and for less than you think.

Tony's 66 certainly shouts the loudest with its new factory side exhaust system. here getting a trial fit before paint. the bodywork on Tony's car now at an end after a new front corner. This will be back from the painter early in the new year.

Peters 63 back from the paint shop. although the paint wasn't stripped from this car. the finish is real nice..
This one is going back together well. rechromed bumpers. refurbished dash. radio cassette. new glass. and a retro fit air conditioning setup make this a very well sorted 63 Coupe. ... Read More

Tony has been at it again. and this time a set of cross drilled rotors have been installed. just as well I think. this is the first time I have driven this car since the engine has been properly run in. and. @#*@ me. this machine needs some good stoppers!
Best thing is. they look good too!Read More

This 64 looks good and stops nicely on a disc brake conversion. using all proper GM parts. not an aftermarket kit. Even the slot we cut in the underside of the hood to clear the master cylinder looks factory - you only get that at Corvette Kingdom

I walked in the shop today and saw these two lovely back ends greeting me. sometimes I think I'm a lucky guy!!

Peter's latest acquisition. this 1963 coupe has recently undergone a body off chassis refurb by ourselves. only to find a new owner. and once the repaint and dash refurb is out of the way. a new life in Spain. Viva Corvette!

The very serious business of assembling Graemes monster 70 is well underway. with cotton gloves and nerves of steel we gradually apply the finishing touches....I believe 'BLING' is the term!!!!

Graemes '70 is back from the paint shop. and looks fabulous. great colour. great panel fit. great body. a far cry from what we started with. now the light at the end of this tunnel is shining. we really have brought this back to life.
Graemes '70 is back from the paint shop. and looks fabul... Read More

Matt has just imported this 69 roadster himself. we have converted the lights to uk specs. made the doors lock and the handbrake work. just a few days and Matt will be roaring round in this black with red 350/350 4 speed. nice....

At last this one is off to the painter. looking raunchy with it's high rise hood. watch this space...

Ralph's 74 recently had a secondhand tilt-tele steering column painted and fitted. we are also number 1 at rebuilding these columns. and the least expensive.
Ralph also had a set of 1980 style seats refurbed and fitted. this really improves the driver comfort in these cars. looks good in a r... Read More

Charlies 73 is back with him now after the engine makeover. this wasn't just cosmetic though. along with rechromed valve covers and new paint. new intake gaskets and holley carburettor really made this one a flyer. only to bite us back with a leaking water pump!
Soon remedied. and frightenin... Read More

Tonys 71 had the engine let go in a big way a month before the planned trip to LeMans. luckily Tony made the trip the day after the car was finished - Boyd Coddington style!

Looks great with the new American Racing rims. drives great thanks to the steeroids and smart struts too.

Graemes 70 takes shape further. the gearshift hassles are behind us now. and the body rests once again on its mounts. got an L88 hood to fit. then the painter will get to do his work.
Graeme wants this for September. still an awfull lot of work to. but we will do our best!

Charlies big block coupe has been under our watchful eye recently. a new heater matrix. radio cassette and other bits and bobs. and now the engine has been lifted. cleaned and painted. the engine bay tidied. ready to go back in. much better than the black handpainted lump that resided here before... Read More

Steves 67 is undergoing reassembly after its paint. looks fabulous and is going together nicely. this car improves with every step...

Now this is one I really like. Tonys LT1 is right in evry way. the right colour. the right shape. the right engine. and underneath is now as good as on top. new exhaust. a major rear end rebuild. new trailing arms. new exhaust system. to name a few. along with some chassis repairs done just at th... Read More

Chris' 63 roadster is back with us for the winter jobs. winter has turned into spring. so we've sprung into action. new correct glovebox door on its way. a resprayed rear deck. courtesy of hardtop marks. and a leaky transmission. all cured. and all lovely.

Another for new paint. Tonys 66 is now stripped and awaiting treatment round the body. this will be a winner in bright red with new factory sidepipes. try saying that without saying mmmmmmmm...

This is one beast in the making. Any of you who visit the CCCUK website will know this one. Graemes 70 coupe has been introduced to its 430hp small block. and its 6 speed manual transmission. and its sports brakes. rebuilt chassis. and the list goes on. and on. and on. If you see this at traffic ... Read More

Steves 67 repaint is almost at a close now. the body has been stripped. repairs as needed. including some attention to the windshield frame in the nick of time!
This car is now green again. and awaiting the refit of trim and new weatherseals etc.
Watch this space..

This 70 coupe has suffered very badly. and is gradually being given a new lease of life. the very badly repaired fender has been replaced with a new panel. by far the most economic way. and with better results.

The entire top section of the windshield frame has rotted away. this has been ... Read More

"Erics ZZ4 is here and in. Waiting for the new 2 to 2.5"" exhaust system to arrive and then we'll fire this one up. Should be a fabulous performer. fitted with a Holley 750. MSD 6AL tach drive distributor. a high stall torque converter. and of course GM's own crate motor....should give a kick in ... Read More

Adams 68 is coming on nicely. we've now got a running engine. brakes. all wiring and a dash etc. just starting on the trim and then we're done.

Eric's 74 is well under way now. the engine bay is prepped ready for paint. the headlight support bar has been replaced. and the rear suspension and brakes have been fully overhauled.
The best part though is the new GM ZZ4 crate motor and MSD ignition setup that arrives next week. Should tur... Read More

Phils 79 has just received its 430hp motor...I can hear a few envious groans already. What a machine this is. built by the engine factory as a turn key motor. this is the first of 5 of these engines we are to install over the coming months. Should be interesting!...
And just to show that we... Read More

Graemes coupe has suffered a bit over the years. but is about to get a new lease of life. soon to have the body repaired. a fresh coat of marlboro maroon. and a few other goodies. this should be quite a machine...

Waynes chassis looks too good to put the body back on. this one is full of chrome. the big difference is that the chrome is where it matters. just look at those exhausts!!

This 74's body off is almost at an end. all the dirty work is done. and the chassis is reassembled. gas and brake lines are next. then the engine. then more fiddling and the body is back on!
Sounds easy!!!!

This is a good example of what can happen. the windshield frame on this 78 has suffered very badly. originally booked in just for screen replacement. the screen was removed and this was found. The only solution to remove that section of fender. cut out the old and in with the new. The good news i... Read More

The 63 is also coming on slowly. after waiting for the correct aluminum radiator to arrive this is just about ready to fire up. new carpets and a dash refurb. and this one will be done. I think this car is lovely and cant wait to see it back on the road...

Waynes 76 chassis has had all the usual repairs. and the body has has one inner fender repaired and a coat of black. got to look good with the hood up!!

Well and truly brought back to life. every day with Volkans 69 brings us a whole new host of problems. The chassis and suspension work is complete. now we move our attention to the engine. interior and trim. and so it goes on.
I think this will be worthwhile though. I drove this car today. a... Read More

Johns 65 is progressing nicely. the repainted dash and glovebox are in place. and the bulk of the trim is on. new soft top next!!

Christines 63 chassis is complete. and the body now in place. new carpets are to be fitted. and currently waiting for a correct aluminum radiator and header tank to arrive. this will be one lovely machine when finished.

Johns 65. resplendent in Nassau blue. certainly looks the part. the dash nacelle has been fitted. as has the new windscreen. and freshly polished trims. this will be left for a week or so now for the new paint to fully harden. then the build up begins in earnest. keep an eye for this one.

Waynes body off is well under way. the cahssis has been stripped and sandblasted. ready for minor repairs. new wheel bearing sets built up. and the engine in chevy red. here Wayne has a crack at the front bumper. not as easy as it looks eh Wayne!!

Volkans chassis repairs are complete at the rear end. and the rear drivetrain is being reinstalled. good trailing arms have been fitted. along with a secondhand 3.55 diff. replacing the old 4.11. this will give Volkan a more comfortable cruising car with better gas mileage. important with a big b... Read More

Steves 67 is about at an end. a power brake conversion. new trailing arm bushes. and a four wheel align. just a few small jobs to complete now. Steve will enjoy this one. his Beck engine really performs.

Volkans 61 has had the soft top removed. and is waiting the fitment of independent front suspension. along with 17 inch torque thrust II's. should look a peach. however. Volkans 69 coupe seems to have taken the time away from the 61...read on....

Volkans 69 is coming on now. the bumpers have been removed for rechroming. the steel has arrived for the chassis repairs. and the parts are on order from the US. including the 4 inch chrome side exhausts. should sound as good as it will look. Take a look at Volkans 61. what a sight these two will... Read More

Steves Beck engine is in now. but heres a shot of the engine and the bay. before the two were mated. all the engine ancilliaries hve been either painted or beadblasted. the engine bay has been tidied and resprayed satin black. all looking good. Watch this space....

Christine and Terry's 63 chassis has been given a new lease of life. just waiting for the new stainless steel fuel line to arrive. the engine is being built up and the whole thing is looking good. Once the body is back on. new carpets will go in. this car is lovely already. just wait till we've f... Read More

Tim's 72 has now had the engine rebuilt and sat back in its bay. the engine has had a coat of chevy red and the engine bay a coat of satin black. Looks the part and runs well (the top picture is the before shot!!)...Nearly there!

Johns 65 is just about ready for the paint treatment now. after putting right many years of poor repairs. this car will soon be tearing up the streets once more. take a look at the corrosion in this windshield frame. and the repair we've carried out.

Alans 75 is now a driving car again. the body off is complete. and looking good!
Click here for the after shot....

Well I've been busy with this one. my 82 is just about at an end. just waiting for the seats to arrive. and were just about there. Been a long time coming this one. Im quite pleased with the result though..

Alans 75 chassis is now complete. and the body sat back on the frame. this car has also had a new headlamp support bar fitted. the old one had completely rotted away causing the headlamps to sit too low. The chassis looks great. and has had a lot more besides the usual bushes and fuel lines. new ... Read More

Johns 65 has had the paint stripped now. revealing the body damage. the dash has been removed for refurbishment. and revealed a great deal of corrosion round the windshield frame. nothing we cant handle though. and this one will soon be looking fabulous with a new coat of Nassau blue. A new top a... Read More

Steves 67 is waiting delivery of a new Beck Racing engine. currently fitted with a low horsepower Chevelle lump. this will be a real goer. and retain the stock appearance. the correct size tyres and wheel alignment will make this a real pleasure to drive.

Pauls monster machine is progressing nicely. this is the other half of the chassis we had at Knebworth last year. this car has sat for many years. and the list goes on for this one. it's a very long term project. but will be beautifull when complete.

WOW!!!
At last its painted!! still a long way to go. but Ive actually missed it for the last few weeks its been at the painters. I saw it painted a few days ago. and I love it. there goes my weekends! got to have it ready for the trip to Le Mans in June. Watch this space......

Alans 75 in the early stages of a body off. every one has waited very patiently. and at last this ones turn has arrived. we hope to have the body off this car later this week. so watch this space.

Howards engine is rebuilt.and back in its rightful place. sounding real good. this one is just about to go. look for this one in the news section very shortly.

Mums car is finished. and I've been threatened with pains of death if I don't put the finished article on the website. so here it is. complete with another family member (one of the most spoilt) itching to get into the drivers seat....
Seems everyone wants to get their hands (paws??) on a C... Read More

Had to see this one on here. Since Dad had his 69 roadster in Le Mans blue with a bright blue interior. it's been the Corvette I always wanted. but...I can't afford one so my 82 project is going Le Mans blue. with.....and here it is. the beginnings of my bright blue interior. I love this colour. ... Read More

We've been on the move again. still no closer to the M25 you'll all be pleased to hear. However the new shop is more suited to what we do. hopefully you will all like what you see.....
We are happy to help the Corvette owner in any way we can. from parts and service. to body off rebuilds an... Read More

This lovely 60 roadster recently had new lenses and bezels fitted to the instrument nacelle. along with a new soft top. and various other bits and pieces. I love these early instrument clusters. and think this looks great complete with its fresh paint.

Those of you attending the CCCUK nationals this year will recognise this one. the chassis for Pauls big block coupe is complete.
This is the frame we used for our body off talk. The second picture is the before shot! Maybe not the most original car in the world. it still looks great. will tu... Read More

The body off is well under way now. The chassis is away being sandblasted. an awful lot of repair work needed on this one. unfortunately for Dean. someone elses cover up. Many other problems to be rectified also. There is always light at the end of the tunnel though. and Dean will enjoy his tople... Read More

Flouting the booking system once more. Dads recently purchased 74 receives some attention. Whilst very unoriginal. this car fitted with 80-82 style front and rear ends looks great. I think the car GM should have built. and something I would love to do with my 82. This shape makes a fabulous roads... Read More

This has got to be the biggest news this month. mine has actually had something done to it. carburettor conversion finished. the engine and bay has had a bit of treatment to brighten it up. new radiator fitted. and the new rear cone fitted. The new bright blue interior is on order and the new sus... Read More

The engine overhaul is now complete. and is back in the car. the engine bay has been resprayed satin black. as have all the ancillaries. the engine finished in the correct orange. Final plumbing. wiring etc. is complete. the engine primed and fired up.
This car has also undergone its disc b... Read More

This car seems to have had more than its share of problems. But. as always. there is light at the end of the tunnel. As with David’s 61. the engine is now in. new brakes are on. all the bad electric’s are sorted. and this is once more a running driving car again. That’s almost a... Read More

A celebrity in our midst! This 79 once owned by Gary Numan (big in the 80’s!!) is receiving the body off treatment. caught just in time it seems. This car has had the usual Corvette chassis problems at the rear. the drain holes have become blocked and the dreaded corrosion has set in. Not t... Read More

This big block 68 has just had a new engine fitted elsewhere. We now have the car and have had quite a few things to correct. A rebuilt diff has just been fitted. along with new spring. the rebuilt radiator has had to be re-rebuilt to fit! The list goes on. Should be a nice one when its done. jus... Read More

In the process of having a new carpet set fitted. the instrument cluster has been removed and repainted. the windshield removed and the dash painted in the correct colour. Once its all back in a new convertible top will go on. sitting behind the wheel of this one will be a treat!

Having being in the same ownership the last 15 years. this car is undergoing full repaint. new convertible top. engine rebuild. disc brake conversion. and a general sort out. A great deal of chassis repair has been carried out. and is currently waiting for the engine to be machined.

About to receive the full works. Body off. repaint. and new interior. This is a carryover car. matching numbers and correct. this one will be worth watching. So keep checking in! Check out the chassis at Knebworth 2002

The annual MOT!!

This car sat for some 5 years before being rescued by it’s current owner. has had new brakes. exhaust. and a general sort out in the engine bay. New weatherseals are about to be fitted. along with other miscellaneous work. We are currently waiting for a new interior package to arrive.

This is one of two late cars nearing the end of a body off frame refurbishment. the chassis has been repainted and has been fully rebushed. The engine has being painted and new fuel and brake lines are about to be installed. Here Brandon gives the chassis a coat of satin black.

This car has just had new front callipers. full service and full suspension overhaul.

Waiting patiently for body off frame refurbishment and a miscellany of other work.

Trevor changing the plugs on a 58. just to prove its not all drinking tea you know!

Illustrating that nothing is beyond the call of duty. Brian Swatton looks on as Ray and Scott examine his handbrake assembly at Knebworth 2001. unfortunately we didn’t have the part we needed. so had to drown our sorrows. it’s a dirty job. but somebody's got to do it!

Brian... Read More