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Old 09-17-2018, 05:11 PM
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Does anyone have a set of photos of a complete 53 or 54 corvette restoration that they send me or sell to me that will help me restore and rewire the car? The project was completely in boxes when I started so I have no reference photos other that what I have found on the internet and in manuals.. We all know the manuals don't say or show much for these early years.
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You might want to get the NCRS judging guide and tech info manual and a guy named Troy Pyles has a set of CDs he sells with lots of photos of low mile unrestored 54s. You can also get wiring guides.
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Not sure how much help this will be to you but I have created a webpage to document the restoration process on my 1954 that is currently underway. Feel free to take a look....I am due for the monthly update here in the next couple weeks.

http://lanning54.wixsite.com/publish-site-2

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There are many pictures of my unrestored '54, #3300 here:

un-restored '54 #3300
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Originally Posted by 54vetteguy
Not sure how much help this will be to you but I have created a webpage to document the restoration process on my 1954 that is currently underway. Feel free to take a look....I am due for the monthly update here in the next couple weeks.

http://lanning54.wixsite.com/publish-site-2

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John - I have followed your site and have found it very interesting. Thanks for documenting your progress!!
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Originally Posted by jim lockwood
There are many pictures of my unrestored '54, #3300 here:

un-restored '54 #3300
Thanks! These are great!
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Originally Posted by rcnicholl
Does anyone have a set of photos of a complete 53 or 54 corvette restoration that they send me or sell to me that will help me restore and rewire the car? The project was completely in boxes when I started so I have no reference photos other that what I have found on the internet and in manuals.. We all know the manuals don't say or show much for these early years.
Keep in mind as you look at photos that there were running changes in these cars. There are differences between early and late 54s. Exhaust extensions, convertible top flipper moldings, air 'cleaner' setup, etc.
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Let me know what specifics you are looking for - There are alot of different tricks to these cars.
Be glad to help
Pick up a NCRS judging manual

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