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Old Dec 6, 2005 | 10:24 PM
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Looking for links to your restoration projects. I just bought my first 77 and I'm looking for ideas and where to start. Thanks!
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Old Dec 6, 2005 | 10:26 PM
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Congrats!!!
77's rule!
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Old Dec 6, 2005 | 10:26 PM
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Old Dec 6, 2005 | 10:35 PM
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Sorry forgot the pics, doing a frame off...
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Nice to see you have a helper! Here's a link to my project http://71corvette.100free.com

Good luck with your resto, looks like you're well on your way. I still see a few patches of bare concrete though. Try and find some parts to cover those up will ya!
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Old Dec 6, 2005 | 10:51 PM
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THIS

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Here you go...

http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c3/zman/index.shtml
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Heres, mine. www.vette-restoration.com

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repainted C5 Navy Blue Metallic, redyed interior, added hardtop, detailed engine compartment ... here is a quick before and after and a link to the shop that did it:

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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 11:45 AM
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Nice work!
Hey, where did you get the new trans crossmember?
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Hope yours is not as bad as mine was. Link at the bottom.
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Just click away on my links to see, Body-off, engine build-up, Overdrive trans install, and interior upgrades.
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I am on the fence as far as going for the full resto on my 81 & this post is a great motovation.
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Originally Posted by mrrt
Hi All,


Looking for links to your restoration projects. I just bought my first 77 and I'm looking for ideas and where to start. Thanks!

Did a restore job on my 79 looks good but only wished it looked like the other cars on this thread. I have a lot of extra parts like set of factory mags (5 including spare) 650 holley, alt, starter and more drop me a PM if you need anything. I'll give you any part for what I paid for it.

If not good luck on your project. Take your time & do it right.
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here's a link to my '69 resto. The chassis and engine are complete...close to factory specs. I have been getting the car painted for the past 2 years...don't ask! Pick a body shop that will make you a priority not a dust collector in the corner. should be done by Spring...maybe. The good thing is I have shelves full of new or NOS parts for the assembly.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/539940

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Thanks all, for the great posts. This is great information! I'm looking forward to getting started. I will post a web site when I'm ready to start.
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