Is anyone else actively restoring?
Safety Car
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 4,176
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From: Jennings LA
Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
I'm also restoring mine although I must say here on the other side of the pond it's tough getting the correct factory parts.............
moved to the attick
Here's my resto
moved to the attick
Here's my resto
seems like you built just about everything 
Pro
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 613
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From: West Central Florida
Originally Posted by ikwhite
Vic what did you use to get the under belly and firewall to that shape. Looks like you might have used some sort of media blasting looks great anywho.
K
K
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,100
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From: Charlotte NC
Here is mine so far. I have been working on it after work on the week days for a couple weeks now. Sandblasting late next week I hope.
The body dolly:
Chassis:
The body dolly:
Chassis:
Last edited by corvettecris; Jul 20, 2006 at 09:46 PM.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 1999
Posts: 2,675
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From: Sudbury MA
Hang in there and don't get discouraged. I just finished my 68 and what I thought would take a year or two took ten long years. Just started driving it on sunny days a few weeks ago and IT WAS ALL WORTH IT.
You will reach the same point and be so proud of what you have done.
Many of us have been where you are. Don't loose sight of the goal.
Come to this forum for inspiration whenever you get down and feel like it will never end.
Kurt
You will reach the same point and be so proud of what you have done.
Many of us have been where you are. Don't loose sight of the goal.
Come to this forum for inspiration whenever you get down and feel like it will never end.
Kurt
Racer
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 450
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From: Alexandria Va
I guess i'm restoring. Just pulled the engine and tranny last weekend. Finished putting the engine and tranny together this evening. While the engine is out I'm going to rebuild the front suspension. I have found that once you start rebuilding one thing another issue pops up. So much for finishing on time and under budget. Good luck and keep working on it.
Pro
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 576
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From: Kernersville North Carolina
getting closer...have a couple of questions
wish i was as far as some of you, and had the ability to do a frame-off, maybe in the future i can go back and do it...
i'm just about done with my 1st engine build! my 68 has a 69 350 engine. i'm preparing to do the timing prior to the 1st start. i have an engine dress-up kit, holley carb, and hooker headers coming from summit. i need to figure out what all else is needed once i get the engine ready to turn. i'll also be ordering a new clutch system this week. i'll be hookin' up to a 4spd muncy (orig to car).
?, anything i should do to prep the trans?
also, i noticed what looks like a power cable coming out from under the right side motor mount that has been cut off...what is it? i have an assembly manual ordered but haven't received it yet.
thanks
i'm just about done with my 1st engine build! my 68 has a 69 350 engine. i'm preparing to do the timing prior to the 1st start. i have an engine dress-up kit, holley carb, and hooker headers coming from summit. i need to figure out what all else is needed once i get the engine ready to turn. i'll also be ordering a new clutch system this week. i'll be hookin' up to a 4spd muncy (orig to car).
?, anything i should do to prep the trans?
also, i noticed what looks like a power cable coming out from under the right side motor mount that has been cut off...what is it? i have an assembly manual ordered but haven't received it yet.
thanks
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,100
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From: Charlotte NC
also, i noticed what looks like a power cable coming out from under the right side motor mount that has been cut off...what is it?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 6,266
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From: Galloway Twp. NJ
Cruise-In VII Veteran
I'm at the beginning of my frame off, just pulled the front clip and getting ready to pull the rest of the body off.
Yesterday I pulled the steering column and instrument cluster.
Yesterday I pulled the steering column and instrument cluster.
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,725
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From: Hanover Maryland
My '82 Project
'82 Vette. Frame-off with just about every nut and bolt new. I have been working on it for the past 1 1/2 years and she is finally coming together nicely.
Lifting the body after using a razor blade to strip the paint
The original Cross-Fire engine
Body dolly, thanks to the Forum Members for the specs!
The stripped frame being shipped off for sandblasting & powder coating
Body being shipped off for bodywork
Notice the emblem wholes filled. I am going with airbrushing the factory emblems prior to clearcoat
My Buddies Father owns the shop and I stop by everyday to check the progress. While they had the car off of the dolly to repair a rust hole on the passenger's side sill rail (they cut out the cancer and flush welded a metal plate), I wire brushed and then POR-15 all of the bottom metal parts. When I get it back from the bodywork, I will strip the underside and paint it
Dank Grey Metallic powdercoating looks sweet on the frame. Had the suspension parts done in gloss black, and I have done all of the smaller parts at home (brakes, brackets, bolts, ect.). ZZ4 crate motor with LOTS of billet and Edlebrock parts. Jet-Hot Sterling Silver headers, VB&P Full performance suspension
Lifting the body after using a razor blade to strip the paint
The original Cross-Fire engine
Body dolly, thanks to the Forum Members for the specs!
The stripped frame being shipped off for sandblasting & powder coating
Body being shipped off for bodywork
Notice the emblem wholes filled. I am going with airbrushing the factory emblems prior to clearcoat
My Buddies Father owns the shop and I stop by everyday to check the progress. While they had the car off of the dolly to repair a rust hole on the passenger's side sill rail (they cut out the cancer and flush welded a metal plate), I wire brushed and then POR-15 all of the bottom metal parts. When I get it back from the bodywork, I will strip the underside and paint it
Dank Grey Metallic powdercoating looks sweet on the frame. Had the suspension parts done in gloss black, and I have done all of the smaller parts at home (brakes, brackets, bolts, ect.). ZZ4 crate motor with LOTS of billet and Edlebrock parts. Jet-Hot Sterling Silver headers, VB&P Full performance suspension
Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 46
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Originally Posted by corvettecris
Oh, what is everyone using on their frames paint-wise? I want powder, but I think it is going to be out of my budget.
Pro
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 576
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From: Kernersville North Carolina
Originally Posted by corvetteed2shark
I just finished my 75 vert and used por 15 it looks like powder coat and costs way less if I knew how to post pictures I would put them on for you good good luck with the resto.
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,725
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From: Hanover Maryland
I am getting ready to reorder. Just ran out yesterday.
https://prp-porstore.hostasaurus.com/index.html
https://prp-porstore.hostasaurus.com/index.html