wan2run

More progress...

Cleaned out the concrete like dirt from the TA pocket drains in preparation for blasting -



Blasted the frame with Black Beauty -



Etched with Metal Ready -



Rinsed out the inside of the frame profusely and cleared the drains -



After a few days of drying I got started with the painting. Eastwood's Internal Frame coating first then externally with two coats of POR-15 semi-gloss -



Since the internal coating drips through the holes in the frame I used the excess in the #2 and #3 body mounts with a small brush. This still allows the cage nut to move freely when dry.





This is how it looked after the second coat of POR. It's shiny because it's still wet.



Next step is to prep and apply the Chassis Cote.

RMVette

Great pictures of your progress, interesting to see the grease pencil and stencil marks on the frame. Did your Dad buy it new and do you have any pictures of it before it was put in the barn?

Keep the pictures coming!

wan2run

Thankfully, the frame was in great shape. He bought the car in '84 with about 15K miles on it.

Here's what it looked like when he first bought it -



He painted it like this some time after -



Finally he painted it back to its original color as it sits now...

Thanks for the interest!

wan2run

I am re-using as much as I can to keep costs down and to maintain fit. The original tank cleaned up nicely. The bladder was still good, just replaced the sending unit sock.






Painted with Metal Mask, mounted on new pads, and new hoses hooked up



Rear bumper after initial cleaning




Tank shield and bumper cleaned and repainted




Differential




Looked good inside so I put in Amsoil 75w-90 and limited slip additive.


I also added a drain for ease of future fluid changes.


Metal Ready on the diff, RustBullet on the spring




Control Arms/spring before




The same springs and control arms with new bushings and balljoints




Steering






TA pockets




I reapplied the frame markings, LOL...


Next are the TA's and the front spindles

arkus

you're doing a good job ! keep it up

mtcraigco

WOW! That's impressive, I don't think I could do a frame off. It's been rough just gutting my interior and swapping from a small block to a big block and 7654r trans swap and upgrading the suspension to some steeroids stuff.


Hat's of to you man!

Rowarrior

Great post!!! I love it!!! please hurry and keep those pictures coming!~

wan2run

Slow to update, but still working a bunch.

One of the front rotors was below spec so I drilled them out. Not as bad a task as I thought. Took about 30 minutes per side.



Also replaced the front wheel bearings.





Jumped over to the body for a change of pace. Pulled out everything from the engine bay and the rest of the wiring (inside and out). Found a screwdriver in the coolant overflow and a set of keys in the defroster.



Firewall prep -



Pulled the rad support, luckily it was in good shape. POR-15 and good as new. Used the Krylon 1613 on the firewall and engine bay.



More to come...

C3Dave

Awesome

ikwhite

Your doing a fantastic job with her so far keep up the good work.

ikwhite

wan2run

Lots of work has been progressing...just not a lot of updating.

Heater box rebuild

















Picked up a used set of 17x8 Rally knockoffs in perfect condition



and started restoring the derby caps (left is before/right is after )



Cleaning up the underside of the body







and applied Hippo Liner







Painted the underside of the hood and added new insulation



and finally for now a 6K mile Chevy ZZZ crate motor I picked up from another forum member attached to my rebuilt TH350 with Transgo shift kit and 2400 stall mounted.

rogman16

Looks awesome, keep it up...

Rogman

chstitans42

Looks like you are doing a great job. Do you have any more pics or info on the process of restoring the center caps on your wheels?

wan2run

Hey Ben...I first start by removing what's left of the old black paint with aircraft remover and then tape off everything except the wording and sides -





Spray it -





Remove the tape and you should have this -



Finally, just run a razor blade down the lines on the sides and over the wording to remove the excess paint, polish it up, and you're done...

chstitans42

Makes total sense. THanks for the pics and response. Ill be doing this soon

TexasTechDad

My New Favorite Show! Great work! I'm not a fan of the brown interior but with the original color it's the only way ! Love the combo! Next?

wan2run

Thanks! It seems that dark brown is making its way back into fashion (I saw a new Mustang with it). Even so I am probably going to change both the exterior and interior colors...not sure to what yet, but it's going to be a little while before I have to make that decision.

Next is going to be shocks (either Koni, Bilstein, or Edelbrock), rotors, and trailing arms. While I'm saving the money for those things I'll continue working on the small stuff. I'm currently working on the passenger side flapper and kick panel door. Will post pics soon.

wan2run

Here are some pics of the refurbed flapper door located in the passenger cowl.

Before -







After -

wan2run

These pics will show the fresh air door in the passenger kick panel.

Before -

Here you can see that half of the foam that seals the door is gone







Dismantled -



After -





Next up...headlights.

Corvette ED

Were you able to save the tank sticker? If so could you post a photo of it?