I tested the water over the past two weeks and posted a for sale ad on ebay for my 1977 Red modified Corvette. I have posted pictures here in the past of the engine and transmission swap, the frame on restoration, and the interior work I did to the car. I do love to drive it but the body is showing some real signs of wear and tear and the paint was never in good shape so I thought I might see if it would sell.

These are the pictures (some of them anyway) of the car this spring.








I sold my Orange 77 last year and have regretted it every since because it was so original and was going to be one of my "Twins" when and if I ever painted this car back to its orignal color, 66L, Corvette Orange. Well my wife finally spoke up and said "Won't you need a project car when your 71 Corvette Sparty is completed?" I said it would be nice. Then she said I should just keep the red car and have it painted like the Orange I want. I nearly fell down. So here are two pictures of the Orange 77 I had, and sold, and these will be the target for my new project called "From Red to Orange". You either like the Orange, or you don't, either way I have deciced to take Red, back to Orange. I have all new exterior emblems, a new front and rear bumper, new rear electrical wiring harness, and wheels for the car. No time like the present to get ready for a new winter project.

I believe I will have the trailer painted to match as well, might as well make it a full pumpkin patch while I am at it and get rid of that luggage rack, have never liked that look.




Any thoughts, suggestions, ideas out there???

David

 

i kinda like blue.

 

Bringing the car back to orange and doing away with the luggage rack sounds like a great idea to me.
Good luck with your "new winter project".

 

I hear you and understand. Thanks for sharing.
David

 

Thank you, I appreciate the comments.
David

 

It is good to have you posting up again! I think it will be a fabulous way to rekindle the interest in the 77 and perhaps ease the pain of losing what was a remarkably original car. BTW, I have been referring often to those interior photos you were kind enough to send some time back as my instrument panel and console goes in, and the carpet set is mostly in as well. I wish to thank you yet again for sharing. Mark

 

My pleasure Mark, think nothing of it. I agree that the 77 has been resting a bit too much while my attention has been clearly focused on my 71 which, as you know, is pretty much complete now with the exception of a little engine issue that I am working through now. Sparty will be out on the show circuit this summer giving me time to focus on my newest project. Appreciate the kind thoughts Mark and look forward to posting as I move forward on this new project as well.
Have a great week.
David

 

I got an inquiry on the trailer I pull behind my 1977 Corvette and which I said I might paint to match the car when I have the car painted. I pull this little gem behind the Corvette with no worries or issues whatsoever.





When I pull the trailer it holds a pop up canopy cover (10'X10'); two fold away seats; two fold away side tables; a trailer spare tire; rain gear; cleaning supplies; and room for some extra items as needed. On the front tongue there is a storage area for a cooler that is perfect for water or gatorade, not so hot for beer or soda. (Don't ask me how I know).

I am not certain I will paint it to match the car or not, but ideas on this would be welcomed too.

Thanks for asking and have a great week.

David

 

I say spray the trailer too!
Looking forward to your coming pics. Good luck!

 

Thank you, I appreciate the thought and may do just that.
Thanks again.
David

 

I love the Corvette Orange Flame! One of my favorite 70's colors. I can't wait to see the red car wearing it's new orange suit.

 

Knowing the 77 inside and out I agree with Tammy on this! Keep it and enjoy it the way you want it. Spray the trailer also. I always like to see matching car and trailer rigs going down the highway.

 

Thanks Gordon. We have to get that 72 of yours back on the road in 2013 as well. I'll meet up with Tom this week and get that A/C controller work going, been too long getting it done for you.
David

 

Not sure about the Orange Flame, but it will be Orange for sure. Corvette Orange and Orange Flame I think are different colors but if done well I think either can be very nice. Like I said before, people either love the orange, or they hate it, seems very few opinions in between those two extreme positions.
Thanks again for your thoughts on this.
David

 

Gordon,
Winter painting project for your buddy in West Virginia. I would like to get some Corvette Orange opinions from him, maybe buy some materials and have him shoot some samples. We can discuss emblem removal, stripping the paint, removing items before his work, replacing items, etc. Think he has room this winter?
David

 

Well, you know what my view is. LOL. I would DEFF. paint the trailer also. The only thing we disagree on is the rack. I prefer the look (reminds me of the 70's) and I actually use it for my Tops also. Are you gonna go back to all original like your last? Or go modified?


By the way, I will be doing a respray in the near future also. Most auto paint stores will make the color you need. Look at the pic's of under my hood. It matches to a tee. Can't tell it was painted 30 plus years later. But the paint is $$. The place I went had the GM book. I just told him the code # and they asked how much I needed. If I remember correctly, it was the Hardener that cost the $$

 

Love the orange. I am so close to getting my 75 Flame Orange Coupe back on the road and I will be installing that 3 door storage compartment frame that I bought from you so long ago, hopefully soon. I don't know that I would paint the trailer though, maybe incorporate some Corvette Orange color into the trailer. That would really make both the trailer and the car both stand out on their own. Just a thought.

Bryan

 

I'm partial to red Corvettes myself, but that orange does look great. As for luggage racks, I personally don't like them much but have accepted the one that's on my '71. IMHO they look ok with the 68-72 vettes as there's other chrome on the car to match up to, however starting in 74 I think the chrome stands out alone too much. That said, do what you like!

I think most everyone here on this forum appreciates changes that are done tastefully and don't result in a Frankenvette. However even a Frankenvette has it's place.

 

orange? hell yeah!!!!

 

Yes I am sure he will do it. He can match any color you provide to him. I gave him the car pretty much naked as he has to charge for his time of removal and reinstall. So anything yo ucan remove and have off is 1 less thing for him to do.