Progress on 73 restoration
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Burning Brakes
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Progress on 73 restoration
I thought I would update you on the progress of the restoration of the corvette.
I downloaded some of the before and after pictures to photo bucket and you can see them from this link.
http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/Do...%20and%20After
I have rebuilt all the suspension and brake calipers. All new brake lines and master cylinder.
New gas tank and sending unit. New tires and front bumper cover. Replaced all weather stripping on doors, A and B column seals, and t-top.
All I need now is to have the transmission rebuilt and then I can install the engine and it.
Will wait until the weather is a lot cooler before I tackle that.
The interior turned out to be more than I expected. I lined the whole interior with heat barrier, the silver lining.
Then new carpet and next restored the seat frames and installed new cushions and new leather seats.
I have done all the work myself except, the q-jet carb was rebuilt by Lars and I am not rebuilding the trans myself.
This has been an ongoing project for 2 1/2 years. I have to work slow being 67 and old age takes it's toll.
This is my original thread.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ant-to-do.html
I also want to also thank everyone that has helped on the forum. Your help has been invaluable.
Donnie
I downloaded some of the before and after pictures to photo bucket and you can see them from this link.
http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/Do...%20and%20After
I have rebuilt all the suspension and brake calipers. All new brake lines and master cylinder.
New gas tank and sending unit. New tires and front bumper cover. Replaced all weather stripping on doors, A and B column seals, and t-top.
All I need now is to have the transmission rebuilt and then I can install the engine and it.
Will wait until the weather is a lot cooler before I tackle that.
The interior turned out to be more than I expected. I lined the whole interior with heat barrier, the silver lining.
Then new carpet and next restored the seat frames and installed new cushions and new leather seats.
I have done all the work myself except, the q-jet carb was rebuilt by Lars and I am not rebuilding the trans myself.
This has been an ongoing project for 2 1/2 years. I have to work slow being 67 and old age takes it's toll.
This is my original thread.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ant-to-do.html
I also want to also thank everyone that has helped on the forum. Your help has been invaluable.
Donnie
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You've done a great job! I looked at both links....it's come a long way.
Will you continue with the original thread.....I hope so....
I'm going to it an post something right now so it will be up-to-date!
Will you continue with the original thread.....I hope so....
I'm going to it an post something right now so it will be up-to-date!
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I thought I would update you on the progress of the restoration of the corvette.
I downloaded some of the before and after pictures to photo bucket and you can see them from this link.
http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/Do...%20and%20After
I have rebuilt all the suspension and brake calipers. All new brake lines and master cylinder.
New gas tank and sending unit. New tires and front bumper cover. Replaced all weather stripping on doors, A and B column seals, and t-top.
All I need now is to have the transmission rebuilt and then I can install the engine and it.
Will wait until the weather is a lot cooler before I tackle that.
The interior turned out to be more than I expected. I lined the whole interior with heat barrier, the silver lining.
Then new carpet and next restored the seat frames and installed new cushions and new leather seats.
I have done all the work myself except, the q-jet carb was rebuilt by Lars and I am not rebuilding the trans myself.
This has been an ongoing project for 2 1/2 years. I have to work slow being 67 and old age takes it's toll.
This is my original thread.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ant-to-do.html
I also want to also thank everyone that has helped on the forum. Your help has been invaluable.
Donnie
I downloaded some of the before and after pictures to photo bucket and you can see them from this link.
http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/Do...%20and%20After
I have rebuilt all the suspension and brake calipers. All new brake lines and master cylinder.
New gas tank and sending unit. New tires and front bumper cover. Replaced all weather stripping on doors, A and B column seals, and t-top.
All I need now is to have the transmission rebuilt and then I can install the engine and it.
Will wait until the weather is a lot cooler before I tackle that.
The interior turned out to be more than I expected. I lined the whole interior with heat barrier, the silver lining.
Then new carpet and next restored the seat frames and installed new cushions and new leather seats.
I have done all the work myself except, the q-jet carb was rebuilt by Lars and I am not rebuilding the trans myself.
This has been an ongoing project for 2 1/2 years. I have to work slow being 67 and old age takes it's toll.
This is my original thread.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ant-to-do.html
I also want to also thank everyone that has helped on the forum. Your help has been invaluable.
Donnie
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Burning Brakes
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From: West Monroe Louisiana
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I bought the seat covers (original style leather) and the seat foam from Willcox. They are made by Corvette America.
They have a very useful video on the installation of the seats and foam on different year models on their website.
http://www.corvetteamerica.com/video/70_75scInstall/
Donnie
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Burning Brakes
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You have a good point.
I maybe should have continued the original thread, but I thought members would get tired looking at all the old information.
I will post this update photo link on the original and in the future will carry that thread forward.
Thanks for your suggestion.
Donnie
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Burning Brakes
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Again I would like to thank you and the other members that
helped me along the way with comments, suggestions, and encouragement.
Donnie
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From: West Monroe Louisiana
2023 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
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Burning Brakes
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From: West Monroe Louisiana
2023 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
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Burning Brakes
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From: West Monroe Louisiana
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I ve been following your progress . One of my favorite threads ....I like it when the good guys win with hard work and perseverance.
Nothing short of amazing , you effort and devotion to bring your beloved corvette back to its former glory.
I love the 73 corvettes too , Your white one is a beauty.
Keep up the energy , it will be finished soon.
Nothing short of amazing , you effort and devotion to bring your beloved corvette back to its former glory.
I love the 73 corvettes too , Your white one is a beauty.
Keep up the energy , it will be finished soon.
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 1,018
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From: West Monroe Louisiana
2023 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
I ve been following your progress . One of my favorite threads ....I like it when the good guys win with hard work and perseverance.
Nothing short of amazing , you effort and devotion to bring your beloved corvette back to its former glory.
I love the 73 corvettes too , Your white one is a beauty.
Keep up the energy , it will be finished soon.
Nothing short of amazing , you effort and devotion to bring your beloved corvette back to its former glory.
I love the 73 corvettes too , Your white one is a beauty.
Keep up the energy , it will be finished soon.
Donnie
