1979 Corvette Resto-Mod!
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When I purchased the car! About to drive away with it.
The engine bay was....crowded...ugly...dirty? Need to fix that
A little dark but we can see that the bushings are SHOT!
Leaf spring is pretty much done...
This is an earlier picture but the rear rotors have blown their seals leaking brake fluid everywhere. Also you can't see it but the under side of the TA's are rotted...
Started burning out the bushings for the front upper/lower control arms.
Years and years of abuse!
After removing the suspension and applying cleaning solution to the frame.
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My pops was nice enough to sand blast these while he was at work.
Started prepping the control arms.
Ordered new 550lb springs!
Removed the entire suspension...well except for the tie rods...
POR 15'd the drivers side frame
Prepping the suspension pieces now!
Prepping the hubs.
More prep!
More painting
POR 15 has commenced.
More painting!
I'm happy with the outcome!
The Control arms before with the worn ball joints and bushings!
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Good one! You're the an inspiration for those, that just got their own projects recently. Nice work and unlike the newer ones, you'll have the satisfaction of having your hands, on every single inch of that car.