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I posted this on my Facebook page, but wanted to post this here as well as it is quite a milestone for me… And if nothing else, to prove that I actually DO own Corvettes.
This is my 1970 LT-1 Corvette. It was taken off of the street in 1978 and disassembled (considerably) by 1980 with 37,000 miles on the odometer. I purchased the car in 2008 and finished disassembly (including pulling the body) in 2010. I’ve messed around with it a bit between customer cars and took a brief break in 2017 when I retired from the restoration business. Back at it in 2020 and finally to this point… Reuniting the body with the chassis. So after sixteen years separated, body is back on the chassis and the car is headed for completion after 48 years off of the road.
2025 c3 ('68-'73) of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Wow! That is a long time off the road and then 16 years with the body / chassis separated! It will literally be like a brand-new Corvette, even better than brand new!
Hello Stan,
I have to ask.....how did you handle the damming strip on the windshield???
Regards,,,,,,,,
Alan,
I still have to install the windshield (all of the glass in fact), but here is my plan…
I know that you were part of the original discussion… Jim had detailed how he did his (he did about six if I recall correctly) and while it was pretty close to the factory procedure, it didn’t (in my opinion) lend itself well to me doing most of the setup work myself. While Jim did his layup on the windshield, I’m going to do my layup on the windshield frame… I purchased a damming strip with adhesive on both sides; one to attach to the windshield frame, the other to attach the woven material to. I figured that with the dam in place in that manner, it would be easier to apply the adhesive in the proper amount/height.
Congrats Stan, great work as you always do. Almost time to enjoy it the way it was meant to.
Bill,
Thanks for the nice comments! I’m really looking forward to getting it back on the road as I truly miss driving an old Corvette and it’s been a while since I have.
Originally Posted by 69L88
I’m jealous Stan. Mine hasn’t seen the road since 1982 (but I’m back at is again!).
I appreciate your comments! I’ve seen a few photos of your car that you have posted over the years and I’m truly impressed. I’m going for something very similar with my 1969… I was too young to buy and drive an L-88 when they were new and any legitimate opportunity to buy one passed me by in the early 2000s, so a tribute car is the next best option. As mentioned, I really like yours, I hope mine turns out as nice!
Somehow I missed congratulating you after looking at this thread....
CONGRATS!!!!!!
Thank you brother, I really appreciate it! I’ve followed your progress from the start… I haven’t posted anything on your thread, but I am impressed with your positive attitude towards getting things done (and it shows with your consistent progress). Good work on your end too!
We have a Roadtrip thread in the General Forum...once your car is on the road post some pics/videos.
The C3 ROAD TRIP PIC THREAD...No-car show pics...Please...
Absolutely! I’ll definitely have a video of the first drive!
The finish on the frame and A-arm caught my interest and I can see the difference in shade. Is the frame powdercoated? I see the A-arm with more gloss while frame shows a flatter finish. Love the exterior trim color.
It’s a thing of beauty Stan.
I’m jealous!
I hope you will continue with this thread and document your work.
I would be very interested following it and learning from you the things that I can apply to mine as I’m putting it back together.
Hello,
Over the years Stan's work has influenced more than a few folks restoring 68-72 cars.
Perhaps his greatest strength is his approachable manner.
Regards....
Thank you Tom! And yes it is… I wouldn’t know what to do with my left foot if it wasn’t!
The finish on the frame and A-arm caught my interest and I can see the difference in shade. Is the frame powdercoated? I see the A-arm with more gloss while frame shows a flatter finish. Love the exterior trim color.
Tom, no, not powder coated, simply painted a different shade and gloss level. I’m partial to Bridgehampton blue myself… As mentioned previously, my very first Corvette (forty-five years ago) was a 1970 LT-1 in Bridgehampton blue.
Originally Posted by OldCarBum
It’s a thing of beauty Stan.
I’m jealous!
I hope you will continue with this thread and document your work.
I would be very interested following it and learning from you the things that I can apply to mine as I’m putting it back together.
Thanks very much Greg!
I’ve been posting my progress over on my Facebook page (Stan’s Corvette Restoration), but I may take your advice and start something here for my 1969 when I get started on that in earnest… And I’ve seen your work (it’s exceptional)! I don’t think that I could add much more to the fantastic job you are already doing. I’m sure you’re as anxious as I am to finish and get it back on the road!
Hello,
Over the years Stan's work has influenced more than a few folks restoring 68-72 cars.
Perhaps his greatest strength is his approachable manner.
Regards....
Thanks for the compliment Stan, but I learn everything about these Corvettes from guys like you, Alan and others.
The work you do and the knowledge you share is priceless.
Body Drop on Chassis
