"76 Stingray
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7th Gear
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"76 Stingray
[COLOR=DarkOrange]Hello everybody this is my frist time on the forum. This is my frist vette project.
I have just purchased a "76 Vette for a project. I am looking for any advice you can give me toward the rebuild of this vette. What hints or clues can you give me? When I bought it the eng. had just been rebuilt both top and bottom. The body is in really great shape & the frame only has a small amount of surface rust. The interior is trashed. I have torn everything apart and am getting ready for the clean up & restoration. I have not decided on a color yet so if you have photo's of prospect colors please send them.
Thanks: Vettecus
I have just purchased a "76 Vette for a project. I am looking for any advice you can give me toward the rebuild of this vette. What hints or clues can you give me? When I bought it the eng. had just been rebuilt both top and bottom. The body is in really great shape & the frame only has a small amount of surface rust. The interior is trashed. I have torn everything apart and am getting ready for the clean up & restoration. I have not decided on a color yet so if you have photo's of prospect colors please send them.
Thanks: Vettecus
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 1,861
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From: New Zealand
......Put the interior back together quick and drive it 
......interior parts are expensive, so if you stay with the existing colour you can re-use a lot of existing parts......this will save you money and time dyeing parts.........
Here's a list of '76 stock interior colours.......sorry, I don't have any colour chips......
B=Black
BG=Blue Green
DB=Dark Blue
F=Firethorn (anybody know what this is?????? Red???)
SG=Silver Gray
W=White
......interior parts are expensive, so if you stay with the existing colour you can re-use a lot of existing parts......this will save you money and time dyeing parts.........
Here's a list of '76 stock interior colours.......sorry, I don't have any colour chips......
B=Black
BG=Blue Green
DB=Dark Blue
F=Firethorn (anybody know what this is?????? Red???)
SG=Silver Gray
W=White
Pro
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Okemos MI
Welcome fellow 76 brother!
You must also be aware that 76 Stingrays are the next big thing
First thing to look at on your 76 is the floor. in 76 a partial steel floor replaced the fiberglass floor as a heat sheild for the catalytic converter and higher engine compartment temps. Unfortunately it was not galvanized
Mine before
After
Before you carpet insulate
you will be amazed at the results you can get with attention to detail
before
after
Good luck and welcome to the forum, these guys are the best...
You must also be aware that 76 Stingrays are the next big thing
First thing to look at on your 76 is the floor. in 76 a partial steel floor replaced the fiberglass floor as a heat sheild for the catalytic converter and higher engine compartment temps. Unfortunately it was not galvanized
Mine before
After
Before you carpet insulate
you will be amazed at the results you can get with attention to detail
before
after
Good luck and welcome to the forum, these guys are the best...
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 49
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From: Rockford MI
WOW, awesome job Lotus..
I love to see the interiors.
I feel like such a wuss about trying to do my own, but you guys
have givin me some great encouragement. I own my 1st
vette also, a 75 stingray. I would love to see more pics of
doors, windshield pillar arms, and weather stripping installs.
Thx alot..
Rock on
I love to see the interiors.
I feel like such a wuss about trying to do my own, but you guys
have givin me some great encouragement. I own my 1st
vette also, a 75 stingray. I would love to see more pics of
doors, windshield pillar arms, and weather stripping installs.
Thx alot..
Rock on
Pro
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 584
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From: Okemos MI
Originally Posted by Rivers4me
WOW, awesome job Lotus..
I love to see the interiors.
I feel like such a wuss about trying to do my own, but you guys
have givin me some great encouragement. I own my 1st
vette also, a 75 stingray. I would love to see more pics of
doors, windshield pillar arms, and weather stripping installs.
Thx alot..
Rock on
I love to see the interiors.
I feel like such a wuss about trying to do my own, but you guys
have givin me some great encouragement. I own my 1st
vette also, a 75 stingray. I would love to see more pics of
doors, windshield pillar arms, and weather stripping installs.
Thx alot..
Rock on
Don't be afraid to make your Corvette the best it can be, This forum has a lot of very talented people who love to help with what they have learned along the way and can save you a lot of money and frustration.. Just post a question and watch the response, Thats how it works here
Pretty soon you will be giving ideas and advice too. If you need anything I can help you with just ask.
Good Luck
Interior pictures, no problem
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Joined: Sep 2002
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From: San Diego - Deep Within The State of CONFUSION!
Mine had lotsa rust
When I pulled the carpet to replace it, I was in for a really rusty surprise. I had to spend two days just grinding rust off the floorpans before I could treat for rust and lay down insulation. After two coats of rust inhibitor, (one Rustoleum and one POR-15) and a liberal application of Reflectix for heat, the carpet went down. Wow it sure did change the car! A lot! Now the '76 is twice as much fun to drive. Having new BMW Champagne leather on the seats helps!
