Update on my 86 Pace Car Restore
08-07-2012, 11:17 PM
#1
Le Mans Master
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Update on my 86 Pace Car Restore
Some of you might remember, I am restoring an 86 Pace Car convertible. With the crazy heat this summer, it's been tough to get out in the garage and get things done.
If you haven't seen my original thread, check it out before you go any further.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...o-restore.html
The interior is done!!!
Before
After
New canvas convertible top installed, too.
Before
After
All that's left to do, is fix the front bumper and it's going up for sale.
If you haven't seen my original thread, check it out before you go any further.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...o-restore.html
The interior is done!!!
Before
After
New canvas convertible top installed, too.
Before
After
All that's left to do, is fix the front bumper and it's going up for sale.
Last edited by johnnymo63; 03-01-2018 at 02:46 AM. Reason: updated missing pics
08-08-2012, 08:40 PM
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Very nice! 
08-14-2012, 10:29 PM
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Le Mans Master
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Thanks, guys. I just got dash working.
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08-15-2012, 05:52 PM
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Race Director
Great job!!!! When I first saw it I thought you have got to be kidding but it's looking good. Congrats for taking on a project like that and saving another vette. 
08-16-2012, 11:16 AM
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08-16-2012, 01:02 PM
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Gotta admit you have vision. What looked like a disaster you turned into a really nice looking vett. What did you do to the paint that was not repainted, buff with orbital buffer?
08-16-2012, 01:11 PM
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Melting Slicks
Looks fantastic! Great work. What a difference some new leather and carpet make, huh.I'm also a big fan of black cars with red interior. It's not so common anymore as it once was.
08-16-2012, 02:44 PM
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Nice job!
08-17-2012, 06:52 AM
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Safety Car
Lookin pretty nice Johnny!!C4s are tough to restore and still make a profit. The car has to be a good balance between what it needs and what you hafta pay for it initially. Even then you pretty much have to do all the work because the restoration suppliers need to be cattle prodded over their prices.
Keep the pics rolling!
08-18-2012, 11:07 PM
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Le Mans Master
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This one was a bigger challenge than I thought it was going to be.
I'm on vacation starting Monday, so I will finish up the body and paint-work.
If I do another, I'll make sure it only requires "minor" repairs.
I'm on vacation starting Monday, so I will finish up the body and paint-work.
If I do another, I'll make sure it only requires "minor" repairs.
08-26-2012, 05:04 PM
#19
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
Finally Finished
[COLOR="DarkGreen"][SIZE="3"]After a year and a half of on/off work on this thing, I'm happy to say, "I'm finished!" 
I got the front bumper painted and it turned out alright.
BEFORE
AFTER
Top up
Top down
3/4 Rear
Interior
Engine
Front
Rear
Profile
I got the front bumper painted and it turned out alright.
BEFORE
AFTER
Top up
Top down
3/4 Rear
Interior
Engine
Front
Rear
Profile
Last edited by johnnymo63; 03-01-2018 at 03:26 AM. Reason: updated missing pics
