The Corvette Restoration Page

The Corvette Restoration Page

A site devoted to documenting the completion of a frame-off restoration on a classic 1971 Corvette Stingray.

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Restoration Articles

Chassis & Suspension 

Trailing Arm Rebuild

January 6, 2006November 9, 2017 MaineVette 7388 Views Chassis, Gas Tank, Trailing Arms

While in the process of rebuilding the steering box my trailing arms arrived back from the shop. If you recall

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Chassis & Suspension Transmission & Drivetrain 

Universal Joint Installation

January 10, 2006November 23, 2017 MaineVette 5596 Views Chassis, Drive Shaft, Driveline, Half Shaft, Universal Joints

Ok, things are starting to move along now. As of the last update I had completed assembly of the front

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Chassis & Suspension 

Brake and Fuel Line Installation

January 15, 2006November 9, 2017 MaineVette 7360 Views Brake Lines, Chassis, Fuel Lines, Gas Tank

This update focuses on the installation of new stainless steel brake and fuel lines. I’ll admit, the process took quite

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Restoration Articles Transmission & Drivetrain 

Rotor Run Out Adjustment and Brakes Installation

January 29, 2006November 23, 2017 MaineVette 6785 Views Brakes, Chassis, Driveline, Rotor Runout, Suspension, Trailing Arms

Well, since my last update the dial indicator I ordered finally arrived along with some shims I needed. Now that

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Chassis & Suspension 

Rolling Chassis – Before and After

February 1, 2006November 19, 2017 MaineVette 4848 Views Before & After, Chassis, Driveline, Suspension

Well, a significant milestone has nearly been reached – the rolling chassis is now about 99% complete! As a recap

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Engine Rebuild 

Let the Rebuild Begin! Engine Disassembly – Part 1

February 26, 2006November 9, 2017 MaineVette 4941 Views Clutch, Crankshaft, Cylinder Heads, Engine, Intake Manifold, Oil Pan, Transmission, Valvetrain

Following a short break after finishing the chassis it was time to get started on the engine work. I’ve been

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Engine Rebuild 

Engine Disassembly – Part 2

March 5, 2006November 9, 2017 MaineVette 4754 Views Camshaft, Crankshaft, Engine, Main Bearings, Oil Pump, Pistons

In this update we continue progress on disassembling and breaking down the engine. The first task this weekend was to

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Engine Rebuild 

Oil Pump Pressure Balancing

March 26, 2006November 9, 2017 MaineVette 5300 Views Engine, Oil Pump

No major news on the engine side of things quite yet. I dropped off the block about a week ago

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Engine Rebuild 

Engine Block Painting

April 30, 2006November 23, 2017 MaineVette 5582 Views Clutch, Engine, Engine Block, Flywheel, Painting

Alright, it’s been long enough – time for another update! Progress on the car has been slow lately, but the

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Engine Rebuild 

Big Block Engine Build Combination

May 1, 2006November 23, 2017 MaineVette 4448 Views Engine

The block is back from the machine shop and the parts are nearly in so it’s definitely about time to

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Updating Air Conditioning from R12 to R134a

Updating Air Conditioning from R12 to R134a

April 14, 2013 MaineVette Comments Off on Updating Air Conditioning from R12 to R134a
Body Lift: Let the Restoration Begin!

Body Lift: Let the Restoration Begin!

September 23, 2005 MaineVette Comments Off on Body Lift: Let the Restoration Begin!
Front Clip Installation: Part 1

Front Clip Installation: Part 1

July 17, 2011 MaineVette Comments Off on Front Clip Installation: Part 1
Power Steering Pump Rebuild

Power Steering Pump Rebuild

August 13, 2006 MaineVette Comments Off on Power Steering Pump Rebuild
Body Work: Hood Fiberglass Repairs & Primer

Body Work: Hood Fiberglass Repairs & Primer

April 21, 2017 MaineVette
Body Work: Prepping & Priming the Rear Clip

Body Work: Prepping & Priming the Rear Clip

October 24, 2016 MaineVette
Body Work: Adjusting Door Gaps

Body Work: Adjusting Door Gaps

November 11, 2015 MaineVette
Body Work: Applying and Sanding Body Filler

Body Work: Applying and Sanding Body Filler

November 30, 2014 MaineVette
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