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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Painting

Paint & Body 

Windshield Frame Painting

July 6, 2008October 30, 2017 MaineVette 6734 Views Birdcage, Painting, Primer, Repair, Windshield Frame

Repair of the corroded windshield frame finally reaches a conclusion in this update as the repairs are completed the birdcage

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Engine Rebuild 

Engine Block Painting

April 30, 2006November 23, 2017 MaineVette 5889 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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Chassis & Suspension 

Painting Frame & Drivetrain Components

November 13, 2005November 23, 2017 MaineVette 7384 Views Chassis, Differential, Frame, Painting, Suspension

Good news, the frame painting is finally finished! I got the final coat on and I’m quite pleased with how

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Chassis & Suspension 

Frame Repair, Strengthening & Painting

October 23, 2005November 23, 2017 MaineVette 13709 Views Frame, Painting, Repair, Strengthening

It’s been a busy couple of days. Thankfully, the sandblasting is finally over. At first it was pretty neat but

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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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