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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Chassis & Suspension

Body Removal & Installation Chassis & Suspension 

Final Chassis Preparation and Body Installation

January 2, 2014November 24, 2017 MaineVette 7730 Views Body Lift, Body Work, Chassis, Clutch, Engine, Headers, Shifter Linkage, Starter, Transmission

I’m glad to report that, after taking about a year off from my Corvette Restoration project to work on other

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Chassis & Suspension Interior & Electrical 

Steering Column and Instrument Cluster Removal

July 15, 2007November 8, 2017 MaineVette 17746 Views Electrical, Gauges, Interior, Steering Column, Wiring Harness

As progress moves forward on the Corvette restoration I continued with my focus on cleaning out the engine bay. With

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Chassis & Suspension Engine Rebuild 

A Year In Review – Looking Back at the First Months

October 6, 2006November 24, 2017 MaineVette 4259 Views Chassis, Engine

Wow, it’s amazing to think I’ve been working away at this restoration project for over a year now. After over

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Chassis & Suspension Engine Rebuild 

Power Steering Pump Rebuild

August 13, 2006April 17, 2022 MaineVette 37235 Views Power Steering Pump

This update will detail the process involved with rebuilding the power steering pump. Originally I was going to wait and

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Chassis & Suspension 

Rolling Chassis – Before and After

February 1, 2006November 19, 2017 MaineVette 5171 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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Chassis & Suspension 

Brake and Fuel Line Installation

January 15, 2006November 9, 2017 MaineVette 7842 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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Chassis & Suspension Transmission & Drivetrain 

Universal Joint Installation

January 10, 2006November 23, 2017 MaineVette 5893 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 

Trailing Arm Rebuild

January 6, 2006November 9, 2017 MaineVette 7754 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 

Steering Box Rebuild – Part 2

January 2, 2006November 19, 2017 MaineVette 6238 Views Steering, Steering Box Rebuild

As of the last update I had determined that, for the most part, things inside the steering box were in

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Chassis & Suspension 

Steering Box Rebuild – Part 1

December 31, 2005November 23, 2017 MaineVette 7672 Views Steering, Steering Box

Well, I’ve been putting it off for long enough, time to clean up the steering box. For those who aren’t

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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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