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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Engine Rebuild

Engine Rebuild Interior & Electrical 

Engine Bay Wiring & Vacuum Line Installation

November 4, 2012November 24, 2017 MaineVette 9672 Views Electrical, Engine Bay, Fuse Block, Vacuum, Windshield Wipers

Now that the front clip has been installed back on the Corvette, and most of the trim features fitted in

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Engine Rebuild Transmission & Drivetrain 

Header and Shifter Linkage Installation

December 31, 2006November 24, 2017 MaineVette 5230 Views Headers, Shifter Linkage, Steering Box, Transmission

Well, progress continues on the Corvette. Things have continued to move slowly lately due to obligations at work and the

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Engine Rebuild Transmission & Drivetrain 

Engine, Scattershield and Clutch Installation

November 12, 2006November 9, 2017 MaineVette 5600 Views Bellhousing, Clutch, Engine, Flywheel, Scattershield, Transmission

Well, I’ve spent the last few weeks trying to get some odds and ends wrapped up with the motor before

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Chassis & Suspension Engine Rebuild 

A Year In Review – Looking Back at the First Months

October 6, 2006November 24, 2017 MaineVette 4225 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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Engine Rebuild 

Engine Dyno Run – The Moment of Truth!

September 24, 2006November 24, 2017 MaineVette 4154 Views Engine, Engine Dyno

Well, it’s been about a year since I’ve started this project – almost exactly a year to the day actually.

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Engine Rebuild 

Engine Startup – Bringing the Engine Back to Life!

August 26, 2006November 23, 2017 MaineVette 4266 Views Engine

Well, after about 250 hours of toiling away on my rebuild project, the 454 fired back to life this weekend!

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Engine Rebuild 

Distributor and Spark Plug Installation

August 25, 2006November 23, 2017 MaineVette 4517 Views Distributor, Spark Plugs

Just a few last things before it’s finally time to fire the motor. This update will include the installation of

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Engine Rebuild Restoration Articles 

Alternator and Engine Accessory Installation

August 20, 2006November 9, 2017 MaineVette 4941 Views Alternator, Carburetor, Engine, Power Steering Pump, Water Pump

Well, it appears I’ve made a fair bit of progress over the past few weeks. Of course having a week

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Chassis & Suspension Engine Rebuild 

Power Steering Pump Rebuild

August 13, 2006April 17, 2022 MaineVette 37124 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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Engine Rebuild 

Valve Cover and Flywheel Installation

August 6, 2006November 9, 2017 MaineVette 4518 Views Engine, Engine Mounts, Flywheel, Valve Covers

In this update I’ll be starting with the installation of the new valve covers that UPS dropped off at my

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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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