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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Interior & Electrical

Interior & Electrical 

Updating Air Conditioning from R12 to R134a

April 14, 2013November 24, 2017 MaineVette 58767 Views Air Conditioning, Electrical, HVAC

With the engine compartment wiring and vacuum lines now installed I decided it was time to give the air conditioning

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Engine Rebuild Interior & Electrical 

Engine Bay Wiring & Vacuum Line Installation

November 4, 2012November 24, 2017 MaineVette 9732 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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Interior & Electrical 

Heating, Air Conditioning and Astro Ventilation System Removal

August 19, 2007November 8, 2017 MaineVette 11007 Views Carpet, Firewall, Heater Core, HVAC, Interior

In this update I’m continuing the process of removing the interior by focusing on removing the heater, ventilation and air

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Interior & Electrical 

Dash Disassembly and Removal

August 12, 2007November 24, 2017 MaineVette 11837 Views Electrical, HVAC, Interior, Vacuum, Wiring Harness

In this update I’m continuing the process of removing the interior so that the rest of the wiring, as well

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Interior & Electrical 

Center Console Removal

July 30, 2007November 24, 2017 MaineVette 36739 Views Fiber Optics, HVAC, Interior, Wiring Harness

In this update I’m continuing the process of removing the first of three wiring harness that lead into the engine

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Chassis & Suspension Interior & Electrical 

Steering Column and Instrument Cluster Removal

July 15, 2007November 8, 2017 MaineVette 17745 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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Interior & Electrical Paint & Body 

Headlight Restoration

April 8, 2007November 8, 2017 MaineVette 9989 Views Body, Electrical, Headlights

Well, progress on the car has been pretty slow lately. Actually, it’s almost been non-existent. Work has been keeping me

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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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