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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Fiberglass Repair

Paint & Body 

Body Work: Hood Fiberglass Repairs & Primer

April 21, 2017November 24, 2017 MaineVette 13886 Views Body Work, Doors, Fiberglass, Fiberglass Repair, Hood, Paint, Primer, T-Tops

In this update the rough body work continues in preparation for sending the car out to have the final body

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Paint & Body 

Body Work: Prepping & Priming the Rear Clip

October 24, 2016November 24, 2017 MaineVette 9058 Views Body Work, Fiberglass Repair, Paint, Primer, Rear Clip

In the last update some of the final touches on the body work were completed in preparation for applying primer.

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Paint & Body 

Front Clip Installation: Part 3

January 8, 2012November 24, 2017 MaineVette 9059 Views Body Work, Fiberglass, Fiberglass Repair, Front Clip

Installation of a new one piece front clip continues in this update. With the front clip dry fit in place

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Corvette Front Clip Replacement
Paint & Body 

Front Clip Installation: Part 2

October 25, 2011November 24, 2017 MaineVette 17586 Views Body, Body Work, Fiberglass, Fiberglass Repair, Front Clip

In this update progress on installing a new one piece front clip continues. In the last update the radiator support

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Corvette Front Clip Replacement
Paint & Body 

Front Clip Installation: Part 1

July 17, 2011November 24, 2017 MaineVette 46216 Views Body, Body Work, Fiberglass, Fiberglass Repair, Front Clip

In my last project update the firewall was reinstalled on the birdcage and the body was mounted back to the

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Paint & Body 

Firewall Installation

January 16, 2011November 24, 2017 MaineVette 10495 Views Body, Body Drop, Chassis, Fiberglass Repair, Firewall, Front Clip

Fresh on the heels of the last update I’m finally moving forward with the restoration of this 1971 Corvette –

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Paint & Body 

Completion of Rear Clip Repairs

November 21, 2010November 24, 2017 MaineVette 6317 Views Body, Body Work, Fiberglass, Fiberglass Repair, Rear Clip, Rear Quarter Panel, Rear Valence Panel

In the last progress update the new rear valence panel and splash shields were fitted and bonded in their final

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Paint & Body 

Rear Valence Panel Installation: Part 2

September 19, 2010November 24, 2017 MaineVette 6204 Views Body, Body Work, Fiberglass, Fiberglass Repair, Rear Valence Panel

In the last progress update the replacement rear valence panel was fitted and glued into place. In this update work

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Paint & Body 

Rear Valence Panel Installation: Part 1

July 3, 2010November 24, 2017 MaineVette 5491 Views Body, Body Work, Fiberglass, Fiberglass Repair, Rear Valence Panel

As work to wrap up repairs to the rear clip of this 1971 Corvette continue, a new rear valence panel

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Paint & Body 

Rear Quarter Panel Installation

May 16, 2010November 24, 2017 MaineVette 7133 Views Body, Body Work, Fiberglass, Fiberglass Repair, Rear Fender, Rear Quarter Panel

With the new Corvette tail light panel installed only two panels remain to be installed on the rear clip –

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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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