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 

Painting Frame & Drivetrain Components

November 13, 2005November 23, 2017 MaineVette 7376 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 13699 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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Chassis & Suspension 

Frame Sandblasting

October 16, 2005October 23, 2017 MaineVette 7283 Views Chassis, Frame, Sandblasing

Well, it’s been slow going lately. I haven’t been able to put as much time into working on the car

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Chassis & Suspension 

Chassis Disassembly and Sandblasting

October 2, 2005November 23, 2017 MaineVette 8749 Views Chassis, Frame, Sandblasting, Suspension

I spent a few hours during the week continuing to disassemble the chassis. Here I have the rear suspension and

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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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