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A site devoted to documenting the completion of a frame-off restoration on a classic 1971 Corvette Stingray.

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Chassis & Suspension 

Rolling Chassis – Before and After

February 1, 2006November 19, 2017 MaineVette 5104 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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Restoration Articles Transmission & Drivetrain 

Rotor Run Out Adjustment and Brakes Installation

January 29, 2006November 23, 2017 MaineVette 7174 Views Brakes, Chassis, Driveline, Rotor Runout, Suspension, Trailing Arms

Well, since my last update the dial indicator I ordered finally arrived along with some shims I needed. Now that

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Chassis & Suspension 

Steering System Reassembly

December 18, 2005November 23, 2017 MaineVette 7482 Views Chassis, Power Steering, Steering, Suspension, Torsion Bars

Things are moving right along now… Next on my to-do list was putting the new tie rods together. I applied

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Chassis & Suspension 

Front Suspension & Steering Assembly

December 4, 2005October 23, 2017 MaineVette 7151 Views Chassis, Steering, Suspension

Well, this has been a while in the works but it’s finally time for some major reassembly. I’m really looking

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Chassis & Suspension 

Chassis Painting & Reassembly

November 27, 2005October 23, 2017 MaineVette 6781 Views Brakes, Chassis, Differential, Gas Tank, Suspension, Trailing Arms

Well, time to tackle that rusty gas tank. It’s been an eyesore in my garage for far too long and

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Chassis & Suspension 

Painting Frame & Drivetrain Components

November 13, 2005November 23, 2017 MaineVette 7322 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 

Chassis Disassembly and Sandblasting

October 2, 2005November 23, 2017 MaineVette 8699 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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