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Restoration & Modification Projects => Restoration Projects => Topic started by: 73stingrayresto on January 22, 2024, 10:14:28 AM

Title: '73 C3 Stingray Restoration
Post by: 73stingrayresto on January 22, 2024, 10:14:28 AM

Hi everyone,

Great to be a new member on this forum.

I am based in NSW and am looking for a reputable classic car / Corvette restoration company?

I am looking to undertake a full resto of our vette and am struggling to find specialists. Hoping the forum world can help....


Thanks in advance

Title: Re: '73 C3 Stingray Restoration
Post by: sirfixalot on January 22, 2024, 08:20:42 PM

What do you mean by restoration?    Mechanical , Paint , Trim ?

Title: Re: '73 C3 Stingray Restoration
Post by: 73stingrayresto on January 23, 2024, 09:08:18 AM

Thanks for the response,

We have owned the car for 20 odd years, however it has sat in a shed for the last 5 years and not been driven.

So I am looking for a full overhaul to get the vehicle back to the condition it should be, including a check on the engine - I know it needs a new alternator, but there are probably more issues to find.

It will need a respray with some minor fiberglass body work required, and repair to the bonnet hood (currently no aligning properly when closed).

I am also interested in trim work to the interior - new seats, center cluster and door skins. I'm sure this list will grow very quickly.

Thanks again

Title: Re: '73 C3 Stingray Restoration
Post by: jagsy on January 23, 2024, 05:15:33 PM

Any particular location?

Title: Re: '73 C3 Stingray Restoration
Post by: 73stingrayresto on January 23, 2024, 09:14:48 PM

We are located just out of Sydney, but happy to drive 4-5hrs to find the right place.

Title: Re: '73 C3 Stingray Restoration
Post by: sirfixalot on January 26, 2024, 06:58:29 PM

For body work , spray painting  Precision Marine Refinishing   33 Cottam Ave Bankstown they have done a few club cars which have won  at  show  and shine. Mechanical SR Performance Arncliffe club member Steve at Sr Performance may be also able to point you toward trimmers,painters.

Title: Re: '73 C3 Stingray Restoration
Post by: jagsy on January 28, 2024, 06:12:04 PM

Try Down Town Kustoms, Taree

https://www.downtownkustoms.com.au/

Title: Re: '73 C3 Stingray Restoration
Post by: 73stingrayresto on February 05, 2024, 10:02:58 AM

Thanks for the responses.

I like the idea of one restorer looking after the project. I have tried to contact "Try Down Town Kustoms, Taree" but still awaiting a response.

Do you have any other recommendations?


Thanks in advance