NSW Corvettes

Restoration & Modification Projects => Restoration Projects => Topic started by: JP on December 15, 2005, 12:30:22 PM

Title: Pic I worked it out
Post by: JP on December 15, 2005, 12:30:22 PM

This is how I purchased the car some 4 month ago, It doesn't look like that now.
(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c364/JRP2376/Corvette.jpg)

JP

Title: Pic I worked it out
Post by: Vette Obsessed on December 15, 2005, 05:55:07 PM

Good stuff.  Now you have made me curious about how it looks now...

Title: Pic I worked it out
Post by: JP on December 15, 2005, 10:22:06 PM

This is the second Vet I have restored I did a 74 about 5 years ago and regreted selling ever since. As the kids were young we couldn't just leave them and go for a drive. But know it's see you later kids. I'm doing the work myself, But I think I may look for a spray painter, Know anyone?

Striped out the interior
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c364/JRP2376/000_0153.jpg
Body and shell with a little bit of electrics left
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c364/JRP2376/000_0169.jpg
Cut the old fire wall  out
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c364/JRP2376/000_0459.jpg
The steering box and drag link arms are in
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c364/JRP2376/000_0170.jpg
Puting the new fire wall in
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c364/JRP2376/000_0461.jpg

I have a long way to go, My target is the middle of next year  I get to do about 1 to 2 hours a day depending on when the wife gets home from her work.

I will be keeping people up dated on my progress.

JP

Title: Pic I worked it out
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on December 15, 2005, 10:34:21 PM

Have you thought of putting Rack & Pinion Steering in instead of the box.  Gives you more room in the engine bay.


(http://www.corvettevalley.com/gallery/data/510/medium/095_New_Tie_Rods.JPG)

(http://www.corvettevalley.com/gallery/data/510/medium/034_New_Steering_Rack.JPG)

Just food for thought.

Keep us posted.  Should keep you out of trouble.

Title: Pic I worked it out
Post by: JP on December 16, 2005, 12:23:51 PM

No I never gave it a though. I did it the same as the last vet I converted, next time maybe. Looks a lot cleaner / neater on you pics.

Cameron I noticed that your at Campbelltown, maybe after Xmas could I come and have a look?
JP

Title: Pic I worked it out
Post by: 69 DIRTY RAT on December 16, 2005, 02:17:42 PM

Is it LHD or RHD?

Title: Pic I worked it out
Post by: JP on December 16, 2005, 11:26:15 PM

It was LH when I purchased it, But I have since converted it to RH. The dashes have been changed over, fire wall changed and the steering box and steering wheel have been fitted up. The next to do is all the air conditioning and the vents.
 http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c364/JRP2376/000_0170.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c364/JRP2376/000_0461.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c364/JRP2376/000_0459.jpg

JP

Title: Pic I worked it out
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on December 17, 2005, 04:52:52 PM

Not a problem JP. I'll PM you my mobile number