Almost done with the entire dash (nearly done with the entire interior – at least the dying part). Take a look at how the center console turns out.
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Tim
Two Petrol Boxes to showcase.
These are fun!
Check out https://www.mypetrolbox.com/ and see the different subscription levels. Everyone is fun!!!!
(No, I don’t get paid for showing you the contents.)
Tim
There are still some major areas to tackle for the color conversion, but the T-Top inserts are done.
I had to do some repairs, and they aren’t perfect, but they will suffice for now.
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Tim
While doing the dye work to convert the ugly gray interior of SR76 (my 1976 Corvette) to black, I anticipated having issues with various parts. In this case, while doing the passenger side dash panel, I found that the air vent was functioning properly.
Here is how it works and what it needed to function properly.
With the upholstery on the seats complete and the carpet in place I’m going to start dying the gray interior parts that do not be replaced.
For this video I’ve pulled the metal bracket that holds the manual light pull and the bottom cover for the steering column as well as the side section of the console cover.
Lots more coming up!
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Tim
If you follow #ProjectSR76 you might recall that the speedometer was not functioning.
Additionally, I could not find a good video on replacing or even one that traced it through the car.
I tried to create one in this episode.
Let me know what you think.
Tim
Every now and then you run across a “What the hell is this?” Look this over and tell me what you think.
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Tim
Continuing on with the tear down of the passenger seat for #ProjectSR76. All part of my 1976 Corvette Stingray restoration.
Tim
The list for my 1976 Stingray #SR76 continues to grow. That’s too be expected. It’s a project and for the amount I paid, well let’s just say…it was a great deal!
Now, if you are squeamish you might want to have someone else watch this first. There’s some good, some bad but there’s is a lot of ugly!!
I think shocks are coming up next. See you then!!
Thanks for checking in!
TIM
SR=Stingray
76 -1976
Numbers matching means that a part (or parts) have a number that matches the VIN or a portion of the VIN. Often it only refers to the engine, in some cases other parts as well.
Watch a Barrett Jackson or Mecum Auction and many of these “Numbers Matching” cars bring higher prices. It is a unique attribute especially muscle and sports cars that were often modified over the years. For example there were just over 46k 1976 Stingray produced and having the original engine adds it to a much smaller number.
Since the L48 for #SR76 is the lower performance of the engine available in 1976, one might guess that they were replaced for more horse power over the years.
For #SR76 my intentions are not to create a contours level restoration, so it really isn’t that much of benefit but would be cool to know.
So is the L48 original to #ProjectSR76?
See what you think.
Tim
SR=Stingray
76 -1976
