Category Archives: Auto History

#ProjectSR76 Cargo Storage Restore Part 2

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I finished up the 3 door rear storage on my 1976 Corvette.

Take a look at the cleaning up and installation of the catches.

 


More carpet work is coming up!!

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Tim

#ProjectSR76 – Divers Side Dash Button-Up

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I finished up the driver’s side dash area, including the kick panel and a discovery…always learn something new.

Check it out.

 

 


 

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Tim

Helpful Car Restoration Sources

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Quick video that goes over a few must have books for your restoration projects.

 

 


 

 

Thanks for watching. Tim

#ProjectSR76 Center Console Dye Job

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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.



The dash pad is up next – it is a new install, so no dying is required, and I’ll have the dash back together.

Thanks for viewing! Drop a comment!!

Tim

 

#ProjectSR76 – Pillar Post Trim – Dye Job

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The pillar post trim is in rough shape on the 76 Sting Ray (#ProjectSR76), and this clean-up and dye treatment makes it look a bit better.

 

 

More coming up.

Tim

#ProjectSR76 – Drivers Side Dash Bezel Part I

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Removal of #ProjectSR76 driver-side bezel was a tough one.

Lots to disconnect.  More light blubs than on the Vegas Strip.  Oh yeah, and dropping the steering column.

Let me know what you think.

 

 

 

Part II is coming up.

Tim

#ProjectSR76 Interior T-Tops Refurbishing and Install

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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.

Check out the video!

Thanks for checking back.

Tim

#ProjectSR76 Interior 6B RIGHT SIDE KICK PLATE

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As part of the interior color transformation, every part needs to be replaced or have the color changed, kick panels included.

I picked up a used set in black some time ago so I didn’t have to treat these.

I’m assuming that what is on #ProjectSR76 is original.  The color matches, and there’s no indication it was replaced.

In this video and the pictures below, you’ll see that the right side was manually altered.   The right kick panel in the used set is was not modified.

However, a quick look at the aftermarket offering and the panels are modified.

Aftermarket

 

 

As the video will show, the modification was necessary to accommodate a vacuum actuator on the right side next to the air vent.

Here is the video:

 

 

NOTE: THIS WORD PRESS SITE IS HAVING ISSUES PLAYING YOUTUBE VIDEOS. IF THIS OCCURS, CLICK ON WATCH ON YOUTUBE AND ENJOY THE VIDEO THERE!! WE ARE WORKING TO FIX THAT ISSUE.

Thanks for checking. Next up – interior T-Top panels.

Tim

#ProjectSR76 Interior Dye – Part 6A Preparing to install Passenger Side

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I needed to install some of the completed dye pieces for the interior of #ProjectSR76.  If you recall, I’m undertaking a complete color transformation on the interior of my 1976 StingRay.    Keeping complete parts sitting around in my garage is not a great idea, so getting them back in the car is necessary.

For this episode, I’m preparing the large gaping hole on the passenger side.  But first, I need to put the AC Duct and vent back together as well as the panel itself.

Here is the prep:

NOTE: THIS WORD PRESS SITE IS HAVING ISSUES PLAYING YOUTUBE VIDEOS. IF THIS OCCURS, CLICK ON WATCH ON YOUTUBE AND ENJOY THE VIDEO THERE!! WE ARE WORKING TO FIX THAT ISSUE.
 

The next episode is coming up shortly!!

Thanks for checking in.

Tim

#ProjectSR76 Interior Dye – Part 5B Top/Roof Trim – Cleaning and Dye Process

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Thanks for checking back on #ProjectSR76. Still working on the interior, dying from the ugly stock gray to black.

Several requests from viewers to see the cleaning process and applying the dye. So I’ve shown the process in this video.

 

 


 

Tim