Category Archives: Auto Restoration

#ProjectSR76 – Drivers Side Dash Bezel Part 2

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Finishing up the speedometer and tach bezel on my 76 Sting Ray.

I’m pleased with the outcome. They aren’t new, but they look much better and cleaner than the old gray color.

#ProjectSR76 is looking good on the inside.

 


More coming up!!!

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 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

 

 

 

 

 

#ProjectSR76 Interior Dye – Part 5A Top/Roof Trim

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Continuing with the color change on my 1976 Corvette Stingray (#ProjectSR76) I tackle the interior top/roof trim pieces.

The will be a two-part video. I have had several viewers ask about seeing the entire process, so in this two-part episode, you’ll see the removal of the interior top/roof trim and a recap of the process of dying each piece.

Here is the removal and inspection of the trim pieces.

 


The cleaning and dying video is coming up!!

Tim

 

#Petrolbox – March 2023

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By now, you know that I really enjoy my Petrolbox subscription.

Always products to try and cool helpful tools and a shirt!!!

Check out what came in March’s Petrolbox!

 


 

 

 

Thanks for checking in!!!

Tim

#ProjectSR76 Interior Dye – Part 4 T-Tops

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Originally this video was going to cover the driver’s side dash panel. However, it was a bit more work than the time I had.
A quick hitter was the inserts for the T-Tops.
Check it out!

Check back. There is still a lot more dying to come!!!

Tim

#ProjectSR76 Air Vent Touch up

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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.

 



Thanks for watching.
Tim