Category Archives: #AverageGuysCarRestoration

#ProjectSR76 1976 Stingray Half-Shafts Part 2

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I’m finishing up the installation of #ProjectSR76‘s half shafts. The results? You’ll have to watch.

 

Thanks for checking. More coming up on #ProjectSR76

Tim

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Introducing #Project67DC 1967 Dodge Coronet

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If you remember #ProjectBeepBeep and its owner Bill, you’ll want to take a look at the newest addition to Bill’s MOPAR farm.

#Project67DC is a beautiful 1967 Dodge Coronet.   In this video/slide presentation, you take a look at this sharp late 60s MOPAR . Bill added a couple of notes that it is dual exhaust with an H pipe and the Coronet is a solid driver. Other than a respray it is original. Vinyl top, interior, and all glass original. No bondo. All sheet metal original.

Take a look!!

 



 
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Tim

Barrett Jackson Scottsdale 2024 The Before Auction Part 1

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We arrived in Scottsdale on the first day of the event. There are no auctions, but the cars are arriving and staging up. Lots of fun. Venders have time to chat, and I’ve interacted with some at previous auctions.

This 1969 Roadrunner had a few issues.

Check it out:

 


Check back for more Barrett Jackson 2024 @ Scottsdale, Az

Tim

PETROLBOX January 2024

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#ProjectSR76 and Average Guy’s Car Restoration love the products and cool things in our PetroBox subscription. Check out January’s offers, and then go to https://www.mypetrolbox.com/ and review the subscription options.


 

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Tim

#ProjectSR76 Troubleshooting the Power Steering

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Like all classic cars, leaks have to be dealt with. I don’t personally subscribe to the notion that all old cars leak. They do until you fix them.

My 76 Stingray gets fewer miles to the quart of power steering fluid than it does miles per gallon of gas. So, I need to shake down the unit to see where it’s coming from.

This video shows my process.

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Tim

#PROJECTSR76 BEFORE AND AFTER INTERIOR COLOR SWAP AND REFURBISHMENT

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It is nearly complete. The color conversion has taken place. Adding the new door panels will complete round one. The goal was to get rid of the awful factory smoke-gray color, which was in horrid condition, and convert it to black.

I did have to replace a few items. The emergency brake housing was trashed.  The seatbelts were not fully functional and couldn’t be dyed.  The dash was trash and had to be replaced, as well as the carpet and the upholstery for the seats. I saved everything that was serviceable and changed the color.

But that’s not the end.   As you know, “Average Guys” restoring cars on their own have small budgets and most of the C3 Corvette owners would pass on a 1976 Stingray, especially one that was in the condition this one was.  As $$$ permits, many parts will be replaced, but that might wait for a few other projects to get completed.

Take a look a this before and after.

 



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Tim

#ProjectSR76 Steering Wheel Twist Part 2

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I had to switch up the plan, and for now, I go with the original steering wheel that came on SR76.

Let me know what you think by dropping a note, and don’t forget to subscribe!!!

Take a look.

 


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Tim

#ProjectSR76 Steering Wheel Twist Part 1

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I am working on the Vega steering wheel that my 1976 Stingray came with. I want to convert it to fit my new steering wheel, but….well…you watch and drop me a comment.

 


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Tim

Two More Corvette Projects – 1978s

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Take a look.

Might be able to save one!

Let me know what you think!!

 


 

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