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
Just finished the rear shocks on the 76 Corvette (#ProjectSR76). The Air-Max shock are gone. There’s a couple tip in there so check it out!!
Thanks for checking!!
Tim
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
Welcome back the Average Guys Car Restoration.
I started this blog, many years ago. First it started out as just sharing some car information, like Parking Lot Spotlight, pic of cars I’d see parked and AutoFactoids – usually facts on a specific car and even did a serices that give the development of the different engines. You might still see these pop up from time to time.
But about 15 years ago I started recording some of the work I was doing as I restored my 1970 Mustang. You can still see those here on these pages (some of the videos have disappeared). I kept it going with work I did on my 1984 C4 Corvette and some work I did on my C6 Corvette. Then I went all out with the restoration of my 1973 Mustang – #ProjectSportsRoof (#ProjectSR73). It was tough in the beginning because YouTube was a not really thing yet and storing videos somewhere and retrieving them for display was not as smooth as it is today.
My naming conventions (at least for the last Mustang and now the Stingray) came about based on the car’s sub-model and my work in the USAF with the SR-71 Blackbird. The 1973 Mustang wasn’t a Mach I nor a fastback, it was technically called a SportRoof. The project started out as #ProjectSportsRoof but as I typed it over and over again, I toyed with shortening. I eventually realized that SR73 would be cool as it sounded a bit like SR71. Of course you when think about the SR71 you think of the Mach 3+ at which it could travel (actually it was closer to Mach 5) and everyone wants their muscle car to be fast!
As I was driving the Stingray home, I of course planned to record my work on it and need a name for the project. If you wanted the video for #ProjectSR76 you’ll know I decided just that day. You don’t need me too, but I’ll spell it out – SR is for Stingray and 76 is the year of the car.
That’s a little background.
Coming up next will be quick inspection of the undercarriage of #SR76.
Check back!!!
Tim
SR=Stingray
76 -1976
If you are following a long you know I’m on the hunt for my next project car and boy are my fingers tired and I can’t get this thing off of me:
Maybe WD40?
It’s a lot of work when you search nationwide. Setting up searches on different web sites and on those that don’t offer that feature you are continually recreating the same search. Then there are emails with questions like, “Is it still available?’ and other questions that often get ignored. Here’s an actual example: (Setup – the ad said make an offer)
It always cool to stumble upon a car show regardless of size.
TMC (Tucson Medical Center) opened up a new office just down the road. My wife is a commercial interior designer and does a lot of work through her company for at the TMC facilities.
We were aware of the Grand Opening for this new building but we weren’t there’d be a car show. Here a few of the cars that showed.
You just could walk past this 1959 GMC 100 Pickup. So nicely restored.
 Love the steel painted rims!!! |
 Lots of Chrome on that front end!! |
 Still being powered by the straight six! The golf club hood prop is a custom touch! |
 Sparse interior but 100% effective. |
Here is a great looking 1962 Ford pickup – still sporting its original V8.
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Are you kidding me? Look at this beautiful 66 Malibu!!!
 327 Engine (245hp) with Factory Air!!! |
 Back end jacked up just right!! |
 There is a lot of tire on that back axle! |
 That’s all original interior folks!!! |
Here are a few more Chevy’s
 Beautiful Super Sport w/vinyl top |
 Wow…is that a BLOWER on top of that power plant? |
 And another BLOWER!! |
 56 Chevy Sporting a huge radiator |
 1980 El Camino – In great shape. |
 Beautiful Impala…OH…YES..that a Corvette LS3 engine!!! |
If you are going to have only one Mopar show up, you want it to be the GTX!! Take a look:
 Plymouth Belvedere GTX. |
 Yes that is a 426 Hemi….going to find two carbs under that air cleaner. |
 Clean and original interior. |
Here a few more of the cars that showed up.
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Thanks to my wonderful wife who didn’t mind an interruption in our errands to spend a few minutes at this show.
Coming up more on #ProjectSportsRoof and #ProjectBeepBeep and keep an eye out for our first Facebook Live event.
Thanks for reading.
Tim
www.agcarrestoration.com
1968 Ply Road Runner
Project BeepBeep
Welcome back to #ProjectBeepBeep. Bill is looking at the brakes and gets some professional assistance to help him make a crucial decision. You know if you’ve got a lot of GO…you need a lot STOP.
It not an easy decision to alter a car’s originality, especially if it’s not 100% required for safety. So, as Bill has, you need to weight the decision carefully and get some expert opinions.
Here is Bill’s latest video.
I recall when I restored my 70 Dodge Dart – back in 1977, I wasn’t sure what those springs were that were wrapped around the drums – most guys didn’t put them back on.
More great information in this video. Thanks for sharing it Bill.
Come up next for Project BeepBeep the conversion process gets started.
Thank for check in @ Average Guy’s Car Restoration, Mods and Racing. You can us on Twitter @AGCarRestore.
Tim
Introducing #ProjectBeepBeep – Code H 1968 Road Runner
Project BeepBeep – ’68 RoadRunner – Door Panel Tips
Project BeepBeep – A look at the Brakes
Project BeepBeep – ’68 Road Runner – Door Update and Power Steering
Project BeepBeep’s First Car Show!!
Luxstang Wrote: I’m starting to get fed up with the car.
The more I do on it the more seems to fail.
Replaced the upper and lower control arms a few weeks ago. Took it for an alignment yesterday and the guy tells me he can’t adjust camber on the passenger side.. Turns out the hole in the rear ex-center washer is round so it no longer adjusts the camber properly. (Ok, when I replaced the control arms I could have sworn that washer was ok otherwise I wouldn’t have put it back in….)
Now I gotta wait for 2-3 days for a new set of screws with washers to arrive.
I had the wheels powder coated (and posted a thread about it) and I don’t like them anymore. The 18 inch rims rub with the new tires, I gotta get new ones but I don’t really want to either.
The rear windows are out of the car as I’m waiting for WCCC to fix my pancake motors, so no interior in the back at all.
Plus yesterday a big chip of paint flew off the rear quarter extension. I’ll need to try my painting skills on that….
I wonder if I shouldn’t just leave everything and simply drive the car into the ground as a daily driver and call it a day.
Hang in there with the Mustang, Luxstang, it will be even sweeter when you get it done!!!
My 73 is my second Mustang restoration (70 was my first) and my third personal restoration in the last few years. I can attest that you do run in to those periods of time when it seems that the car just doesn’t want to be restored.
Heck I bought and drove the 73, maybe 5-6 times and it bent a rod and burned a valve. Had the heads redone. Drove it 3 or 4 more times and then discovered a bottom end knock had to tear down the entire engine and send it out for machining and rebuild. While trying to get it back together I ran into wiring problem and drive train problems. Don’t even get me started on the rusted floor pans (now complete).
I restored my ’84 Corvette and I will tell you, there were day when I felt just like Luxstang (by the way he’s in Luxembourg). The Vette was powered by the infamous Cross-Fire engine. So many problems with the fuel system and multiple injector rebuilds, it was enough to drive you crazy.
Many folks do give up, you can find thousands projects on the internet looking for a new home.
But before you quit, go to the forums for you car, like Luxstang did, you’ll get some encouragement and maybe even helpful suggestions for getting through those periods. Con some friends or neighbors to give a hand. I found that a good motivator is to have neighbors come and see your progress. I have one neighbor that loves to look at what I’ve done and another (Dan T.) who has even spend more than a few hours giving me a hand with some of the tasks.
Restoring a car is not much different then most things you tackle in life. If you hang in there and stick it out to the end, it will be rewarding.
Thanks for reading.
Tim
My recent restorations:
 1970 Mustang – Multiple Trophy Winner. Self-Restored |
 1984 C4 Corvette – Multiple Trophy Winner. Self-Restored |
 1975 Fuel Injected VW Bug – $30k Frame Off Nut Bolt Restoration – Managed Project |
 1973 Mustang – In Progress. Follow #ProjectSportsRoof Self-Restored |
As with most car guys, I have an active eye for cool cars. I could be walking down the street or driving anywhere and spot a cool car that needs it’s picture taken.
Last Sunday was one of those days. Driving past a gas station that I drive by every day my “cool car spidey senses” kicked in and I had to stop.
The cars were there supporting the opening of a local hair and nail salon. Now I’m not one for gets his nails done…but if they can keep cool car set up out side…I’m might might stop in for a perm!! (If I start growing hair again!!!)
Take a look at the cars that showed up.
 Love this line up!!! Reverse opening door on this coupe!!! |
 Love this rod!!!! |
 No bright work on this 40’s era car. Great lines for this coupe! |
 Check out the painted steel wheels…Love that look! |
 This T-Bird is in original condition. |
 Love that 390 Engine! |
 All original ’57 T-bird – 312 engine in awesome condition and it’s driven. |
 This was my favorite. (No not the SUV) It’s the ’69 Ford Ranchero Fairlane 500 (yes that’s a real thing!) |
 Love the stripes!! |
 Interior is as it was when it rolled out of the factory – radio delete, no A/C. |
I have to say I loved the 69 Ranchero Fairlane 500. It had the 351C engine. I spoke with the owner who has several classic cars and really loves them, in particular, this Ranchero. I understand why!!!
Thanks for reading.
Tim
Just a quick THANKS to all the readers in:
UK
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Drop a comment!!! Let’s see your rides!!
Thanks for reading.
Tim
