Muscle Car Restoration – Page 2 – Average Guy's Car Restoration, Mods and Racing

#ProjectSR76 Steering Wheel Twist Part 1

By Tim Sweet | November 19, 2023 - 3:05 PM |November 19, 2023 #AverageGuysCarRestoration, Auto History, Auto Restoration, C3, C7 Corvette, Car Parts, Car Restoration, Classic Car Restoration, Classic Cars, Corvette, Corvette C3, GM, Muscle Car Restoration, Muscle Cars, Project Car, Stingray, Z06, ZR1

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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.

Thanks for checking.
Tim

#ProjectSR76 Cargo Storage Restore Part 2

By Tim Sweet | October 26, 2023 - 2:36 PM |October 26, 2023 #C3, #ProjectSR76, Auto History, Auto Restoration, C3, Car Restoration, Chevy, Classic Car Restoration, Classic Cars, Corvette, Corvette C3, GM, Muscle Car Restoration, Muscle Cars, Project Car, Stingray, Z06, ZR1

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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!!

Thanks for checking in!!!

Tim

#ProjectSR76 – Divers Side Dash Button-Up

By Tim Sweet | September 17, 2023 - 7:30 PM |September 17, 2023 #AverageGuysCarRestoration, #C3, #ProjectSR76, #SR76, Auto History, Auto Manufacturing, Auto Restoration, C3, Car Restoration, Chevy, Classic Car Restoration, Classic Cars, Corvette, Corvette C3, Muscle Car Restoration, Muscle Cars, Project Car, Stingray, Z06, ZR1

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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

#ProjectSR76 Steering Column Rap (Wrap)

By Tim Sweet | September 17, 2023 - 4:52 PM |September 17, 2023 #AverageGuysCarRestoration, #C3, #ProjectSR, #ProjectSR76, #SR76, Auto Restoration, Auto Upholstery, C3, Car Parts, Car Restoration, Chevy, Classic Car Restoration, Classic Cars, Corvette, Corvette C3, Muscle Car Restoration, Muscle Cars, Project Car, Stingray, Z06, ZR1

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The gray, drab, and ugly steering column has been dealt with. I’m not 100% happy with it.

I’ll have to rethink it. Let me know what you think.

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Thanks for stopping by.

Tim

Helpful Car Restoration Sources

By Tim Sweet | September 4, 2023 - 4:27 PM |September 4, 2023 #AverageGuysCarRestoration, #C3, #ProjectSR76, Auto History, Auto Restoration, C3, Car Parts, Car Restoration, Chevy, Classic Car Restoration, Classic Cars, Corvette, Corvette C3, Muscle Car Restoration, Muscle Cars, Project Car, Stingray, Z06, ZR1

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

Thanks for watching. Tim

#ProjectSR76 – Last Major Dye Job

By Tim Sweet | August 10, 2023 - 9:31 PM |August 10, 2023 #AutoFactoids, #AverageGuysCarRestoration, #C3, #ProjectSR76, Auto Factoids, Auto Manufacturing, Auto Restoration, C3, Car Restoration, Chevy, Classic Car Restoration, Classic Cars, Corvette, Corvette C3, Muscle Car Restoration, Muscle Cars, Stingray, Z06, ZR1

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It’s getting close.

My 1976 StingRay’s interior color conversion is nearly complete.

Take a look at the final pieces as I finish those up and lay out what needs to be completed up.

More coming up.
Keep checking back!

Tim

#ProjectSR76 Dash Pad and Interior Update 07-30-23

By Tim Sweet | July 30, 2023 - 3:01 PM |July 30, 2023 #AverageGuysCarRestoration, #C3, #ProjectSR76, Auto Restoration, Auto Upholstery, C3, Car Restoration, Car Technology, Chevy, Classic Car Restoration, Classic Cars, Corvette, Corvette C3, GM, Muscle Car Restoration, Muscle Cars, Project Car, Stingray, Z06, ZR1

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The transformation continues on my 1976 Corvette StingRay (#ProjectSR76), and the interior color change from the ugly factory gray to place is nearly done. Take a look at the before and after.