Tag Archives: Auto History

#ProjectSR76 1976 Stingray Half-Shafts Part 1

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The replacement of the haft shaft on #ProjectSR76 is underway. In part 1, I provide a few tips on making that easier. Part 2 will show the installation and any issues I encounter getting them right.


Check back to see part 2 and check out all my videos.

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 Steering Wheel Twist Part 3

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I never think I’m an expert at anything, but I have a lot of experience restoring cars on my own (shade tree restorer).

While gaining this experience by working on my own cars, 66 Impala, 70 Duster, 70 Chevelle, 70 Mustang, 73 Mustang (#ProjectSR73), 84 C4 Corvette, 2006 C6, and 76 C3 Corvette (#ProjectSR76) and project managing the restoration of a rare early fuel injected VW Bug and two 55 Buicks, I’ve learned a lot, and I’ve seen a lot.  My 1973 Mustang comes to mind with the non-Mustang brakes.  So, finding what I did when working on #ProjectSR76, I wasn’t surprised.

This discovery created a good conversation in one of the FB Groups I frequent.  Let me know what you think after you watch the video.

Here ya go:

 

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.

 



 Thank for checking in!

Tim

#ProjectSR76 Steering Column Rap (Wrap)

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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

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

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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.



Still a bit more to accomplish.

Drop me a note and let me know what you think.

Tim

PETROL BOX – JUNE AND JULY 2023

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Two Petrol Boxes to showcase.
These are fun!
Check out https://www.mypetrolbox.com/ and see the different subscription levels. Everyone is fun!!!!

(No, I don’t get paid for showing you the contents.)

 


Thanks for watching!

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