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#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.

 

 


 

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#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

 

#ProjectSR76 Interior Dye – Part 2

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Welcome back.

The goal for my 1976 Stingray is to change the interior from the dismal gray (that’s not the actually factory name) to black.

In this video I walk you through the process of cleaning and spray dying two parts of #ProjectSR76.   Enjoy!!!

 


 

 
Thanks for check in. More coming up!!

Tim

#ProjectSR76 Interior Dye – Part 1

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With the upholstery on the seats complete and the carpet in place I’m going to start dying the gray interior parts that do not be replaced.
For this video I’ve pulled the metal bracket that holds the manual light pull and the bottom cover for the steering column as well as the side section of the console cover.


 

Lots more coming up!

Thanks for checking in.

Tim

A DAY WITH #PROJECTSR76 PART 3 – Speedometer

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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.

 


Thanks for checking.

Tim

 

A DAY WITH #PROJECTSR76 PART 1

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I had the chance to tackle a few things the need some attention on my 76 Stingray (#ProjectSR76).

Three things I worked today and only one had a resolution.

Here is the first mini project I tackled.

 

 


Thanks for checking in Part 2 and 3 coming up.

Tim

#ProjectSR76 Upholstery Seats Episode 5

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Here is the next edited video for the recovering of my 1975 Corvette Stingray’s seats.

Next one is coming up shortly.

You can subscribe to the YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLWYRoUPd_SANVjRj77cwkw   or @AverageGuysCarRestore

 

Thanks for checking.

 

Tim

#ProjectSR76 Seats Before and After – Black Conversion.

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Videos coming up. But here is the before and after for my 76 Stingray’s seat. From this awful gray to a respectable black. I’m converting all the interior to black.

Before And After

 

Gray Carpet gone – Black temporarily in place

Will have to pull out the seat and carpet and put in heat shield, then trim the carpet.  But it is going to look great.