RyanH Posted August 3, 2006 Report Share Posted August 3, 2006 Well my budy that I live with, his grandma called and asked us to restore her 1973 Corvette Stingray. She said she wants to drive it before she dies. So basically we are doing a 100% restore on this car. I will update this thread with pictures, as the progress goes. Here she is on the trailer behind my Titan! Here is a bit better picture on the trailer! This is her sitting in the drive way! Interior This is Tommy and I working on it! Today I dropped off the motor to be bored 30 over, and the transmission to be rebuilt. THis is about $2000 worth of front end parts from the brakes, and front end suspension! THis will be a big and fun project, should take 3 months. Cant wiat to see her when she is done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted August 3, 2006 Report Share Posted August 3, 2006 Re: Grandma Called and we Accepted! looks like you got your hands full, for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntnMa Posted August 3, 2006 Report Share Posted August 3, 2006 Re: Grandma Called and we Accepted! cant wait to see the pic ofher in it......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted August 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2006 Re: Grandma Called and we Accepted! [ QUOTE ] looks like you got your hands full, for sure [/ QUOTE ] You have no idea. ONly good thing is this car has no rust on the body. LOL thats the only good news. Its been sitting in her barn for about 15 years. Just sittin there. Now its time to bring her back to life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted August 3, 2006 Report Share Posted August 3, 2006 Re: Grandma Called and we Accepted! was that a head in the passenger seat!!!! lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griz Posted August 3, 2006 Report Share Posted August 3, 2006 Re: Grandma Called and we Accepted! Man that takes me back to the good ole days... Have fun...Can't wait to see the pics when it's done... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Re: Grandma Called and we Accepted! [ QUOTE ] \ ONly good thing is this car has no rust on the body. [/ QUOTE ] Fiberglass doesn't rust. That surely doesn't look like a 3 month job to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Re: Grandma Called and we Accepted! Cant wait to see some pics of that girl done. Looks like like it will take you a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Re: Grandma Called and we Accepted! Whoa! That needs some work! Should be fun though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Re: Grandma Called and we Accepted! The body looks great, but the rest is going to take a LOT of work. Have fun eh. Beautiful mashine ...can't wait to see it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born2Hunt Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Re: Grandma Called and we Accepted! Looks like the heads and intake have been off the car for at least 16 yrs.LOL Ryan when you get the block back coat the cylinder walls with ATF fluid to prevent the rust from comming back to the surface. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted August 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Re: Grandma Called and we Accepted! [ QUOTE ] was that a head in the passenger seat!!!! lmao [/ QUOTE ] Sure is! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAhardwoods Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Re: Grandma Called and we Accepted! Good luck getting that done in 3 months I cant see ya working to much on it come hunting season............. clean up those nasty cig butts around the garbage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SRA Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Re: Grandma Called and we Accepted! who's pooping in the 1st pic, behind the trailer....is that you Ryan???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Re: Grandma Called and we Accepted! It will be one good looking ride when u get done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted August 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Re: Grandma Called and we Accepted! [ QUOTE ] Good luck getting that done in 3 months I cant see ya working to much on it come hunting season............. clean up those nasty cig butts around the garbage [/ QUOTE ] LOL i dont smoke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted August 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Re: Grandma Called and we Accepted! [ QUOTE ] It will be one good looking ride when u get done. [/ QUOTE ] Thats my roomate Tommy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Re: Grandma Called and we Accepted! Youve got one heck off a job in front of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Re: Grandma Called and we Accepted! [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] looks like you got your hands full, for sure [/ QUOTE ] You have no idea. ONly good thing is this car has no rust on the body. LOL thats the only good news. Its been sitting in her barn for about 15 years. Just sittin there. Now its time to bring her back to life! [/ QUOTE ] Fiberglass don't rust! Just had to mess with you Ryan. Good luck tackling that project, restorations take alot of time and money. I helped my buddy restore his '63 split window, that car is awesome, all original. Took a lot of time and money, good luck and have fun doing it. That car looks like it needs some serious TLC!!! As for the engine, I would completely strip down the block and send it out to the machine shop to be dipped in the acid tank and then have then hone the cylinder walls. Might be worth it to have the engine rebuilt along with going through the transmission and don't neglect the rear end. It has been sitting and the oil can't be to good sitting for that long. The brakes will have to be gone through as well as the hoses. Then the fun part is and cross your fingers that no mice, rats, or snakes messed up the wiring under the dash or are still leaving in it somewhere. Good luck, if it was a complete restoration, frame off, you would probably be looking at $20,000 to $25,000. Restoring old cars takes money and time!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Re: Grandma Called and we Accepted! Looks like it needs quite a bit of work, should be fun though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Re: Grandma Called and we Accepted! [ QUOTE ] As for the engine, I would completely strip down the block and send it out to the machine shop to be dipped in the acid tank and then have then hone the cylinder walls. Might be worth it to have the engine rebuilt along with going through the transmission and don't neglect the rear end. [/ QUOTE ] Id be heading to a local Salvage and looking for a newer, running 350! You can pick one up in Oklahoma with a working Trannie for a little of nothing (compared to major overhaul)! Then all you would have to do is some clean up (gaskets, rings, new covers, etc.). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exturkinator Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Re: Grandma Called and we Accepted! [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] As for the engine, I would completely strip down the block and send it out to the machine shop to be dipped in the acid tank and then have then hone the cylinder walls. Might be worth it to have the engine rebuilt along with going through the transmission and don't neglect the rear end. [/ QUOTE ] Id be heading to a local Salvage and looking for a newer, running 350! You can pick one up in Oklahoma with a working Trannie for a little of nothing (compared to major overhaul)! Then all you would have to do is some clean up (gaskets, rings, new covers, etc.). [/ QUOTE ] key words: matching numbers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Re: Grandma Called and we Accepted! you guys have your hands full for sure. my brother is big in restoring old corvettes--he probably has 6 or 7 of them. if you need help finding parts let me know and I'll get you in touch with him. todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Re: Grandma Called and we Accepted! [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] As for the engine, I would completely strip down the block and send it out to the machine shop to be dipped in the acid tank and then have then hone the cylinder walls. Might be worth it to have the engine rebuilt along with going through the transmission and don't neglect the rear end. [/ QUOTE ] Id be heading to a local Salvage and looking for a newer, running 350! You can pick one up in Oklahoma with a working Trannie for a little of nothing (compared to major overhaul)! Then all you would have to do is some clean up (gaskets, rings, new covers, etc.). [/ QUOTE ] key words: matching numbers... [/ QUOTE ] The doc is correct, if you start swapping engines and other parts it hurts the car's resale if you go to sell it to a serious buyer. #'s matching cars bring a lot more money than ones with crate motors (crate motors are factory motors that are new and ready to bolt in) Granted a 502 big block would be nice in a vette it would just ruin it if the intent was to keep it stock. They do have orignal OEM parts dealers out there so you can get the correct replacement parts, trim pieces, door moldings, door handles, emblems, etc. That car being a convertible only helps it retain its value, try to salvage all the parts you can. GM made some awesome cars that rolled off the line, that vette can be made into a classic!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Re: Grandma Called and we Accepted! [ QUOTE ] looks like you got your hands full, for sure [/ QUOTE ] That's the first thing I thought Is that pigeon poop I see all over the interior? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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