My '76 Project

I have decided to finally do some of the things i've been planning for the past couple years of ownership.

-Fiberglassing front bumper
-Paint
-Sidepipes
-New radiator + support
-Front springs + 10" bolts for the rear
-New Intake manifold
-Fiberglass center console

and a couple other custom touches

and the list goes on with things I can't think of at the moment, but i'll be posting pictures as the project moves forward.

$$$$$$$$$$$$$


:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

Haha, actually, I am doing everything myself and I have been bargain hunting and piecing things together.

Sidepipes, Radiator + support, and Intake = $600

So it's not too bad, haha. I am a graduate student and I wanted to make sure I budgeted my money and only allowed myself to spend $1000

We'll see how well i'll do on that promise to myself

Here's how the car was as of last summer







Here's some paint chips, cracks, holes



Removed the hood alarm lock cylinder











Overall you can see the paint is a 10 footer, but once you get close you notice all the chips, cracks, spider cracks, overspray, etc.

Prep

Sanded the front clip








I found things like this in the front bumper.





The previous owner screwed this bumper in from the outside inward...


Oh yah, and I wanted to add a hood scoop (this is one project I am afraid to start)

Fiberglassing the holes + cracks

Lock cylinder hole


Glassed it over





On the fender lip


Started the fiberglassing (This is my first time ever, I know I went alittle crazy on resin)

Grills were crappy, so I decided to give it a facelift....maybe (rough mockup)

Foglight with turn signal led strip

Glassed over the front emblem holes




Long way to go

Well it's keepin' ya outa trouble. You'll learn as you go. It's all quite rewarding. :clap:

Heres how I am adding a long style scoop to my 82 hood. Good luck on the installation!

JeffP1167 said:

Heres how I am adding a long style scoop to my 82 hood. Good luck on the installation!

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I've been watching your thread Jeff, thanks for documenting that process.

After searching feverishly for some high temp paint, I only yeilded 1 can of silver/aluminum high temp paint after visiting 6 auto parts stores.

Surface rust


Painted a couple layers








Going to get some high temp clear to finish them off.

I also have some racing lights (rough mock-up)

where did you find the racing lights? Where can I see a set of them on a finished car? thanks snakeater

PM'ed you

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q...903_01_z+1971_chevrolet_corvette+top_view.jpg

I definately like those better than the ones with the flat lexan covers. curves are sexy...:devil::devil:

Tore the old bumper off that bubba installed. I'll have to show you pictures of what he did....:cussing:

New fiberglass bumper (not bolted in)


I plan on molding it in

Heheh, post the Bubba pics :lol:

I think the bumpers look nice with the join line filled

Well... he used wood screws from the outside - inwards

76BluRay said:

Well... he used wood screws from the outside - inwards

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Awesome. Better than using those troublesome T bolts :rofl: