75 Corvette Resto Mod

[gabbett1]

Here is a shot of the rear bumper piece. Definitely will be a unique piece.

 

[denpo]

Very cool. I like it.

 

[gabbett1]

They fired the engine just the other day. I have a video but it's poor quality. I'll upload one of my own when I get a chance to head over there and use my camera. Everything is coming along smoothly. Getting excited!

 

[bobs77vet]

very nice....its looking great!

 

[gabbett1]

Thanks! It's coming together better than I had imagined!

 

[gabbett1]

Here are some photos I took from my last visit before they were ready to start the engine.



Grill shot


Tail light wiring


Side shot

 

[gabbett1]

Here is an update of the car. Get to see the rear bumper on, with exhaust, doors, side mirrors, front marker lights and headlights!

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QI3jIWL8hNQ[/ame]

 

[gabbett1]

Images from the last visit.

 

[SRountree]

Nice work. What kind of gauges are you using and is there anything you had to change in order to use them? I would love to do the same.

 

[gabbett1]

Nice work. What kind of gauges are you using and is there anything you had to change in order to use them? I would love to do the same.

Those are Dakota Digital. Anyone could use them I'm sure.

 

[SRountree]

Thats cool... do you have a model number or something I could find a set?

 

[gabbett1]

Thats cool... do you have a model number or something I could find a set?

Better yet, I'll link it for you.

Universal fit gauges: http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=results/category_id=69/mode=cat/cat69.htm

Direct fit gauges: http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=results/category_id=408/mode=cat/cat408.htm

 

[SRountree]

Did you buy the camaro set?
VHX-1200: 1967- 69 Marquez Designs Camaro
If so, is there a reason you chosed them? I dont know a lot about gauges thats why I'm asking. ..

 

[gabbett1]

Did you buy the camaro set?
VHX-1200: 1967- 69 Marquez Designs Camaro
If so, is there a reason you chosed them? I dont know a lot about gauges thats why I'm asking. ..

Yes, those are the ones. I just liked how they laid out. I planned to do a custom interior so I wasn't going to go with stock gauges.

 

[SRountree]

Nice!

 

[bobs77vet]

I want to see this car in person some time!!!!

what part of the country are you in?

 

[gabbett1]

I want to see this car in person some time!!!!

what part of the country are you in?

I live in NW Indiana. I'm hoping to have the car on Power tour this year. (fingers crossed)

 

[bobs77vet]

well if you make it to the DC area i would like to see it. it looks really nice!

 

[gabbett1]

well if you make it to the DC area i would like to see it. it looks really nice!

I don't know if I'll be in that area or not. I'm always looking for car events to go to. I would think there are some good ones on the East coast.

 

[bobs77vet]

well if you make it to the DC area i would like to see it. it looks really nice!

I don't know if I'll be in that area or not. I'm always looking for car events to go to. I would think there are some good ones on the East coast.

well corvette carlisle is huge.....outside harrisburg Pa

 

[gabbett1]

well if you make it to the DC area i would like to see it. it looks really nice!

I don't know if I'll be in that area or not. I'm always looking for car events to go to. I would think there are some good ones on the East coast.

well corvette carlisle is huge.....outside harrisburg Pa

Yes I've been to Carlisle before, but I didn't have a car at the time.

 

[gabbett1]

All of the trim, door handles and other components are being sent to powder coat this week as well as having the breaks bled and put on it's wheels for hopefully the last time. Looking pretty good so far to be able to put some miles on her this summer!

 

[gabbett1]

Here are the latest pics. Getting really really close. Can't wait till all the trim is in and be able to see it all come together. Sounds like the interior shop is booked up till July though...

 

[bobs77vet]

very nice i like the stinger hood

 

[gabbett1]

Thanks, I was looking for something a little different and I think it's turned out pretty good.

 

[bobs77vet]

your build is making me want to jump back into the C3's


do you know can you put side pipes on the newer fuel injected engines or do the computer systems need feed back from sensors after the cats?

 

[gabbett1]

your build is making me want to jump back into the C3's


do you know can you put side pipes on the newer fuel injected engines or do the computer systems need feed back from sensors after the cats?

Cat's? What cats? lol.

 

[gabbett1]

I don't see any reason whatsoever that side pipes couldn't be used.

 

[gabbett1]

Sounds like all the powder coated pieces are coming in today so hopefully by later today or tomorrow I'll have some pics with them on/with the car.

 

[gabbett1]

Here are some more pics with the powder coated pieces.

The rocker panels turned out great!



Powder coated tail lights look great too!





Even the housings for the headlights.