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Posted By:  Jeff   03/02/07

Well, it's been a year since the last post. Any progress updates?
Posted By:  Chris   09/14/06

SWEET! I've been waiting to see this painted since last year. Glad I stopped back into the web page.
Posted By:  Dan   04/15/06

I have a 1979 L-82 vette. I started to replace the fuses as there are a lot of electrical problems. I am wondering where I can find a list of fuses/purpose and placement for them. I accidentally pulled a fuse out and misplaced where it goes. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
Posted By:  Dan W.   03/26/06

2 questions: 1) Any way of seeing a better pic of the "body derrick" you made from the 6x6's? I plan to try the same thing! 2) Did you pull the doors off prior to lifting off the body? Will it harm the body structure if you do so?
Posted By:  Chris (vf) -    03/15/06

Pacer, it will probably take another month or a little bit longer. I'd be able to get it done in 2 weeks, but like we've stated all along, we just have too many hobbies. My next two weekends are booked with other hobbies.
Posted By:  Pacer   03/15/06

This is the longest story I've ever read. Today is 3/15/06 and the last "adventure is the car got painted - Where's the end of this project? Actually, I'me eager to see this one to the end since I have a '78 Pace Car that I expect to do the same thing to.
Posted By:  jaffo1965   01/18/06

Nice job!!! Complimenti!!!!
Posted By:  jaffo   01/18/06

Posted By:  Sandy   01/17/06

We have a 1979 Corvette, newly painted,a royal blue metalic... new tires, new engine. just got to do seats and rugs.Wanting to sell it after its done. getting to old for toys. Does anyone know what it could go for. Thanks Sandy
Posted By:  Wence   11/29/05

I noticed that on the vette, instead of running it with the stock exhaust system, you decided to install it with a header system. I intend to do the same thing. i just purchased a set of Hooker Headers and the header-back exhaust components that goes to that header. My question is,I was wondering if it would still be able to pass N.J. state emissions test if I installed it with two catalytic converters since it wouldn't be a stock system. And would not having the heat riser in the exhaust system effect the engine in a negative way?
Posted By:  Chris (VF) -    10/27/05

The car is now at the painters ready to be stripped and primed. Probably a couple more months.
Posted By:  Jason   10/27/05

Please update us on the Vette! Last time I posted was in February and we still don't have any new pics. This is a great site but let's have some updates. Thanks!
Posted By:  Tom L.   10/02/05

Great site. Found it doing a google search. I have a 79 L-48 too. My Dad bought it new in early 79. It's been in the family ever since. I did some frame on resto work about 15 years ago. Rebuilt engine, trans and some interior work. It's been in storage for many years now and with 125K on the odo it deserves a frame off resto. I get the bug again every year, right after Corvettes at Carlisle. This year is not different. Would love to know where I could get more info on doing a correct frame off resto as I would prefer to study up front rather than trial and error. I have yet to find any books, manuals, etc... that lays out the process. I welcome your advice. Thanks, Tom
Posted By:  Dan W.   09/27/05

Just embarking on restoring a '74 that was given (that's right: GIVEN) to me by a buddy from the Chicago area who's gettin' ready to retire! Car sat in his garage since 1991: a friend & I trailered it to my place in July. Lots of GREAT info on your site. One question: How were you able to "scam" the free parts? As I am doing my 'Vette on a budget, any tips would be appreciated!
Posted By:  stephen   09/12/05

great car i have one trying to restore a bit of mine. like what u did but would love to know who to talk about it some
Posted By:  Craig    08/05/05

Sure would like to see the rest of the story!
Posted By:  curley   02/24/05

nice work but i would have like to sean it when was completed done.
Posted By:  Tyler   02/22/05

Nice work wit' dat' Vette! Do know where i could get a '79 like that?
Posted By:  Jason   02/08/05

I love this part of the website but updates are sure slow to come! Is there any way you can put together a list of what you've repaired and replaced and the total cost so far? Any way of calculating the hours spend? This would be great info for those who are planning a project of their own, like me! Thanks! Keep up the good work.
Posted By:  Rick   02/05/05

Looks great. I'm about a quarter of the way into the exact same process on my 70 coupe. A couple of questions though: how do you know the birdcage is only rusted around the windshield and floorboards? Aren't there other areas (like behind the dash, door jambs, etc.) that need to be checked? http://www.corvetteforum.net/c3/vette73/restore/73Rest29.jpg ...just wondering. I know that is a picture of an earlier C3 birdcage, but it still seems like with a frame that rusty (like mine is) there will be other areas of the birdcage besides windshield and floor that would be effected. As I take mine apart, I find birdcage areas that are mostly pretty good, but still need a little attention with POR-15 or something. Judging by how the birdcage hasn't been mentioned much, I'm hoping that I don't have to worry about mine as much as I am (especially since my frame looks about the same as yours). I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Thanks, Rick
Posted By:  Krollie   12/06/04

Hey there my dad is restoring a 75 vette, but he is also restoring interior and exterior and painting every part,,,,, 2 questions are.... 1. who painted it.. 2. how long did it take ya to do all that. i personally dont like it that the engine is painted blue but it might look good with everything on it Thanks Krolie
Posted By:  TONY TAT2   12/02/04

Good video! Be looken forward to the exhaust work.
Posted By:  jim Sullivan   11/30/04

Is there any place I can go to get instructions on installing a new front clip on a 67 vette? Thanks, Jim
Posted By:  Chris (vf) -    11/24/04

Well, as you can see by the latest update, the car is now running. Paint next probably.
Posted By:  TONY TAT2   10/17/04

Chris,we are on the same coast,but Im in NJ.There's nothing more that i would enjoy than giveing ya a hand on the 79! Be looking forward to the updates & "THANKS"!
Posted By:  Chris (VF) -    10/14/04

We have definitely taken too much time off. The car is ready to start.

We all got sidetracked with other projects. We are working on Casey's 4 runner straight axle conversion, I bought a new motorcycle which I've been taking to the track, and it has been too hot of a summer.

We should have it running in 2 weeks. We are ordering the interior now.

You are more than welcome to come over and help!

Posted By:  TONY TAT2   10/09/04

What gives? Havent seen any updates lately! Hope ya havent given up!
Posted By:  Claudio Migliavacca   09/10/04

Hi, i'm Italian owner, i have a 79 L82, i have fully restored my cars, and i my idea is my car is very ugly, ful roast, body cracked, and another problem, but your frame is very, very rust of my! So, compliments, i sandblasting the frame and others parts and paint in black powdercoats. I put a new suspension kit of Zip prod. and the engine is rebuild with a 383 c.i. eagle, from jeg's, Hooker sidepipes black! send me your e-mail and i send to you a car pictures! Bye. Claudio
Posted By:  Pictel_fc   08/18/04

Anything new with the rebuild and when will the new pictures be put up on the site?
Posted By:  Alberto RAGGI   07/05/04

Thank you. your pictures maybe need to me. I live in Italy, I have got a vette 72 restored. I bought the vette 75 to restore. The '75 have the rear chassis frame very rust, i think that i will start the work. I will have a new ask for you in the next days. Thank you! Alberto
Posted By:  Tom   03/11/04

I just picked up on what your doing with the 79...a challenge to say the least but what I saw looks great? Any original markings left once you got the body off? Didnt' think so. How about a shot of the frame VIN derivative?
Posted By:  Paul MacDonald   01/10/04

Great job you guys did,will be restoring my wifes original stock 79 vette soon as time allows,will use this site as reference.Thanks Paul
Posted By:  Barry P   12/07/03

Great site. I just finished my '79 early this year and am working on a '69 now. Keep up the good work and check out my site if you like, www.corvetteprojects.com/ later, Barry
Posted By:  Chris (VF) -    12/01/03

We have the body back on the frame now. We are going to be taking a break for a month or two to work on Casey's 92. The motor is going to be coming out, and more POWER is going in.
Posted By:  Doug Jones   11/27/03

Great site and great work. Would really appreciate seeing your progress. Any chance of some updates pictures?
Posted By:  Bob Smith   11/24/03

First I would like to thankyou for taking the time to put your restoration on the web. I have a 1972 LT-1 that I would like to redo. Following your project and seeing how things were done, fear of screwing up went out the window. If you guys can do it, hey don't get in my way. Thanx again for the info.............P.S. please let us see the finished product.
Posted By:  Jeff G.   11/10/03

This has been fun to follow. I'm dying for an update. I must admit that I don't think I would have gone to this much trouble on a Vette this rusty, but there are those that say I'm brain damaged for doing much the same on my 76. I just didn't have any rust to deal with (other than a couple of small spots on the floor pan).
Posted By:  Chris (vf) -    11/03/03

WOW, you guys are worse than my wife! :)

We dropped the body on this weekend and started bolting it up. Even though using the chain hoist isn't really as "exciting" as when 8 guys put the body on, we took some video of it for the site.

Posted By:  afoster   10/31/03

How about an update!
Posted By:  Chris (vf) -    10/23/03

nash, Sorry that I don't have any experience in actually removing the clip itself.

Wes, we are in FL with no smog testing. California is THE most stringent state. You better check the laws before you spent any money. They pretty much don't let you modify exhaust or even swap motors usually.

Ruchard If you take the rear glass out, you will probably find your leak in the rear. Apparently the person who resealed it didn't do it well enough. The edge of the glass, where it is sealed onto the car can leak. You should probably replace your t-top weather strip as well as putting in some weatherstrip adhesive/sealant. More filler!

Posted By:  Richard   10/20/03

Enjoyed the restoration. I have a '79 L82 everyday driver and am trying to improve a little at a time. Currently the t-tops leaking has me perplexed. I had the large rear window tested and resealed. Then I had the metal t-top removed and filled with a good quality windshield sealer. Water still leaks in the front of both tops and also onto the privacy (retractable cover) and onto the carpet behind the privacy compartments. This collects when the car is moving or still. I can't see where the water is coming in. Will new weatherstripping solve this problem? Thanks, Richard
Posted By:  Wes   10/12/03

Your project is turning out awesome. I have a 79 vette also and i would like to add some horsepower. Your corvette doesnt have a smog pump and you are putting headers and dual exhaust on it. I live in california and was told that i must leave on all emmisions equipment for my car to pass smog inspection. Is this true? Where do you live and how do you deal with emmisions?
Posted By:  Michael Lentini   10/11/03

I've watched this from the begining and can only say that I am proud to be a member of a comunity that can and will go through the trouble of reserrecting an older Vette. I only stand on the side lines cheering you on and it makes me feel good. But it is now 10/11/03 and it's been two weeks and I see no progress. You guys taking another vacation? Come, let's get to work, today. LOL.
Posted By:  nash   10/08/03

i would like some tips on putting the front clip /hood back on.thanks 1977 all the to the ground and back up again so far it's been 30 months.great pictures and work so far, I wish i am able to get a site and put mine up
Posted By:  Chris (vf) -    09/24/03

Greg, the windshield frame is rusty and will need to be repaired/replaced. Same with the floor pans.

On this car, if it was metal, it was rusted (significantly). At this point we have taken care of about 90%+ of the rust. The windshield frame and the floorpans are all that is left of major areas with rust. Not much left to "fix" on the car overall now really.

Posted By:  Greg   09/23/03

Wow. I admire your attention to detail and determination despite all the rust you're finding. But seriously guys, you're scaring me. I have a '76 that has 225,000 on it and I'm just beginning to go through the clean up process. It's not that bad but the rust you're finding is unsettling. What's the windshield frame & floor pan like on yours? I don't have the frame rust that your '79 sported but I fear my rust is hiding in both locations. Thanks for documenting the '79 rebuild!!! Much appreciated!!!
Posted By:  Patty   09/23/03

I was very impressed with your project. Looked great, I have a dark matalic green 79 L82 that I bought on vette finders about 4 years ago. I hope to have mine looking as good as yours in the near future. Keep up the good work.
Posted By:  AJ Jones   09/20/03

Your project will help alot of us on restoring our Vettes. I will be sure to patronize the sponsers too.
Posted By:  Anthony Walker   08/29/03

Great work guys! I have an 81 Coupe here in Australia and as you can expect, there are not a lot of Vettes around to gain any hands on experiences with rebuilding and restoring. Any Aussie cars sure, but not American stuff. I love the step by step process and can't wait to see the end result. I too would just about pay money for a step by step resto guide. I know it's a 79, but another two years didn't change much. I can't believe the amount of rust you guys had to deal with. I found some on my baby, just on the body mounts, but have just about stopped that in it's tracks for now with some rust killer. She will need a body off later. Cheers guys!
Posted By:  Chris (vf) -    08/20/03

Thanks Rich. We agree with you. This 79 didn't really deserve to be restored to this quality. Our sponsors made it possible by donating parts. Otherwise, we'd have double the cost into the car than it will turn out to be worth

Here is a link to Rich's car. A very nice specimen of a 79 coupe!

Posted By:  Rich Wagner   08/20/03

Whew! I am glad my 1979 is a southern car. I have replaced or repaired many things, but I do not think I would have gone through that much trouble. I guess my car was great to begin with. Anyway, I am now trying to sell it on this site. I know I won't even come close to getting what I have into it. I admire your efforts! Keep up the good work.
Posted By:  Todd Perry   08/19/03

I would be willing to pay big money for such a detailed step by step process on my next Vette, this could have saved me thousands of dollars of lost time, wasted work, and parts on my 66. If you guys ever decide to do more years than just the 79 please let me know. Great job and keep up the work!
Posted By:  gary buch   08/19/03

as a 79 owner for 7 yrs, i can relate to this project quite easily. i have rebuilt the suspension, brakes, motor(XE262 cam), 700r4 conversion, bearings. basically down to new bumpers and paint are all that's left on my list. your project looks good . my only question is the Performer RPM maifold going to fit under the stock hood if you're using stock carb and air cleaner set up? i used a Performer manifold and a Edelbrock carb with stock air cleaner and it was pretty tight. good luck!
Posted By:  M   08/19/03

Great project! You're illustrating what I want to do someday. Only I don't have a lot of car experience and I'm afraid I'll never be able to do this myself... Please keep going on this project, and yeah, keep up with the "while we're at it." I would. :-)
Posted By:  alik   08/09/03

the best thing I have ever seen thank you
Posted By:  Gregg in PA   08/06/03

Hey Guys; My friend recently sent me a link to your site and I am amazed. The most amazing thing is that I own a '79 almost identical to yours. Same Classic White, same Light Doeskin interior and same L48 engine. Mine is a 4-speed with a factory Hurst shifter. I bought it on August 31st last year and I am enjoying my first Vette more than I could have ever hoped I would. Keep up the restoration and I'll keep checking in. By the way, what is the VIN of your '79?
Posted By:  Woody   08/02/03

Glad to see the project in motion again. I have a suggestion for a cam that will work well with the vacume required for a Vette and stock torque converter. The Comp Extreme cam with a 218(I)/224(E) duration has a lift of .462(I)/469(E) and a lobe seperation of 110 degrees. This cam will produce plenty of power and an impressive exhaust tone. Keep up the great job and "save the wave".
Posted By:  Steve (PacinCA)   07/21/03

Stopped by to see how your projects were going, Chris. I need to really try to refrain from explicatives, because that 79 is turning out "freaking" awesome! :) Good job as always man, I hope to have half the restoration skill you do someday.
Posted By:  Chris (VF) -    07/13/03

I was on vacation for two weeks and got tied up reassembling the top end of my ZR-1. Casey has been busy with tightening up his 92 as well. This weekend was the first time we had a chance to work on it.

We'll have an update tomorrow.

Posted By:  Andy Foster   07/11/03

When are we going to see more segments added?
Posted By:  Chris (VF) -    06/20/03

Woody, excellent question. When we removed the shims from the car, they were totally rusted together to each other as well as to the frame and the trailing arms. We took a guess at how much space was on each side of the arms. When we put it back together, we tried to set them up about the same. We are going to end up using a trailer to get the car over for alignment though. I am sure it is close enough to drive, but it is just as easy for us to trailer it. Hey Fred, I think we'll take a break for a while after this project. :)
Posted By:  Woody   06/20/03

Nice work on the 79 resto guys, but, I do believe your wives will have you right by the @#$$! when your finally done. I have a 78 Pace Car with just over 18k miles. I rebuilt the rear trailing arms because of the spindles having a bad TIR and bearing play. I ordered all my parts,(great price), at Fastcorvette.com and everything went back together perfectly. I was wondering how you set up the inner/outer shims on the trailing arms to achieve some kind of alignment after installation, especially since the frame was so rusty I know the original shims had to be almost corroded away.(I used the old shims for reference on mine). Also, I do have a "COMPLETE" engine built for a vette ready to bolt-in with all the goodies, and an impressive 400-425 HP on pump gas. E-mail me for pic's. Keep up the great work and Save The Wave.
Posted By:  Fred Coppola   06/19/03

Amazing work. I can't imagine what my chassis looks like. I have a '74 vert that I want to restore. Its a driver now but after seeing what you have done I want you to do mine! If you ever need a '74 vert for a resto project you are more than happy to work on mine. It needs everything. :)
Posted By:  Dave Smith   06/19/03

Hello, nice job on the restoration of the 79 vette. I have redone a couple of 74's and 72's, wow it really is a lot of work. I replaced the front springs with the street version spring offered from Salen. Those were great, the springs were about 3 to 4 inches lower in height but only lowered the car 1 inch in the front, and they all road like baby Cadillacs until you turned right or left. The springs material was made to ride normal when cruising but when you turned hard the spring actually tightened up, they were great and only cost 125.00 for the pair. The really cool thing was that almost all the rattles were gone from the car after the springs were installed. Dave Smith Phoenix,AZ
Posted By:  Alan   05/30/03

thanks Chris and everyone else. what a great thing this is for novice enthusiasts like myself. I'm amazed at the transformation of the chassis and suspension! can't wait to see future installments! it is especially interesting to me as i have decided to purchase a corvette of the 79-81 era in the next year. thanks again guys!
Posted By:  Chris (vf) -    05/27/03

We ARE married. At least we are right now!!! :)
Posted By:  Sam   05/15/03

Amazing you guys, you are obviously not married! I have a recently completed 383 that would be perfect for this car it were a 4 spd. Your efforts are greatly admired and I wish you well. I have done a lot of work on Vettes myself an appreciate all that you are doing!!
Posted By:  dave nolet   04/25/03

i have a 79 and in the process of rebuilding, i can't find a fuse box this fuse box got distroyed by water. any help
Posted By:  Bill   04/23/03

How about putting an LS1 in there? Since you have it down to the frame it will be a lot easier to get the job done.
Posted By:  Chris (vf) -    04/22/03

NOTE: Before posting, please understand that the point of the project is NOT to make money. We are WELL aware that the only reason the "project" may come out on positive cash flow is because of our supporting VENDORS. We ONLY began this project as a learning experience for YOU (our audience) and to allow YOU to be a part of the process without having to do any of the work.

Also, be advised that we have been around the block once or twice already and didn't just "fall off the turnip truck"

Posted By:  86canuck   04/18/03

Looks like a great project to get involved with as a learning experience, perhaps before you would tackle say an 67 Tri power full resto. Also being a 79 your not going to pour that much extra money into it like a regular full resto, you can cut corners. When I was playing with my 63 roadster (small time ) I was amazed at what parts were the same (like nose draft gear) and where the same item was listed for a Pontiac at $15.00 and for the corvette $37.00 at the parts counter. I wish I could help on this project for the experience but as soon as the weather picks up it is Pokkerrun boating season and I would be a no show. Cheers, Glen
Posted By:  91 Conv   04/17/03

Love the series, keep it up, can't wait to see the rebuild and see how many parts you lost! Only suggestion: next time start with a southwest car. I haven't seen that mush rust since I was a kid in Ohio. D in New Mexico

EDITORIAL COPMMENT: 91 conv, see note in Red above. We aren't doing this to turn a profit. No parts have been lost, we are bagging and labeling EACH and EVERY part in ziplock bags. Rusty parts that have broken WILL be replaced.

Posted By:  Jim Guthrie   04/17/03

Flora: I am doing the very same project to my 79. We should swap notes. I am in Tacoma WA. I have stripped the entire interior and have a plan to replace the heater core before I proceed. Contact me!
Posted By:  Jim Guthrie   04/17/03

Freeze it, then crank on it with a huge pry bar. It'll pop then!
Posted By:  Lawrence   04/03/03

I guess you didn't have access to a plasma cutter? A straight in shot followed by a punch around the outer edges of the rest of the bolt to peen it in would give the needed clearance to pull the trailing arm out. All that pounding on an open frame seems like a waste of time....... The project looks like it will be a nice car when finished, but will it be in time for the 50th? I wouldn't think so unless your just doing a good cleaning "restoration". I say this because alot of unexpected holdups are in your future....... It always happens when you have a deadline. Keep up the good work, and everyone should restore.. Not recycle......
Posted By:  AJ   04/02/03

The stuck bolt, Drill a 1/4 inch hole all the way through dead center of the bolt, heat the frame. After getting the frame hot shoot some dry ice through the 1/4 inch hole, that should break the rust. and you still have the bolt head to back it out. Good luck, AJ
Posted By:  Chris (VF) -    03/31/03

Yesterday we used a sawzall to cut the trailing arm off. Tomorrow the frame will be dropped off for an "acid" bath....
Posted By:  mike   03/30/03

if i had the nuts, i would do the same frame off you are doing. think of it this way, steeroids with monoleaf and 6 piston brakes in front. ZZ5 700R4. 7 leaf rear spring and 6 piston brakes in rear. any money left?, 12" rear rubber,8"front. while your still at the front, put in a nice wet NOX system. any money left? front air dam, cold air hood, rear spoiler,(a good one that works). now, go looking for any other thing on the streets that rolls and make your cash outlay back in a week or so, localy. then go cruising the other hot spots in nearby towns. if you don't make it all back in a week, some geek will give you what you ask when you beat his pos in a good run. good luck, i'll be watching and try to beat your progress. i'm just doing a 427/L88 set up. i've done the rest, or i should say had it done. no not frame off. just the rest of the story.--lots of cash--. mike
Posted By:  Chris (VF) -    03/14/03

aussiejohn, those are good ideas, but the number one factor on this project is budget. We have to do this cheap, for the exact reason you state. A 79 coupe is not a car that can resell for a big amount of money.
Posted By:  Chris (VF) -    03/14/03

ronin_esq, We are going to try a sawzall to sut the bolt then use the BF hammer again.
Posted By:  ronin_esq   03/12/03

Perhaps drilling the bolt out an option?
Posted By:  John Smith   03/11/03

Dear Chris, Keep up the good work. I hope that you plan to have the car finished before the Birthday Party in June so that we can all have a look at it. Another suggestion:- Why not put an integral power steering box in the car and do away with all that ram and hoses? Also a 200r4 auto box and maybe a throttle body fuel injector so that the car will start, drive, handle and give fuel economy similar to a late maodel car? I don't think that your car is a rare enough model to do a numbers matching resto so why not upgrade in a few important areas? Regards from Down Under. John Smith aka aussiejohn.
Posted By:  NHvette   03/10/03

Hey Chris, looking great. You are making good progress in the disassembly of your project. Now, the stuck trailing arm: It looks like you will be using the tried and true method of cutting the bolt between the trailing arm and the frame pocket. Someone on the corvetteforum just posted on a good sawzall blade. Since you have the nut end of the bolt ground down, then you will only need to cut the other side. This should get enough clearance to move it over and get the ground end out of the hole. Alternatively, you could try and get the head of the bolt ground or filed off. At that point, you could drill out the outer end of the bolt - using a stepped series of drill bits. With the head ground off and the outer end drilled out - it should fall right out. I assume that you already torched it up before wacking it with a BFH. Good Luck.
Posted By:  Flora    03/10/03

I have a 1979 Vette Project car, it's not as bad as yours but close to it. I have the entire interior stripped out, and to my surprise we found rather large rust holes under the carpet in the front..body and frame are in excellent shape and no other cracks. Most of your findings on non working parts were found on mine also. My project will be underway in a couple of weeks as it's still cold in the Interior of British Columbia Canada. I will be keeping track of your project and maybe I can learn from what you are doing. Is'nt this fun..thanks..Flo
Posted By:  John Smith aka aussiejohn   03/04/03

Dear Chris, Great project! The first photos made the car look too good to pull apart, but look at the rust! A friend here in Australia did a frame-off on his 1968 and after fully seam welding his chassis and powdercoating it, he had the frame filled with a type of foam that not only added rigidity to the chassis, it prevents the ingress of water, so no internal rust problems. Why not do that yourself? Now would be the ideal time to do a right hand drive conversion, but I'm not holding my breath! Seriously, keep up the good work and I'll keep looking in. Regards from Down Under aussiejohn
Posted By:  Chris (VF) -    03/03/03

Thank you for visiting the project. Please post your comments. We want to know what you think!