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1966 Corvette L-72 Restoration
To All,
I recently got involved helping a friend with the final assembly of his 1966 Corvette convertible he is restoring. I wanted to share the car with all of you. It's going to be a real neat piece when done. This car is scheduled to be at the Mecum Auction in St. Charles / Bloomington Gold. 1966 Corvette Convertible 2 Tops Real Red / Red Vinyl car Real side pipe car Power Brakes Real F40 suspension Restoation Block with original CR Muncie and 4.11 Diff. I have other photos before the car was painted that I will post later. These are what I had in my camera today. http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1855.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1880.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1885.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1884.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1889.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1888.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1896.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1906.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1894.jpg |
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Nice! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]
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More....
http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1906.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1899.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1895.jpg original T.I. distibutor http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1886.jpg Eric's handywork http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1881.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1883.jpg Engine deck http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1862.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1897.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1907.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1903.jpg |
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http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1887.jpg Original CR Muncie transmission http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1863.jpg Original 4.11 diff http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1898.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1900.jpg Original trim tag http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1870.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1873.jpg You can faintly see (in this picture) the crayon marking N14 indicating a side exhaust car. That is the original crayon marking. Also some of the original red overspray. http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1866.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1868.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1867.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1865.jpg |
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The body has yet to be wet sanded and buffed. But, here are some general photos right after the black out in the engine compartment and wheel wells. You can also see my other friend Rick taking photos, reproducing crayon marks, and drinking beer(not photgraphed [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img])
http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1877.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1876.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1875.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1878.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1909.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1910.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1911.jpg Detail that is unique to side exhaust cars (factory rocker area) http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1874.jpg The original dash before restoration http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1879.jpg After a cut and buff, some assembly, I'll have the body drop for you next. Tim |
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Very nice! Thanks for the pix. Keep em coming! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]
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Love the pictures! Please keep them coming. I have a L72 Survivor coupe. Thanks, Ed
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Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: napa68</div><div class="ubbcode-body">http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1884.jpg
</div></div> I did notice that beer perched upon the battery tray in the first series of photos. NOS beer I imagine with a real detachable pull tab, no doubt? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img] |
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: njsteve</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: napa68</div><div class="ubbcode-body">http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1884.jpg
</div></div> I did notice that beer perched upon the battery tray in the first series of photos. NOS beer I imagine with a real detachable pull tab, no doubt? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img] </div></div> And I have more than just that one! |
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Looks great. I love looking at resto pics. Keep um comin....
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Mockingbird,Nice Nova,it looked just like my Wallace Chevy [email protected]
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Looking forward to seeing the car at Bloomington......
Keep the pictures coming.... |
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Love it too!!!
The '65 L78 & '66 L72's have always been my favourites!. Love to hear/see more of your survivor L72 Coupe Ed!. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img] ~ Pete |
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Today......the body drop. I just have a bunch of pics for all of you. Enjoy!
http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1914.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1915.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1917.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1918.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1919.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1920.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1922.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1923.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1928.jpg |
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http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1921.jpg
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Pete.
I'll put something together when I get home. I don't know where I'll post it but, I won't hijack this thread. I'll let you know. Ed |
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Here is the original gauge cluster before restoration
http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1976.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1973.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1972.jpg |
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We made a big push in the last 2 weeks.......so here are a bunch of photos
http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_2000.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_2003.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_2004.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_2008.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_2009.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_2012.jpg |
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http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_2013.jpg
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VERY nice. You guys have been busy!!! Keep em coming!
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Fantastic! Great work and great photos! Thanks for posting, Ed
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Nice!
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Nice work guys.. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img]
Love the RED/RED combo too |
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Nice is not the word, superb! Besides one of the 20 67 L88's, a 66 L72 would be my pick for a midyear.... silver pearl with red leather.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: firstgenaddict</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nice is not the word, superb! Besides one of the 20 67 L88's, a 66 L72 would be my pick for a midyear.... silver pearl with red leather. </div></div>
The same fellow has a 64 convert that is silver / red leather. Original knock off wheel car with a window sticker. Just as nice! |
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Any updates?
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Not really. I got overwhelmed with work and had to pull back from helping Ron. The car is completed and turned out excellent! It is currently on Mecum's web site.
http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_de...mp;entryRow=41 Tim |
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Thanks Tim - looks like it turned out real nice.
Jake |
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