Actually we're performing a complete body-off restoration of a 1970 big block coupe. Below you'll find step-by-step information, pictures and the latest news of the restoration process.
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Be warned to buy a "restored" Corvette. Often you see Corvettes which
are tagged "restored" and look also very good at first sight. But
checking below the shiny paint there can be found a lot of problems. Note, a
professional restoration is very expensive. Beside the numerous restoration
parts you will need thousands of hours to perform the work.
A perfect and complete restoration should be left to Corvette enthusiasts. It
should be a hobby where money doesn't count. In general it's cheaper to buy
a good restored Corvette than to perform a restoration by yourself.
However, if you can't let your hands off and you decide to perform a restoration
you should consider a few important aspects. First you should check the investment
rating and then you should think about rarity, availability of restoration
parts and the budged.
Considering rarity, models from 1953 to 1967 are preferable. But also the first
sharks (1968-1973) are a quiet tip (chrome, power, production numbers). Often
models after 1967 are preferable because there is nearly every single part available
you are looking for.
vette.ch: home last modified: So. 01.02.2004 21:11