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Send PMOAK RIDGE, TN - USA
Joined: 7/30/2025
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Vette(s): 1969 350/300 4-speed convertible
No, never taken on a task of this magnitude. Would consider myself a competent "shade tree" mechanic. My thought is, with retirement, I should have time to take it slow and learn as I go.
Plan to do most work myself. Exception - don't plan to learn to weld for this project. I do think some frame repairs are in order. That is one of the main drviers for the frame off approach. Will contract any such repairs.
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Vette(s): Used to own a 1979 Corvette now owned by JB79
Wow!
It would be great if you documented and took pics of the process and shared them with us along the way.
Good luck with your endevor!
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Send PMOAK RIDGE, TN - USA
Joined: 7/30/2025
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Vette(s): 1969 350/300 4-speed convertible
Well, didn't take long to conclude not enough room in the garage. Thus, the restoration is taking a break while I build a shed in the back yard. Been working that on the weekends the past couple months. Soon I will have somewhere to get the yard stuff out of the gargare and store some corvette parts. Will keep you posted....
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I went to Tony's Corvette shop last week to see about an evaluation on my 72'. During the conversation he mentioned a frame off restoration can go between$150k to $200k. Really? I guess a project like this will put anyone well under water considering what it is worth to sell at some point.....Of course doing it yourself can be extremely difficult, depending on what is wrong, and less expensive, but rewarding non the less.... :)
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72 Coupe L48 4sp
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Send PMEquinunk, PA - USA
Joined: 10/31/2007
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Vette(s): 1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.
It is a Very expensive undertaking. Body prep and paint is, in my mind, Way more expensive than the car is worth, not counting the restoration of the other things, no matter what year it is.
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Wow, $150-200k!! That's insane. I guess I should be really thankful I did it all myself and saved six figures. Of course, my name is Tony, so maybe I need to go into the restoration business...at least I owe myself a really big bonus! 🤣
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