Restoring the '68 Corvette Chassis & Engine !!

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A Complete Body-Off Restoration Back to Original Metal!!

Source: Dave Hagen
8 Jan 03

We are restoring the Chassis & Engine back to the original condition of the Wednesday, December 20, 1967 manufacture of 1968 Corvette Convertible VIN # 194678S40751.

I'll document here the disassembly, media blasting, Alkaline Electrolysis Immersion process (total rust removal), metal fabrication, re-assembly and Engine Reconditioning process as it takes place .

Here's some photos as we go. Wish us luck getting all the pieces back together!

Every Component Is Being Restored or Replaced!!

Jeff 'The Auto Mechanic'

Bill as 'Mr. GoodWrench'                Dave 'The Grunt'

Restored 427 ci Big Block        390 HP Tonawanda Engine

Chassis Disassembly      Alkaline Electrolysis Immersion

Metal Fab & Restoration        Chassis Components Dipped

Powder Coated Frame          Powder Coated Chassis Parts

Chassis Reassembled                     Chassis Restored

Front Steering Assembly            Differential Assembly

Drive Train Underside               And Engine/Front End

Our Finishing Work Will be Posted Here As We Progress!!

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