1967 Corvette Sting Ray 427 big block...

Picus · 08-25-08, 07:46

...with 30+ year old paint. I worked on this car over the course of a few days; the paint on it was ~30 years old (the owner thinks 34 years) and it'd been awhile since it'd seen any love. It was unfortunately a little thin in some areas (and cracked in others), but overall I'd say we got 99% correction, which was better than originally expected.

The paint was very, very hard, which is good.

No, this isn't an L88. It's the L71 with the 1282 ftÂ³/min Holley triple two-barrel carbuetor, all numbers matching, so a decently rare car. Anyway, onward!

process was:

HTEC via pfw ~1900
M105 via pfw ~1800
SIP via LC white ~ 1800
FPII via LC white ~ 1500

Next up is the same owners ~800hp '70 Chevelle.

TH0001 · 08-25-08, 08:00

AMAZING Kevin! FWIW the Vette came with three 427s. 390 hp/400 hp/435hp.

Awesome job on the one of the coolest cars ever made!!

Picus · 08-25-08, 08:06

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Originally Posted by TH0001

AMAZING Kevin! FWIW the Vette came with three 427s. 390 hp/400 hp/435hp.

Awesome job on the one of the coolest cars ever made!!

Thanks!

edit; you're right on the hp thing. I got the designation of the engine wrong, its the L71. I'll edit the post thanks!

TH0001 · 08-25-08, 08:13

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Originally Posted by Picus

Thanks!

Are you sure on the hp thing? I thought the L78 was 425hp?

Not sure of the number designations but the Corvette had the following big block cars (in the States).

1965 396 425 hp
1966 427 390 hp/ 427 425 hp
1967 427 390 hp/ 427 400 hp/ 427 435 hp/L88 427 425 hp (really 560hp)
same for 68
1969 had the same, with addition of two ZL1 427's (aluminum L88's)

I'm a huge fan (HUGE) of classic Corvettes, it is my passion in cars (wierd that I have never detailed one). I would probably do a car like this for free, that is how much I love them, when Corvette's made no apologies to the rest of the world and where world class cars.

A little Beach Boys, a classic Sting Ray, and case of beer sounds like a perfect night to me.

I was so excited when I saw that you where going to post this one and have been looking for it! Thanks for sharing Kevin, I truely know how hard it is to post work when business is booming.

Todd

Picus · 08-25-08, 08:16

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Originally Posted by TH0001

Not sure of the number designations but the Corvette had the following big block cars (in the States).

1965 396 425 hp
1966 427 390 hp/ 427 425 hp
1967 427 390 hp/ 427 400 hp/ 427 435 hp/L88 427 425 hp (really 560hp)
same for 68
1969 had the same, with addition of two ZL1 427's (aluminum L88's)

I'm a huge fan (HUGE) of classic Corvettes, it is my passion in cars (wierd that I have never detailed one). I would probably do a car like this for free, that is how much I love them, when Corvette's made no apologies to the rest of the world and where world class cars.

A little Beach Boys, a classic Sting Ray, and case of beer sounds like a perfect night to me.

I was so excited when I saw that you where going to post this one and have been looking for it! Thanks for sharing Kevin, I truely know how hard it is to post work when business is booming.

Todd

I edited my post, you were right of course! I had the designation of the engine incorrect, it's the L71 425hp tri-carb engine.

I'll have to let the owner know you would detail the car for free, I am sure if you're ever in Toronto he'd be happy to have you.

Actually, he's a big Corvette nut too, so you guys would get along swimmingly. I got to spend a whole week at his place which was a real treat.

Thanks again.

shine · 08-25-08, 08:43

Certainly a unique one! Great job, it looks like a new car! I may be working on a C3 within the next month or two. Not sure of the year but I believe its in the 68-76 range.

rydawg · 08-25-08, 09:04

That is such an amazing car....One of my favorite Vettes for sure.

Excellent top quality work Kevin. It takes top skill to work on a car like this and you have proved it for damn sure that you have skill!!!!!!!!!!!! Patience is very much needed also.

Great job!