78 Corvette...Black of course!

mblgjr said:
Looks promising!
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Obviously once it's under the halogens directly you will be able to see exactly what the finish ended up like but I couldnt help but post a picture :) ...so hopefully I can get a few up for you guys tomorrow afternoon...Im going back and forth between this and the horse trailer right now.
 
Looks like it is coming along nicely! :eek:



Is that an L-82 by chance? Great engine if so, had one in my old 1974 Z/28, mated to a 4 speed and 3.73s.
 
Looks awesome.



One question, who told you there where only 3,000 4-speeds that year? In 1978, Chevy sold like 40,000 Corvettes, so I really doubt that less then 1/10 where manual transmission?
 
TH0001 said:
Looks awesome.



One question, who told you there where only 3,000 4-speeds that year? In 1978, Chevy sold like 40,000 Corvettes, so I really doubt that less then 1/10 where manual transmission?
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Scott: It is a L-82 - - 32,000 original miles the owner is doing a complete restore of the engine this winter. :)



Evenflow: The owner uses Zaino on his vehicles currently so he wanted me to get the vehicle to a state where he can layer Zaino and have it look great...I am going to apply 2 coats of Z5Pro followed by a Z8 Wipedown. I did it on one of my completed panels and it looks great on this car, especially with the curves!



TH0001: The owner was talking to me and he said in the 60's it was hard to find a automatic and then in the 70's it was hard to find the manual. He said the numbers basically flip-flopped for the trannys. Hope this helps!



Thanks everyone for the comments so far...Hoping to finish it up today, the biggest trouble spot Ive ran into is the trunk/ rear bumper area :( !
 
keep up the great work josh...is that a shop boss i see rollin around your garage? my shop boss and power boss (my generator) dont see eye to eye so i was wondering if your shop boss ever talked back to you. lol jk
 
TH0001 said:
Looks awesome.



One question, who told you there where only 3,000 4-speeds that year? In 1978, Chevy sold like 40,000 Corvettes, so I really doubt that less then 1/10 where manual transmission?
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He is correct here is a reference page http://www.idavette.net/facts/78.htm and the Corvette Black Book the bible to production numbers states the same thing. Hard to believe that many autos in the muscle car days!!
 
***Well I dont think I can add a bunch of pictures to the front page so here is the update after completing the car***



Short story of this car, purchased within the past 2 months, repainted 5 years ago and was full of swirls and on the hood and trunk many buffer trails. I knew I had my work cut out for me…luckily since it was a repaint it didn’t have the famous hard Corvette clear, but I still found myself having to go over panels 2x sometimes to get the heavy defects out. The worst part about this paint was finishing down…it was very picky with what I used.



Lesson learned: Never place all your eggs in one basket, I always relied on Blackfire Finishing Polish to finish down..it just didn’t work with this car so I used FPII instead and it came out perfect.



Final Process was:



ONRW

Hi-Temp Extreme Cut/Optimum Polish via Yellow Pad

Blackfire Finishing Polish/Vanilla Moose Mix Green Pad

FPII on cyclo white pad spritzed with Z6



Changed my mind half way through and decided to go with Meguairs #21 instead and Im glad I did!! I did half a panel and it darkened the paint so much and gave it a nice wet look. Very very nice product!



Tires received two applications of Z16





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Very nice. Super dark and wet looking, with crystal clear reflections. I have been thinking about getting some #21. How is the ease of use/durability? Great work.
 
Bigpoppa3346, thank you!



M21 is the easiest sealant I've ever used and durability is top notch (so I've read). It comes off so easy which is what I love. I actually read a thread that said if you apply M21 to a plastic zip lock bag and wait until it cures, the M21 will actually be able to peel away from the baggy...now that is a true barrier!! I ordered a gallon from a local distributor and they accidently ordered me two...but I took it anyways...Im glad I did!
 
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