I found some old pictures from when my grandfather was working on his 77 Corvette. He bought it wrecked, like most of his vehicles. The pictures are from 1982. I thought you guys might like to see them.
1977 Corvette
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That car had been hit pretty had. Wasn't real old at the time so I can see where your grandfathers desire to fix it. Not for the faint of heart though...
Cool to see pictures though the transformation...
Also...does he still have it ?
Cool to see pictures though the transformation...
Also...does he still have it ?
My first real job was in a body shop. It's the experiences from then that helped me get June Bug back together.
I knew after a year that I wasn't going to be making my living as a fender bender. Still fun as a hobby though.
Your grandpa took on a real project there and it looks to have turned out nicely. Only took working on one of those to realize that I don't get along good with fiberglass.
I knew after a year that I wasn't going to be making my living as a fender bender. Still fun as a hobby though.
Your grandpa took on a real project there and it looks to have turned out nicely. Only took working on one of those to realize that I don't get along good with fiberglass.
He loved big projects like this. Things that most other people wouldn’t even attempt to fix. He sold it around 04 or 05. I was just barely old enough to remember it. I wish he kept it.
Not sure. I think it was more about the project than the money, but I’m sure he saved something. Probably 90% of the vehicles he bought in his life needed some kind of work.
Your welcome. I may have some more old car pictures soon too.
He started doing bodywork when he was in highschool, so probably late 40s. Worked in a couple shops and dealers, then opened his own in 1971, which now my dad owns, and I work for him. I like it, but can understand why you wouldn’t want to do it for a living.
It is very rewarding taking a wreck and turning it into a good looking car again and I admire someone who can do it. For some reason it just didn't ring my bell. It's a skill that not many possess and I don't think it's appreciated as much as it should be.