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1973 & 1978 Corvette "Stingray" Restoration

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New Engine for the ’78

1973 & 1978 Corvette "Stingray" Restoration Posted on June 29, 2018 by KernalJune 9, 2020

So, I decided to build a new engine for the ’78. I wanted a little bit more HP then the stock L82 was providing. I also felt that the heads in the stock engine were wore out. Here are the … Continue reading →

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FiTech Fuel Command Centre (FCC)

1973 & 1978 Corvette "Stingray" Restoration Posted on June 10, 2017 by KernalJune 10, 2017

In the fall of 2016 I installed the FiTech GoEFI 600 fuel injection system in my 1978 Corvette. I wanted the more precise Air to Fuel ratio that EFI offers. My current Edelbrock carburetor worked great, but was running very … Continue reading →

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4000 Mile Corvette Trip

1973 & 1978 Corvette "Stingray" Restoration Posted on July 6, 2015 by KernalDecember 10, 2015

Click Here to see pictures of our 4000 Mile Corvette trip through South Dakota, Wyoming, and Montana…

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Beware of Dr. Rebuild (DrRebuild)

1973 & 1978 Corvette "Stingray" Restoration Posted on May 27, 2015 by KernalMay 1, 2017

Dr. Rebuild is a crazy nut. http://www.docrebuild.com Geoffrey, as he is called, will find any excuse at all to make your life miserable by not selling you the part that he claims to have. He seems to get enjoyment out … Continue reading →

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Current Projects

1973 & 1978 Corvette "Stingray" Restoration Posted on September 18, 2014 by KernalDecember 13, 2014

(Last Updated November 30, 2014) 1973 Corvette Restoration Project                  1978 Corvette Restoration Project  

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First Engine Start on 1973

1973 & 1978 Corvette "Stingray" Restoration Posted on October 12, 2011 by KernalSeptember 21, 2014

I am slowly updating this site to show my progress so far of our 1973 Corvette restoration. First Time Car Start : April 7, 2014  3:30 PM   Your comments are welcome! (see bottom of page)             … Continue reading →

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