1973 Corvette Stingray, 454 Big Block
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Welcome to my 1973 Corvette Diary

My Corvette

I wanted a Corvette since I was 16 which is 24 years ago. Now I finally got it!

In October 2011 I have bought a 1973 Corvette. The condition was good, except for the paint, the carpet, a few rusted parts underneath. But the sound of my 454 is just GREAT!

Some details about the car:

  • 1973 Corvette
  • engine: 454 (7.4 ltr.)
  • horsepower: 275
  • exterior: medium blue
  • interior: medium saddle, deluxe
  • fuel consumption: a lot!
My baby

On this web site I will document for myself and for all interested readers what I am doing on the car, what I am repairing, exchanging, pimping, tuning, finding, trying, braking (I hope not too many things), buying.

These will be the topics:

  1. The location for the work
  2. Prepare for work
  3. Tools I have bought
  4. Parts I have bought
  5. Interior I have bought
  6. Work I am going through
  7. Additional images

Latest update: 20.06.2015, at topic 'Work - body lift/ frame'

This is NOT a web site that covers a complete restoration! I have not got the time, the money nor the space and actually not the need to pull the car into all bits and peaces. Go here to see how to rebuild a covette
Corvette restoration